Omaha Storm Chasers

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (256+ words) The Kansas City Royals’ bullpen has not had the greatest season. More specifically, the late-inning group has struggled to stay healthy and close out games. In the latest episode of “One Royal Way,” host Joel Penfield discussed a handful of…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (404+ words) The Kansas City Royals bullpen has been a disaster this year. All three of the team's expected high-leverage arms have been a disappointment. Both Lucas Erceg and Matt Strahm were expected to serve as setup men. Strahm is off the…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (203+ words) The Kansas City Royals have released a right-handed reliever who had previously recorded 56 saves with the organization from 2018-23. According to the MiLB transaction log, the Royals cut ties with Scott Barlow on Friday. Barlow signed a one-year, $2 million contract with…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (584+ words) Kansas City Royals outfielder Matthew Lugo arrived at Kauffman Stadium and took a look around his new clubhouse. He was ready to write the latest chapter in his baseball journey. “It’s amazing,” Lugo said. “I never imagined that I would…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (77+ words) Kings of Kauffman The control issues and dip in velocity raise serious red flags about whether Barlow is a viable MLB reliever anymore, and his inability to catch on with the Royals is a damning indication. Perhaps Barlow can find…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (140+ words) NBC Sports Royals release Scott Barlow Royals released RHP Scott Barlow. Mason Fluharty will open Friday’s game against the Yankees. The New York Post’s Jon Heyman reports RHP Eli Morgan has agreed to a minor-league contract with the Yankees. Reynaldo…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (752+ words) The Royals have been ravaged by starting pitching injuries, resulting in them moving Lynch out of the bullpen. Was it the right move? There are likely few MLB teams that have experienced as much injury turmoil as the Kansas City…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (921+ words) Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Lucas Erceg took one look at the Crown Vision scoreboard at Kauffman Stadium and didn’t like what he saw. A lower-third display showed the following: L. Erceg – 6.23 ERA. “Yeah, it sucks to look at,” Erceg…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (108+ words) After landing on the injured list July 28 due to low-back spasms and tightness, Way has worked through a throwing progression with no issues and is closing in on a rehab assignment. The 27-year-old... Way (back) is expected to start a…...