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Mark Van Sickle

Mark Van Sickle

Joined: May 6, 2021

Mark Van Sickle was born in Seattle, Washington, but has lived in the Kansas City area for 30 years. He has followed the city’s sports teams along the way, from the KC Blades to the Chiefs to the Wizards/Sporting KC, now the KC Current and — of course — the Royals. Mark has been a radio producer and on-air talent in Kansas City since 2011 and is currently a producer for morning shows on KCMO Talk Radio. He is a writer and podcast host for the Heartland College Sports Network, a writer for Arrowhead Report on FanNation and a consistent guest on Roughing the Kicker Chiefs podcast. He is also a writer and weekly contributor to FanNation’s InsideTheRoyals.com

Royals Are Running Out of Time to Build Any Momentum
Opinion

Royals Are Running Out of Time to Build Any Momentum

The Kansas City Royals had a rough week, going 1-5 and officially falling out of playoff contention.

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Royals Have Losing Week But Are Ready to Play Spoiler
Opinion

Royals Have Losing Week But Are Ready to Play Spoiler

The Kansas City Royals had a few bright spots during a losing week of baseball but will look to get back on track against contenders through the end of the season.

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Young Royals Have a Memorable Week in Many Facets
Opinion

Young Royals Have a Memorable Week in Many Facets

The KC Royals had another .500 week, but rookies Nick Pratto, Bobby Witt Jr, MJ Melendez, Kyle Isbel and Michael Massey had memorable performances.

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Despite Splitting the Week, Royals Had Plenty to Celebrate
Opinion

Despite Splitting the Week, Royals Had Plenty to Celebrate

From a Drew Waters debut to Nick Pratto and Bobby Witt Jr. showing off their power, it was an interesting week for the Kansas City Royals.

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The Young Royals Are Currently Being Put to the Test
Opinion

The Young Royals Are Currently Being Put to the Test

The Kansas City Royals had a rough week, but there are still a few positive notes to be carried over in regards to the club's young core.

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Competitive Baseball Looks Good on the Royals
Opinion

Competitive Baseball Looks Good on the Royals

The Kansas City Royals fought hard against the Chicago White Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers, and they're seeing the benefits of that work.

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The Royals Flashed Some Hope Heading Into August
Opinion

The Royals Flashed Some Hope Heading Into August

As the Kansas City Royals wrapped up the month of July, they did so in mixed fashion but were able to showcase some good things to bring in August.

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The Post All-Star Break Royals Are Off to a Good Start
Opinion

The Post All-Star Break Royals Are Off to a Good Start

In their first week back following the 2022 MLB All-Star break, the KC Royals were impressive against the Tampa Bay Rays.

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Despite Poor Circumstances, Royals Flashed Their Future Last Week
Opinion

Despite Poor Circumstances, Royals Flashed Their Future Last Week

The Kansas City Royals had an interesting week both on and off the field leading up to the 2022 MLB All-Star break.

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Royals Experience Best and Worst All in the Same Week
Opinion

Royals Experience Best and Worst All in the Same Week

The Kansas City Royals couldn't capitalize against the Houston Astros but came away with a series win against the Cleveland Guardians.

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Things Are Looking up a Bit for the Royals on Independence Day
Opinion

Things Are Looking up a Bit for the Royals on Independence Day

The Kansas City Royals' series against the Texas Rangers and Detroit Tigers have paved the way for the club to feel better about itself on Independence Day.

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The Royals Inspired and Disappointed All in the Same Week (Again)
Opinion

The Royals Inspired and Disappointed All in the Same Week (Again)

The Kansas City Royals seemed to be on the rise but finished the week playing .500 baseball. It wasn't without some highlight performances, though.

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