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New York Yankees left fielder Brett Gardner, left, center fielder Aaron Hicks, center, and right fielder Aaron Judge celebrate after the team defeated the Tampa Bay Rays during a baseball game Wednesday, May 12, 2021, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
LEADING OFF: Yanks' outbreak, Miley chases Vander Meer

By The Associated Press May. 14, 2021 03:26 AM EDT

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks celebrates striking out Minnesota Twins' Trevor Larnach in the ninth inning of a baseball game giving the White Sox a 4-2 win and series sweep Thursday, May 13, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
White Sox beat Twins 4-2, stretch winning streak to 6

May. 13, 2021 06:02 PM EDT

Kansas City Royals Andrew Benintendi (16) steals second base as the ball gets past Los Angeles Angels second baseman David Fletcher (22) during the first inning of a baseball game at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday, April 14, 2021. Benintendi advanced to third base on the play. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Pérez delivers with bat to finish big series, KC tops Angels

By Avery Osen Apr. 14, 2021 05:54 PM EDT

Cleveland Indians' Franmil Reyes, right, congratulates Cleveland Indians' Jose Ramirez after Ramirez hit a two-run home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Wednesday, April 7, 2021, in Cleveland. The Indians won 4-2. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Ramírez homers twice, Bieber fans 12, Indians beat Royals

By Tom Withers Apr. 07, 2021 04:10 PM EDT

New York Yankees' Jay Bruce waits on deck during the during the second inning of a spring training exhibition baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Fla., Tuesday, March 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Bruce, Sandoval on big league rosters, Maybin, Frazier cut

By The Associated Press Mar. 27, 2021 06:20 PM EDT

Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona wears a face covering as he drives around on a golf cart during a spring training baseball practice Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, in Goodyear, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
American League Central Preview Capsules

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2021 07:48 PM EDT

New York Mets' Francisco Lindor (12) reacts after hitting a two-run home run during the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Houston Astros, Tuesday, March 16, 2021, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Lindor, Mets talk about new deal; Rosario struggles in CF

Mar. 16, 2021 06:00 PM EDT

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17) throws against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a spring training baseball game, Friday, March 5, 2021, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Ohtani fans 5 in return to mound; Harper HR on 1st swing

By The Associated Press Mar. 05, 2021 07:40 PM EST

FILE- In this Sept. 29, 2020, file photo, Cleveland Indians' Carlos Santana exits the batting cage before Game 1 of an American League wild-card baseball series against the New York Yankees in Cleveland. The Cleveland Indians have declined contract options on Brad Hand and first baseman Carlos Santana for next season, decisions that will initially cut $27 million from the team's payroll. (AP Photo/David Dermer, File)
Santana, Benintendi highlight new-look Royals lineup

By Dave Skretta Feb. 22, 2021 01:08 PM EST

Kansas City Royals Adalberto Mondesi hits a solo home run off Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matthew Boyd during the first inning of a baseball game at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Royals reach 1-year deals with Keller, Mondesi to avoid arb

Jan. 15, 2021 10:22 PM EST

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Jesse Hahn throws during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Burnes, Braun help Brewers to 5-0 win over the Royals

By Joe Totoraitis Sep. 19, 2020 10:25 PM EDT

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto tries to get control of the ball after Kansas City Royals' Whit Merrifield reached first on a fielding error during the first inning of game one of a baseball double-header Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Keller dominant, holds Reds hitless into 6th, KC wins opener

Aug. 19, 2020 07:53 PM EDT

Cincinnati Reds' Nick Senzel (15) fields the ball hit for a single by Pittsburgh Pirates' Cole Tucker (3) in the fifth inning during a baseball game at in Cincinnati, Friday, Aug. 14, 2020. The Reds won 8-1. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Harvey to pitch for Royals in doubleheader against Reds

By Dave Skretta Aug. 18, 2020 05:03 PM EDT

Chicago White Sox's Luis Robert celebrates as he crosses the plate after hitting a solo home run during the second inning of the team's baseball game against the Kansas City Royals on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Gio Gonzalez helps pitch White Sox to 11-5 rout of Royals

By Dave Skretta Aug. 01, 2020 11:36 PM EDT

The sun sets as the Detroit Tigers and the Kansas City Royals play a baseball game Monday, July 27, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Royals slug 6 HRs in 14-6 win over Tigers

By Noah Trister Jul. 27, 2020 10:37 PM EDT

Kansas City Royals' Erick Mejia hits a sacrifice bunt in the 10th inning in a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Saturday, July 25, 2020, in Cleveland. Royals' Brett Phillips advanced to third base on the play. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Holland fans side in new-rule 10th, Royals trim Indians 3-2

By Tom Withers Jul. 25, 2020 08:37 PM EDT

Update on the latest in sports:

Jul. 25, 2020 12:07 PM EDT
MLB-NEWS Nationals catcher Tres Barrera banned 80 games for drug test UNDATED (AP) — Washington Nationals catcher Tres...

FILE - In this Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019 file photo CFR's manager Dan Petrescu gives directions to his players during the Europa League soccer match between Lazio and CFR Cluj at Rome's Olympic stadium. In the Europe-wide race to finish this soccer season before the next one starts, Romania’s league aims to beat a UEFA target for completion by resuming in two weeks' time. On Thursday, May 28, 2020, public authorities were agreeing protocols to keep players and officials safe for a June 13 restart in Liga 1. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino, File)
The Latest: Ohio Valley Conference makes fall postponements

By The Associated Press Jul. 22, 2020 09:54 AM EDT

Miami Marlins' Adam Conley pitches during a baseball workout at Marlins Park, Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
MLB's testing sweep brings some success but optics are issue

By David Brandt Jul. 17, 2020 06:55 PM EDT

Kansas City Royals pitcher Brad Keller watches from the dugout during baseball practice at Kauffman Stadium Friday, July 3, 2020 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
The Latest: Dodgers CF Pollock considered skipping season

By The Associated Press Jul. 17, 2020 06:41 AM EDT