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Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes works against a San Diego Padres batter during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
LEADING OFF: Burnes returns, Mariners bring up big prospects

By The Associated Press May. 13, 2021 02:50 AM EDT

Detroit Tigers' Akil Baddoo hits a one-run single against the Kansas City Royals in the fourth inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Tuesday, May 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Grossman, Tigers recover to hand Royals 9th straight loss

By Matt Schoch May. 11, 2021 11:40 PM EDT

Kansas City Royals' Nicky Lopez reacts after getting Cleveland Indians' Jose Ramirez out at second base and Eddie Rosario out in the ninth inning of a baseball game for the double play, Monday, April 5, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Duffy dazzles, Merrifield's 3 RBIs lift Royals past Indians

By Tom Withers Apr. 05, 2021 07:22 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Pirates' Colin Moran (19) celebrates with Nick Gonzalez (81) after hitting a two-run home run off Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Nick Anderson, center, during the fifth inning of a spring training exhibition baseball game in Bradenton, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Chisox star Jiménez out 5-6 months, Rays' Anderson ailing

Mar. 25, 2021 09:17 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

A small baseball and bat are shown hanging from a chain worn by Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts as he slides safely back to first base during the second inning of a spring training baseball game against the Colorado Rockies Monday, March 15, 2021, in Scottdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
2-way matchup is all Shohei: Ohtani hits 2 HRs off Lorenzen

Mar. 15, 2021 08:59 PM EDT

Cleveland Indians' Ben Gamel races the ball thrown by catcher Drew Butera to shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa at second base, on an attempted steal during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Surprise, Ariz. Gamel was out on the play. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Now in Chisox 'pen, Kopech makes debut after 2020 opt-out

By The Associated Press Mar. 09, 2021 07:15 PM EST

Kansas City Royals' Hunter Dozier gets ready to bat during spring training baseball practice Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, in Surprise, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Royals make official Dozier deal for $25 million, four years

By Dave Skretta Mar. 01, 2021 02:29 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

St. Louis Cardinals' Harrison Bader dives into third for a triple during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
McBroom, O'Hearn spark Royals to 5-4 victory over Cardinals

By Warren Mayes Aug. 26, 2020 12:21 AM EDT

Minnesota Twins head grounds keeper Larry Devito pulls a tarp across the infield prior to the postponement of a baseball game with the Kansas City Royals, Friday, Aug. 14, 2020, in Minneapolis. The game was postponed due to multiple approaching thunderstorms. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Royals-Twins opener postponed by rain; doubleheader Saturday

By Dave Campbell Aug. 14, 2020 08:38 PM EDT

Kansas City Royals' Whit Merrifield, right, is tagged out by Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Devin Smeltzer, left, during a rundown in the first inning of a baseball game at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, Aug. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Ryan McBroom's homer lifts Royals to 3-2 win over Twins

By Dave Skretta Aug. 07, 2020 11:53 PM EDT

Cutouts of fans fill empty seats in Kauffman Stadium during the fourth inning of a baseball game between the Kansas City Royals and the Chicago White Sox Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Madrigal's first 4 big league hits help White Sox top KC 9-2

By Dave Skretta Aug. 02, 2020 05:15 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