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KC All-Star quartet helps close out AL win

11:56 PM CDT

The 94th MLB All-Star Game featured triple-digit heat from various pitchers, some dazzling defensive plays across the diamond and plenty of big-time power. The Midsummer Classic, held at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, ended in a 5-3 final score as the American League avenged its 2023 loss and won

'I wanted to be like him': Ugandan viral star gets All-Star gift from Salvy

@dohyoungpark
July 16, 2024

ARLINGTON -- Sean Campbell was watching the proceedings of the Home Run Derby from a suite in the upper reaches of Globe Life Field on Monday night when one of his most unique pupils in the MLB Draft League, Dennis Kasumba, came running in. “Hey, Salvador said we could come

Royals' performance a top moment at All-Star Game

@dohyoungpark
12:12 PM CDT

ARLINGTON -- The night started out with the titanic Paul Skenes vs. Aaron Judge matchup of which the baseball world had dreamed, dazzled with a Shohei Ohtani homer under the game’s brightest lights, and heated up with Mason Miller throwing the hardest-tracked pitch in a Midsummer Classic. But in a

This Royals Draft pick's fastball is 'just plain devastating'

@anne__rogers
July 16, 2024

KANSAS CITY -- “Disappearing,” “invisible” and “just plain devastating” are some of the ways evaluators have described L.P. Langevin’s four-seam fastball. The pitch generated a 45.4% whiff rate this spring for the Ragin’ Cajuns, tops in Division I baseball (min. 250 pitches), and it’s lethal at the top of the

AL tops NL as MLB's best put on a show during 94th All-Star Game

11:30 PM CDT

ARLINGTON -- The blend was beautiful. Power pitching that overwhelmed the opposition, and power hitting that answered back. Established superstars shining on summer’s biggest stage, and emerging superstars making their presence known in front of an ample audience.

Ragans, Lugo among relievers to silence NL

A's fireballer makes history as he and stable of AL relievers hold NL bats at bay
@kennlandry
11:46 PM CDT

ARLINGTON -- A's rookie closer Mason Miller lived up to the hype, as he produced the hardest thrown pitch in All-Star Game history (since pitch-tracking began in 2008) while earning the victory in his Midsummer Classic debut on Tuesday night at Globe Life Field as the AL beat the NL,

'Uncle Junior' comes literal INCHES shy in thrilling final round of Derby

@dohyoungpark
July 16, 2024

ARLINGTON -- It was actually three years ago, to the day, that James Russell made his final appearance as a professional baseball player -- and it was also three years ago, to the day, that his son Jayce was born extremely premature, nearly costing both wife and child their lives,

Two-way Caglianone 'too good to pass up' for Royals at No. 6

@anne__rogers
July 15, 2024

KANSAS CITY -- Jac Caglianone was already wearing a Royals hat when he hopped on a Zoom call with Kansas City media from his parents’ house in Tampa, Fla., on Sunday night. There was little doubt that he’s ready to start his professional career. “Oh, 100%,” Caglianone said with a

'24 Draftees who could be on the fast track to the bigs

July 16, 2024

The 2023 Draft class wasted no time getting players to the Majors. Nolan Schanuel joined the Angels last August, just 37 days after turning pro. Wyatt Langford became the third-fastest drafted position player to make an Opening Day roster, claiming a starting role with the defending World Series champion Rangers.

Royals stick with heavy dose of college pitchers on Day 2 of Draft

@anne__rogers
July 15, 2024

KANSAS CITY -- The Royals went with a big, powerful college bat and a high-upside young prep arm on Day 1 of the MLB Draft with Florida first baseman/left-handed pitcher Jac Caglianone (No. 6 overall) and Mt. Lebanon (Pa.) High School lefty David Shields (No. 41) on Sunday night.

'Sky's the limit': Royals take prep lefty Shields with No. 41 pick

@anne__rogers
July 15, 2024

KANSAS CITY -- The Royals went with a big, powerful college bat in Florida two-way star Jac Caglianone with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft on Sunday night. Their second-round pick couldn’t have been more different in 17-year-old prep left-handed pitcher David Shields, but the excitement

Injuries & Moves: Perez back in lineup

July 14, 2024

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An All-Star in his home region, Witt's special nod a family affair

@anne__rogers
July 15, 2024

When Bobby Witt Jr. was approached about doing the 2024 T-Mobile Home Run Derby during All-Star week and got the approval he wanted from his teammates, coaches and trainers to go for it, he set to work figuring out who should be his Derby pitcher. Well, how about his dad,

'This dude really can do it all': How setbacks put Caglianone on path to stardom

@benweinrib
July 14, 2024

Heard the phrase, "There's no two ways about it?" Jac Caglianone is looking to prove there is. His past season with the Florida Gators showed why. With 35 home runs, he set the school's single-season and career home run record -- all while touching triple digits on the mound as

Get to know No. 6 Draft pick Jac Caglianone

@Spokes_Murphy
July 14, 2024

When you draw comparisons to Shohei Ohtani, you're going to garner a high level of hype and attention. But the University of Florida's Jac Caglianone -- otherwise known as "Jactani" -- has lived up to the hype during his career with the Gators. Here's what you need to know about

Royals' bullpen a highlight in series loss to close out 1st half

July 14, 2024

BOSTON -- John Schreiber returned to Fenway Park this weekend for the first time since the Spring Training trade sent him to the Royals. While standing in front of his locker in the visitors’ clubhouse on Saturday, Schreiber reflected on his time with the Red Sox and the potential of

Royals add reliever Harvey in trade with Nationals

@anne__rogers
July 13, 2024

Trade season is here, and the Royals have moved early and aggressively with a move that they hope bolsters their bullpen for a playoff run in the second half. Kansas City acquired right-handed reliever Hunter Harvey from the Nationals on Saturday night, in return sending third baseman Cayden Wallace, their

Despite rough start, Lugo's case to start ASG still strong

July 13, 2024

BOSTON -- Royals manager Matt Quatraro lobbied for Seth Lugo to start for the American League during Tuesday’s All-Star Game at Globe Life Field in Texas. Quatraro made the case for his righty to Rangers skipper Bruce Bochy, who will lead the AL squad, earlier this week while the Royals

Trio of talented teenage teammates now reunited as All-Stars

Abrams, Greene and Witt Jr. dominated for Team USA in U-18 tourney in 2018
@SweenyMurti
July 13, 2024

In 2018 they were part of a Dream Team. A group of immensely talented teenagers who took home the gold medal for Team USA at the COPABE U-18 Pan-American Championships. Tuesday night in Arlington, Washington’s CJ Abrams, Detroit’s Riley Greene and Kansas City’s Bobby Witt Jr. will be reunited as

Top 7 moments from 2024 All-Star Futures Game

July 13, 2024

The 25th annual MLB All-Star Futures Game took place at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Saturday with the National League earning a 6-1 victory over AL prospects. You can watch the replay of the game at the top of this article. This year’s contest was followed by the

Here’s how all 30 teams’ prospects fared in the Futures Game

July 13, 2024

The next generation took a turn in the spotlight in Saturday's All-Star Futures Game. An American League team hosted the festivities at Globe Life Field, but it was the National League that pulled out the 6-1 victory behind the big bats of the game's Most Valuable Player Cam Collier and

Witt Jr. gives Derby preview with first career Fenway homer

July 12, 2024

BOSTON -- Bobby Witt Jr. grew up visiting Fenway Park during summers with his Dad, a former big league pitcher. On Friday afternoon, he walked into the old ballpark and took some early batting practice, looking to get ready for next week’s Home Run Derby, crushing one drive after another