The Royals are a little more than halfway done with the season, so it seems an appropriate time to give out first-half grade cards. It has been an up-and-down season for the defending champs. They have had a 17-11 month of May, but went on to drop eight in a row to start June. They have the league's third-best home record coupled with the league's second-worst road record. The bullpen continues to be outstanding, and the Royals have gotten surprising performances from some rookies, but the awfulness of the starting rotation and key injuries have dragged the team down.
First-half grades for Kansas City Royals players
