In both Game of Thrones and in baseball, it’s a tough time for the Royals.
Leadership is often viewed as critical to a team’s success, but it is also incredibly difficult to quantify, taking on many forms and adapting to the particularities of the game.
The Royals’ bats turned back the clock over the weekend.
Rhys Hoskins cracks open the rookie record books, Giancarlo Stanton hits no. 50, and Gregor Blanco steals a high five.
How did pitchers get the upper hand on DHs?
Notes on Jordan Adell, Franklin Barreto, Brent Rooker, Triston McKenzie, Riley Pint, Eloy Jimenez, and more.
First-hand looks at Eloy Jimenez, Mitch Keller, Gavin Sheets, Tyler O’Neill, and more.
A poem for those preparing for battle, and an analysis of the aftermath.