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Kansas City Royals will wear this QuikTrip jersey patch as part of new partnership

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Kansas City Royals will wear this QuikTrip jersey patch as part of new partnership

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The Athletic Apr 22

The reasons to believe in (and worry about) the Mets so far this season: Every hot team in the early part of the season faces the same question: How real is what ...

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Quick Glance: Mets and Giants: Belief or Skepticism? Strider's Insights on Arm Injuries

Despite underperforming, the Giants show potential for a turnaround with a strong rotation and standout players like Bailey. However, their playoff spot is not guaranteed.

The Mets staged an impressive recovery after a rocky start, but doubts linger about the sustainability of their success. New surprise players and managerial skills suggest a better season ahead, yet concerns exist regarding rotation and defense.

Spencer Strider's injury turned out to be less severe than feared, allowing for a quicker return. Strider emphasized the complexity of arm injuries in pitchers, shedding light on the challenges faced during recovery.

Reflecting on last week's team performances reveals positive trends for some like the Guardians, Braves, and Athletics, while others such as the Dodgers and Tigers face challenges. The continuation of these trends remains uncertain.

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Home run robbery, HBPs and 9th inning eruption: KC Royals have new win streak brewing

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Shortsighted Kansas City turned down Denver-style prosperity by rejecting new stadium | Opinion

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Apr 20

The Kansas City Royals have won 9 straight home games. This was the key to the latest

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Apr 21

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani sets HR record for Japan-born players: The Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani set the major league home run record for ...

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Quick Glance: Shohei Ohtani Sets New Record for Most MLB Homers

Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani has broken the record for the most homers hit by a Japanese-born player in Major League Baseball.

During a game at Dodger Stadium, Ohtani hit an impressive homer that flew into the right field bleachers off pitcher Adrian Houser of the New York Mets.

With this homer, which was Ohtani's 176th in his six years in the MLB, he surpassed Matsui, who played the final 10 years of his 20-year pro career in North America.

Ohtani's record-breaking blast traveled 423 feet and put the Dodgers ahead 2-0. Prior to this, Ohtani had not hit a homer in seven consecutive games.

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Apr 25

Kansas City Royals start new winning streak with another close victory vs. Jays

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Apr 25

Royals beat Blue Jays in shortened game after umpires stopped tarp from being used

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Apr 24

Chicago White Sox made history with their 8th shutout in 22 games. Here’s a closer look at each missed scoring opportunity.

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The Athletic Apr 23

Keaton Winn is helping Giants take the sting out of the Alex Cobb setback: With Cobb on the injured list, Winn met the challenge by reaching the seventh inning ...

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Apr 23

Kansas City Royals open home series vs. Toronto Blue Jays with 3rd straight loss: Brady Singer made his fifth start as the Kansas City Royals faced the Toronto ...

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Apr 24

The Royals needed a spark to snap losing skid. Bobby Witt Jr. came through (again)

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Apr 22

Why is KC taking over Royals stadium talks? Emails show what went wrong in Jackson County

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Apr 21

Dodgers drop series to Mets as nightmarish homestand continues: Dodgers pitchers struggle and their stars can't deliver at the plate in a 6-4 loss to the New ...

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Apr 16

Mets welcome Rachel Robinson, 101, at Citi Field on Jackie Robinson Day: ‘An honor to wear No. 42 today’

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Apr 18

George Brett shares thoughts on Royals’ future in KC after stadium tax failure: Baseball Hall of Famer George Brett also shared his reasons for why the Royals ...

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Apr 21

Royals Announcers Had Priceless Reactions to Ump’s Terrible Call on First Pitch of Game

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The Athletic Apr 19

Oldest MLB player turns 100: Roomed with Yogi Berra, stymied Ted Williams: Yankees pitcher Art Schallock played for three World Series champions: “I thought it ...

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The Athletic Apr 24

Blue Jays prospect Addison Barger to debut; centre fielder Kevin Kiermaier to the IL

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Apr 17

Salvador Perez returns from injury ... and blasts game-winning home run for KC Royals

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St. Louis Post-Dispatch

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Apr 16

Whitey Herzog, innovative manager, Cardinals champion and creator of 'Whiteyball,' dies at 92

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Quick Glance: Whitey Herzog, Legendary St. Louis Cardinals Manager, Passes at 92

Hall of Fame manager Whitey Herzog, known for leading the St. Louis Cardinals to three pennants and a World Series title in the 1980s, has died at the age of 92.

Herzog was famous for his 'Whiteyball' strategy, emphasizing speed, defense, and line-drive hitters.

Under Herzog's guidance, the Cardinals secured three pennants and a World Series victory, highlighting his stern yet good-natured style and focus on speed and defense.

Herzog was a successful manager and player, with a long career in baseball, earning the respect of many players and colleagues.

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Apr 18

Chicago White Sox get strong pitching from Jonathan Cannon and Erick Fedde in doubleheader split with Kansas City Royals

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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QuikTrip to close gasless store in Midtown Atlanta: The gasless QuikTrip in Midtown Atlanta will soon close.

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The Athletic Apr 22

Fifteen MLB Comeback Player of the Year candidates to watch, plus predictions: Everyone loves a comeback story. Here are 15 candidates who could be in the ...

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Apr 25

Daulton Varsho pushes Blue Jays toward elite team defence: When MLB teams are said to be built around pitching and defence the second part of that description ...

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How impressive was Kyle Isbel’s catch in a Royals rainstorm? Diving into the numbers

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The Athletic Apr 19

Could the woeful White Sox lose more than the ’62 Mets? They’re off to a great start!

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The San Diego Union-Tribune

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Apr 09

Grown-up Petco Park deserves a World Series, not just a happy 20th birthday: Ballpark's popularity has helped the Padres to raise past four to five payrolls to ...

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Apr 11

KC Royals’ perfect homestand vs. Astros aided by huge days from Witt, Pasquantino

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Apr 21

Tyler Glasnow shines, Shohei Ohtani homers as Dodgers beat Mets: Tyler Glasnow strikes out 10 over eight innings and Shohei Ohtani and Andy Pages hit home runs ...

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Apr 14

‘Unbelievable’: Salvador Perez joins exclusive club with 250th career home run: Kansas City Royals captain Salvador Perez became the 12th primary catcher to hit ...

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Apr 18

What’s fueling this Kansas City Royals turnaround? And can they really keep it up?

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The Athletic Apr 20

Behind the Mets’ new City Connect jersey design: Why is it NYC instead of Queens?

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Apr 25

KC Royals recall pitcher Will Klein, give update on Alec Marsh, who was put on IL

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Apr 16

The KC Royals will hold a multiday celebration of 2014 ALCS team next month

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Apr 19

Royals’ Michael Massey returns from injured list. Here’s how KC will adjust MLB roster

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Apr 11

Vinnie Pasquantino records career-high 5 RBIs as Royals extend winning streak to six games

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Apr 14

Salvador Perez hurt as Kansas City Royals drop series finale at New York Mets 2-1

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Apr 15

As Mets retire his No. 16, Dwight Gooden tells fans he wanted to `make things right with you guys'

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Apr 25

Why the Kansas City Royals’ starting pitchers are holding in-game dugout sessions

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The Athletic Apr 12

What was it like facing young Dwight Gooden? ‘You just marveled at how good he was’

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Apr 19

Ex-MLB general manager breaks down why Royals’ early success is sustainable

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Apr 12

Amid 7-game winning streak, Kansas City Royals’ revival feels real and boundless

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Apr 26

Umpire explains tarp snafu, why Royals’ win was called early despite rain ending

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The Athletic Apr 19

How the Pirates are managing young arms, a Leiter family milestone and more ‘Sliders’

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Apr 17

Orioles sweep Twins, 4-2, on Cedric Mullins’ walk-off homer as Albert Suárez makes triumphant MLB return

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San Francisco Chronicle

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Three key Giants stats: ’pen ERA, Conforto vs. lefties, team average: The San Francisco Giants took an 11-13 record into Monday’s game against the Mets ...

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Apr 22

MLB Ump Angel Hernandez Had Fans Fuming Again With Awful Call in Mets-Dodgers Game

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The Athletic Apr 17

Ex-MLB SS Yuniesky Betancourt charged with insurance fraud after allegedly staging accident

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Apr 14

Mets edge Royals, 2-1, to take series: The Mets honored one of the best pitchers to ever throw a ball in orange and blue Sunday at Citi Field ...

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Apr 11

MLB roundup: Royals score 7 runs in 3rd to beat Astros: Vinnie Pasquantino homered and drove in a career-high five runs, leading the Kansas City Royals to an ...

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Quick Glance: MLB Recap: Padres Spoil Shohei Ohtani's Milestone Night

Jackson Merrill singled home the go-ahead run in the 11th inning as the San Diego Padres edged the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-7, with the game featuring eight home runs, including Shohei Ohtani's 175th career homer that tied Hideki Matsui's record for most homers by a Japanese player in the MLB.

Luis Severino and four relievers held the Kansas City Royals to just three hits as the New York Mets solidified their win, snapping the Royals' seven-game winning streak.

Willy Adames had three hits, including a home run, while Freddy Peralta struck out 11 in six strong innings for the Milwaukee Brewers against the Baltimore Orioles.

Max Fried led the Atlanta Braves to a win over the Miami Marlins by allowing just one run in 6 1/3 innings, and Elly De La Cruz and Tyler Stephenson connected for back-to-back home runs to lift the Cincinnati Reds to a victory against the Chicago White Sox.

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Ranking MLB’s 22 City Connect uniforms from worst to best: The Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets have both unveiled new alternate uniforms in the fourth ...

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Apr 11

Actor Jason Bateman had hardest time figuring out what state Chiefs, Royals call home

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Apr 20

‘Shouldn’t be fighting’: Pure chaos at weigh-in: That was a costly weigh-in for Ryan Garcia.

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Quick Glance: Ryan Garcia Defeats Devin Haney: Round-by-round Fight Analysis

Ryan Garcia knocked down Devin Haney three times and won their highly anticipated fight by majority decision at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

Garcia, a significant underdog, stunned Haney with his signature left hook during the 12-round super lightweight bout.

Garcia's remarkable victory followed months of erratic behavior and extravagant claims, such as summoning demons.

Garcia's record improved to 25-1, while Haney's fell to 31-1.

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Apr 22

Dave McCarty, whose career got a boost after trade to Royals, dies at age 54: In an era before analytics, Dave McCarty figured out a change needed to be made and ...

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Apr 10

How the KC Royals bullpen played a key role in Tuesday’s win over the Houston Astros

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Apr 09

Five stats that show KC Royals’ solid start could lead to greater success

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Apr 16

Former Royals player accused of staging car accident for insurance purposes: Former Kansas City Royals shortstop Yuniesky Betancourt was arrested in Florida for ...

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Apr 13

Kansas City Royals threw a unique lineup at the New York Mets. It worked ... big time

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Apr 11

Orioles storm back to beat Red Sox, 7-5, behind Jordan Westburg’s 3-run blast, dominant bullpen

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Apr 13

PHOTOS: NY Mets: Look back at the first home opener in franchise history: Take a trip back in time with the Daily News archives as we relive the New York ...

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Apr 08

Jerry Grote, Mets Catcher for 1969 World Series, Dies at 81: Known for his field savvy and his powerful arm, he helped propel the New York Mets through their ...

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The Athletic Apr 19

Takeaways from a busy night in the Mets’ minor-league system: Checking in on Colin Houck, Jett Williams, Luisangel Acuña and others in a few early-season ...

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The Athletic Apr 16

White Sox tie 1907 Brooklyn Superbas for most shutouts through first 16 games of season

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Apr 20

MLB: Yoshinobu Yamamoto strikes out 9, allows 4 runs in Dodgers' loss - The Mainichi

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Apr 18

Aroldis Chapman Suspended By MLB After Ejection In Mets-Pirates Game: Aroldis Chapman was suspended two games by Major League Baseball Thursday ...

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Apr 25

Royals, Chiefs: Here’s how to get the whole Kansas City region on board for stadiums | Opinion

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Apr 09

AP study: Nine MLB teams cut payroll this winter, and the average salary is up just 1.5%

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Quick Glance: 'Godzilla x Kong' maintains dominance at the box office in its second week

'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' held onto the top spot at the box office in its second week, bringing in $31.7 million, marking a 60% drop.

The film has grossed $361.1 million globally so far and has the potential to surpass the $529 million global haul of 2014's 'Godzilla'.

In addition to 'Godzilla x Kong', two other films entered theaters: 'Monkey Man' had a strong start, while 'The First Omen' had a more disappointing outcome.

Movies like 'Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire' and 'Dune: Part Two' performed well, while 'The Boy and the Heron' in China set records for a non-Chinese animated film.

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Apr 11

Braves vs. Mets on Wednesday postponed until Sept. 26: Wednesday forecast calls for inclement weather.

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Apr 10

Fed looks to slice balance sheet runoff pace by half: The Federal Reserve is preparing in short order to slow the rate at which it sheds Treasury securities from ...

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Apr 23

A racial slur and a Fort Myers High baseball team torn apart - ESPN: Inside the 2023 Fort Myers High School baseball walkout when two teammates were left behind.

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Apr 16

Austin Riley leads the Braves to a 6-1 victory over the Astros: Austin Riley had three hits, including an RBI single in a four-run ninth inning as the Atlanta ...

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Apr 15

Darryl Strawberry Surprises Dwight Gooden at Mets’ Number Retirement Ceremony: Strawberry made the appearance after suffering a heart attack last month.

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