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MLB spring training scheduled to open Feb. 20

NEW YORK — Major League Baseball's spring training schedule will open Feb. 20 with seven games, including the New York Yankees against Baltimore in Sarasota, Florida, and the Chicago Cubs against the Chicago White Sox at Mesa, Arizona. The schedule announced Wednesday also includes ...

Salvador Perez agrees to a two-year contract to remain with the Royals

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Catcher Salvador Perez will remain with the Kansas City Royals rather than become a free agent, agreeing Tuesday to a two-year contract. A nine-time All-Star, the 36-year-old had an $82 million, four-year contract that included a $13.5 million club option for 2026 ...

Royals delay Blue Jays’ playoff party with 2-1 win behind Cameron

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Noah Cameron pitched into the seventh inning, Bobby Witt Jr. and Vinnie Pasquantino hit back-to-back home runs, and the Kansas City Royals beat Toronto 2-1 on Saturday night to prevent the Blue Jays from clinching a playoff spot. Toronto's lead in the AL East was trimmed ...

Perez hits 3-run HR in 7-run 1st inning as Royals beat Blue Jays 20-1

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Salvador Perez hit a three-run homer in Kansas City's seven-run first inning and the Royals beat the Toronto Blue Jays 20-1 on Friday night. The Royals sent 10 batters to the plate against Max Scherzer (5-4), who exited after recording just two outs and allowing seven ...

Schwarber hits 51st homer to lift Phillies over Royals

PHILADELPHIA — Kyle Schwarber hit his 51st home run, Brandon Marsh also went deep and the Philadelphia Phillies won their sixth straight game with an 8-6 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night. Harrison Bader contributed three hits for the Phillies, who can clinch their second ...