Kansas City Royals

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Miguel Cabrera hits 2 HR, Detroit Tigers dominate

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

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

Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost goes off on KC fans

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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

Kansas City Royals odds to win MLB World Series at 12/1

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 12, 2014; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Royals designated hitter Josh Willingham (7) runs the bases with a double against the Oakland Athletics in the second inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports

Josh Willingham hits home run into third deck at Target Field (video)

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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Josh Willingham acquired by the Kansas City Royals

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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

Kid in ‘Mustard’ costume does faceplant during Royals’ hot dog derby

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)

Jun 21, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; A general view of game action between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the San Francisco Giants in the fifth inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Rex Hudler spills D-bat Dog all over booth, eats it anyway (Video)