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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

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

FILE - In this Sept. 24, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Twins left fielder Eddie Rosario jogs in during the baseball team's game against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit. The Twins declined Wednesday, Dec. 2, to offer a 2021 contract to Rosario, their regular left fielder for the last six seasons. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Schwarber, Bradley, Duvall among 59 cut in pandemic fallout

By Ronald Blum Dec. 02, 2020 10:33 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

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

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

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

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