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KC Royals hope pitching, bullpen are much improved in 2023 | SportsBeat KC podcast

Sep 20, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Scott Barlow (58) pitches against the Minnesota Twins during the eighth inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 20, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Scott Barlow (58) pitches against the Minnesota Twins during the eighth inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

It’s the time of year when hope springs eternal. Baseball season has arrived and every team has a chance at becoming a World Series champion.

Right?

Some have better chances than others. The Royals enter the 2023 with a new manager and general manager and remain in the early stages of John Sherman’s ownership. There is optimism for improvement, but it will be essential for Kansas City to avoid the slow starts of previous seasons.

On today’s SportsBeat KC, Star columnist Sam McDowell discusses the Royals and focuses on the pitching. Good teams have good bullpens, and the Royals have looked to improve there.

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Why the Kansas City Royals’ bullpen has most room for improvement — but with a caveat

Blair Kerkhoff
The Kansas City Star
Blair Kerkhoff has covered sports for The Kansas City Star since 1989. He was elected to the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in 2023.
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