Royals rally, beat Astros 5-4 to even ALDS at 1 game each
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals whipped out the same formula that carried them to last year's World Series to turn back the Houston Astros and tie their AL Division Series at a game apiece....
View ArticleA KC of blue! Massive crowd, Royals rejoice (Kansas City Royals)
(Source: Kansas City Royals) 'It,' closer Wade Davis said, 'was breathtaking.' • Shop for Royals champs gear Royals fans crammed the streets, sidewalks, hills and rooftops in downtown Kansas City for...
View ArticleStatcast reviews the Royals' 2016 leaders (Kansas City Royals)
(Source: Kansas City Royals) Starter Yordano Ventura, on average, was hit the hardest of the Royals' starters. Ventura posted career highs in ERA (4.45), WHIP (1.44) and batting average against (.263)....
View ArticleYost sticks with Volquez too long in Royals' loss to Tigers
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Royals manager Ned Yost is quick to go to his lockdown bullpen if his team has a lead late and the starter gets in any trouble. However, Yost didn't do that in Kansas City's 7-4...
View ArticleKelvin Herrera allows two late runs in Royals' 4-2 loss to Blue Jays
On Tuesday afternoon, Kelvin Herrera became an American League All-Star for the second time. He received the news from Royals manager Ned Yost. He called home to his native Dominican Republic, sharing...
View ArticlePerez among Royals to appear at FanFest (Kansas City Royals)
(Source: Kansas City Royals) • 2016 Royals FanFest Other Royals players who have committed to attending include right-hander Edinson Volquez (Saturday only), shortstop Alcides Escobar, third baseman...
View ArticleRoyals shutout Blue Jays, take lead in ALCS
The Toronto Blue Jays were unable to free themselves from Edinson Volquez's grasp as the Kansas City Royals claimed a 5-0 shutout on Friday. Right-hander Volquez gave Toronto the...
View ArticleIndians continue ALDS home-field chase against Royals
With the Indians still playing for home-field advantage in the postseason, Royals manager Ned Yost said he will continue to play his front-liners in the final two games of the season. Cleveland trails...
View ArticleKC has pieces for return to prominence in '17
KANSAS CITY -- As the Royals made their final road trip of 2016 through Cleveland and Detroit, a contingent of the team's front office, led by general manager Dayton Moore, made the trip as well,...
View ArticleRoyals hope to push past injury-riddled first half
KANSAS CITY -- It has been no easy road for the defending champion Royals in the first half of 2016. Injuries, which hardly affected the Royals last season, have overtaken the team on all fronts, and...
View ArticleKC has pieces for return to prominence in '17 (Kansas City Royals)
(Source: Kansas City Royals) The Royals, after two straight pennants and a World Series championship, were unable to return to the postseason this year. But there is room for optimism: The core of this...
View ArticleVolquez, Royals can't overcome borderline ball call (Kansas City Royals)
(Source: Kansas City Royals) • Shop for official Royals postseason gear Until that inning, Volquez had looked as sharp as he had all season, hitting 98 mph with his fastball on a few occasions,...
View ArticleRoyals admit postseason runs have taken toll
ARLINGTON -- Right-hander Edinson Volquez looked toward the sky when asked what suddenly came over the Royals in the last two months, a span in which they went from first to fourth place in the...
View ArticleAt camp, KC's crown defense officially begins (Kansas City Royals)
(Source: Kansas City Royals) On Wednesday, for example, a sprinkling of Royals threw soft toss on an open practice field during a voluntary workout, from right-handers Yordano Ventura and Kelvin...
View ArticleCuthbert's hot bat keys Royals' win over Mariners
KANSAS CITY -- Royals rookie Cheslor Cuthbert drove in two runs and right-hander Edinson Volquez tossed a quality start as the Royals held off the Mariners for a 5-3 win on a steamy Saturday afternoon...
View ArticleEibner is big part of winning debut for Royals
KANSAS CITY -- Rookie Brett Eibner's nerves, which had been churning for two days, finally calmed down in the seventh inning on Friday night when he stroked a double for his first big-league hit. And...
View ArticleRoyals opt for Gore's speed for ALDS roster (Kansas City Royals)
(Source: Kansas City Royals) Game Date Time Matchup/Result TV Gm 1 Oct. 8 HOU 5, KC 2 Gm 2 Oct. 9 3:30 p.m. ET HOU @ KC FS1 Gm 3 Oct. 11 4 p.m. ET KC @ HOU MLBN *Gm 4 Oct. 12 1 p.m. ET KC @ HOU FS1 *Gm...
View ArticleRing ceremony culmination of Royals' crown
KANSAS CITY -- This was the ceremony the Royals truly couldn't wait for -- the handing out of their 2015 World Series championship rings. The ceremony started about 40 minutes prior to Tuesday...
View ArticlePerez among Royals to appear at FanFest
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- World Series Most Valuable Player Salvador Perez, Alex Gordon, Wade Davis and Joakim Soria are just some of the big names confirmed who will make appearances this weekend at Royals...
View ArticleNed Yost: 'I'm being a punk' for withholding Royals' Series rotation
Manager Ned Yost decided against disclosing the World Series pitching rotation for the Royals at a dugout press conference Sunday. No major-league rule compels him to do it, so he's not going to, even...
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