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Tucker D. Franklin

Tucker D. Franklin

Joined: May 6, 2021

Tucker D. Franklin is an alumnus of Northwest Missouri State University, majoring in sports media and graduating in 2019. Tucker was previously the sports editor for The Maryville Forum and is now the editor-in-chief of Inside the Royals as well as the deputy editor for Arrowhead Report on SI.com and the host of the Roughing the Kicker Chiefs podcast. Follow Tucker on Twitter @tuckerdfranklin.

Three Takeaways from the Royals' 9-4 Loss to the Rangers
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Three Takeaways from the Royals' 9-4 Loss to the Rangers

Despite jumping out to an early lead, the Kansas City Royals dropped their series opener against the Texas Rangers 9-4 tonight in Arlington, Texas.

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Royals Continue Road Trip in Texas Against Rangers
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Royals Continue Road Trip in Texas Against Rangers

After dropping two of three in New York, the Kansas City Royals head south to Arlington, Texas to take on the Texas Rangers in a three-game set before heading back east.

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Royals Wrap Up Series With Yankees With Midweek Matinee
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Royals Wrap Up Series With Yankees With Midweek Matinee

After splitting the first two games of the series, the Kansas City Royals send right-handed pitcher Brad Keller to the hill against the New York Yankees in the series-deciding game.

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Danny Duffy Returns To Start Game 2 Against Yankees
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Danny Duffy Returns To Start Game 2 Against Yankees

Following a Game 1 win, the Kansas City Royals look to take the series against the New York Yankees as left-handed pitcher Danny Duffy makes his first start since May 12 in Detroit.

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Royals Start 10-Game Road Trip With Yankees
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Royals Start 10-Game Road Trip With Yankees

The Kansas City Royals kick off their 10-game road trip with a three-game set against the New York Yankees as right-handed pitcher Brady Singer starts in Game 1.

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Adalberto Mondesi Heads Back to Injured List With Oblique Injury
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Adalberto Mondesi Heads Back to Injured List With Oblique Injury

The Inside the Royals crew convened to give their thoughts on the latest developments surrounding the 25-year-old shortstop.

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Royals Go For Series Win Against Red Sox
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Royals Go For Series Win Against Red Sox

After splitting the first two games of their series, the Kansas City Royals try to take the series against the Boston Red Sox with left-handed pitcher Mike Minor on the mound this afternoon.

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Royals Kick-Off Three-Game Set With Red Sox
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Royals Kick-Off Three-Game Set With Red Sox

The Kansas City Royals welcome the Boston Red Sox to Kauffman Stadium for a three-game set kicking off tonight.

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Adalberto Mondesi Returns To Lineup As Royals Try to Avoid Sweep
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Adalberto Mondesi Returns To Lineup As Royals Try to Avoid Sweep

The Kansas City Royals are trying to salvage their series against the Detroit Tigers as shortstop Adalberto Mondesi returns to the lineup for the first time since.

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Three Things to Take Away From the Royals' 4-3 Loss to the Tigers
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Three Things to Take Away From the Royals' 4-3 Loss to the Tigers

The Kansas City Royals weren't quite able to put everything together as they fall 4-3 to the Detroit Tigers tonight.

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Royals Hope Mike Minor Can Help Pull Them Out of Recent Skid
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Royals Hope Mike Minor Can Help Pull Them Out of Recent Skid

Following another disappointing loss, the Kansas City Royals look to even up their series against the Detroit Tigers as Mike Minor toes the rubber.

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Andrew Benintendi Heads To Injured List Prior to Series Opener Against Tigers
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Andrew Benintendi Heads To Injured List Prior to Series Opener Against Tigers

The Kansas City Royals are in search of a win to snap their three-game losing skid as they send Brad Keller to the hill for the opening game of their three-game series against the Detroit Tigers.

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