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Even after rough week against Yankees and Dodgers, it's been a remarkable season for Kansas City

Jun. 17, 2024 06:03 AM EDT

The Kansas City Royals took their lumps this past week against two of the best teams in baseball. That shouldn't detract from their remarkable rise, which would be unprecedented if it results in a playoff berth. The Royals lost 106 games last season. No team has...

Ohtani has second 2-homer game of season as Dodgers blank Royals 3-0. Betts' hand broken in the 7th

Jun. 16, 2024 21:01 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani had his second two-homer game this season, Tyler Glasnow pitched seven innings of three-hit ball and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Kansas City Royals 3-0 on Sunday as Mookie Betts left in the seventh inning after a pitch broke a bone in his left hand. ...

Yoshinobu Yamamoto placed on 15-day injured list by Dodgers with strained rotator cuff

Jun. 16, 2024 20:42 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto has a strained rotator cuff, manager Dave Roberts said Sunday, adding that tests did not show a tear. The injury was initially described as triceps tightness before the strain was diagnosed. Yamamoto was placed on the...

Dodgers star Mookie Betts suffers broken left hand when hit by a pitch

Jun. 16, 2024 20:12 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts broke his left hand when he was hit by a pitch during the seventh inning of Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals. The former MVP and seven-time All-Star was drilled in the hand by a 97.9 mph fastball from Dan Altavilla and...

After first sweep of Padres in 18 years, Mets in NL wild-card race despite 33-37 record

Jun. 16, 2024 20:04 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Mets players lined up in the infield to exchange hugs, high-fives and handshakes after New York's first series sweep of San Diego in 18 years. Two weeks after a low point in what seemed like a lost season, the Mets headed to Texas bunched among nine teams chasing...

Dodgers' Yamamoto leaves start vs. KC after 2 innings due to triceps tightness. IL stint is possible

Jun. 16, 2024 01:17 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto could be heading to the injured list after he left his start Saturday night against Kansas City after two innings due to triceps tightness. “It’s a high possibility,” manager Dave Roberts said after the Dodgers' 7-2 loss....

Melendez hits grand slam on 12th pitch, Royals beat Dodgers 7-2 as Yamamoto leaves early

Jun. 16, 2024 00:56 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — MJ Melendez hit a grand slam to conclude a 12-pitch at-bat, Seth Lugo became the AL's first 10-game winner and the Kansas City Royals beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-2 Saturday night as Yoshinobu Yamamoto's start was cut short after two innings due to triceps tightness. ...

Freeman's 2-out RBI single in 8th inning lifts Dodgers past Royals 4-3

Jun. 15, 2024 01:03 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Freddie Freeman lined a go-ahead, two-out RBI single into center in the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3 on Friday night. Mookie Betts singled, took second on an errant pickoff throw by reliever Will Smith (0-3)...

Lorenzen pitches Rangers past Dodgers 3-1 for their 1st series win in Los Angeles since 1999

Jun. 14, 2024 08:12 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Lorenzen pitched a season-high seven innings, rookie Wyatt Langford had two RBI singles and the Texas Rangers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-1 on Thursday night to win a series at Dodger Stadium for the first time since 1999. “Just a terrific job...

Dodgers acquire pitcher José Hernández for cash days after the Pirates cut him loose

Jun. 13, 2024 22:45 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired pitcher José Hernández from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for cash on Thursday. Hernández was designated for assignment on Tuesday after appearing in seven games for the Pirates. The 26-year-old left-hander was 1-1 with a...