Paul Sullivan: A key injury. A defensive Tony La Russa. Another frustrating Chicago White Sox loss follows the same ridiculous script. You’ve seen it before and likely will see it again. Chicago Tribune · Aug 23, 2022
Royals called up rookie for MLB debut. He had biggest at-bat in win vs. White Sox. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Drew Waters believes he’s found a new hitting approach in the Royals’ system — a worldview that immediately paid dividends in his first Major League game Monday. Tribune News Service · Aug 22, 2022
White Sox’ Michael Kopech exits 6-4 loss with left knee soreness Kopech left Monday’s game after facing four batters in the Kansas City’s four-run first inning. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 22, 2022
MLB Power Rankings: Deep Bullpens Keep Astros and Mariners Competitive Houston and Seattle have reliable starters that give them an edge in close games, plus boast rosters with Cy Young candidates and stars like Julio Rodríguez. Sports Illustrated · Aug 22, 2022
Harold Ramirez’s 3 hits lift Rays past Royals in series finale ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Before joining the injured list with a broken right thumb, Harold Ramirez had recorded hits in nine of 11 games. That propelled his batting average to .329, and it made his earlier-than-expected return to the lineup a welcomed addition for the Rays. Tribune News Service · Aug 21, 2022
Drew Rasmussen sharp again as Rays beat Royals, 5-2 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Drew Rasmussen wasn’t going to threaten perfection for a second straight start, as he walked Kansas City catcher MJ Melendez to open Saturday’s game at Tropicana Field. Tribune News Service · Aug 20, 2022
Rays lose to Royals in 10 innings, 3-2 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Rays lefty Shane McClanahan and Royals right-hander Brady Singer did their part to make Friday’s matchup of two of the game’s top young starters — as well as a USF Bull against a Florida Gator — match the hype. Tribune News Service · Aug 20, 2022
SI:AM | The Deshaun Watson Case Is Settled—but Not Over His lack of remorse means this story won’t be going away. Sports Illustrated · Aug 19, 2022
Vahe Gregorian: With Len Dawson in hospice, George Brett, Patrick Mahomes and Tom Watson pay tribute KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One morning during Tom Watson’s senior year (1966-1967) at Kansas City's Pembroke Country Day, Kansas City Chiefs icon Len Dawson was a guest speaker at the school now known as Pembroke Hill. Tribune News Service · Aug 19, 2022
Luis Patino, Yandy Diaz deliver for sleep-deprived Rays in win vs. Royals ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Rays returned Thursday to Tropicana Field deprived of shuteye and a series sweep of the Yankees. The bullpen taxed and the everyday players bleary-eyed, they needed a collective jolt. Tribune News Service · Aug 19, 2022
Launch of Kansas sports betting spotlights Chiefs, other pro sports teams and colleges Now that a launch date has been set for legal sports wagering in Kansas — Sept. 1 — what does this mean for pro and college teams in the state ... and just on the other side of the Kansas-Missouri state line? Tribune News Service · Aug 19, 2022
Twins sweep Royals, but starter Tyler Mahle leaves because of shoulder issue MINNEAPOLIS — After their zombie-like tour of southern California last week, the Twins regarded a visit by the Royals to Target Field to be a classic "get-well" series. Tribune News Service · Aug 17, 2022
Sonny Gray strikes out 10 as Twins pound Royals, 9-0 MINNEAPOLIS — Sonny Gray received a standing ovation from the announced 23,093 fans at Target Field on Tuesday after he put up 10 strikeouts in six-plus scoreless innings en route to a 9-0 victory. Tribune News Service · Aug 17, 2022
Miranda, Kepler snap out of slumps as Twins top Royals 4-2 MINNEAPOLIS — A week without driving in a run was all Jose Miranda could take. Tribune News Service · Aug 16, 2022
Tribune News Service · Aug 16, 2022 KC Royals pitcher Garrett receives a 3-game suspension from MLB for throwing drink at fan Kansas City Royals left-handed reliever Amir Garrett expressed regret multiple times for throwing his drink at a fan who heckled him from the stands in Chicago earlier this month, but Major League Baseball’s central office decided to impose disciplinary action anyway.
Tribune News Service · Aug 14, 2022 Brady Singer dazzles as Kansas City Royals snap L.A. Dodgers’ streak in series finale KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Los Angeles Dodgers were a runaway freight train on a streak not seen in 100 years, with an outstanding lineup laden with All-Stars and multiple former MVPs. But Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brady Singer was unmoved by his opponents’ accolades, streaks and resumes on…
Los Angeles Times · Aug 14, 2022 Dodgers make it a day to remember with Negro Leagues museum visit and 12th consecutive win KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A day brimming with an appreciation for the past eventually had the Dodgers cherishing the present and peering excitedly into a future that gets more promising with every game. Call it a win, win, win.
Tribune News Service · Aug 14, 2022 Royals lose a blowout against Dodgers, 13-3, in rough start for Brad Keller KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Everything about this season so far has pointed to the Los Angeles Dodgers being a special team. Well, the Kansas City Royals got an up-close view of just how overwhelming the Dodgers can be when they’re clicking on all cylinders.
The Hindu · Aug 13, 2022 One of Rajasthan Royals’ owners slapped me across face 3-4 times: Ross Taylor Taylor made the revelation in his new autobiography, Ross Taylor: Black & White.
Los Angeles Times · Aug 13, 2022 Tony Gonsolin flirts with perfection as Dodgers turn winning streak up KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Put this guy in pictures. Kansas City Royals reliever Josh Staumont entered a pristine game in the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers promptly lit him up with four hits and a walk en route to an 8-3 victory Friday night.
Tribune News Service · Aug 13, 2022 Royals were beating bases-loaded, nobody-out odds, until Dodgers heated up for victory KANSAS CITY, Mo. — For the second time in two games, the Royals escaped ultimate baseball danger. They didn’t allow a run after the opponent loaded the bases with no outs.
Tribune News Service · Aug 11, 2022 Zack Greinke leads Kansas City Royals to series-clinching win over Chicago White Sox KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Veteran pitcher Zack Greinke shut down the White Sox offense for more than six innings, and the Royals’ offense scratched out enough runs against Chicago ace Dylan Cease and the visitors’ bullpen to secure the second consecutive series victory of their current homestand.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 11, 2022 Dylan Cease extends record streak to 14 games, but White Sox lose series to Royals Dylan Cease completed his 14th straight start with one or no earned runs allowed Thursday.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 11, 2022 Tony La Russa ‘surprised’ by Johnny Cueto questioning White Sox’s ‘fire’ “I think it’s a curious statement,” La Russa said. “It’s better to be discussed within the family. If there’s a problem, straighten it out.”
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 11, 2022 Johnny Cueto after White Sox loss: ‘We need to fight. We need to show the fire’ The 8-3 loss dropped the Sox to 56-55. They’re 8-7 during a stretch of 19 games against teams with losing records.