KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Mike Yastrzemski, Vinnie Pasquantino and Maikel Garcia homered to power the Kansas City Royals past the Texas Rangers 4-3 on Monday night. Michael Wacha (8-9) allowed two runs and nine hits in 5 2/3 innings for the win. He struck out three, walked none and permitted two earned runs or
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By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs placed defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah on injured reserve Monday, ending the season for the 2023 first-round pick, who has struggled to live up to expectations following a standout career at Kansas State. The Chiefs also waived running back Elijah Young
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By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs placed defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah on injured reserve Monday, ending the season for the 2023 first-round pick, who has struggled to live up to expectations following a standout career at Kansas State. The Chiefs also waived running back Elijah Young
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals scratched catcher Salvador Perez from the starting lineup of their series opener against the Texas Rangers on Monday night because of an illness. Perez was supposed to catch for starter Michael Wacha and bat fifth in the opener of an important four-game set between teams clinging
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NATIONAL LEAGUE BATTING_Edwards, Miami, .302; W.Smith, Los Angeles, .302; F.Freeman, Los Angeles, .301; K.Marte, Arizona, .297; Frelick, Milwaukee, .296; T.Turner, Philadelphia, .295; Naylor, Seattle, .292; Arraez, San Diego, .291; Hoerner, Chicago, .291; Machado, San Diego, .291. RUNS_Ohtani, Los Angeles, 118; J.Soto, New York, 87; E.De La Cruz, Cincinnati, 86; Schwarber, Philadelphia, 86; Tatis, San Diego,
Continue Reading AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING_Judge, New York, .333; Aranda, Tampa Bay, .316; Ja.Wilson, Athletics, .312; Peña, Houston, .310; M.Garcia, Kansas City, .300; V.Guerrero, Toronto, .298; Bichette, Toronto, .297; Kirk, Toronto, .292; J.RamÃrez, Cleveland, .291; Witt, Kansas City, .290. RUNS_Judge, New York, 96; V.Guerrero, Toronto, 83; Raleigh, Seattle, 82; Ju.RodrÃguez, Seattle, 81; Rooker, Athletics, 80; J.RamÃrez, Cleveland, 79;
Continue Reading By The Associated Press (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Tuesday, Aug. 19 AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL 7 p.m. ESPNU — American Legion World Series: TBD, Championship, Shelby, N.C. LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL 1 p.m. ESPN — Little League World Series: TBD, International Bracket, Williamsport, Pa. 3 p.m. ESPN — Little League World Series:
Continue Reading All Times EDT EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB Atlanta 22 12 .647 — New York 21 13 .618 1 Indiana 19 16 .543 3½ Washington 16 18 .471 6 Chicago 8 25 .242 13½ Connecticut 6 27 .182 15½ WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB x-Minnesota 28 5 .848 — Phoenix 20 13 .606
Continue Reading All Times EDT Eastern Conference W L T Pts GF GA Cincinnati 16 7 4 52 42 34 Philadelphia 15 6 6 51 44 26 Nashville 14 8 5 47 44 31 Orlando City 13 6 8 47 53 35 Inter Miami CF 13 5 6 45 53 39 Columbus 12 5 9 45 42
Continue Reading All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB Toronto 73 53 .579 — Boston 68 58 .540 5 New York 67 57 .540 5 Tampa Bay 61 64 .488 11½ Baltimore 58 67 .464 14½ Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 74 53 .583 — Cleveland 64 60 .516 8½ Kansas City 64
Continue Reading All Times EDT AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away RS RA DIFF Toronto 73 53 .579 — — 5-5 L-2 42-21 31-32 617 567 50 Boston 68 58 .540 5 — 4-6 L-2 41-24 27-34 629 538 91 New York 67 57 .540 5 — 7-3 W-3 37-25
Continue Reading All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB Toronto 73 53 .579 — Boston 68 58 .540 5 New York 67 57 .540 5 Tampa Bay 61 64 .488 11½ Baltimore 58 67 .464 14½ Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 74 53 .583 — Cleveland 64 60 .516 8½ Kansas City 64
Continue Reading All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB Philadelphia 72 53 .576 — New York 66 58 .532 5½ Miami 59 66 .472 13 Atlanta 56 69 .448 16 Washington 50 74 .403 21½ Central Division W L Pct GB Milwaukee 79 45 .637 — Chicago 70 54 .565 9 Cincinnati 66 60 .524
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All Times EDT AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA New England 2 0 0 1.000 68 30 Miami 1 0 1 .750 48 41 N.Y. Jets 1 1 0 .500 42 41 Buffalo 0 2 0 .000 25 72 South W L T Pct PF PA Houston 1 1 0 .500 30
Continue Reading TODAY’S SPORTS SCHEDULE ___ INTERLEAGUE Final Pittsburgh 5 Toronto 2 Final Philadelphia 12 Seattle 7 Final Chicago White Sox 13 Atlanta 9 Final Cleveland 3 Arizona 1 Final Cincinnati 4 L.A. Angels 1 ___ AMERICAN LEAGUE Final Detroit 10 Houston 0 Final Baltimore 6 Boston 3 Final Kansas City 4 Texas 3 ___ NATIONAL LEAGUE
Continue Reading By The Associated Press Texas Rangers (62-63, third in the AL West) vs. Kansas City Royals (63-61, third in the AL Central) Kansas City, Missouri; Monday, 7:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rangers: Jack Leiter (7-6, 3.94 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 96 strikeouts); Royals: Michael Wacha (7-9, 3.35 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 101 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Royals
Continue Reading By The Associated Press MLB Tuesday American League FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG LINE at DETROIT -168 Houston +142 at BOSTON -142 Baltimore +120 N.Y Yankees -142 at TAMPA BAY +120 at MINNESOTA -156 Athletics +132 Texas -116 at KANSAS CITY -102 National League FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG LINE Milwaukee -112 at CHICAGO CUBS -104 at MIAMI -142
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jonathan India and Adam Frazier hit two-run homers, rallying the Kansas City Royals to a 6-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday for a series sweep. The White Sox led 2-0 before India tied it in the seventh with his 451-foot shot, tying his longest. Run-scoring singles by
Continue Reading All Times EDT AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA New England 2 0 0 1.000 68 30 Miami 1 0 1 .750 48 41 N.Y. Jets 1 1 0 .500 42 41 Buffalo 0 2 0 .000 25 72 South W L T Pct PF PA Houston 1 1 0 .500 30
Continue Reading By The Associated Press (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Monday, Aug. 18 LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL 1 p.m. ESPN — Little League World Series: Tokyo vs. Barquisimeto (Venezuela), International Bracket, Williamsport, Pa. 3 p.m. ESPN — Little League World Series: Irmo (S.C.) vs. Las Vegas, U.S. Bracket, Williamsport, Pa. 5 p.m. ESPN
Continue Reading All Times EDT EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB Atlanta 21 12 .636 — New York 21 13 .618 ½ Indiana 19 16 .543 3 Washington 16 18 .471 5½ Chicago 8 25 .242 13 Connecticut 6 27 .182 15 WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB x-Minnesota 28 5 .848 — Phoenix 20 13 .606
Continue Reading All Times EDT Eastern Conference W L T Pts GF GA Cincinnati 16 7 4 52 42 34 Philadelphia 15 6 6 51 44 26 Nashville 14 8 5 47 44 31 Orlando City 13 6 8 47 53 35 Inter Miami CF 13 5 6 45 53 39 Columbus 12 5 9 45 42
Continue Reading All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB Toronto 73 52 .584 — Boston 68 57 .544 5 New York 67 57 .540 5½ Tampa Bay 61 64 .488 12 Baltimore 57 67 .460 15½ Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 73 53 .579 — Cleveland 63 60 .512 8½ Kansas City 63
Continue Reading All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB Philadelphia 71 53 .573 — New York 66 58 .532 5 Miami 59 65 .476 12 Atlanta 56 68 .452 15 Washington 50 74 .403 21 Central Division W L Pct GB Milwaukee 78 45 .634 — Chicago 70 53 .569 8 Cincinnati 65 60 .520
Continue Reading All Times EDT AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away RS RA DIFF Toronto 73 52 .584 — — 6-4 L-1 42-21 31-31 615 562 53 Boston 68 57 .544 5 +½ 4-6 L-1 41-23 27-34 626 532 94 New York 67 57 .540 5½ — 7-3 W-3 37-25
Continue Reading All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB Toronto 73 52 .584 — Boston 68 57 .544 5 New York 67 57 .540 5½ Tampa Bay 61 64 .488 12 Baltimore 57 67 .460 15½ Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 73 53 .579 — Cleveland 63 60 .512 8½ Kansas City 63
Continue Reading All Times EDT AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA Home Away AFC NFC Div New England 2 0 0 1.000 68 30 1-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 2-0-0 0-0-0 Miami 1 0 1 .750 48 41 0-0-0 1-0-1 0-0-0 1-0-1 0-0-0 N.Y. Jets 1 1 0 .500 42 41 0-0-0 1-1-0 0-0-0 1-1-0 0-0-0
Continue Reading TODAY’S SPORTS SCHEDULE ___ INTERLEAGUE Final Miami 5 Boston 3 Final Atlanta 5 Cleveland 4 Final N.Y. Yankees 8 St. Louis 4 Final San Francisco 7 Tampa Bay 1 Final N.Y. Mets 7 Seattle 3 ___ AMERICAN LEAGUE Final Minnesota 8 Detroit 1 Final Texas 10 Toronto 4 Final Kansas City 6 Chicago White Sox
Continue Reading By The Associated Press Chicago White Sox (44-79, fifth in the AL Central) vs. Kansas City Royals (62-61, third in the AL Central) Kansas City, Missouri; Sunday, 2:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: White Sox: Davis Martin (4-9, 4.17 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 70 strikeouts); Royals: Ryan Bergert (1-1, 2.87 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 44 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK
Continue Reading NATIONAL LEAGUE BATTING_Edwards, Miami, .302; W.Smith, Los Angeles, .302; F.Freeman, Los Angeles, .298; K.Marte, Arizona, .297; Frelick, Milwaukee, .294; Hoerner, Chicago, .293; Naylor, Seattle, .292; Arraez, San Diego, .291; Machado, San Diego, .291; T.Turner, Philadelphia, .291. RUNS_Ohtani, Los Angeles, 118; J.Soto, New York, 87; E.De La Cruz, Cincinnati, 86; Schwarber, Philadelphia, 85; Tatis, San Diego,
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