WHIT MERRIFIELD NEWS

Heating up at plate Merrifield went 1-for-5 with an RBI and his sixth stolen base of the season in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the White Sox.

Impact Merrifield's season-long batting average (.204) barely sits over the Mendoza Line, but after a brutal first month, he's at least started to settle in nicely at the plate. His base hit Wednesday extended his hitting streak to a 10 games, with the 33-year-old having slashed .372/.391/.558 with two home runs, two doubles, three stolen bases, 10 runs and 10 RBI over that stretch. He's since recaptured the leadoff job for Kansas City and once again finds himself atop the lineup for Thursday's series finale.

MAY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Royals fire hitting coach Bradshaw, promote Zumwalt to job

The Kansas City Royals have fired hitting coach Terry Bradshaw and promoted Alex Zumwalt in a shakeup of the coaching staff that they hope will wake up one of the worst offenses in...

MAY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Royals start 5-game series with the White Sox

The Kansas City Royals host the Chicago White Sox to open a five-game series

MAY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lifts second homer Merrifield went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Sunday's 8-7 win over the Rockies.

Impact Merrifield hit a solo shot in the sixth inning and a sacrifice fly in the seventh. It's been a bounce-back week for the 33-year-old, who has hit safely in six straight games, going 10-for-27 (.370) with both of his home runs this season in that span. For the year, he's at a .183/.213/.252 slash line with 13 RBI, 13 runs scored and five stolen bases in 32 contests, though the recent uptick in hitting should be encouraging for fantasy managers who have been patient with him.

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Perez hits 2-run single in 9th, Royals overtake Rockies 8-7

Salvador Perez hit a go-ahead, two-run single in the ninth inning and the Kansas City Royals recovered from blowing a six-run lead to beat the Colorado Rockies 8-7

MAY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notches theft in loss Merrifield went 1-for-4 with a run, an RBI and a stolen base in a loss to the Rockies on Saturday.

Impact Merrifield was slotted atop the order for the second straight game and extended his modest hitting streak to five contests with a third-inning single that plated a run. He subsequently stole second base and came around to score on a Salvador Perez long ball. Merrifield's average still sits at .173 on the season, but he's starting to round back into form, going 8-for-23 with a home run, five RBI, eight runs and two steals over his past five games.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Witt Jr. and Whit -- baseball names with game DENVER -- “I’m just Bobby, now.” Bobby Witt Jr. was explaining how the Royals handle the Witt/Whit situation in the clubhouse, on the team b...

MAY 15, 2022 • MLB.COM

Blackmon, Hilliard, McMahon power Rockies past Royals 10-4

Charlie Blackmon, Sam Hilliard and Ryan McMahon hit home runs, Germán Márquez overcame one rough inning for his first victory this season and the Colorado Rockies snapped a five-ga...

MAY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Astros aim to match team mark of 12 wins in row

Jose Altuve and the Houston Astros try for their 12th straight win Saturday, which would tie the team record

MAY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Royals play the Rockies after Dozier's 5-hit game

The Kansas City Royals play the Colorado Rockies after Hunter Dozier had five hits on Friday in a 14-10 win over the Rockies

MAY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Benintendi, Dozier lead 18-hit night; Royals top Rox 14-10

Andrew Benintendi hit a two-run homer and an RBI triple, Hunter Dozier had his first career five-hit game and the Kansas City Royals broke out of their offensive funk in a 14-10 vi...

MAY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Canó joins Padres, Kershaw out, Kirby back home

Robinson Canó has found another job in the majors, signing with San Diego less than a week after being released by the Mets

MAY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hearn pitches 1-hit ball for 5 innings, Texas beats Royals

Taylor Hearn allowed only one hit in five scoreless innings, Brad Miller homered and the Texas Rangers defeated the Kansas City Royals 3-1

MAY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

One reason why KC Royals' Whit Merrifield hit a home run: He was 'feeling sexy' This was an entertaining interview with Whit Merrifield after the Royals beat the Rangers.

MAY 12, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Royals' Whit Merrifield homers, scores four to beat Texas Rangers Kansas City Royals infielder/outfielder Whit Merrifield went 3 for 4 with a home run, a stolen base and four runs scored in an 8-2 win again...

MAY 12, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Homers, steals base in big effort Merrifield went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, four total runs and a stolen base in a win over the Rangers on Wednesday.

Impact Merrifield has struggled so much this season that he was dropped to the eighth spot in the order Tuesday. He responded with a single and an RBI in his first game in that position, then broke through Wednesday with his first three-hit game and first long ball of the campaign. Merrifield also notched his first stolen base since April 14. The second baseman hasn't hit any lower than .277 in any of his six big-league campaigns, so it stands to reason that he'll break out of his early-season funk at some point. His performance Wednesday may very well be the spark that gets him going.

MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Witt-Whit show leads Royals past Rangers 8-2 to end skid

Local high school hero Bobby Witt Jr. hit a two-run double and had his first major-league three-RBI game and Whit Merrifield homered for the first time since last August as the Kan...

MAY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Whit Merrifield on KC Royals working to break out of slump: 'This is our entire life' The two-time All-Star and two-time MLB hit leader has struggled at the plate, as have the Royals as a group. “As frustrating as it is for yo...

MAY 11, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

'We got to get it going': Whit talks struggling offense ARLINGTON -- As the Royals stared at their final chance to come back and tie Tuesday’s game against the Rangers, Whit Merrifield thought t...

MAY 11, 2022 • MLB.COM

Zimmermann leads Orioles past Royals 4-2 to earn DH split

Bruce Zimmermann threw six effective innings and Baltimore Orioles beat the Kansas City Royals 4-2 to earn a doubleheader split on Sunday

MAY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Witt Jr hits 1st MLB homer, leads Keller, Royals over Cards

Bobby Witt Jr. hit his first major league home run, Brad Keller pitched shutout ball into the seventh inning and the Kansas City Royals beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-1 to end a fo...

MAY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goldschmidt HR, Matz sharp as Cardinals edge Royals 1-0

Paul Goldschmidt hit an early home run and Steven Matz and the St. Louis bullpen made it stand up, leading the Cardinals over the Kansas City Royals 1-0

MAY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Judge homers twice, Yankees beat KC 6-4 for 9th straight win

Aaron Judge returned from a scheduled day off to homer twice and drive in the tying run as the Yankees rallied past the Royals 6-4 for their ninth straight win

MAY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On base three times Merrifield went 1-for-3 with two walks in Saturday's 3-0 loss to the Yankees.

Impact Merrifield hadn't gotten on base multiple times in a game since April 12 as he's struggled to begin the season. The versatile veteran is slashing just .141/.190/.179 with three stolen bases, four RBI, four runs scored and three doubles in 19 contests. He's been bumped from the leadoff spot for Nicky Lopez, though neither of them are doing much to impress with the bat. With Adalberto Mondesi (knee) likely out for the season, Merrifield should serve as the everyday second baseman. His strong defense is enough to keep him in the lineup, allowing him the opportunity to play through a slump on offense.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Royals take down White Sox 5-2 after 3-run 10th

Rookie Kyle Isbel hit a two-run single in Kansas City’s three-run 10th inning, and the Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 5-2

APRIL 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS