The Royals got a much needed win over the Guardians last night:
“Honestly, it’s a huge win,” utilityman Nick Loftin said. “We’re still in this fight.”
“We needed it,” first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino said.
“We know what’s going on, right?” reliever Lucas Erceg said. “We’re following the standings. We know the finish line is right around the corner. All we’re trying to do is finish strong and let everything else play out the way it’s supposed to.”
Jaylon Thompson at the Star talks with Jonathan Bowlan
about his approach to pitching:
Bowlan thrives on not trying to overcomplicate his pitch selection. His initial mentality is to be efficient while getting the necessary outs that are assigned.
“I just feel like the pitches are sharper,” Bowlan said. “I can focus more and then sometimes I don’t have to use every pitch that I have — whether that be fastball, curveball, changeup, slider, two-seamer — just being able to break it down. I’m a simple kind of guy and a simple pitcher. As long as things are simple for me, then I’m willing to just roll with it.”
Several former Royals are excited to return to Kansas City for MLB’s Home Run Derby X:
“Any time we get to come back to Kansas City, it’s always great,” Moustakas said. “It’s a home away from home for us. We love being there. Being around the people, being in the city, it’s always fun for us.”
Hosmer, Moustakas, Lorenzo Cain, Alex Gordon and Ben Zobrist are participating Saturday in hopes of mashing dingers and earning a spot in this year’s finals in Salt Lake City. It’s a team-based Derby: Each player gets one at-bat for 2 1/2 minutes. During the at-bat, the opposing team is in the outfield.
Anthony Rizzo will retire this weekend as a Chicago Cub.
A look at how Garrett Crochet has rapidly developed into an ace.
The Rangers are rolling after a sweep over the Brewers.
The National League’s only .300 hitter is now on the injured list.
Aroldis Chapman allowed a hit for the first time since July 23 in Boston’s loss yesterday.
Several men employed by the Detroit Tigers have been accused of misconduct towards women. ($)
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A South Carolina man is bringing baseball to Egypt.
Boston right-handed pitcher Dustin May is headed to the IL with an elbow injury.
Toronto shortstop Bo Bichette is headed to the IL with a knee injury.
Houston right-handed pitcher Luis Garcia is headed to the IL with an elbow injury.
Ranking the best dunkers in the NBA.
After years of teasing, Spotify has finally added lossless audio.
John Lennon’s killer was denied parole for a 14th time.
Ahead of the release of Borderlands 4, 2K is teaming up with New Belgium Brewing Company for a limited edition Voodoo Ranger IPA.
Your song of the day is Voodoo Child (Slight Return) by Jimi Hendrix.
