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Rooker’s ninth-inning shot sinks Royals

August 22, 2023August 22, 2023Tom Johnson

Brent Rooker’s two-run homer in the ninth secured a 6-4 victory for the Oakland Athletics over the Kansas City Royals. Rooker’s shot off Dylan Coleman clinched the win, as the […]

Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois is home of the Chicago White Sox of the American League (Photo credit - BallparkBlueprints.com)

Approaching lease issues lead to questions of White Sox future in Chicago

August 22, 2023Tom Johnson

For over a century, the White Sox have made various incarnations of their ballpark along 35th Street in Bridgeport, from Comiskey Park to Guaranteed Rate Field, their cherished home. However, […]

Cubs beat Royals; Cardinals avoid weekend sweep, in Sunday MLB action

August 21, 2023August 21, 2023Tom Johnson

Seiya Suzuki and Miguel Amaya hit solo home runs, aiding Kyle Hendricks and the Chicago Cubs’ 4-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday. Chicago, leading the NL’s final […]

MLB Commissioner shows support for Royals potential stadium development in KC visit

August 17, 2023Tom Johnson

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred expressed his support for a new stadium for the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday, praising both potential sites near downtown Kansas City as “unbelievably high quality” […]

Royals elevate minor league pitching phenom McMillon to the big leagues

August 17, 2023Tom Johnson

Royals minor-league right hander John McMillon has been elevated from Double-A Northwest Arkansas to the major leagues, displaying improvement with each promotion. McMillon, aged 25, began the season with Single-A […]

Royals fall to Seattle, Clarke makes progress in injury rehab

August 16, 2023Tom Johnson

Ty France delivered a two-run single to center field during the 10th inning, enabling the Seattle Mariners to recover from surrendering a seven-run advantage and secure a 10-8 victory over […]

a re-creation of a potential Royals ballpark in Kansas City, Missouri (Photo credit - Kansas City Royals)

Manfred to visit Kansas City today, touting need for new Royals ballpark

August 16, 2023Tom Johnson

Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred is scheduled to visit the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday, joining discussions on various topics. He will be accompanied by Negro Leagues Baseball Museum […]

Lack of stadium improvements could lead to Brewers leaving Milwaukee

August 15, 2023Tom Johnson

The Milwaukee Brewers are reportedly facing issues regarding ballpark improvements and stadium funding, and there is speculation that the team could consider leaving Milwaukee if these matters are not resolved. […]

Royals option Olivares to Omaha in flurry of weekend roster moves

August 15, 2023Tom Johnson

The Kansas City Royals made several roster moves, including optioning outfielder Edward Olivares to Triple-A Omaha and reinstating outfielder Drew Waters from the bereavement list. These decisions were influenced by […]

The Kansas City Royals are a baseball team playing in Kansas City, Missouri.

Squeeze bunt gives Royals win over visiting Seattle

August 15, 2023Tom Johnson

Dairon Blanco executed a dramatic suicide squeeze bunt in the ninth inning, bringing in pinch-runner Samad Taylor, as the Kansas City Royals mounted a stunning comeback after squandering a 5-0 […]