Professional Sports

Royals call up top prospect Jac Caglianone in the hopes of jump-starting their offense

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals have called up top prospect Jac Caglianone in the hopes of jump-starting their languishing offense, and the slugging first baseman and outfielder is expected to make his major league debut on Tuesday night in St. Louis. The Royals announced the move ...

Pasquantino delivers for Royals in 1-0 victory over Tigers

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Vinnie Pasquantino's one-out single in the eighth inning drove in Nick Loftin with the game's only run as the Kansas City Royals defeated the Tigers 1-0 on Saturday, snapping Detroit's five-game winning streak. Pasquantino dropped to seventh, from his usual third spot, in ...

Martinez, Stephenson help Reds to a 7-4 win over the Royals

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Nick Martinez worked seven strong innings and Tyler Stephenson homered to lead the Cincinnati Reds to a 7-4 win over the Kansas City Royals on Monday. Martinez (3-5) allowed three singles through six shutout innings and finished seven innings allowing three runs on six ...

RBI single in 10th helps Royals avoid sweep with 2-1 victory over Twins

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Maikel Garcia hit a two-out RBI single in the 10th inning, and the Kansas City Royals avoided a series sweep by topping the Minnesota Twins 2-1 on Sunday. Garcia drove a 0-2 pitch from Jhoan Duran (3-1) into left field, scoring automatic runner Nick Loftin. Michael Massey ...