2 Months Kansas City Royals Comment

Royals manager Ned Yost said Greg Holland remains the team's closer following Saturday's blown save.

Holland blew a two-run lead when he served up a two-out, bases-clearing double to the Phillies' Kevin Frandsen. The hard-thrower has earned a bit of a leash, but the Royals have a nice back-up option in Kelvin Herrera, so Holland can't afford too many slip-ups. "We're not going to lose (many) games like that," Yost said, "without making an adjustment. But we're not near that point yet. You don't like losing games like that. And every time you do, everybody wants to pop the closer question. I can't get involved in that."

2 Months Kansas City Royals Comment

Greg Holland blew a two-run lead in the ninth inning as the Royals lost to the Phillies on Saturday.

Holland walked the bases loaded then nearly escaped the threat by registering two strikeouts. But he lost the game moments later on Kevin Frandsen's bases-clearing double. Holland's seat isn't yet warm, but the Royals don't have a shortage of other options if the 27-year-old continues to struggle. Kelvin Herrera is a major talent.

Now that the 2012 season is over, it's time to review how my predictions went for each position in fantasy baseball. To that end, I will review my top-10 at each position and give a brief rundown on how each of the ten performed. I'll also list which player was a "Hit" (someone who lived [...]

8 Months Kansas City Royals Comment

Greg Holland earned his 16th save of the season Tuesday in the Royals' 4-2 defeat of the Tigers.

Holland didn't allow a hit or a walk and struck out one of the three batters he faced. He's enjoyed a very solid 2012 season and should open 2013 as the Royals' closer. Joakim Soria is recovering from Tommy John elbow surgery and carries an expensive $8 million club option for next season.

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(1) Jose Bautista (wrist) done for the year. (2) Matt Kemp escapes serious injury. (3) Todd Frazier will not lose playing time when Joey Votto returns. (4) Wade Miley starring for D'backs. Should you be wary? (5) Wilin Rosario having special year. (6) Greg Holland locking it down for Royals. (7) Yovani Gallardo on patented [...]

10 Months Kansas City Royals Comment

Greg Holland will replace Jonathan Broxton as Kansas City's closer, according to manager Ned Yost.

Run -- don't walk -- to your fantasy waiver wire to pick up Holland if he's still available. Broxton was traded to the Reds on Tuesday, opening the door. Over the last two seasons, the right-handed Holland has a 2.53 ERA and 130/42 K/BB rate over 99-plus innings. He should carry great fantasy value through the end of the regular season.

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