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Yost on Zimmer, Staumont: ‘Pitching with some conviction’

Ned Yost liked the confidence of his two relievers, who pitched two scoreless innings each: “I was really pleased with (Kyle) Zimmer and (Josh) Staumont.”

Royals players explain 'Maverick,' 'Shorts,' 'Scoots McGoots' and more

Among the interesting explanations for Royals nicknames is Brett “Maverick” Phillips’: “Everyone thinks it’s from ‘Top Gun.'” Sorry, gotta go back further in screen history.

You can see Miles and Miles of Mileses in KU football program

Coach Les Miles, sons Manny and Ben Miles, Miles Kendrick and freshman Miles Fallin are among the many people named Miles at Kansas.

Sporting KC scores in final minutes in victory, keeping playoff hopes alive

Erik Hurtado scored his second goal of the season in the 88th minute and Sporting Kansas City beat Minnesota United 1-0

New/old Chiefs Allen, Thomas give KC experienced depth

Offensive lineman Jeff Allen and wide receiver De’Anthony Thomas joined the Kansas City Chiefs late in training camp to address thin positions.

Royals (finally) conclude Red Sox series with 10th-inning loss in suspended game

The Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 5-4 on Thursday to complete the weather-suspended game that began Aug. 7.

With Mahomes guiding loaded attack and improved defense, Chiefs aim for Super Bowl

Kansas City Chiefs 2019 season preview

Royals allow four homers, stay cold at plate in 8-1 loss to Orioles

The Orioles tied a major league record by allowing their 258th home run this season but hit four of their own in an 8-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals.

Chiefs' Reid takes old-school approach to preseason, playing starters more than most

Under coach Andy Reid, the Kansas City Chiefs emphasize participation in preseason games despite the inherent injury risk.

Two years of trials and tribulations have strengthened K-State QB Thompson

Kansas State Wildcats quarterback Skylar Thompson enters this season with newfound self-confidence and a firm grip on the starting job.

New KU, K-State coaches are studies in contrast with some similarities

New Kansas Jayhawks coach Les Miles and Kansas State Wildcats coach Chris Klieman have only a few things in common.

Bullpen falters as Royals fall 4-1 to Orioles

Hanser Alberto hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the eighth inning and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Kansas City Royals 4-1 Tuesday night.

Hanser Alberto eighth inning blast sinks Royals

Hanser Alberto’s three-run homer in the bottom of the eighth broke a 1-1 tie and gave the Orioles a home win over the Royals.

Dini on working with Royals’ staff: ‘I know what a lot of these guys like to do’

Nick Dini on hitting his first major league homer with a cheering section of family members in the crowd: “To be able to do that and share that moment with all them was very, very special.”

Chiefs rookie RB Darwin Thompson emerging as a sixth-round steal

The Kansas City Chiefs have built considerable depth at running back with the addition of rookie Darwin Thompson.

Chiefs sign WR Thomas, place WR Kemp on IR among several roster moves

The Kansas City Chiefs placed Marcus Kemp on injured reserve with a torn ACL and signed fellow wide receiver De’Anthony Thomas.

Lopez, Dini hit back-to-back homers as Royals edge Orioles 5-4

Nicky Lopez and Nick Dini homered on successive pitches in the seventh inning and the Kansas City Royals won 5-4.

Hamilton off to Atlanta as Braves claim him from Royals

The Braves have claimed outfielder Billy Hamilton off waivers from the Kansas City Royals to bolster their injury-plagued roster.

Royals' 32-game spring schedule to open Feb. 22, 2020

The Kansas City Royals will play 32 exhibition games in 2020, including two in Milwaukee after playing 30 in the Cactus League.

Bullpen falters late as Royals fall 11-5 in series finale to Mets

The Kansas City Royals blew a brief lead in the seventh inning before falling 11-5 to the New York Mets.

Royals can't crack Mets' deGrom, falling 4-1 to split series

Jacob deGrom pitched seven sharp innings and Pete Alonso put the New York Mets ahead with a two-run single in a 4-1 victory over the Kansas City.

Timely hits lead Royals past Mets in 4-1 victory

Mike Montgomery tossed his second straight quality start and was backed by fifth and eighth-inning rallies.

Royals recall Phillips from Omaha, DFA Hamilton

The Kansas City Royals designated Billy Hamilton for assignment and recalled another speedy outfielder, Brett Phillips, from the Omaha Storm Chasers.

Keller says he ‘battled mechanics’ in outing against Cardinals

Brad Keller says it was “a grind” in his outing against the Cardinals: “I battled my mechanics all night. I feel like I wasn’t ahead of a lot of guys.”

Keller's no-hit bid unravels late as Royals fall 6-0 to Cardinals

Brad Keller was cruising, throwing six no-hit innings before the Cardinals pounced in the seventh inning to score five runs.

Yost on Keller’s six no-hit innings: ‘He did a great job’

Yost after Keller fired six no-hit innings: “He was really good, I mean really good. The walks hurt him. The walks probably costed him an inning.”

Royals recall Barnes, option Skoglund to Omaha

With off days allowing Kansas City to go with a four-man rotation in the short term, the Royals have optioned left-hander Eric Skoglund to Triple-A Omaha.

Montgomery strikes out career-high 12 in Royals' 7-0 win over Tigers

Mike Montgomery struck out a career-high 12 in seven innings as the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 7-0 Saturday.

Jake Newberry on his pregame and bullpen routines

Jake Newberry was assigned No. 68 when he got to the big leagues, but if given the option to switch he might join the exclusive group of pitchers who have worn a single digit: “I’d probably go with my high school number. I was No. 9 in high school.”

Royals recall Skoglund, option Zimmer to Omaha

Pitcher Eric Skoglund, who opened the season on the restricted list, has been recalled from Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers.