Monthly Archives: November 2015
Winter League Week 8 Recap
Two KC Royals made their winter league debuts last week. Let’s start in the Venezuelan Winter League, where the second half is underway. Outfielder Paulo Orlando debuted with Lara (5-4) on Thanksgiving. In four games, he has played center field. … Continue reading
Final AFL Stats
On Saturday, the Arizona Fall League season came to an end, as Scottsdale beat Surprise in the Championship Game. The KC Royals ended up sending nine minor leaguers to the AFL, up from the seven that they started with. Of … Continue reading
Winter League Week 7 Recap
I know I’m a few days late with last week’s Winter League Recap and I apologize. The games over the weekend in Miami took a lot more out of me than I thought. I was at Marlins Park all day … Continue reading
Aguilas takes inaugural Series de las Americas
Over the weekend, I had the chance to attend the Series de las Americas in Miami. The Venezuelan Winter League and the Dominican Winter League each sent two teams to participate. It was held at Marlins Park (my first time … Continue reading
Surprise loses in AFL Championship
On Saturday afternoon, the Surprise Saguaros lost to Scottsdale, 6-4 in the Arizona Fall League Championship. The Saguaros had cut the deficit to 4-3 in the bottom of the seventh, only to see the Scorpions come right back with two … Continue reading
Korea defeats USA in Gold Medal Game
Early Friday morning (on the East Coast), Team USA was defeated by Korea, 8-0 in the Gold Medal Game of the Premier 12 Tournament. Thus, the US returns home silver medal winners. To get to the finals, the US had … Continue reading
Surprise to meet Scottsdale in AFL Championship
The Arizona Fall League came to an end on Thursday afternoon with the championship opponents now set. Surprise, winners of the West Division at 19-11-1, will face Scottsdale, winners of the East Division at 18-12. Saturday’s AFL Championship will air … Continue reading
Cain finishes third in MVP voting
KC Royals centerfielder Lorenzo Cain finished third in the American League MVP voting, as results were announced tonight. Toronto third baseman Josh Donaldson took home the award. LA Angels centerfielder Mike Trout finished second yet again. LoCain did not receive … Continue reading
McCarthy’s whirlwind season culminates in AFL
Right-hander Kevin McCarthy was a 16th round pick in 2013 of the KC Royals. I’m sure you are thinking “well, he’s been around” especially since he was drafted out of college (Marist). But he really has not. McCarthy had a … Continue reading
USA advances to Premier 12 Semis
The semifinal matchups are set, as the Premier 12 Tournament moves to Tokyo, Japan November 19-21. Team USA beat short-handed Netherlands, 6-1. The Netherlands scored their lone run on a dropped third strike. The Netherlands was without announced starting pitcher … Continue reading
Drinking the Royals Blue Aid 