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Giancarlo Stanton hits go-ahead homer in the eighth, Yankees beat Royals 3-2 in Game 3 of the ALDS
Read full article: Giancarlo Stanton hits go-ahead homer in the eighth, Yankees beat Royals 3-2 in Game 3 of the ALDSGiancarlo Stanton hit a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning, and the New York Yankees beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 in Game 3 of their AL Division Series at Kauffman Stadium.
Judge and Rodón unable to deliver as Yankees drop Game 2 to Royals in ALDS
Read full article: Judge and Rodón unable to deliver as Yankees drop Game 2 to Royals in ALDSTwo games into this postseason, those big-money deals for Aaron Judge and Carlos Rodón haven’t paid any October dividends for the New York Yankees.
Perez's homer off Rodón sparks 4-run 4th inning and Royals beat Yankees 4-2 in Game 2 to tie ALDS
Read full article: Perez's homer off Rodón sparks 4-run 4th inning and Royals beat Yankees 4-2 in Game 2 to tie ALDSSalvador Perez homered leading off the fourth inning to spark a four-run rally against Carlos Rodón, and the Kansas City Royals beat the New York Yankees 4-2 to even their AL Division Series at one game apiece.
Even with up to 24 cameras, MLB didn't have clear enough angle to reverse Chisholm steal
Read full article: Even with up to 24 cameras, MLB didn't have clear enough angle to reverse Chisholm stealEven with up to 24 video cameras, Major League Baseball didn’t have a precise picture showing whether Michael Massey’s glove slapped Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s left foot before it touched the corner of second base.
Skubal strengthens case for AL Cy Young as playoff-chasing Tigers sweep Royals
Read full article: Skubal strengthens case for AL Cy Young as playoff-chasing Tigers sweep RoyalsTarik Skubal allowed three hits over five innings for his 17th win and the streaking Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 4-2 on Wednesday night to move within a half game of a playoff spot.
Wells hits go-ahead three-run homer, drives in four as Yankees beat Royals 10-4
Read full article: Wells hits go-ahead three-run homer, drives in four as Yankees beat Royals 10-4Austin Wells hit a go-ahead three-run homer in the seventh inning and added an RBI double in the eighth as the New York Yankees pulled away for a 10-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Monday night and widened their lead in the AL East.
Salvador Perez hits grand slam, drives in 6 as Royals sweep Guardians, close within 1 in AL Central
Read full article: Salvador Perez hits grand slam, drives in 6 as Royals sweep Guardians, close within 1 in AL CentralSalvador Perez hit a grand slam and drove in a career-high six runs as the Kansas City Royals completed a doubleheader sweep of Cleveland, beating the Guardians 9-4 to pull within one game of first in the AL Central.
'Hey, can I play with you guys?' Royals' Salvador Perez joins kids for a Wiffle ball game
Read full article: 'Hey, can I play with you guys?' Royals' Salvador Perez joins kids for a Wiffle ball gameRoyals catcher Salvador Perez spent part of his day off playing an impromptu game of Wiffle ball with a bunch of kids in Kansas City, Kansas.
Pirates' Skenes an All-Star just 8 weeks after debut, and 7 Phillies are picked for July 16 game
Read full article: Pirates' Skenes an All-Star just 8 weeks after debut, and 7 Phillies are picked for July 16 gamePittsburgh pitcher Paul Skenes was picked for the All-Star Game just eight weeks after his debut, and major league-leading Philadelphia had a big league-high seven selections.
Being an MLB catcher is grueling work. That's not slowing this year's best on offense
Read full article: Being an MLB catcher is grueling work. That's not slowing this year's best on offenseCatchers are finding a way to contribute as much at the plate as behind it while withstanding the challenges that come from playing the game’s most taxing position.
Contreras' injury highlights the danger of big league catchers moving closer to home plate
Read full article: Contreras' injury highlights the danger of big league catchers moving closer to home plateWhen Willson Contreras was struck on his left arm by a swing, it was felt by former and current catchers all over the major leagues.
Royals pitcher Yarbrough starting for KC for 1st time since being struck by line drive in face
Read full article: Royals pitcher Yarbrough starting for KC for 1st time since being struck by line drive in faceKansas City Royals pitcher Ryan Yarbrough is returning to the mound to start against Cleveland in his first major league game since the left-hander was hit in the face by a line drive two months ago.
Luis Robert Jr. and Pete Alonso lead the field for baseball's Home Run Derby in Seattle
Read full article: Luis Robert Jr. and Pete Alonso lead the field for baseball's Home Run Derby in SeattleChicago White Sox All-Star Luis Robert Jr. and two-time champion Pete Alonso of the New York Mets are set to participate in baseball’s Home Run Derby in Seattle.
Royals turn to Matt Quatraro to turn around languishing club
Read full article: Royals turn to Matt Quatraro to turn around languishing clubThe Kansas City Royals had qualified candidates to become their next manager already within the organization, including one hired by the Chicago White Sox just this week.
Judge hits grand slam for 41st HR, Yanks rally past Royals
Read full article: Judge hits grand slam for 41st HR, Yanks rally past RoyalsAaron Judge became the first big leaguer with 40 homers this season, smashed a grand slam for No. 41 and robbed a home run in right field as the New York Yankees rallied to beat the Kansas City Royals 11-5.
Judge's 3rd walk-off HR of year lifts Yanks over Royals 1-0
Read full article: Judge's 3rd walk-off HR of year lifts Yanks over Royals 1-0Aaron Judge hit his third walk-off homer this year, his major league-leading 39th home run of the season, to lift the New York Yankees over the Kansas City Royals 1-0.
Mets plan deGrom return next week after latest rehab start
Read full article: Mets plan deGrom return next week after latest rehab startMets ace Jacob deGrom pitched four innings Wednesday for Triple-A Syracuse, finishing strong after a shaky start in what is expected to be his last minor league rehab outing before rejoining New York’s rotation.
Ohtani strikes out career-high 13 in Angels' 5-0 win over KC
Read full article: Ohtani strikes out career-high 13 in Angels' 5-0 win over KCShohei Ohtani struck out a career-high 13 over eight dominant innings of two-hit ball, and the AL MVP also reached base three times in the Los Angeles Angels’ 5-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals.
Royals overcome Ohtani's 2 HRs, 8 RBIs to beat Angels 12-11
Read full article: Royals overcome Ohtani's 2 HRs, 8 RBIs to beat Angels 12-11Shohei Ohtani hit two three-run homers and drove in a career-high eight runs, but Whit Merrifield led off the 11th inning with an RBI double in the Kansas City Royals’ 12-11 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Royals' bats awaken in 8-4 win over Blue Jays to avoid sweep
Read full article: Royals' bats awaken in 8-4 win over Blue Jays to avoid sweepMJ Melendez and Emmanuel Rivera drove in two runs apiece, leading Brady Singer and the Kansas City Royals over the Toronto Blue Jays 8-4 to end a three-game losing streak.
Witt's dazzling play in 10th helps Royals top Guardians 1-0
Read full article: Witt's dazzling play in 10th helps Royals top Guardians 1-0Prized rookie Bobby Witt Jr. made an eye-popping play at third base to nail a runner at the plate in the top of the 10th inning, then Adalberto Mondesi’s RBI single in the bottom half lifted the Kansas City Royals over the Cleveland Guardians 1-0.
Turner, Gurriel win batting titles in boom-and-bust season
Read full article: Turner, Gurriel win batting titles in boom-and-bust seasonTrea Turner of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston’s Yuli Gurriel won their first batting titles in a season of boom and bust that saw four teams lose 100 games for only the third time, and four 90-game winners in the AL East alone.
Last hurrah: Indians win final home game before name change
Read full article: Last hurrah: Indians win final home game before name changeThe Cleveland Indians won their last home game before they become the Guardians, beating the Kansas City Royals 8-3 to close a run that started in 1915 and will continue in 2022 with a new identity.
Perez breaks Bench's home run record; Royals sweep Indians
Read full article: Perez breaks Bench's home run record; Royals sweep IndiansSalvador Perez hit his 46th home run, breaking Johnny Bench’s record for most by a catcher in a season to highlight the opener, then the Kansas City Royals completed a doubleheader sweep by beating the Cleveland Indians 4-2.
Former OF Gose flashes 100 mph heat for Indians, fans Perez
Read full article: Former OF Gose flashes 100 mph heat for Indians, fans PerezFormerly a fleet outfielder, Anthony Gose returned to the majors five years later Monday night as a rocket-armed reliever for the Cleveland Indians, flashing 100 mph heat and finishing his outing by fanning Royals slugger Salvador Perez.
LEADING OFF: Ohtani returns to mound, Jays' Berríos vs Twins
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Ohtani returns to mound, Jays' Berríos vs TwinsShohei Ohtani is set to pitch for the Angels against Oakland on Sunday a few days after manager Joe Maddon contemplated shutting down the two-way star with arm soreness.
Royals' Perez ties Bench's HR mark with 45th in loss to A's
Read full article: Royals' Perez ties Bench's HR mark with 45th in loss to A'sSalvador Perez tied Johnny Bench’s record for homers in a season by a catcher with his 45th, but Chad Pinder’s two-run single spurred a third-inning rally and the Oakland Athletics held off the Kansas City Royals 7-2.
Jays beat Yanks for 8th straight, 1/2 game back in wild card
Read full article: Jays beat Yanks for 8th straight, 1/2 game back in wild cardBo Bichette thumped a leadoff homer in the first inning and singled in the tiebreaking run in the seventh, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his 42nd homer, and the Toronto Blue Jays held off the skidding New York Yankees 6-4 for their eighth straight win.
Ohtani hits MLB-high 43rd HR, Suarez CG as Angels beat Texas
Read full article: Ohtani hits MLB-high 43rd HR, Suarez CG as Angels beat TexasShohei Ohtani hit his major league-leading 43rd home run and Jose Suarez pitched a five-hitter, leading the Los Angeles Angels to a 4-1 win over the Texas Rangers.
Yankees beats Royals 5-2 for 12th straight series against KC
Read full article: Yankees beats Royals 5-2 for 12th straight series against KCLuke Voit had a two-run single in the first inning and the New York Yankees beat Kansas City 5-2 on Wednesday for their 12th straight series victory over the Royals.
Pérez joins Ohtani, Mancini, Alonso, Story in Home Run Derby
Read full article: Pérez joins Ohtani, Mancini, Alonso, Story in Home Run DerbyKansas City catcher Salvador Pérez will join Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels, Trey Mancini of the Baltimore Orioles, Pete Alonso of the New York Mets and Trevor Story of the Colorado Rockies in the All-Star Home Run Derby at Denver’s Coors Field on July 12.
Rays' 11-game win streak ends, fall to Keller, Royals 2-1
Read full article: Rays' 11-game win streak ends, fall to Keller, Royals 2-1The Tampa Bay Rays’ 11-game winning streak came to an end when Brad Keller pitched seven strong innings and Salvador Perez hit a tiebreaking RBI single to give the Kansas City Royals a 2-1 victory.
Abreu, Dozier collide, Royals and Chisox split doubleheader
Read full article: Abreu, Dozier collide, Royals and Chisox split doubleheaderRookie Andrew Vaughn, starting the nightcap at first base after AL MVP Jose Abreu was injured in a frightening collision in the first game, homered to send the Chicago White Sox over the Kansas City Royals 3-1 for a doubleheader split.
LEADING OFF: D-backs keep pitching amid no-hitter debate
Read full article: LEADING OFF: D-backs keep pitching amid no-hitter debateMerrill Kelly starts for the Arizona Diamondbacks when they host Fernando Tatis Jr. and the Padres following a dominant pitching performance in a doubleheader at Atlanta.
Full of surprises: Royals own best AL record, sweep Tigers
Read full article: Full of surprises: Royals own best AL record, sweep TigersJarrod Dyson doubled and scored the go-ahead run in the fifth inning and the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 to complete a four-game sweep on the road for the first time in nearly 22 years.
Costume Designers Guild to honor Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers
Read full article: Costume Designers Guild to honor Shonda Rhimes, Betsy BeersTelevision producers Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers will be honored for their wardrobe efforts on hit TV shows like “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Bridgerton” at Tuesday's Costume Designers Guild Awards.
Royals make official Dozier deal for $25 million, four years
Read full article: Royals make official Dozier deal for $25 million, four years– The Royals made official their $25 million, four-year contract with third baseman Hunter Dozier on Monday, ensuring that another member of their young foundation is under club control for the foreseeable future. And we want that to happen in Kansas City.”AdDozier's deal replaces a $2.72 million, one-year contract he agreed to on Dec. 2. He gets a $1 million signing bonus and will earn $2.25 million this year, $4.5 million in 2022, $7.25 million in 2023 and $9 million in 2024. The Royals have a $10 million option for 2025 with a $1 million buyout. Ad“Hunter is willing to do whatever is necessary to help the team win,” Moore added.
Freeman among trio of Braves on All-MLB first team
Read full article: Freeman among trio of Braves on All-MLB first teamFreeman easily won the NL MVP award Thursday, Nov. 12, topping off a trying year that saw him become so ill with COVID-19 he prayed please dont take me. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)NEW YORK – National League MVP Freddie Freeman was one of three Atlanta Braves selected to the All-MLB first team on Wednesday night. San Diego had two players on the top team: shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. and third baseman Manny Machado. AL MVP José Abreu of the Chicago White Sox was the first baseman on the second team, which also included Philadelphia catcher J.T. Realmuto, Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe, Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager and Indians third baseman José Ramírez.
After beating cancer, KC's Hill won't let COVID-19 stop him
Read full article: After beating cancer, KC's Hill won't let COVID-19 stop himNot long ago, Royals pitcher Tim Hill was wrapping up eight brutal months of chemotherapy to treat colon cancer. The biopsy came back positive for colon cancer, the same disease that claimed his father when Hill was just 17 years old. With the support of the Royals, Hill began to build back his strength. Those factors left Hill wondering whether he should step on the field when baseball resumed or stick to the sideline, knowing they increased the risk of complications should he contract COVID-19. Some of it seems over-the-top when you first look at it, but when you start seeing people test positive, you see maybe it's necessary.
Yankees closer Chapman has COVID-19, mild symptoms
Read full article: Yankees closer Chapman has COVID-19, mild symptomsNEW YORK Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman has tested positive for the coronavirus and is experiencing mild symptoms. Chapman threw a bullpen session Tuesday, and Boone wouldn't comment on whether the left-hander had been at Yankee Stadium since. We adhere to all the contact tracing things. The list now includes the 32-year-old Chapman, a six-time All-Star with 273 career saves, including 37 last season when he had a 2.21 ERA. Britton has been an elite closer in this game for a long time," Boone said.
Minnesota Twins Miguel Sano, Braves Freddie Freeman and More MLB Players Test Positive for COVID-19
Read full article: Minnesota Twins Miguel Sano, Braves Freddie Freeman and More MLB Players Test Positive for COVID-19The club announced Saturday that Sano is away from the team after testing positive for COVID-19. Twins utility man Willians Astudillo, righty Edwar Colina and infielder Nick Gordon have also tested positive. That means Sano & Co. had to give the Twins permission to announce they tested positive. Earlier on Saturday the Braves announced first baseman Freddie Freeman, closer Will Smith, and two others have tested positive for COVID-19. RELATED CONTENT:Coronavirus Reopenings: When Disneyland, the NBA and More Will Be BackNASCAR Driver Jimmie Johnson Tests Positive for CoronavirusNovak Djokovic Tests Positive for COVID-19 Following Adria Tour Events