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Kansas City Royals news: 2026 “odd” from BWJ?

Bobby Witt Jr. experienced a 2026 campaign defined by a disconnect between his elite underlying metrics and his final production.

While the shortstop reached a career-high 10.6% walk rate and maintained top-tier percentiles in hard-hit rate, barrel rate, and expected batting average, his isolated power dipped to .159. Despite his expected slugging of .504 and xwOBA of .378 suggesting high-level performance, the actual results failed to align with his consistent process at the plate.

Elsewhere in the region, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has initiated legal action against the shopping platform Temu. The lawsuit alleges that the company deceived consumers regarding pricing and mishandled user data, potentially exposing it to the Chinese government, prompting Hanaway to advise state residents to remove the application from their devices.

Additionally, the Milwaukee Brewers roster features two pitchers with Kansas City-area roots, including Grain Valley native Jacob Misiorowski, providing a local connection for fans following the postseason.

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