WHIT MERRIFIELD NEWS

Swats fifth home run Merrifield went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer in Friday's 4-3 win over Cleveland.

Impact Merrifield singled twice Friday before drilling a game-tying, two-run shot in the eighth inning. It was his fifth long ball of the year and second in his last three games. The 33-year-old entered July with an abysmal .228/.277/.311 but he's gone 12-for-33 (.363) with five extra-base hits and nine runs scored in eight games this month.

JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Taylor gets winning hit as Royals beat slumping Guardians

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JULY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hits rare homer Merrifield went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 7-4 win over the Astros.

Impact Merrifield knocked the third pitch of the game from Houston starter Cristian Javier over the fence for a 360-foot leadoff homer. Long balls are pretty rare for Merrifield -- he hadn't hit one since May 23. He's up to four homers with 34 RBI, 44 runs scored, 14 stolen bases, 18 doubles, a triple and a .239/.292/.337 slash line in 80 contests overall. While the batting line is a step down from his usual level, he's hit .286 with a .758 OPS and seven steals in his last 26 games, which is an extended run of success more in line with preseason expectations.

JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Astros face the Royals with 2-1 series lead

The Houston Astros lead 2-1 in a four-game series with the Kansas City Royals

JULY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Royals hit 3 HRs off Javier, end Astros' 8-game win streak

Whit Merrifield, Hunter Dozier and Emmanuel Rivera all homered as the Kansas City Royals roughed up Cristian Javier early and held on for a 7-4 win over the Houston Astros

JULY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Swipes 14th bag Merrifield went 2-for-5 with a double, a run scored and a stolen base in Monday's 7-6 loss to the Astros.

Impact The 33-year-old continues to look spry on the basepaths. Over his last 16 games, Merrifield is 7-for-8 on steal attempts while slashing .290/.397/.371 with five doubles, six RBI and 11 runs. His power numbers have taken a step backward this season, but with 14 stolen bases through 78 games, he's got a shot at his fourth career campaign with 30-plus pilfers.

JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Olivares, Rivera homer, Royals top Tigers 7-4, take 2 of 3

Edward Olivares and Emmanuel Rivera homered in a three-run second inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat Detroit 7-4 to take two of three from the Tigers

JULY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tigers and Royals play in series rubber match

The Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

JULY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Collects another steal Merrifield went 2-for-4 with an RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Tigers.

Impact Merrifield has notched six of his 13 stolen bases this year in his last 14 games, showing a renewed commitment to running. In that span, he's gone 15-for-55 (.273), lifting his season slash line to .233/.282/.317 across 76 contests. He's added three home runs, 33 RBI and 38 runs scored as the Royals' everyday leadoff hitter. Given the recent progress at the plate and fearlessness on the basepaths, Merrifield's looking more reliable in fantasy now than he was even two weeks ago, though he still shouldn't be counted on for power.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reyes, Greene homer in 9th, send Tigers past Royals 4-3

Victor Reyes and Riley Greene hit back-to-back homers in the ninth inning to give the Detroit Tigers a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals

JULY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Adds steal in win Merrifield went 1-for-3 with a double, a stolen base, a run scored and a walk in Friday's 3-1 win over the Tigers.

Impact Merrifield had a lengthy stretch without a steal, but he's now posted five thefts in his last 13 contests. He's gone 13-for-51 (.255) in that span. The 33-year-old is up to a .230/.280/.315 slash line with 12 steals in 14 attempts, three home runs, 32 RBI, 37 runs scored and 17 doubles in 75 contests. Despite his career-worst batting line, he's still regularly serving as the leadoff hitter in an everyday role.

JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pasquantino hits unusual 1st MLB homer, Royals beat Tigers

Vinnie Pasquantino hit his first major league home run and Hunter Dozier followed with a drive into the bullpen, leading Brad Keller and the Kansas City Royals over the Detroit Tig...

JULY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steals 11th bag Merrifield went 2-for-5 with a double, two runs scored, two RBI and a stolen base in Monday's 10-4 loss to the Rangers.

Impact It was a strong showing from the 33-year-old, who seems to have found his groove on the basepaths. Four of Merrifield's 11 steals on the season have come in the last 10 games, a stretch during which he's batting .286 (12-for-42) with three doubles, five runs and five RBI.

JUNE 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Royals to break losing streak in matchup with the Rangers

The Kansas City Royals aim to stop their three-game losing streak when they take on the Texas Rangers

JUNE 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Garver, Calhoun power Rangers to 10-4 win over Royals

Mitch Garver and Kole Calhoun each had two hits, two runs and two RBIs, leading the Texas Rangers to a 10-4 win over the Kansas City Royals

JUNE 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steals base in loss Merrifield went 1-for-4 with a steal in Sunday's loss against the Athletics.

Impact Merrifield was able to swipe second base off James Kaprielian in Sunday's matchup. It was his second stolen base of the week, his third of the month and his tenth of the year. The second baseman also picked up a hit in the game, his fifth in six games. Despite possessing a .227 season batting average, Merrifield is slashing .250/.317/.293 in June.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ohtani strikes out career-high 13 in Angels' 5-0 win over KC

Shohei Ohtani struck out a career-high 13 over eight dominant innings of two-hit ball, and the AL MVP also reached base three times in the Los Angeles Angels’ 5-0 victory over the...

JUNE 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Royals take on the Angels after Santana's 4-hit game

The Kansas City Royals play the Los Angeles Angels after Carlos Santana had four hits on Tuesday in a 12-11 win over the Angels

JUNE 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Royals overcome Ohtani's 2 HRs, 8 RBIs to beat Angels 12-11

Shohei Ohtani hit two three-run homers and drove in a career-high eight runs, but Whit Merrifield led off the 11th inning with an RBI double in the Kansas City Royals’ 12-11 victor...

JUNE 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Registers ninth steal Merrifield went 1-for-5 with a stolen base and a run scored in Monday's 6-2 win over the Angels.

Impact Merrifield had a 21-game span with no steals recently, but he's notched a pair of thefts in his last four games while going 5-for-17 (.294) in that span. The 33-year-old is now 9-for-10 in stolen base attempts this year. The renewed hitting is a welcome sight, though his season slash line remains at .229/.273/.310 with three home runs, 28 RBI, 32 runs scored and 13 doubles through 66 contests.

JUNE 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Royals pound 3 HRs to beat Angels 6-2; Bubic gets 1st win

Andrew Benintendi, Salvador Perez and Hunter Dozier homered, Nicky Lopez drove in the go-ahead run in the seventh and the Kansas City Royals defeated the Los Angeles Angels 6-2 in...

JUNE 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Angels host the Royals in first of 3-game series

The Los Angeles Angels open a three-game series at home against the Kansas City Royals on Monday

JUNE 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

A's pitchers 3-hit Royals; Brown, Murphy homer in 4-0 win

Jared Koenig pitched into the sixth inning for his first career win and combined with three relievers on a three-hitter, helping the Oakland Athletics beat the Kansas City Royals 4...

JUNE 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Keller and bullpen two-hit A's, Royals win 2-0

Brad Keller allowed one hit in seven crisp innings to lift Kansas City to a 2-0 win over the Oakland Athletics

JUNE 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Three hits, steal in win Merrifield went 3-for-5 with a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 5-1 win over the Athletics.

Impact Merrifield entered Friday just 2-for-14 in his last four contests. The 33-year-old also picked up his first steal since May 23, giving him eight thefts in nine attempts this year. He's still managed a rather mediocre .232/.270/.317 slash line with three home runs, 27 RBI, 31 runs scored and 13 doubles across 282 plate appearances, though he remains locked in as the Royals' leadoff hitter.

JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE