Royals Rumblings - News for September 25, 2024

Hold on, Royals.

Jaylon Thompson writes how the Royals used their travel day as a mental reset.

On the team flight, every player came with the same goal … and similar outfits. There was a planned theme where everyone wore camo clothing on the plane.

The mental reset, the road-trip vibes: It all comes with one objective in mind.

Make the playoffs.

“You know, a break away from the field gives us some perspective,” Royals infielder Paul DeJong said. “Then, doing our little team camo dress-up got some camaraderie out of that. We know what we have in front of us. Now, it’s just back to the daily work.”

Anne Rogers gives an injury update on Michael Lorenzen.

The righty is scheduled to start on Sept. 25 against the Nationals in D.C., slotting into the rotation while pushing Alec Marsh to the bullpen. Lorenzen will likely be on a pitch limit, as he only went 3 1/3 innings during his rehab appearance with Triple-A Omaha on Sept. 13 before throwing two simulated innings on Sept. 21. But Lorenzen is ready for whatever the Royals need.

“No excuses, just give everything you can,” Lorenzen said. “I’ll let [manager Matt Quatraro] make the decisions on how long he keeps me out there. Obviously, I’m going to try and do the best I can and give him as many innings as I possibly can.”

She also reports Hunter Harvey and James McArthur are out for the year.

Baseball America named Blake Mitchell as the Royals Minor League Player of the Year.

Preston Farr at Farm to Fountains looks at Gavin Cross’ second-half slump.

The Omaha Storm Chasers are being sold to Diamond Baseball Holdings, which owns 35 other minor league teams.

Tarik Skubal wins his 18th game as the Tigers win again.

The Twins lose to the Marlins and fall two games behind the Royals and Tigers.

The Astros win their fourth consecutive division title.

The White Sox win, avoiding the modern-day record for most losses in a season.

The Orioles top the Yankees, clinching a playoff berth.

Braves third baseman Austin Riley won’t play this weekend against the Royals, or for the rest of the season.

Oakland A’s fans say farewell to their baseball team.

Baltimore demotes slugger Eloy Jimenez to the minors.

Grady Sizemore will be a candidate for the White Sox manager job next year.

A look at this winter’s centerfielder free agent market.

Which managers are on the hot seat?

Which NFL coaches are already on the hot seat?

Brett Favre reveals he has Parkinson’s.

The quest to build a telescope on the moon.

The Justice Department sues Visa, alleging an illegal monopoly over debit payments.

There’s enough fun in Agatha All Along to make you forget about the MCU.

Your song of the day is Wilson Phillips with Hold On.