Royals Rumblings - News for June 30, 2025

More losses at home.

The Royals lose another home series.

“We’re in a rut,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “Every team goes through something like this.

“This is prolonged for us, and we are not hiding from that. We need ... to stack wins together. And that’s why it’s disappointing today that we didn’t.”

Anne Rogers writes about the struggles playing at home.

“We love playing here,” manager Matt Quatraro said. “We haven’t played well here, that’s obvious, but it hasn’t been fun for us, it hasn’t been fun for our fans. We’re going to try to do everything we can for the fans that follow us on the road, who watch us on TV — we’re going to play better baseball. It doesn’t matter where we go.”

Seth Lugo was impressive in a win on Saturday.

“I think it’s really important to keep those guys off base,” Lugo said. “Those two, they get their whole lineup going, so if I can really bear down against the one-two in their lineup, we’ve got a pretty good shot at putting up zeros, and that’s what we did.”

Alec Marsh and Kyle Wright both suffer setbacks in recovery.

NLBM President Bob Kendrick laments the absence of Negro League throwback uniforms.

“The last two years they haven’t worn the uniforms,” Kendrick said. “I think it was a highly anticipated part of this celebration. The fans enjoy seeing the teams wear those uniforms. The players enjoyed wearing those uniforms. And of course, we know those game-worm uniforms would be auctioned with the proceeds coming back to benefit the museum. So in lieu of wearing the uniforms, both teams over the last couple of years have won commemorative caps.

“And they’ll auction those off and raise money for the museum as well. But it’s not quite the same. It’s not the pageantry, nor does it generate the same level of support that the uniforms would.”

Royals Reporter breaks down the latest loss due to a lack of offense.

Public officials are waiting on the Royals to pick a stadium site.

Nationals first baseman James Wood becomes the first hitter since Barry Bonds to get four intentional walks.

Rockies interim manager Warren Schaeffer is ejected.

Why the Braves are unlikely to be sellers.

The Giants sign catcher Austin Barnes to a minor league deal.

Position players pitching is back on the rise.

The Astros are still interested in a long-term deal with Jeremy Pena.

Which team has the best defensive outfielders?

Luis Severino does not like playing in Sacramento, is a trade on the horizon?

Pirates pitcher Dennis Santana begins a three-game suspension for a confrontation with a fan.

The Astros are interested in Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins.

Globe Life Field has turned into a hitter’s paradise, and the Rangers don’t know why.

The Mets had a player’s only meeting but it didn’t work as they were swept.

Hall of Fame outfielder Dave Parker dies at age 74.

James Harden signs a two-year, $81.5 million deal with the Clippers.

Can Carlos Alcaraz win a third Wimbledon in a row?

Sonic the Hedgehog is speeding into Magic the Gathering.

A new dog-sized dinosaur is discovered.

Actor Rob McElhenney wants to legally change his name to “Rob Mac.”

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