Royals top Braves 9-6 after Yost announces retirement
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Royals hope to send off manager Ned Yost with a winning final week. In Kansas City’s first game after Yost announced he will retire […]
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Lindor homers leading off again, Indians roll Royals 9-3
CLEVELAND (AP) — With one swing, Francisco Lindor shook the Indians from their early September slumber. The All-Star shortstop homered leading off the first again, Mike Clevinger struck out 10 […]
Continue ReadingMondesi homers, drives in 4 as Royals trounce Tigers 9-2
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Adalberto Mondesi was identified as the Kansas City Royals’ top prospect several years ago based primarily on his blazing speed, advanced defense and raw athleticism. […]
Continue ReadingCave’s grand slam lifts Twins past Royals
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Twins’ blueprint for 2018 included a dynamic young center fielder making great plays on defense and coming up with big hits. Of course, that role was […]
Continue ReadingSanchez hits 2 of Yankees’ 5 homers in 8-3 win over Royals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The New York Yankees hit so many home runs against the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night that they had just about every variety covered. Gleyber […]
Continue ReadingKluber, Gomes lead Indians past Royals 11-2
CLEVELAND (AP) — Corey Kluber was handed a big lead early in the game and the rest was simple. Kluber became the American League’s first six-game winner and the Cleveland […]
Continue ReadingBetts homers 3 times as Red Sox beat Royals 5-4
BOSTON (AP) — Mookie Betts heard the name Ted Williams, and that was enough for him. Betts belted three solo homers and J.D. Martinez also went deep, powering the Boston […]
Continue ReadingDavidson hits 7th HR at Kansas City as White Sox win 7-4
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Matt Davidson has become a Royal pain in Kansas City. Davidson homered twice, including a tiebreaking, two-run drive in the 11th inning, and set a […]
Continue ReadingMaile’s hit in 10th gives Jays sweep of rare home twin bill
TORONTO (AP) — Luke Maile is getting more playing time and starting to show up in big situations. Starting the second game of a rare doubleheader at Rogers Centre in […]
Continue ReadingRoyals tab Duffy as ’18 Opening Day starter
For the second consecutive season, the Kansas City Royals will open with Danny Duffy on the mound for the first of 162 games. However, this season, Duffy’s first pitch will […]
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