Carter’s big plays help Yankees beat Royals
(TSX / STATS) — NEW YORK — From various vantage points at Yankee Stadium, the New York Yankees could not tell if Alcides Escobar was out or safe after first […]
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Yankees jump all over Vargas, Royals
(TSX / STATS) — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Jason Vargas was putting up Cy Young worthy credentials in his first seven starts. It took the New York Yankees four innings […]
Continue ReadingVargas remains hot, pitches Royals past Rays
(TSX / STATS) — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Jason Vargas pitched seven innings and allowed three hits to help lead the Kansas City Royals to a 6-0 win over the […]
Continue ReadingSantana, Lindor homer in 9th to beat Royals 3-1
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Cleveland slugger Carlos Santana was 0 for 14 with seven strikeouts against Kansas City closer Kelvin Herrera. That abruptly ended with one swing. Santana and Francisco […]
Continue ReadingHosmer, Bonifacio homer as Royals end 9-game losing streak
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Kansas City Royals are 1-0 in May after ending April with nine consecutive defeats. Eric Hosmer and Jorge Bonifacio hit two-run homers, and the Royals […]
Continue ReadingVargas pitches Royals to 2-0 win over Bumgarner, Giants
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Jason Vargas has a new ligament holding together his crucial left elbow. He’s getting the same spectacular results. The veteran dazzled for the third straight start, […]
Continue ReadingVargas dazzles as Royals win 3-1 to snap 8-game skid vs A’s
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Ned Yost didn’t mince words appraising Royals starter Jason Vargas on Thursday night. “He was awesome,” the skipper said. Care to elaborate? “He was unbelievably good,” […]
Continue ReadingVargas gets first win since ’15, Royals beat Astros
HOUSTON (AP) Jason Vargas went a long time since he last won a game in the majors. The wait ended Friday night. Finally. Vargas got his first win in nearly […]
Continue ReadingRoyals hopeful to get Vargas back from injury, rehab assignment begins today
Veteran left-hander Jason Vargas, one year removed from Tommy John surgery, is edging closer to a return to the mound for the Kansas City Royals. The 33-year old, who […]
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