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Sam Hays

Sam Hays is a contributor to Inside the Royals and Arrowhead Report. Sam has been a diehard sports fan since he can remember. He's a proud Wichitan who graduated from Wichita State University in 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in sport management. Sam is pro-analytical revolution and pro-letting the kids play.

Articles From This Author

Jun 26, 2021; Arlington, Texas, USA; Kansas City Royals second baseman Hanser Alberto (49) misplays a throw to shortstop Nicky Lopez (8) during the eighth inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Game Day

Three Takeaways from the Royals' 8-0 Loss to the Rangers

By Sam Hays
Jun 20, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (13) laughs as he assures the umpires he s not hurt after getting hit with a foul tip in the seventh inning against the Boston Red Sox at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Game Day

Three Things to Take Away From the Royals' 7-3 Win Over the Red Sox

By Sam Hays
Jun 14, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (24) forces out Kansas City Royals first baseman Carlos Santana (41) at first base during the fifth inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-USA TODAY Sports
Game Day

Three Takeaways From the Royals' 10-3 Loss to the Tigers

By Sam Hays
Jun 13, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Kansas City Royals second baseman Nicky Lopez (8) during the first inning against the Oakland Athletics at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports
Game Day

Three Takeaways From the Royals' 6-3 Loss to the Athletics

By Sam Hays
Jun 11, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman (left) scores a run ahead of the tag from Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (13) during the ninth inning at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Game Day

Three Takeaways From the Royals' 4-3 Loss to the Athletics

By Sam Hays
Jun 10, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Kansas City Royals pitcher Mike Minor (23) pitches the ball against the Oakland Athletics during the second inning at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Game Day

Three Takeaways From the Royals' 6-1 Win Over the Athletics

By Sam Hays
May 19, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals center fielder Michael Taylor (2) and right fielder Jarrod Dyson (1) celebrate with teammates after defeating the Milwaukee Brewers at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Despite Royals' Roller Coaster Start, There's Still Plenty to be Excited For in Kansas City

By Sam Hays
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