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Batter Up and Fry: Tailgating Treats. “Bunuelos”

Batter Up and Fry: Tailgating Treats. “Bunuelos” by Sarah Bode-Clark

May 17, 2012 - (0) comments

One of the great things about the Southwest is the influence from Middle and South America, especially in culinary terms. Though many of the food stuffs you come across aren’t 100% authentic, people have [...]

Royals Recap: Orioles at Royals 5.17.12

Royals Recap: Orioles at Royals 5.17.12 by Paul York

May 17, 2012 - (0) comments

Royals Recap: Orioles at Royals 5.17.12 (Brian Matusz vs. Luke Hochevar)  Looking to avenge the tough extra innings loss from last night, the Royals trotted Luke Hochevar to the mound.  Hochevar was hoping to [...]

The Struggles of Eric Hosmer

The Struggles of Eric Hosmer by Darin Watson

May 17, 2012 - 1 Comment

Of all the problems the Royals have had this year, perhaps the oddest one is the case of Eric Hosmer. After finishing third in Rookie of the Year voting last year, Hosmer looked like [...]

Diamonds in the Rough 5.16

Diamonds in the Rough 5.16 by Clint Scoles

May 17, 2012 - 2 Comments

Three games on the slate and three wins taken home by Royals affiliates Wednesday.  HR Roll Call Paulo Orlando (1) Eric Duncan (1) Jorge Bonifacio (2)   Pine Tar Press Hitter of the Day [...]

Royals Recap: Orioles at Royals 5.16.12

Royals Recap: Orioles at Royals 5.16.12 by Paul York

May 16, 2012 - 2 Comments

Royals Re-cap: Orioles at Royals 5.16.12 (Tommy Hunter vs. Felipe Paulino)  There are a couple of Royals that are making me look foolish, and I love it.  I pegged Jarrod Dyson as a waste [...]

Series Preview – Baltimore Orioles, May 16-17

Series Preview – Baltimore Orioles, May 16-17 by David Lesky

May 16, 2012 - (0) comments

The Royals return home to face the American League East division co-leaders, the New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Toronto Blue Jays Baltimore Orioles. The Orioles haven’t been in perpetual rebuilding quite as long [...]

Support Pine Tar Press with Amazon

Support Pine Tar Press with Amazon by Clint Scoles

May 16, 2012 - 3 Comments

  We here at Pine Tar Press love bringing you Royals major league, minor league and draft coverage and would love to expand our reach in every area possible way this year.  To help [...]

Myers and Odorizzi Promoted

Myers and Odorizzi Promoted by Clint Scoles

May 16, 2012 - (0) comments

Bob Dutton tweeted out that the Royals have promoted both Wil Myers and Jake Odorizzi to AAA Omaha today. These moves don’t come as much of a surprise with the results the two top [...]

Royals Tradeable Assets

Royals Tradeable Assets by David Lesky

May 16, 2012 - 3 Comments

Being a Royals fan for the past 20+ years has meant looking ahead to the trade deadline to see what prospects could be had for proven commodities. With the state of the Royals rotation, [...]

Diamonds in the Rough 5.15

Diamonds in the Rough 5.15 by Clint Scoles

May 16, 2012 - (0) comments

Another 2-2 day for the Royals affiliates.  HR Roll Call Sharlon Schoop (5) Christian Colon (3) Rey Navarro (1) Justin Trapp (3)   Pine Tar Press Hitter of the Day Justin Trapp 2-5 HR [...]

Royals Recap: Royals at Rangers 5.15.12

Royals Recap: Royals at Rangers 5.15.12 by Paul York

May 15, 2012 - (0) comments

Royals Re-cap: Royals at Rangers 5/15/12 (Vin Mazzaro vs. Colby Lewis)   With respect to the pitching matchup, one thing is for sure, and that is that neither fan-base had much confidence in their [...]

Diamonds in the Rough 5.14

Diamonds in the Rough 5.14 by Clint Scoles

May 15, 2012 - 2 Comments

Solid day for the Royals affiliates with only Wilmington taking a defeat among the four games.  HR Roll Call Anthony Seratelli (5) Wil Myers (12,13) John Whittleman (6) Brett Eibner (6) Brian Fletcher (3) [...]

Royals Recap: Royals at Rangers 5.14.12

Royals Recap: Royals at Rangers 5.14.12 by Paul York

May 14, 2012 - 1 Comment

Royals Re-cap: Royals at Rangers 5/14/12 (Bruce Chen vs. Scott Feldman)   I guess it is the pessimist in me, but I really expected the score of this game to be reminiscent of a [...]

Series Preview – Texas Rangers, May 14-15

Series Preview – Texas Rangers, May 14-15 by David Lesky

May 14, 2012 - (0) comments

The Royals take their winning ways on the road to Arlington, Texas where they’ll face the best team in baseball, the Texas Rangers. I know the Dodgers have a better record than the Rangers, [...]

Holding Our Breath for Duffy

Holding Our Breath for Duffy by David Lesky

May 14, 2012 - 1 Comment

As Royals fans, we’ve become somewhat accustomed to disappointment. For a long time, nobody signed a long-term deal to stay in Kansas City and the one player who did began getting hurt and missing [...]

Diamonds in the Rough 5.13

Diamonds in the Rough 5.13 by Clint Scoles

May 14, 2012 - 3 Comments

2-2 record for Royals affiliates on Mothers Day.  HR Roll Call Sharlon Schoop (4) Brian Fletcher (2) Geulin Beltre (2) Travis Jones (1) Lane Adams (2) Pine Tar Press Hitter of the Day Wil [...]

Diamonds in the Rough 5.12

Diamonds in the Rough 5.12 by Clint Scoles

May 12, 2012 - (0) comments

A 2-2 split day for the Royals organization.  HR Roll Call Tony Abreu (4) Mario Lisson (6) Whit Merrifield (4) Pine Tar Press Hitter of the Day David Lough 4-5 2b,3b, 2 R, RBI [...]

Royals Recap: Royals at White Sox 5.12.12

Royals Recap: Royals at White Sox 5.12.12 by Paul York

May 12, 2012 - (0) comments

Royals Re-cap: Royals at White Sox 5/12/12 (Luke Hochevar vs. Chris Sale)  He’s a reliever, he’s a starter, he’s a closer, and now he’s a starter again.  Nobody seems to know what to do [...]

Hold Your Horse’s Mouth

Hold Your Horse’s Mouth by Clint Scoles

May 12, 2012 - 3 Comments

It was an interesting week of programming for the Soren Petro show this last week as the host of The Program took time to not only rip on the Royals organization but also blog [...]

Diamonds in the Rough 5.11

Diamonds in the Rough 5.11 by Clint Scoles

May 12, 2012 - (0) comments

A perfect day for the Royals minor league affiliates with late home runs paving the way to victory for Wilmington and Kane County.  HR Roll Call Terry Evans (3) Tony Abreu (3) John Whittleman [...]