Burnt Ends

Robbie Ray refuses to lose

Former teammates Luke Weaver and Robbie Ray had a national anthem standoff today, and the umps had to get involved.

(via @MLB) pic.twitter.com/DmyodEKN7X

— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) September 25, 2022

No one wanted to leave, but umpire Adrian Johnson eventually tossed them both, and Ray won the "standoff."

Am impressive athletic feat. Let him start on Saturday pic.twitter.com/kHlZxuaBnM

— Cody Tapp (@codybtapp) July 14, 2022

What a tremendous athlete!

Thoughts on the All-Star caps? https://t.co/rmyUidbIh5 pic.twitter.com/wog0WUKoEK

— Royals Review (@royalsreview) June 27, 2022

They have a real "golden age of Hollywood" feel.

Cody & Gold and 610 Sports Radio present...

"Pasquantino"

cc: @VPasquantino @Royals @OMAStormChasers pic.twitter.com/fx8f3mzqVK

— 610SportsKC (@610SportsKC) June 3, 2022

This is art.

On this day in 2015, we met when Eric left me a ticket to opening day.

7 years later, we’ll meet our son.

Little boy, we love you endlessly! @TheRealHos305 pic.twitter.com/PNCUlVv0GR

— Kacie McDonnell Hosmer (@KacieMcDonnell) April 6, 2022

Congrats to Eric and Kacie!

MLB No. 3 overall prospect Bobby Witt Jr. is hitting 40 yard field goals with room to spare

pic.twitter.com/da55DmJQdu

— Farm To Fame (@FarmToFame_) February 5, 2022

If this lockout goes on much longer, we could lose him to the Chiefs.

Whit's MLB debut was unusual. pic.twitter.com/iuUKB0oQG3

— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) August 12, 2021

The man really likes golf!

To KC with love from Danny Duffy in today’s Star; one of the best thank you notes you can imagine, right down to the “Burt me a Royal,” from one of the best guys around. pic.twitter.com/CqWFB3zU5Z

— Vahe Gregorian (@vgregorian) August 9, 2021

Thank you, Danny.

Welcome to Whit's crib.@WhitMerrifield // @CommunityAmerCU pic.twitter.com/ImbNz2a1dh

— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) August 6, 2021

The man likes his beer.

Day game after a night game today. Never a problem with @drinkthesunshine in your corner. Drink that good energy! pic.twitter.com/nBblPULC5h

— Whit Merrifield (@WhitMerrifield) May 16, 2021

Whit Merrifield showing off his acting chops in this ad for Sunshine. If this seems familiar, check out this clip from Happy Gilmore

Let’s paint it blue, KC.#PaintKCBlue pic.twitter.com/90pGVgr41o

— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) March 25, 2021

Pretty good stuff from the Royals, and a great cameo at the end. You can read more about the "Paint it Blue" initiative here.

Run. It. Back.

Bring that trophy home, @Chiefs.#RedFriday pic.twitter.com/Nf24UQdj5W

— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) February 5, 2021

RUN IT BACK!

.@SalvadorPerez15 Do we have ourselves a deal or what!?! @RaysBaseball @Royals pic.twitter.com/KXrKy6yZld

— Maverick Phillips (@Brett_Phillips8) February 3, 2021

Sounds like Brett Phillips will be in a Kansas City jersey next year?

Salvy, Mike Sweeney and countless #Royals fans send their birthday wishes (and impressions) to @RexHudler1 who turns 60 years young today. #AlwaysRoyal pic.twitter.com/rccQPyfNQZ

— FOX Sports Kansas City (@FSKansasCity) September 2, 2020

And you can't sneak a piece of cheese past a hungry rat.

Kick save and a beaut. Just the typical 1-5-3 double play for Jakob Junis pic.twitter.com/yYvXKTV87O

— Joel Goldberg (@goldbergkc) August 2, 2020

Give him the Gold Glove! Or at least the Golden Boot!

You’ve been waiting.
They’ve been working.
Now, let the games begin.
 #AlwaysRoyal pic.twitter.com/UK94HEb1P4

— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) July 24, 2020

Let's do that baseball.

Catch me on The Ocho playing BASEketball pic.twitter.com/qwvEzXJZ2M

— Bobby Witt Jr (@BwittJr) March 24, 2020

Two-sport athlete?

With baseball put on hold, Guys will have to find ways to make money to pay their bills like everyone else out of work. Lucky for me I’m a man of many talents. Please consider buying my drawings. Thanks. ps. Feel free to send request, I can customize anything you need! pic.twitter.com/Gw9jC2tjSW

— Maverick Phillips (@Brett_Phillips8) March 13, 2020

Remember, these guys don't get paid til the regular season starts! Support the arts!