Brandon Duckworth

Explanation of ratings system and other team previews here KANSAS CITY ROYALS Ranks Overall – 64 points (28th MLB, 12th AL) Starting Rotation – 26 points (24th MLB, 11th AL) Line-Up – 25 points (30th MLB, 14th AL) Bench/Bullpen/Defense – 13 points (T-23rd MLB, T-13th AL) Offseason Additions – Jose Guillen, Ron Mahay, Yasuhiko Yabuta, Brett Tomko Offseason Subtractions – Emil Brown, David Riske Biggest Strength - GM, Dayton Moore The Royals have no chance this year, and have been one of, if not the, worst franchises in the MLB for the past decade. In 2006, Moore left the Braves, where he was a ... Read Full Story

Seattle Mariners at Kansas City Royals Pitchers: Brandon Morrow vs. Brandon Duckworth Umpire: Jim Wolf (13-15, 2.09) Conditions: 71 degrees at first pitch with light winds blowing out to center field at 5 mph. Converted closer Brandon Morrow is just two starts into his late season audition in the Mariners’ rotation, and so far so good. Morrow tossed 7.2 innings of one-hit ball against the Yankees, then followed that up with five frames of two-run ball against the Angels. Brandon Duckworth (2-1, 5.85 ERA) is 0-1 with a 4.35 ERA in three career games versus the Mariners, but he hasn’t faced the team since ... Read Full Story

Milwaukee Brewers -1.5 (-165) - Fri September 5th ‘08 8:05p Payback will be strong and swift as the Brewers, who last night to the Padres, bounce back big with C.C. Sabathia. The money line on this game is off the charts and truth being told the run line is a little steep. But how can you not like the unbeaten Sabathia who is coming off a near no-hitter and hasn’t lost since donning a Milwaukee uniform? The Brewers will be counting on the big lefthander to help them snap out of a four-game slide and he should cruise against the offensively challenged Padres. Sabathia ... Read Full Story

The Cleveland Indians and the Kansas City Royals will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Kauffman Stadium. The Indians will trot Anthony Reyes out to the mound in this one. Righthander Reyes has a 2-1 record and a 2.01 ERA this season. Meanwhile, it'll be Brandon Duckworth who starts for the Royals. Righthander Duckworth is 2-0 with a 4.91 ERA so far this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Indians listed as 152-moneyline favorites versus the Royals, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Indians failed to complete a sweep of the White Sox, ... Read Full Story

A winning streak will be on the line for the Minnesota Twins on Thursday when they battle the Kansas City Royals at The Metrodome. The Royals will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Brandon Duckworth in this game. Duckworth has a 2-1 record and a 6.60 ERA this season. The Twins will counter Duckworth with ace Francisco Liriano. Lefthander Liriano has a 3.33 ERA to go along with a 5-3 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Twins listed as 290-moneyline favorites versus the Royals, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Kevin Slowey tossed seven solid innings and allowed ... Read Full Story