Royals Recap

Welcome to "Royals Recap," the show where we dive deep into the latest happenings with the Kansas City Royals. I’m Dillon, your host here at Big Dill Sports, where we make sure you’re always in the know. Today’s episode is going to be a fun one—filled with highlights, player insights, and a touch of excitement from the Royals camp. Let’s jump right in!

Now, as most of you know, the Royals had a day off on Monday, June 9, 2025. No game on the books, but that doesn’t mean there weren’t some big wins for the team—off the field, of course. The buzz around the diamond right now? First baseman Vinnie Pasquantino, who’s been turning heads and swinging big! Our very own Vinnie was named the American League Player of the Week. Quite the accolade, right? And well-deserved! Between June 2nd to June 8th, he was on fire, racking up 13 hits, seven RBIs, and achieving four multi-hit games. If you ask me, that’s the kind of consistency that gets the crown for more than just a week.

Staying on the topic of shining stars, let’s talk about Kris Bubic—one of our bright lights on the mound. There’s some buzz surrounding him as well. MLB.com has ranked Kris in the top five for the latest AL Cy Young poll. This recognition comes fresh on the heels of him clinching the AL Pitcher of the Month for May. The guy’s hard work and dedication are paying off, and it’s a thrill to watch him excel.

Now, let’s dig into some clubhouse chatter. Over at MLB.com, Anne Rogers is keeping us all in the loop with her "Royals Beat" newsletter. Meanwhile, "Royals Rumblings" over on Chat Sports has been stirring up some fun topics. Rookie Jac Caglianone is someone to keep your eyes on—his batting average has been improving, and it’s got folks talking. And speaking of talk, manager Matt Quatraro gave some insights on a certain bunt attempt by Maikel Garcia in last Friday’s game. Ah, the strategy of baseball—it keeps us all on the edge of our seats!

So, what about off the field? Well, there’s some legislative buzz worth mentioning. There are discussions about potential funding for new or upgraded stadium facilities for both the Royals and the Kansas City Chiefs. It seems like the local sports landscape might see some changes ahead, and it’ll be interesting to see how it all unfolds.

And now to our favorite part of the show—choosing the player who’s a ‘big dill’ this week. I have to say, it’s a no-brainer. This week’s big dill is... drum roll please... Vinnie Pasquantino! With his incredible performance last week, he’s definitely proven why he’s a big deal not just to the Royals but across the league. Hats off to you, Vinnie, for making the city proud.

That’s a wrap for today’s "Royals Recap"! Thanks for tuning in to Big Dill Sports, where we celebrate all things Royals and bring you the stories that matter most. Be sure to join us next time as we continue to follow the season, highlight the stars, and bring a little clubhouse gossip your way. Until then, keep cheering on our Royals, and remember to keep things big and dill! Take care, everyone!