Royals 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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Stroman ends 5-start winless streak, Jays beat Royals 5-2
TORONTO (AP) — Marcus Stroman made sure he didn’t have to wait any longer for his career-high 12th victory. Stroman pitched seven innings to win for the first time in […]
Continue ReadingBruce homers twice, Indians rout Royals
(TSX / STATS) — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The good news for the Cleveland Indians was not Jay Bruce’s huge offensive night but that Corey Kluber’s ankle injury is not […]
Continue ReadingBundy, Orioles shut down Royals
(TSX / STATS) — BALTIMORE — Dylan Bundy is one of the most highly touted pitchers to come through the Baltimore Orioles’ organization in years. After his progress was slowed […]
Continue ReadingTigers cap series with 6-5 win over Royals
(TSX / STATS) — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Long balls and two-out, two-run doubles helped the Detroit Tigers end their grueling trip in the win column. Victor Martinez and Alex […]
Continue ReadingTwins pound Royals to earn doubleheader split
(TSX / STATS) — MINNEAPOLIS — Bad weather, poor performance and injuries led to a lot of questions about the Minnesota Twins’ rotation. At least for one game, a rookie […]
Continue ReadingTwins, Royals prepare for potential rainout on Saturday
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Rainouts have already wreaked havoc on Paul Molitor’s rotation through the first 38 games of the season. Now the Minnesota Twins manager might have to adapt after […]
Continue ReadingHamstring injury shelves Kennedy, Royals recall Almonte
The Kansas City Royals have placed veteran right-hander Ian Kennedy on the 10-day disabled list, after he injured his right hamstring in Thursday’s loss to the Chicago White Sox. The […]
Continue ReadingHolland’s strong start helps White Sox trounce Royals 8-3
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Derek Holland scattered three hits while pitching into the seventh inning, Jose Abreu and Matt Davidson went deep off Ian Kennedy and the Chicago White Sox […]
Continue ReadingAndrus’ RBI single in 9th pushes Rangers past Royals 2-1
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Rougned Odor got a stolen base when Elvis Andrus swung and missed on a hit-and-run play for the Texas Rangers in the bottom of the ninth inning. […]
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