Royals catch Guardians atop AL Central, move into tie for first after 6-1 win in rain delayed game
Paul DeJong hit a two-run homer as the Kansas City Royals caught Cleveland atop the AL Central by beating the Guardians 6-1 in a game delayed more than two hours by rain.
Salvador Perez hits grand slam, drives in 6 as Royals sweep Guardians, close within 1 in AL Central
Salvador Perez hit a grand slam and drove in a career-high six runs as the Kansas City Royals completed a doubleheader sweep of Cleveland, beating the Guardians 9-4 to pull within one game of first in the AL Central.
'Hey, can I play with you guys?' Royals' Salvador Perez joins kids for a Wiffle ball game
Royals catcher Salvador Perez spent part of his day off playing an impromptu game of Wiffle ball with a bunch of kids in Kansas City, Kansas.
Seth Lugo retires 14 straight in 1st career complete game, Royals beat White Sox 4-1
Seth Lugo retired 14 straight batters in his first career complete game as the Kansas City Royals rallied past the Chicago White Sox for a 4-1 win and series sweep.
Contreras' injury highlights the danger of big league catchers moving closer to home plate
When Willson Contreras was struck on his left arm by a swing, it was felt by former and current catchers all over the major leagues.
James Hoye to head ALCS umpires and Dan Iassogna in charge of NLCS umps
James Hoye will be the umpire crew chief for the American League Championship Series between Houston and Texas, and Dan Iassogna will head the group working the National League series between Arizona and Philadelphia.
Royals place Yarbrough on injured list with 'head fractures'
Kansas City Royals left-hander Ryan Yarbrough was placed on the 15-day injured list with what was classified as โhead fracturesโ after taking a 106-mph line drive off the right side of his face Sunday.
Toronto ends 3-game skid in Whit Merrifield's return to KC
Yusei Kikuchi and four relievers limited Kansas City to one run on four hits and the Toronto Blue Jays snapped a three-game losing streak with a 4-1 victory over the Royals.
Royals' Sherman optimistic about new ballpark, current team
Royals owner John Sherman believes that plans are progressing toward a new downtown ballpark, which would replace the nearly 50-year-old Kauffman Stadium as early as 2027 or 2028.
Royals turn to Matt Quatraro to turn around languishing club
The Kansas City Royals had qualified candidates to become their next manager already within the organization, including one hired by the Chicago White Sox just this week.
Royals hire Rays bench coach Matt Quatraro as manager
The Kansas City Royals hired Tampa Bay Rays bench coach Matt Quatraro as manager Sunday night, turning over the young core of a rebuilding franchise to a forward-thinking manager with experience winning in a small market.