Joel WaglerJoel Wagler

I grew up on a farm near a tiny town west of Hutchinson, Ks. I moved to Lawrence, Ks., in 1986 to attend KU and I still live there with my wife and son. I am a passionate fan of the Jayhawks, Royals, and Chiefs, through good times and bad. I love sports, books, music, movies, and TV. I am a fantasy baseball junkie and I devote more and more time to that hobby; more than I should. I have wanted to be a writer since I was a child. I even have an unpublished novel. I started blogging about two years ago on a couple of my own sites. I posted on The Sports Blogger Nation and on the Big Brother Baseball Project before getting this exciting opportunity to join KC Kingdom

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Royals Recap: Alex Gordon Gets 4 Hits; Offense Strands 12; Kelvin Herrera Serves Up Homer

At least it wasn’t 2-1. On Sunday, the Kansas City Royals (20-20) dropped another 1-run game to the Oakland Athletics (23-22). Instead of losing 2-1 like the first two games, the Royals fell 4-3…Read More

Kansas City Chiefs DT Dontari Poe: A Fan’s Opinion

Ultimately, KC Kingdom is a site for fans. As writers for this site, we are, first and foremost, fans. Sometimes it is nice just to put aside news and detailed statistical analysis, and just state an opinion.…Read More

Kansas City Chiefs 2013 Position Preview: Tight Ends

The new head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs has a history with tight ends. Andy Reid was the tight ends’ coach in Green Bay and tight ends have had good success in his offenses in Philadelphia.…Read More

Royals Recap: Lorenzo Cain Shines In Win Over Angels; Jarrod Dyson Injures Ankle

It doesn’t matter if the Los Angeles Angels (15-25) are struggling or not. The Kansas City Royals (20-17) have to be thrilled to escape the City of Angels by winning the series two games to one after…Read More

Kansas Jayhawk Football Adds 4-Star LB Kyron Watson

The Kansas Jayhawk men’s basketball program wasn’t the only KU team to add a recruit on Tuesday. The Kansas Jayhawk football program got a commitment from East St. Louis line backer Kyron Watson…Read More

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Royals Recap: Angel Home Runs End Jeremy Guthrie’s Streak

Jeremy Guthrie‘s franchise record setting streak of consecutive start without a loss came to a…Read More

KC Kingdom Is Growing: Passionate Writers Needed

KC Kingdom is growing and we are looking for writers who are passionate about the Chiefs, the Royals,…Read More

Royals Recap: Billy Butler Has 5 Hits, 5 RBI In Win Over Angels

Just when fans are ready to give in to the conditioned fear of failure by the Kansas City Royals (19-16)…Read More

American League Central: Detroit Tigers & Cleveland Indians Tied For First

The AL Central looked like it was going to be competitive, especially in the middle of the division,…Read More

Royals Recap: Offense Continues To Offend

It was a disastrous week for the Kansas City Royals 18-16). After the New York Yankees (23-13) completed…Read More

Jeremy Guthrie And The Kansas City Royals

On November 7th, 2011, the Kansas City Royals traded away apparent depth in their outfield by acquiring…Read More

Royals Recap: Another James Shields Start Wasted With Poor Offense

At some point, the Royals’ General Manager Dayton Moore is going to have to recognize the fact…Read More

Royals Recap: Wade Davis Struggles; Jarrod Dyson & Mike Moustakas Go Long

Wade Davis‘ inconsistency woes continue to hold the pitcher back. In Friday’s 11-6 beating…Read More

Preview: New York Yankees Vs. Kansas City Royals

It is like we have found a time machine. The first place (AL East) New York Yankees (20-13) are coming…Read More

Royals Recap: Eric Hosmer Finally Homers; Alex Gordon & Mike Moustakas Go Deep As Well

It had to happen. Eric Hosmer had to eventually knock one out of the park. Heck, even  Chris Getz has…Read More

Royals Recap: Homers By Alex Gordon & Mike Moustakas Can’t Win Game

The Kansas City Royals (17-13) have not been a great source of power thus far in 2013. They banged out…Read More

Kansas City Royals’ Second Base Conundrum: What Are The Options?

The Kansas City Royals are so close to being a playoff caliber team. So close. They have had great success…Read More

Royals Recap: Alex Gordon Homers Again; Royals Still Lose

Sometimes players just have to play. Despite questionable calls and poor managerial decisions, the players…Read More

Royals Recap: Bullpen, Offense Waste Great James Shields Effort

Note to Manager Ned Yost – When your staff ace, who you paid through the nose for, is pitching…Read More

Kansas City Chiefs’ Jamaal Charles And The Yards Per Attempt

Quick – can you name the football player with the highest Yards per Rushing Attempt (minimum of…Read More