Royals second. Bubba Starling homers to left field. Meibrys Viloria pops out to Rio Ruiz. Brett Phillips singles to shallow infield. Nicky Lopez flies out to left center field to Stevie Wilkerson. Whit Merrifield strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Royals 1, Orioles 0.Orioles fourth. Anthony Santander homers to right field. DJ Stewart called out on strikes. Hanser Alberto called out on strikes. Chris Davis strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Orioles 1, Royals 1.Royals fourth. Ryan O'Hearn singles to center field. Bubba Starling singles to center field. Ryan O'Hearn to second. Meibrys Viloria walks. Bubba Starling to second. Ryan O'Hearn to third. Brett Phillips reaches on a sacrifice fly to center field. Meibrys Viloria to second. Bubba Starling to third. Ryan O'Hearn scores. Fielding error by Stevie Wilkerson. Nicky Lopez grounds out to second base, Hanser Alberto to Chris Davis. Brett Phillips to second. Meibrys Viloria to third. Bubba Starling... [More]

Athletics first. Marcus Semien homers to left field. Robbie Grossman called out on strikes. Matt Chapman hit by pitch. Matt Olson singles to center field. Matt Chapman to second. Mark Canha walks. Matt Olson to second. Matt Chapman to third. Seth Brown reaches on a fielder's choice to second base. Mark Canha out at second. Matt Olson to third. Matt Chapman scores. Jurickson Profar grounds out to first base to Ryan O'Hearn.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Athletics 2, Royals 0.Royals third. Nicky Lopez called out on strikes. Whit Merrifield hit by pitch. Jorge Soler reaches on a fielder's choice to third base. Whit Merrifield out at second. Hunter Dozier homers to left field. Jorge Soler scores. Alex Gordon hit by pitch. Ryan O'Hearn grounds out to first base, Jurickson Profar to Tanner Roark.2 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Athletics 2, Royals 2.Athletics fifth. Robbie Grossman singles to center field. Chad Pinder strikes out swinging. Matt Olson reaches on a fielder's choice to... [More]

Athletics first. Marcus Semien singles to shortstop. Matt Chapman strikes out swinging. Matt Olson strikes out swinging. Mark Canha reaches on error. Marcus Semien to second. Fielding error by Cheslor Cuthbert. Khris Davis singles to shallow infield. Mark Canha to second. Marcus Semien to third. Chad Pinder walks. Khris Davis to second. Mark Canha to third. Marcus Semien scores. Jurickson Profar flies out to deep center field to Bubba Starling.1 run, 2 hits, 1 error, 3 left on. Athletics 1, Royals 0.Athletics second. Seth Brown strikes out swinging. Josh Phegley doubles to deep right field. Marcus Semien singles to right field, advances to 2nd. Josh Phegley scores. Matt Chapman doubles to deep left field. Matt Olson strikes out swinging.1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Athletics 2, Royals 0.Royals sixth. Hunter Dozier singles to left field. Alex Gordon doubles to deep right center field. Hunter Dozier scores. Cheslor Cuthbert strikes out swinging. Ryan O'Hearn walks. Bubba Starling flies out to center field to Mark Canha. Meibrys Viloria strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Athletics 2, Royals 1.

Athletics second. Matt Olson strikes out swinging. Mark Canha singles to center field. Seth Brown singles to left field. Mark Canha to third. Khris Davis walks. Seth Brown to second. Jurickson Profar walks. Khris Davis to second. Seth Brown to third. Mark Canha scores. Josh Phegley walks. Jurickson Profar to second. Khris Davis to third. Seth Brown scores. Marcus Semien triples to deep center field. Josh Phegley scores. Jurickson Profar scores. Khris Davis scores. Robbie Grossman called out on strikes. Matt Chapman grounds out to shortstop, Whit Merrifield to Ryan O'Hearn.5 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Athletics 5, Royals 0.Royals second. Ryan O'Hearn grounds out to first base to Matt Olson. Meibrys Viloria grounds out to shortstop, Marcus Semien to Matt Olson. Bubba Starling singles to center field. Brett Phillips homers to right field. Bubba Starling scores. Nicky Lopez grounds out to first base to Matt Olson.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Athletics 5, Royals 2.Athletics third.... [More]

Indians third. Oscar Mercado doubles to deep left field. Carlos Santana strikes out on a foul tip. Yasiel Puig called out on strikes. Mike Freeman singles to shallow infield. Oscar Mercado scores. Jason Kipnis walks. Mike Freeman to second. Franmil Reyes homers to center field. Jason Kipnis scores. Mike Freeman scores. Tyler Naquin singles to left field. Roberto Perez called out on strikes.4 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Indians 4, Royals 0.Royals fourth. Hunter Dozier called out on strikes. Alex Gordon strikes out swinging. Cheslor Cuthbert walks. Meibrys Viloria doubles to deep left center field. Cheslor Cuthbert scores. Ryan O'Hearn strikes out on a foul tip.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Indians 4, Royals 1.Royals seventh. Humberto Arteaga hit by pitch. Brett Phillips singles to left field. Humberto Arteaga to second. Whit Merrifield reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Brett Phillips out at second. Humberto Arteaga to third. Jorge Soler reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Whit Merrifield out at second. Humberto Arteaga scores. Hunter Dozier walks. Jorge Soler to second. Alex Gordon lines out to left center field to Tyler Naquin.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 left on. Indians 4, Royals 2.

Royals third. Humberto Arteaga flies out to deep center field to Jackie Bradley Jr.. Hunter Dozier grounds out to first base to Mitch Moreland. Jorge Soler walks. Cheslor Cuthbert walks. Jorge Soler to second. Nicky Lopez singles to left field. Cheslor Cuthbert to second. Jorge Soler to third. Meibrys Viloria singles to center field. Nicky Lopez to second. Cheslor Cuthbert scores. Jorge Soler scores. Ryan O'Hearn grounds out to shortstop, Xander Bogaerts to Mitch Moreland.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Royals 2, Red sox 0.Red sox fourth. Xander Bogaerts singles to center field. J.D. Martinez homers to center field. Xander Bogaerts scores. Andrew Benintendi strikes out on a foul tip. Christian Vazquez flies out to deep right center field to Billy Hamilton. Mitch Moreland singles to center field. Brock Holt lines out to right field to Hunter Dozier.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Royals 2, Red sox 2.Red sox fifth. Jackie Bradley Jr. strikes out swinging. Mookie Betts singles to... [More]

A look at what's happening around the majors today:WELCOME BACK, MAD MAXNationals ace Max Scherzer comes off the injured list to start at last-place Pittsburgh. The three-time Cy Young Award winner is 9-5 with a 2.41 ERA in 20 starts but has pitched only once over the past six weeks because of a strained muscle in his back. His 12.7 strikeouts per nine innings lead the NL. Washington holds the league's top wild-card spot.FENWAY FREEBIEThe Boston Red Sox are offering free admission to fans under the age of 18 for the 1:05 p.m. EDT conclusion of a game against Kansas City that was suspended on Aug. 7 because of rain. An admission fee of $5 for adults will be donated to the Jimmy Fund. Play will resume in the top of the 10th inning with the score tied 4-all and Josh Taylor working with a 2-1 count on Royals catcher Meibrys Viloria.HEALTH WATCHThree-time All-Star Gerrit Cole (14-5, 2.87 ERA) makes his first start in 15 days for AL West-leading Houston after being scratched last week due to... [More]

A look at what's happening around the majors Thursday:WELCOME BACK, MAD MAXNationals ace Max Scherzer comes off the injured list to start at last-place Pittsburgh. The three-time Cy Young Award winner is 9-5 with a 2.41 ERA in 20 starts but has pitched only once over the past six weeks because of a strained muscle in his back. His 12.7 strikeouts per nine innings lead the National League. Washington currently holds a wild-card spot.FENWAY FREEBIEThe Boston Red Sox are offering free admission to fans under the age of 18 for the 1:05 p.m. EDT conclusion of a game against Kansas City that was suspended on Aug. 7 because of rain. An admission fee of $5 for adults will be donated to the Jimmy Fund. Play will resume in the top of the 10th inning with the score tied 4-all and Josh Taylor working with a 2-1 count on Royals catcher Meibrys Viloria.HEALTH WATCHThree-time All-Star Gerrit Cole (14-5, 2.87 ERA) makes his first start in 15 days for AL West-leading Houston after being scratched last week... [More]

A look at what's happening around the majors Thursday:WELCOME BACK, MAD MAXNationals ace Max Scherzer comes off the injured list to start at last-place Pittsburgh. The three-time Cy Young Award winner is 9-5 with a 2.41 ERA in 20 starts but has pitched only once over the past six weeks because of a strained muscle in his back. His 12.7 strikeouts per nine innings lead the National League. Washington currently holds a wild-card spot.FENWAY FREEBIEThe Boston Red Sox are offering free admission to fans under the age of 18 for the 1:05 p.m. EDT conclusion of a game against Kansas City that was suspended on Aug. 7 because of rain. An admission fee of $5 for adults will be donated to the Jimmy Fund. Play will resume in the top of the 10th inning with the score tied 4-all and Josh Taylor working with a 2-1 count on Royals catcher Meibrys Viloria.HEALTH WATCHThree-time All-Star Gerrit Cole (14-5, 2.87 ERA) makes his first start in 15 days for AL West-leading Houston after being scratched last week... [More]

Royals second. Alex Gordon singles to right field. Ryan O'Hearn singles to right field. Alex Gordon to third. Meibrys Viloria out on a sacrifice fly to deep center field to Anthony Santander. Alex Gordon scores. Bubba Starling called out on strikes. Brett Phillips strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Royals 1, Orioles 0.Orioles seventh. Jace Peterson singles to center field. Hanser Alberto flies out to deep right field to Bubba Starling. DJ Stewart singles to second base. Jace Peterson to second. Rio Ruiz singles to left field. DJ Stewart to second. Jace Peterson scores. Chance Sisco lines out to deep center field to Brett Phillips. DJ Stewart to third. Jonathan Villar flies out to Bubba Starling.1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Royals 1, Orioles 1.Orioles eighth. Trey Mancini walks. Anthony Santander pops out to Hunter Dozier. Trey Mancini to second. Renato Nunez pops out to Ryan O'Hearn. Jace Peterson walks. Hanser Alberto homers to center field. Jace Peterson scores. Richie Martin scores. DJ Stewart flies out to deep left field to Alex Gordon.3 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Orioles 4, Royals 1.

Mets third. Amed Rosario flies out to right field to Brett Phillips. J.D. Davis singles to left field. Pete Alonso reaches on a fielder's choice to third base. J.D. Davis to second. Fielding error by Whit Merrifield. Michael Conforto singles to left center field. Pete Alonso to third. J.D. Davis scores. Todd Frazier grounds out to shortstop. Michael Conforto out at second.1 run, 2 hits, 1 error, 1 left on. Mets 1, Royals 0.Royals fifth. Bubba Starling called out on strikes. Ryan O'Hearn singles to deep right field. Meibrys Viloria doubles to deep right field, advances to 3rd. Ryan O'Hearn scores. Throwing error by Joe Panik. Nicky Lopez doubles to shallow left field. Meibrys Viloria scores. Whit Merrifield flies out to right field to Michael Conforto. Alex Gordon grounds out to first base, Pete Alonso to Noah Syndergaard.2 runs, 3 hits, 1 error, 1 left on. Royals 2, Mets 1.Royals eighth. Alex Gordon singles to right center field. Hunter Dozier singles to right center field, advances to 2nd. Alex Gordon to third. Jorge Soler walks. Brett Phillips walks. Jorge Soler to second. Hunter Dozier to third. Alex Gordon scores. Bubba Starling singles to shallow center field. Brett Phillips to second. Jorge Soler to third. Hunter Dozier scores. Ryan O'Hearn strikes out swinging. Meibrys Viloria grounds out to second base. Bubba Starling out at second.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Royals 4, Mets 1.

CHICAGO (AP) — With their All-Star catcher sidelined, the Chicago Cubs quickly found some experienced help behind the plate.The NL Central leaders acquired Martín Maldonado in a trade with Kansas City on Monday night that sent left-hander Mike Montgomery to the Royals.Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein announced the deal following Chicago's 6-3 loss to Cincinnati — adding that top catcher Willson Contreras was going on the 10-day injured list with a strain to the arch area of his right foot.The 32-year-old Maldonado, a Gold Glove winner in 2017 with the Angels, was batting .227 with six homers and 17 RBIs in 74 games for the struggling Royals this season. The Cubs will be his fifth team in nine major league seasons, and Epstein expects him to provide a strong defensive presence."He can really receive," Epstein said. "He can really throw. He's caught playoff games. He's handled some of the best pitchers in the game. He's a favorite of pitchers to throw to. He calls a great... [More]

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs acquired catcher Martín Maldonado in a trade with Kansas City on Monday night that sent left-hander Mike Montgomery to the Royals.Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein announced the deal following Chicago's 6-3 loss to Cincinnati — adding that All-Star catcher Willson Contreras was going on the 10-day injured list with a strain to the arch area of his right foot.The 32-year-old Maldonado, a Gold Glove winner in 2017 with the Angels, was batting .227 with six homers and 17 RBIs in 74 games for the struggling Royals this season. The Cubs will be the fifth major league team for the nine-year veteran, and Epstein expects him to provide a strong defensive presence behind the plate.Maldonado is a .220 career hitter with 57 homers and 210 RBIs in 686 games.Contreras' injury initially was not deemed serious and he was expected to start Tuesday, but an MRI showed enough damage to warrant shutting down the 27-year-old. Epstein said Contreras should improve... [More]

SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals agreed to a $2.5 million, one-year deal with Martin Maldonado on Saturday, giving them a veteran catcher after losing Salvador Perez to a season-ending injury.The deal includes up to $1.4 million in incentives for games caught, according to a person familiar with the terms, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because Maldonado still must pass a physical for the contract to become official.Maldonado spent last season with the Angels and Astros, hitting .225 with nine homers and 44 RBIs in 119 games. But his biggest strength has been his ability to frame pitches and play defense, and his experience should help what is expected to be a young Royals team this season.In fact, Maldonado's Gold Glove in 2017 broke Perez's streak of four straight.Perez underwent Tommy John surgery last week after tearing a ligament in his throwing arm during a spring training workout. Perez is expected to remain with the club while rehabbing... [More]

SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Royals catcher Salvador Perez underwent Tommy John surgery Wednesday to repair a torn ligament in his right elbow, a procedure that will sideline the six-time All-Star for the upcoming season.The surgery was performed in Los Angeles by Dr. Neal ElAttrache, the Dodgers' team physician. The recovery time is usually about a year, meaning Perez could be back for opening day next season."We fully expect Salvy to return to our club once healthy and continue to play with the passion and enjoyment that he has played with since joining our organization," Royals general manager Dayton Moore said. "His leadership and production on the field will not be easy to replicate, but as a team we will embrace this unforeseen challenge and are excited for the 2019 championship season."Perez hurt his elbow during drills last Wednesday. He informed Royals trainer Nick Kenney about the pain the following day and underwent an MRI exam that revealed the tear. Perez then headed to Los Angeles... [More]

SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Royals catcher Salvador Perez underwent Tommy John surgery Wednesday to repair a torn ligament in his right elbow, a procedure that will sideline the six-time All-Star for the upcoming season.The surgery was performed in Los Angeles by Dr. Neal ElAttrache, the Dodgers' team physician. The recovery time is usually about a year, meaning Perez could be back for opening day next season.Perez hurt his elbow during drills last Wednesday. He informed Royals trainer Nick Kenney about the pain the following day and underwent an MRI exam that revealed the tear. Perez then headed to Los Angeles for a second opinion Tuesday that confirmed the extent of the injury.Cam Gallagher and Meibrys Viloria are expected to replace Perez this season, though the Royals are also trying first baseman Frank Schwindel behind the plate. The touted prospect has catching experience in college and early in his minor league career.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez is headed for Tommy John surgery and out for the season. New York Yankees ace Luis Severino is shut down, too — at least through opening day.Hours after Severino stopped warming up in the bullpen because of an inflamed right shoulder, the Royals announced more damaging news Tuesday: Perez will have surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right elbow, keeping the six-time All-Star off the field for the entire year.Perez hurt the elbow during a workout last week and said over the weekend that he was harboring a slim hope he might be able to play through it. Instead, he is expected to undergo surgery Wednesday."There was nothing that can prepare us for this. There was no information we had that led us this direction," Royals general manager Dayton Moore said. "Salvy was having no issues. He's asymptomatic. He has wear and tear, just like any 28-year-old catcher who's been squatting and catching since he was 12 years old. There was no warning sign... [More]

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez is headed for Tommy John surgery and out for the season. New York Yankees ace Luis Severino is shut down, too — at least through opening day.Hours after Severino stopped warming up in the bullpen because of an inflamed right shoulder, the Royals announced more damaging news Tuesday: Perez would have surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right elbow, keeping the six-time All-Star off the field for the entire year.Perez hurt the elbow during a workout last week and said over the weekend that he was harboring a slim hope that he might be able to play through it. Instead, he is expected to undergo surgery on Wednesday."There was nothing that can prepare us for this. There was no information we had that led us this direction," Royals general manager Dayton Moore said. "Salvy was having no issues. He's asymptomatic. He has wear and tear, just like any 28-year-old catcher who's been squatting and catching since he was 12 years old. There was no warning... [More]

SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez will undergo Tommy John surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right elbow, keeping the six-time All-Star off the field for the entire 2019 season.The decision was made after Perez received a second opinion Tuesday from Dr. Neal ElAttrache, the Los Angeles Dodgers' team physician. Perez hurt the elbow during a workout last week and said over the weekend that he was harboring a slim hope that he might be able to play through it.Instead, he is expected to undergo surgery on Wednesday."There was nothing that can prepare us for this. There was no information we had that led us this direction," Royals general manager Dayton Moore said. "Salvy was having no issues. He's asymptomatic. He has wear and tear, just like any 28-year-old catcher who's been squatting and catching since he was 12 years old. There was no warning sign or anything like that."Perez hit just .235 last season, but he had 27 homers and drove in 80 runs while... [More]

SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Salvador Perez went about his morning as if nothing was amiss.In his heavily accented English, the six-time All-Star catcher spent some time joking with teammates. He bounced from one end of Kansas City's spring training clubhouse to the next, displaying the same kind of youthful exuberance as the rookies trying to scrap for a spot on the Royals.Indeed, could never tell that his right elbow housed a damaged ulnar collateral ligament that made it painful even to hit, and that it could require surgery that keeps him out all season."I have to prepare for that. That's going to be the worst thing," Perez said, finally unable to mask the underlying concern. "We're going to Los Angeles for a second opinion and we'll see."The injury occurred during a workout Wednesday, when Perez was playing long toss. He waited until the next morning to see whether the pain remained, and then spoke to Royals trainer Nick Kenney, who ordered an MRI exam that revealed the extent of the injury.Kenney... [More]