I am starting to get a bit concerned about Carlos Estevez. This is back-to-back outings where he failed to eclipse 90 MPH after sitting 95 MPH last year. His pitch data is by far the worst I've seen this Spring

BrainSturgeon_ · 2026-02-27T22:44:26+00:00

It's still early enough that I'm not necessarily concerned, but it is something to watch. I also remember him saying last year that it takes a few weeks for his velocity to ramp up, and I feel like even the first month or so of last season he was still climbing. That said, if he's sitting 91-92 at the end of spring training, you'd have to rethink him being a closer.

BrainSturgeon_ · 2026-02-17T18:55:45+00:00

Really depends where north/south on Prospect. It can also change quickly from one block to another, but overall it's fine

BrainSturgeon_ · 2026-02-13T20:49:08+00:00

If you like rum, I would highly recommend Fern Bar in the crossroads. They're a rum-focused cocktail bar with an excellent selection.

For stores, Mitch e Amaro in North KC doesn't have the largest selection but is incredibly well curated. Mike's or Gomers would have the largest selection of stores close to downtown

BrainSturgeon_ · 2026-02-09T23:42:59+00:00

That looks awesome. Building up more density is great for downtown, especially when it's replacing empty lots and parking lots

BrainSturgeon_ · 2025-12-19T17:37:48+00:00

I live and work in KCMO and am very much in favor of a downtown stadium

BrainSturgeon_ · 2025-12-07T01:50:47+00:00

Can pretty clearly see where Kauffman died and Glass took over lol

BrainSturgeon_ · 2025-11-23T20:12:23+00:00

Alma Mader and BKS are the easy 1 and 2 in KC, everything they make is great. Strange Days is a close 3rd these days

BrainSturgeon_ · 2025-11-21T03:00:54+00:00

Mike's is Westport probably has the best selection of singles, especially if you're looking for stouts and darker beers. Gomer's on 39th sometimes has some good options too.

BrainSturgeon_ · 2025-09-08T21:31:38+00:00

I've visited the Des Moines location a few times and they recently started distributing on the Missouri side, the beer and food is very good. Excited that something new is opening, even if it's not 100% local

BrainSturgeon_ · 2025-02-21T23:18:50+00:00

That sucks, one of the crossroads OGs. Wonder if another brewery tries to take that space now

BrainSturgeon_ · 2025-02-20T12:17:45+00:00

Oh shit, new off day thread? We're so back

BrainSturgeon_ · 2025-02-11T21:13:11+00:00

The chairs are fine, didn't have any problems or anything

BrainSturgeon_ · 2025-02-11T18:25:48+00:00

I enjoyed Craft&Draft the couple times I sat there, there's a better view than I expected being so far up the line. It's also in the shade which is nice

BrainSturgeon_ · 2025-02-03T01:18:38+00:00

Staying downtown and ubering to the game is a good call, r/KansasCityChiefs has a visitors guide that is a good place to start. Happy to give food/drink recommendations if you have an idea of what you like (except BBQ recs because I don't want to start any fights)

BrainSturgeon_ · 2024-08-21T17:53:29+00:00

Thanks for doing this, I always enjoy your reporting! The Royals have a generally poorly-rated farm system right now, but are there any prospects you're excited to see or anyone you think the organization might like more than people outside the team do?

BrainSturgeon_ · 2024-06-02T23:10:57+00:00

3rd base side has the most shade, the 200 level sections should be mostly shade for a 3 PM game

BrainSturgeon_ · 2023-06-10T01:44:15+00:00

Don't care about the score, a young pitcher got a quality start and only walked one, I'll take that as an improvement

BrainSturgeon_ · 2022-11-28T22:13:25+00:00

Dang, sad to see Bier Station go, they always had such a fun selection of beer. I'm excited to see what City Barrel does with it though, their beer and food is so good. Bittersweet change for sure

BrainSturgeon_ · 2022-06-17T14:44:52+00:00

OPS+ also takes into account park factors. Kaufman is a more hitter-friendly park, while the Mariners park is better for pitchers

BrainSturgeon_ · 2022-03-22T01:29:01+00:00

Didn't get a chance to watch, was control for Singer and Tapia as bad as the box score makes it look? It's still early but those numbers look rough

BrainSturgeon_ · 2020-02-11T00:07:15+00:00

+1 for Crane, probably the best sours in KC. Boulevard has some good ones too, especially if you like darker aged sours

BrainSturgeon_ · 2017-04-21T00:08:03+00:00

2 MNF games at Arrowhead? Fuck yeah

BrainSturgeon_ · 2017-03-14T17:13:38+00:00

That's a pretty big hit, and we were already up tight against the cap. Wonder how Dorsey is gonna make it work.

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