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Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez, right, celebrates after the final out against the Detroit Tigers in the 12th inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Monday, July 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Kansas City Royals Seek Balance at Backstop After Salvador Perez Injury

One of only three catchers to sit more than 1000 innings behind the plate in each of the last three seasons, Salvador...

Kansas City Royals' Brandon Moss hits a two-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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Brandon Moss Gradually Improving in Second Half for Kansas City Royals

Just when Brandon Moss‘s early season offensive woes could have been in jeopardy, the Kansas City Royals’ designated hitter has bounced back with...

Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost, center, argues with home plate umpire John Tumpane after Mike Moustakas, right, was called out on strikes during the ninth inning of the team's baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017, in Baltimore. Yost was ejected. The Orioles won 6-0. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

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Kansas City Royals Hanging on to Wild Card Spot after Road Trip Ends in Sweep

Following Wednesday’s 6-0 loss to the Baltimore Orioles, the Kansas City Royals were held scoreless for the second time since All-Star Break. Having...

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Breaking Down the Sonny Gray Trade to the Yankees

Brian Cashman has done it again. The long-time Yankees General Manager has put the Yankees in a position to make a deep...

Kansas City Royals' Melky Cabrera walks out of the dugout after a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Baltimore, Monday, July 31, 2017. Baltimore won 2-1. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

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Melky Cabrera Trade Improves the Kansas City Royals Offensive Dynamic

Finishing the month of July with an AL-best 16 wins, the Kansas City Royals added to their postseason ambitions by acquiring outfielder...

Kansas City Royals' Alex Gordon, right, hits a two-run triple as Boston Red Sox's Christian Vazquez, left, looks on in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Sunday, July 30, 2017, in Boston. The Royals won 5-3. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

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Eighth Inning Rally Propels Kansas City Royals in Potential AL Wild Card Preview

After having their nine-game winning streak snapped on Saturday, the Kansas City Royals responded with a 5-3 comeback victory on Sunday to secure...

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Three Best Options for Yankees at the Deadline

The Yankees are in the midst of a very special season. At this point, they’ve proven that they can be serious contenders...

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Trevor Cahill works during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the San Francisco Giants on Friday, July 21, 2017, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

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Trevor Cahill Joins Improving Kansas City Royals Rotation upon First Start

Hours away from debuting with his sixth Major League team, Trevor Cahill will be thrusted into a significant role with the Kansas...

Kansas City Royals' Eric Hosmer watches his grand slam against the Detroit Tigers during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Wednesday, July 26, 2017. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

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Eric Hosmer’s Five-Hit Night Leads Kansas City Royals to Another Sweep

Winners of eight straight games and nine of their first thirteen contests out of All-Star break, the Kansas City Royals’ latest victory came...

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Four Best Fantasy Baseball Pick-Ups of the Week (6/26-7/2)

Ben Gamel, OF The Mariners have to be pleased with what they’ve gotten out of Gamel, who’s hit .346/.403/.490 in the 54...