SCOTT BARLOW NEWS

Royals' trade of Benintendi could be just the start

The Royals could have waited until closer to the trade deadline to deal All-Star outfielder Andrew Benintendi, perhaps getting a slightly better offer in the process

JULY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLB trade deadline 2022: Which 'future Dodgers' could help them win it all?

Juan Soto was serenaded with "future Dodger" in L.A. Short of that blockbuster, Rowan Kavner identifies who could help L.A. win the title.

JULY 28, 2022

Greinke's sharp stuff helps Royals cruise past Angels 7-0

Zack Greinke combined with four Royals relievers to hold the scuffling Angels to five hits, Michael A

JULY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Snags win Saturday Barlow (4-2) earned the win Saturday versus the Rays. He allowed three hits in two scoreless innings.

Impact Barlow didn't strike out or walk a batter. He kept the game tied, and stayed in the game after the Royals pulled ahead in the bottom of the eighth inning. Barlow's scoreless streak is up to nine innings over his last eight appearances, and he's picked up four saves and two wins in that span. The closer has a 1.97 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 44:12 K:BB through 45.2 innings. This was his 12th appearance longer than one inning this season, so he's no stranger to doing a heavier workload than a traditional closer.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Singer strikes out career-high 12, Royals beat Rays 6-3

Brady Singer struck out a career-high 12, Michael A

JULY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up 16th save Barlow earned the save Thursday in Toronto, striking out one and allowing a hit in the ninth inning of a 3-1 victory. He also didn't walk a batter.

Impact After giving up a single to begin the ninth, Barlow recorded a strikeout and got Cavan Biggio to ground into a game-ending double play. The righty is now 16-for-18 in save opportunities and has converted his last eight chances. Over his last 12 appearances, the 29-year-old has a 1.55 ERA, 0.77 WHIP and 14:2 K:BB in 11.2 innings.

JULY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Royals beat Jays 3-1 with 10 unvaccinated players absent

The Kansas City Royals overcame the absence of 10 unvaccinated players to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1

JULY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nails down 15th save Barlow struck out two without allowing a baserunner in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save Wednesday against the Tigers.

Impact Barlow protected a three-run lead to earn his 15th save of the season. He's rebounded from a shaky stretch spanning late June and early July -- Wednesday's outing marked his fifth consecutive scoreless appearance, a span in which he's picked up three saves while maintaining a 6:0 K:BB. Overall, Barlow has maintained a 2.16 ERA and 42:12 K:BB across 41.2 innings for the season.

JULY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Singer leads Royals to 5-2 victory and series win vs Tigers

Brady Singer won for the first time in over a month as the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2

JULY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kansas City Royals closer Scott Barlow pulls double duty in doubleheader sweep After needing only six pitches in his first outing Monday, Scott Barlow was ready to go for a second time in one day and delivered again.

JULY 12, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Notches 14th save Barlow tossed a perfect inning and earned a save in Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader against Detroit.

Impact Barlow needed just six pitches to roll through the Tigers and finish off the 3-1 victory. He's now converted six straight save chances since coughing up three runs and blowing an opportunity against the Angels on June 21. On the year, the 29-year-old is 14-of-16 in save chances with a 2.27 ERA over 39.2 frames.

JULY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bobby Witt Jr. has 4 hits, Royals sweep twinbill vs Tigers

Bobby Witt Jr. had his first career four-hit game along with three RBIs to help the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 7-3 for a doubleheader sweep

JULY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Collects win Friday Barlow (3-2) allowed a hit and a walk in a scoreless inning to earn the win Friday over the Guardians.

Impact Barlow kept the game tied in the top of the ninth inning, and Michael Taylor delivered a walkoff single in the Royals' half of the frame. This was Barlow's first win since April 28, though he has continued to provide steady work as the Royals' main closer. The right-hander owns a 2.33 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 38:12 K:BB across 38.2 innings while going 13-for-15 in saves and adding four holds in 35 appearances.

JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Taylor gets winning hit as Royals beat slumping Guardians

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JULY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Despite Dominating, Scott Barlow Continues to Go Under the Radar The Royals’ closer is once again having an underrated season, and his value is on the rise with the trade deadline right around the corner.

JULY 8, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Secures save No. 13 Barlow earned a save against the Astros on Wednesday, pitching a scoreless inning during which he gave up one hit and struck out two batters.

Impact Barlow entered in the ninth inning with Kansas City up by three runs, and he was able to close out the contest by retiring three of the four batters he faced. The right-hander racked up five whiffs on just 18 pitches and threw a first-pitch strike to each hitter he faced. Barlow has converted 13 of 15 save opportunities on the season and holds a 2.39 ERA and 1.04 WHIP over 37.2 innings.

JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Royals hit 3 HRs off Javier, end Astros' 8-game win streak

Whit Merrifield, Hunter Dozier and Emmanuel Rivera all homered as the Kansas City Royals roughed up Cristian Javier early and held on for a 7-4 win over the Houston Astros

JULY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stuck with loss against Houston Barlow (2-2) took the loss Monday as the Royals fell 7-6 to the Astros, giving up one run on one hit in two-thirds of an inning.

Impact The rest of Kansas City's bullpen had already blown a 6-3 lead when Barlow entered the game in the bottom of the ninth inning, but he completed the collapse by serving up a walkoff solo homer to Yordan Alvarez. It's only the fourth time in 15 appearances since the beginning of June that Barlow has been tagged for any runs, a stretch during which he's posted a 3.45 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 17:4 K:BB over 15.2 innings while converting seven of eight save chances.

JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alvarez's 9th-inning HR lifts Astros 7-6 win over Royals

Yordan Alvarez homered with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Houston Astros beat the Kansas City Royals 7-6 for their seventh straight win

JULY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up 12th save Barlow struck out one in a perfect ninth inning to earn the save in Sunday's win over the Tigers.

Impact Barlow has had plenty of high-leverage opportunities recently, and he's picked up saves in four of his last five outings dating back to June 24. The righty has a 2.25 ERA and 1.03 WHIP this season, both of which would be the best marks of his career. He earned a career-high 16 saves last year and is on pace to eclipse that mark in 2022 since he's converted 12 of 14 save chances to begin the year.

JULY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Olivares, Rivera homer, Royals top Tigers 7-4, take 2 of 3

Edward Olivares and Emmanuel Rivera homered in a three-run second inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat Detroit 7-4 to take two of three from the Tigers

JULY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Secures 11th save Barlow allowed one run and recorded one strikeout over 1.1 innings while recording a save over Detroit on Friday. He gave up one hit and walked one batter.

Impact Eric Haase broke up the Royals' combined shutout with a sacrifice fly against Barlow in the ninth. Still, Barlow was able to convert his 11th save of the year and his sixth since the start of June. His season ERA is up to 2.31 with a 35:11 K:BB through 35 innings. Over his last 13 appearances, Barlow has coughed up five runs while striking out 16 batters.

JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pasquantino hits unusual 1st MLB homer, Royals beat Tigers

Vinnie Pasquantino hit his first major league home run and Hunter Dozier followed with a drive into the bullpen, leading Brad Keller and the Kansas City Royals over the Detroit Tig...

JULY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records 10th save Barlow struck out two and didn't allow a baserunner across a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save Wednesday against the Rangers.

Impact Barlow had no issue protecting a one-run lead to lock down his 10th save of the season. He has turned in three consecutive scoreless appearances since blowing a save June 21, posting a 5:0 K:BB across 2.2 innings. Barlow has been excellent in the closer role for the Royals this season, maintaining a 2.14 ERA with a 34:10 K:BB across 33.2 innings.

JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Greinke sharp in 500th career start, Royals beat Rangers 2-1

Zach Greinke allowed just one run on four hits, helping the Kansas City Royals avoid a three-game sweep by beating the Texas Rangers 2-1

JUNE 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS