Kansas City Royals

Sep 5, 2014; Bronx, NY, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher James Shields (33) pitches against the New York Yankees during the eighth inning of a game at Yankee Stadium. The Royals defeated the Yankees 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

MLB Players of the Week: Ozuna’s has a power surge and Shields saves the Royals’ week

MLB Free Agency: Max Scherzer vs. James Shields vs. Jon Lester

Detroit Tigers beat Kansas City Royals 4-2 and even up AL Central lead

Royals’ Danny Duffy to miss at least one start with shoulder issue

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Sep 7, 2014; Bronx, NY, USA; Kansas City Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer (35) reacts in the dugout after his RBI single in the third inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports

Kansas City Royals shut out New York Yankees twice in same series for first time since 1972

Aug 10, 2014; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Royals left fielder Alex Gordon (4) celebrates with teammate Billy Butler (16) after hitting a two run home run against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports

Kansas City Royals beat Rangers 4-3, take AL Central lead

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Miguel Cabrera hits 2 HR, Detroit Tigers dominate

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MLB Rumors: James Shields will command top money in free agency

Boston Red Sox Rumors: James Shields to be Plan B free agent target

Aug 16, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Yordano Ventura (30) delivers a pitch in the fifth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Kansas City Royals rumors: Growing concern about Yordano Ventura’s ailing back

Kansas City Royals left fielder Alex Gordon (4) runs the bases after hitting a home run in the fifth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Royals continue to lead AL Central in walk-off fashion

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Bartolo Colon rumors: Angels, Royals no longer interested

Kansas City Royals left fielder Alex Gordon (4) runs the bases after hitting a home run in the fifth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Alex Gordon: AL MVP candidate?

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Eric Hosmer’s return creates uncertainty for Kansas City Royals

Aug 10, 2014; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Royals left fielder Alex Gordon (4) celebrates with teammate Billy Butler (16) after hitting a two run home run against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports

How did the Kansas City Royals suddenly become contenders?

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Salvador Perez day to day with knee injury

Aug 15, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Greg Holland (56) delivers a pitch in the ninth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. The Royals won 6-5. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Kansas City Royals rumors: Greg Holland admits fatigue

Aug 15, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Kansas City Royals designated hitter Josh Willingham (7) looks on during pre game batting practice against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Indians almost traded for Josh Willingham

Kansas City Royals mascot Sluggerrr waves a flag after the game against the Oakland Athletics at Kauffman Stadium. Kansas City won the game 3-2. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports

Kansas City Royals: Not long shots to win A.L. Central

Max Scherzer leads Detroit Tigers to two straight wins

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Sportsnation poll shows America rooting for Royals

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Detroit Tigers to miss playoffs?

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Important MLB games to watch Aug. 11

April 20, 2013; Boston, MA USA; Boston Red Sox left fielder Daniel Nava (29) hits a three-run home run during the eighth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Royals, Tigers looking to trade for Red Sox’s Daniel Nava

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AL Central gap closing between Tigers and Royals

Jul 13, 2014; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Royals base runner Jarrod Dyson (1) dives back to first safely against the Detroit Tigers during the fifth inning at Kauffman Stadium. Kansas City beat Detroit 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports

Kansas City Royals steal seven bases against the Giants, most since 1998

Fantasy Baseball: Waiver Wire Starting Pitcher Pickups-August 10, 2014

Nori Aoki’s swing peels the cover off the baseball (Video)