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Trey Donovan

Trey Donovan is a contributor for Inside the Royals, as well as KC Kingdom over at Fansided. Trey is currently going to Baker University, where he is majoring in Mass Media. You can follow him on Twitter @Tdonova7, where he posts some analytical stuff on the Royals. 

Articles From This Author

Jul 26, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Nationals striating pitcher Joe Ross (41) throws a pitch during the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Royals Free Agent Pitching Targets: Joe Ross

By Trey Donovan
Sep 24, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chad Kuhl (41) points to the crowd after leaving the game in the sixth inning against the San Diego Padres Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: John Leyba-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Royals Free Agent Pitching Targets: Chad Kuhl

By Trey Donovan
Oct 3, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (47) delivers against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Royals Free Agent Pitching Targets: Johnny Cueto

By Trey Donovan
Sep 16, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Michael Wacha (52) throws a pitch during the second inning against the Kansas City Royals at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Royals Free Agent Pitching Targets: Michael Wacha

By Trey Donovan
Jul 11, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) reacts after being doused with gatorade after defeating the Detroit Tigers at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

7 New Year’s Resolutions the Royals Need for a Successful 2023

By Trey Donovan
May 26, 2022; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ryan Yarbrough (48) throws a pitch during the first inning against the New York Yankees at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Analyzing What the Royals Will Get From Ryan Yarbrough

By Trey Donovan
Aug 6, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals first baseman Nick Pratto (right) is doused by second baseman Nicky Lopez (left) after hitting a walk-off home run during the ninth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Nick Pratto: First Baseman of the Future or Trade Candidate?

By Trey Donovan
Jul 11, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (9) hits a home run against the Detroit Tigers during the fourth inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

The Ceiling of Vinnie Pasquantino Shouldn’t Be Undersold

By Trey Donovan
May 8, 2022; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Kansas City Royals first baseman Hunter Dozier (17) slides safely into home on a sacrifice fly ball by Kansas City Royals second baseman Whit Merrifield (15) (not pictured) against the Baltimore Orioles during the second inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Explaining Hunter Dozier’s Immense Second-Half Struggles

By Trey Donovan
Jun 15, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Kansas City Royals pitcher Amir Garrett (24) delivers a pitch against the San Francisco Giants in the fifth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Amir Garrett Has Quietly Been Solid for the Royals

By Trey Donovan
May 28, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (27) in action during the ninth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

It’s Time to Be Honest and Fair About Adalberto Mondesi

By Trey Donovan
Jul 11, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Jose Cuas (74) pitches against the Detroit Tigers during the fifth inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Jose Cuas Is More Than Just a Nice Story for the Royals

By Trey Donovan
Aug 3, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brady Singer (51) delivers against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

What Can Brady Singer Improve on in Order to Reach Stardom?

By Trey Donovan
May 31, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Daniel Lynch (52) walks off the field in the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Have the Royals’ Starters Truly Been as Bad as People Think?

By Trey Donovan
Apr 14, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals right fielder Whit Merrifield (15) hits an RBI single during the fourth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

2022 Is the Culmination of Whit Merrifield’s Regression

By Trey Donovan
Jul 12, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Kris Bubic (50) delivers a pitch against the Detroit Tigers in the first inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Kris Bubic’s First Half Has Raised Questions About His Future

By Trey Donovan
May 8, 2022; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Kansas City Royals Michael A. Taylor (2) hits an RBI single against the Baltimore Orioles during the ninth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

This Royals Defensive Wizard Is Having a Good Year at the Plate

By Trey Donovan
Jul 4, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Scott Barlow (58) delivers a pitch during the ninth inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Despite Dominating, Scott Barlow Continues to Go Under the Radar

By Trey Donovan
Jun 20, 2022; Anaheim, California, USA; Kansas City Royals left fielder Andrew Benintendi (16) follows through on a two-run home run in the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

The Royals’ Most Consistent Hitter Is Lacking Pop in His Bat

By Trey Donovan
Jun 9, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals designated hitter MJ Melendez (1) hits a home run against the Baltimore Orioles during the third inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

It’s Early, but MJ Melendez Looks Like a Professional Hitter

By Trey Donovan
May 13, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) before the game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Despite His Flaws, Bobby Witt Jr. Looks the Part for the Royals

By Trey Donovan
Jun 1, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Kansas City Royals first baseman Carlos Santana (41) hits a single during the fourth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Despite His Hot Streak, Carlos Santana Remains an Issue for the Royals

By Trey Donovan
May 31, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Daniel Lynch (52) walks off the field in the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

To Make a Real Leap, Daniel Lynch’s Fastball Development Is Key

By Trey Donovan
May 8, 2022; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Kansas City Royals first baseman Hunter Dozier (17) slides safely into home on a sacrifice fly ball by Kansas City Royals second baseman Whit Merrifield (15) (not pictured) against the Baltimore Orioles during the second inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Making Sense of Hunter Dozier’s Wild Start to the Season

By Trey Donovan
May 8, 2022; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Kansas City Royals shortstop Nicky Lopez (8) scores a run on Kansas City Royals Michael A. Taylor (2) (not pictured) RBI single against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Nicky Lopez Isn’t Succeeding at His Game, Which Is Concerning

By Trey Donovan
May 28, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (27) in action during the ninth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

The Royals Can Be Competitive in Many Aspects This Season

By Trey Donovan
May 13, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Daniel Lynch (52) pitches in the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Royals Starter Daniel Lynch has Turned his Season Around

By Trey Donovan
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