KANSAS CITY ROYALS

With more lunar missions than ever on the horizon, the European Space Agency wants to give the moon its own time zone.

Two years ago, Miguel Cabrera hit his 500th home run, and last season he reached 3,000 hits.

In yet another nod to technology, Major League Baseball will permit pitchers in spring training to wear wristbands that will let them signal to the catcher what’s coming next.

Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes is set to to play in Super Bowl LVII, but he's also thinking about things beyond Sunday's title game.

The Twins continue to shake up their starting lineup, trading for Royals outfielder Michael A. Taylor, one of baseball's best defenders.

If you’ve been squinting to see the ball fly through the air at Comerica Park, help is on the way.

The 2008 Tampa Bay Rays had just come off another last-place finish. They shocked the world when they won the pennant, but their AL East celebration was almost deadly.

The Kansas City Royals had qualified candidates to become their next manager already within the organization, including one hired by the Chicago White Sox just this week.

The White Sox are set to hire Kansas City Royals bench coach Pedro Grifol to replace Tony La Russa as their manager, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press.

The White Sox reportedly hired Royals bench coach Pedro Grifol to replace Hall of Famer Tony La Russa as their manager.

A person familiar with the situation says the Chicago White Sox have hired Kansas City Royals bench coach Pedro Grifol to replace Hall of Famer Tony La Russa as their manager.

The Kansas City Royals fired manager Mike Matheny and pitching coach Cal Eldred on Wednesday night, shortly after the struggling franchise finished the season 65-97 with a listless 9-2 loss to the Cleveland Guardians.

José Ramirez drove in two runs and had four hits, Aaron Civale pitched six solid innings and the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Kansas City Royals 9-2 on Wednesday in their final tune-up for the postseason. Hours after the game, the Royals fired manager Mike Matheny and pitching coach Cal Eldred. Cleveland opens the wild-card round against Tampa Bay on Friday at Progressive Field.

The Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 10-3 on Thursday afternoon at Comerica Park, ensuring that they will not lose 100 games for the first time since the miserable 2019 campaign. The Tigers (63-92) have now won six in a row, tying their longest win streak of the season (July 4-8). They swept the three-game series against the Royals (63-93), overtaking them for fourth place in the American League Central Division, and won the season series, 10-9. Right fielder Willi Castro hit a solo homer in the second inning and doubled in the fourth. Box scoreUp nextThe Tigers open their final home series of the season on Friday at 7:10 p.m. against the Minnesota Twins.

DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers put two players on the injured list before Thursday afternoon’s series finale against the Kansas City Royals. But the other one was unexpected: Outfielder Kerry Carpenter felt some lower back tightness after batting practice Wednesday. With only nine games left in the season, the Tigers decided to shut him down. To fill the two roster spots, the Tigers selected the contract of right-handed reliever Miguel Diaz from Triple-A Toledo and recalled infielder Kody Clemens. Carpenter, 25, finishes his rookie season with a .252 average and .752 OPS (128 OPS+) in 113 plate appearances.

For the final time in 2022, the Detroit Tigers will take on the Kansas City Royals, as they wrap up their final three-game series at Comerica Park Thursday afternoon, looking to tie their season-best winning streak. Watch the Detroit Tigers on DirecTV StreamThe Tigers are playing the kind of baseball fans hope to grow more accustom to in the future. After KC scored in the top of the first, Daniel Norris and company held the Royals off the board the rest of the way. PROBABLE STARTERSDET: Eduardo Rodriguez (4-5, 4.37 ERA)KC: Jonathan Heasley (4-8, 4.87 ERA)Check out more stories about the Detroit Tigers here on MLiveWhat: MLB BaseballWho: Kansas City Royals (63-92) vs. Detroit Tigers (62-92)When: Thursday, September 29Time: 1:10 p.m. ETWhere: Comerica Park (Detroit, Mich.)Channel: Bally Sports Detroit, MLB NetworkStream: DirecTV Stream, FuboTVBuy Tigers gear : Fanatics, Amazon, LidsBuy Tigers tickets: StubHub, SeatGeek, TicketmasterStream Tigers games live: DirecTV StreamCheck out the MLB standings and results on MLB.com

DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers lost their starting pitcher a few minutes before the game but used seven relievers from a top-notch bullpen to beat the Kansas City Royals 2-1 on Wednesday night at Comerica Park. The Tigers (62-92) have won five games in a row and can sweep the three-games series with the Royals (63-92) on Thursday afternoon. Tigers right-handed pitcher Matt Manning was scratched just minutes before the 6:40 p.m. start time after experiencing arm fatigue following his warm-up in the bullpen. The first pitch was delayed about four minutes while right-handed reliever Will Vest started hurriedly warming up. @MiguelCabrera passes Carl Yastrzemski for 12th on @MLB's all-time RBI list with 1,845. pic.twitter.com/sQvoTZhraC — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) September 28, 2022The Tigers have only nine games left in the season and Manning isn’t expected to pitch again.

DETROIT -- Detroit Tigers right-handed pitcher Matt Manning was scratched just minutes before his scheduled start Wednesday night against the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park. Right-handed reliever Will Vest started hurriedly warming up in the bullpen and took the field with the rest of the team. Manning, 24, is 2-3 with a 3.43 ERA in 12 starts (63 innings) this year. Vest allowed a solo home run to MJ Melendez just moments after taking the hill for what may have been his first start ever. The Tigers went to left-hander Daniel Norris for the second inning and will likely make Wednesday an impromptu “bullpen game.”

In a continued battle for last place in the American League Central, the Detroit Tigers meet the Kansas City Royals in the second game of their three-game set on Wednesday. Watch the Detroit Tigers on DirecTV StreamThe Tigers were able to close that gap for fourth place in the division thanks to some timely hitting in the series opener on Tuesday. The Royals jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the second frame, before going up by three in the fourth. PROBABLE STARTERSDET: Matt Manning (2-3, 3.43 ERA)KC: Daniel Lynch (4-11, 5.06 ERA)Check out more stories about the Detroit Tigers here on MLiveWhat: MLB BaseballWho: Kansas City Royals (63-91) vs. Detroit Tigers (61-92)When: Wednesday, September 28Time: 6:40 p.m. ETWhere: Comerica Park (Detroit, Mich.)Channel: Bally Sports DetroitStream: DirecTV StreamBuy Tigers gear : Fanatics, Amazon, LidsBuy Tigers tickets: StubHub, SeatGeek, TicketmasterStream Tigers games live: DirecTV StreamCheck out the MLB standings and results on MLB.com

DETROIT -- Harold Castro had a game-tying single in the eighth inning and then a game-winning single in the tenth as the Detroit Tigers rallied to beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3 on Tuesday night at Comerica Park. Royals starter Zack Greinke threw seven scoreless innings and appeared on his way to getting his first win against the Tigers since 2012. pic.twitter.com/P6JvvCpicV — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) September 28, 2022In the 10th, the Royals issued two intentional walks, opting to face Castro with the bases loaded and two outs. Castro poked a single to second to score pinch-runner Ryan Kreidler for his second career walk-off hit. Box scoreUp nextThe Tigers and Royals meet again on Wednesday at 6:40 p.m. Tigers right-hander Matt Manning (2-3, 3.43 ERA) will face Royals lefty Daniel Lynch (4-11, 5.06).

After a day off on Monday, the Detroit Tigers return home to begin their final stretch of games at Comerica Park this season, beginning a three-game series with the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday. Watch the Detroit Tigers on DirecTV StreamThe Tigers are feeling good after having a great series against another division rival in the Chicago White Sox this past weekend. Like Detroit, Kansas City is also trying to ruin team’s postseason hopes. PROBABLE STARTERSDET: TBAKC: Zack Greinke (4-9, 4.21 ERA)Check out more stories about the Detroit Tigers here on MLiveWhat: MLB BaseballWho: Kansas City Royals (63-90) vs. Detroit Tigers (60-92)When: Tuesday, September 27Time: 6:40 p.m. ETWhere: Comerica Park (Detroit, Mich.)Channel: Bally Sports DetroitStream: DirecTV StreamBuy Tigers gear : Fanatics, Amazon, LidsBuy Tigers tickets: StubHub, SeatGeek, TicketmasterStream Tigers games live: DirecTV StreamCheck out the MLB standings and results on MLB.com

Dayton Moore was fired from his role atop the baseball operations department for the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday.

The Kansas City Royals have fired president of baseball operations Dayton Moore on Wednesday, an executive that has been with the team since 2006.

The Kansas City Royals have fired longtime general manager Dayton Moore, who took the club from a perennial 100-game loser to two World Series and the 2015 championship before its return to mediocrity.

Brady Singer pitched out of a bases-loaded, nobody out jam in the third and finished with six strong innings to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 9-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox.

The Minnesota Twins decided to pull pitcher Joe Ryan from a potential no-hitter after seven innings. The bullpen ended up blowing the combined chance in the ninth inning.

Minnesota rookie Joe Ryan and reliever Jovani Moran combined to pitch no-hit ball until Bobby Witt Jr. doubled with one out in the ninth inning as the Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 6-3.

Joe Ryan of the Minnesota Twins has been pulled from the game after pitching seven hitless innings against the Kansas City Royals.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Brady Singer threw seven scoreless innings to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 4-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday to salvage the finale of the three-game series. Detroit was shut out for the 20th time this season, the most in the majors and five more than the next-closest teams, Kansas City and Pittsburgh. The slider was kind of a pitch today that helped me the most. Royals: Kansas City and LHP Kris Bubic (2-11, 5.40) travel to begin a three-game series in Minnesota facing RHP Joe Ryan (10-8, 4.05) on Tuesday..

The Detroit Tigers will wrap up their six-game road trip on Sunday afternoon, as they take on the Kansas City Royals in the finale of their three-game weekend series, looking for a sweep. Watch the Detroit Tigers on DirecTV StreamThough it was not a full nine innings on Saturday night, that did not stop Detroit from keeping their offense rolling in the second game of the series. PROBABLE STARTERSDET: Tyler Alexander (3-9, 5.23 ERA)KC: Brady Singer (7-4, 3.38 ERA)Check out more stories about the Detroit Tigers here on MLiveWhat: MLB BaseballWho: Detroit Tigers (54-85) vs. Kansas City Royals (56-84)When: Sunday, September 11Time: 2:10 p.m. ETWhere: Kauffman Stadium (Kansas City, Mo.) Channel: Bally Sports DetroitStream: DirecTV StreamBuy Tigers gear : Fanatics, Amazon, LidsBuy Tigers tickets: StubHub, SeatGeek, TicketmasterStream Tigers games live: DirecTV StreamCheck out the MLB standings and results on MLB.com

On Saturday night, the Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals will take to the diamond at Kauffman Stadium in the middle matchup of their three-game weekend series. Detroit jumped out in front in the second inning with home runs from Eric Haase and Jeimer Candelario. PROBABLE STARTERSDET: Matt Manning (1-2, 3.86 ERA)KC: Jonathan Heasley (3-7, 4.98 ERA)Check out more stories about the Detroit Tigers here on MLiveWhat: MLB BaseballWho: Detroit Tigers (53-85) vs. Kansas City Royals (56-83)When: Saturday, September 10Time: 7:10 p.m. ETWhere: Kauffman Stadium (Kansas City, Mo.) Channel: Bally Sports DetroitStream: DirecTV StreamBuy Tigers gear : Fanatics, Amazon, LidsBuy Tigers tickets: StubHub, SeatGeek, TicketmasterStream Tigers games live: DirecTV StreamCheck out the MLB standings and results on MLB.com

Rookie left-hander Joey Wentz allowed just two hits over 6 2/3 scoreless innings as the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 10-2 Friday night at Kauffman Stadium. The Tigers (53-85) and Royals (56-83) have two more in Kansas City this weekend. Wentz is from the Kansas City area, attending high school at Shawnee Mission East in Prairie Village, Kan., and had many well-wishers in the crowd on Friday night. Tigers catcher Eric Haase, two days after his five-hit performance in Anaheim, had two homers and an RBI double in Kansas City. Tigers right-hander Matt Manning (1-2, 3.86 ERA) will face Royals right-hander Jonathan Heasley (3-7, 4.98).

The road trip continues for the Detroit Tigers, as they head back to western Missouri for a three-game series with the Kansas City Royals, starting on Friday night. Watch the Detroit Tigers on DirecTV StreamThe Tigers return to Kansas City for the second time this season after a day off for travel following rough three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels. PROBABLE STARTERSDET: Joey Wentz (0-1, 8.10 ERA)KC: Daniel Lynch (4-9, 4.82 ERA)Check out more stories about the Detroit Tigers here on MLiveWhat: MLB BaseballWho: Detroit Tigers (52-85) vs. Kansas City Royals (56-82)When: Friday, September 9Time: 8:10 p.m. ETWhere: Kauffman Stadium (Kansas City, Mo.) Channel: Bally Sports Detroit, MLB NetworkStream: DirecTV Stream, FuboTVBuy Tigers gear : Fanatics, Amazon, LidsBuy Tigers tickets: StubHub, SeatGeek, TicketmasterStream Tigers games live: DirecTV StreamCheck out the MLB standings and results on MLB.com

Bobby Witt Jr.’s eighth-inning double brought in the go-ahead run and the Kansas City Royals edged the Detroit Tigers 3-2.

DETROIT (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr.’s eighth-inning double drove in the go-ahead run and the Kansas City Royals edged the Detroit Tigers 3-2 on Sunday. MJ Melendez scored a run and drove in another while Michael A. Taylor had three hits and scored a run. The Royals (55-80) took two of three from the Tigers (51-83) this weekend. Royals starter Max Castillo, recalled from Triple-A Omaha before the game, allowed two runs and five hits and struck out five in 4 2/3 innings. The Royals took a 2-0 lead in the fourth on Nicky Lopez’s RBI single and Melendez’s bases-loaded walk.

The final game of the Detroit Tigers’ six-game homestand will also see the finale of their three-game weekend series against the team they are chasing to get out of the American League Central cellar, the Kansas City Royals. Watch the Detroit Tigers on DirecTV StreamAfter a solid win on Friday, things did not go by way of the Tigers Saturday night. Though the Tigers scored another run, the Royals added a few more down the stretch, coming away with a big 12-2 victory. PROBABLE STARTERSDET: Matt Manning (1-2, 3.79 ERA)KC: Max Castillo (0-1, 2.81 ERA)Check out more stories about the Detroit Tigers here on MLiveWhat: MLB BaseballWho: Kansas City Royals (54-80) vs. Detroit Tigers (51-82)When: Sunday, September 4Time: 1:40 p.m. ETWhere: Comerica Park (Detroit, Mich.)Channel: Bally Sports DetroitStream: DirecTV StreamBuy Tigers gear : Fanatics, Amazon, LidsBuy Tigers tickets: StubHub, SeatGeek, TicketmasterStream Tigers games live: DirecTV StreamCheck out the MLB standings and results on MLB.com

DETROIT -- The Kansas City Royals homered four times, including a grand slam, in a 12-2 rout of the Detroit Tigers on Saturday night at Comerica Park. The Tigers (51-82) and Royals (54-80) have split the first two games of the weekend series. Royals rookie shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. joined the 20-20 club (20 homers and 20 stolen bases) with a three-run homer in the third inning off Tiger start Michael Pineda. Tigers rookie Ryan Kreidler picked up his first and second career hits on Saturday, an infield single and a bloop to right. Box scoreUp nextThe Tigers and Royals wrap up their three-game series on Sunday at 1:40 p.m. Tigers right-hander Matt Manning (1-2, 3.79 ERA) will face right-hander Max Castillo (0-1, 2.81).

On Saturday, the Detroit Tigers take the field against the Kansas City Royals, the second game of their three-game weekend series in a battle for last place in the American League Central. Watch the Detroit Tigers on DirecTV StreamOne big inning helped the Tigers open up the series on Friday night with a victory. Willi Castro ended up going 3-4 in the game, while Kreidler scored twice, getting on base twice in the victory. PROBABLE STARTERSDET: Michael Pineda (2-6, 5.27 ERA)KC: Jonathan Heasley (2-7, 5.22 ERA)Check out more stories about the Detroit Tigers here on MLiveWhat: MLB BaseballWho: Kansas City Royals (53-80) vs. Detroit Tigers (51-81)When: Saturday, September 3Time: 6:10 p.m. ETWhere: Comerica Park (Detroit, Mich.)Channel: Bally Sports DetroitStream: DirecTV StreamBuy Tigers gear : Fanatics, Amazon, LidsBuy Tigers tickets: StubHub, SeatGeek, TicketmasterStream Tigers games live: DirecTV StreamCheck out the MLB standings and results on MLB.com

DETROIT -- Rookie Ryan Kreidler scored the go-ahead run in his first Major League game as the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 5-4 on Friday night at Comerica Park. Harold Castro, pinch-hitting for Miguel Cabrera in the seventh inning, rapped a single past third base to score Kreidler and put the Tigers ahead. Javier Baez and Willi Castro homered in a four-run fifth inning for the Tigers against Royals starter Daniel Lynch. Tigers starter Drew Hutchison allowed four runs, three earned in 5 2/3 innings of work. Box scoreUp nextThe Tigers and Royals meet again on Saturday at 6:10 p.m. Tigers right-hander Michael Pineda (2-6, 5.27 ERA) will make his first start since July 23 against Royals right-hander Jonathan Heasley (2-7, 5.22).

The homestand continues for the Detroit Tigers into the weekend, as they begin a three-game series with their division rivals in the Kansas City Royals on Friday night in Motown. Sitting 2.5 games in front of the Tigers for last in the American League Central remain the Kansas City Royals. The Tigers are 22-36 against AL Central teams this season, while the Royals are 24-28 against divisional foes. PROBABLE STARTERSDET: Drew Hutchinson (2-7, 4.01 ERA)KC: Daniel Lynch (4-9, 4.70 ERA)Check out more stories about the Detroit Tigers here on MLiveWhat: MLB BaseballWho: Kansas City Royals (53-79) vs. Detroit Tigers (50-80)When: Friday, September 2Time: 7:10 p.m. ETWhere: Comerica Park (Detroit, Mich.)Channel: Bally Sports DetroitStream: DirecTV StreamBuy Tigers gear : Fanatics, Amazon, LidsBuy Tigers tickets: StubHub, SeatGeek, TicketmasterStream Tigers games live: DirecTV StreamCheck out the MLB standings and results on MLB.com

So far, the impact of baseball's expanded postseason is marginal.

Brady Singer pitched six dominant innings and the Kansas City Royals ended the Dodgers’ 12-game winning streak by blanking Los Angeles 4-0.

Tony Gonsolin took a no-hit try into the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers won their 11th straight game, beating the Kansas City Royals 8-3.

Whit Merrifield says he is vaccinated for COVID-19 and will be cleared to play for Toronto when the Blue Jays return to Canada.

The Essexville Garber standout and 19th-round draft pick of the Kansas City Royals is passing on professional baseball for now, instead committing to Virginia Tech University and its Division I college baseball program. “I’m excited Virginia Tech is giving me the opportunity to compete in the classroom and on the field at the highest level. Therefore, I am going to bypass professional baseball for now and I am going to enroll in college.”Virginia Tech lands the No. Since that time, Szczepanski said he was contacted by several schools across the country but honed in on Virginia Tech. RELATED READINGKansas City Royals draft Garber ace Tommy Szczepanski in 19th roundMichigan gets one of the good guys as Tommy Szczepanski signs letter of intentOnce out of baseball, Grant Dittmer’s comeback is an all-American tale

The Major League Baseball trade deadline is always a stressful time of year for the league's 30 general managers.

Aaron Judge became the second-fastest player in major league history to reach 200 career home runs, and the New York Yankees beat the Kansas City Royals 8-2.

Yankees star Aaron Judge became the second-fastest player in major league history to reach 200 career home runs with a two-run drive in the second inning for New York against the Kansas City Royals.

Yankees star Aaron Judge became the second-fastest player in major league history to reach 200 career home runs with a two-run drive in the second inning for New York against the Kansas City Royals on Saturday. The 6-foot-7 slugger, who became the first player in the majors this season to reach 40 homers Friday, fouled off two breaking balls from starter Jonathan Heasley before sending a 2-2 fastball into the right-center field seats. Judge’s 200th homer came in his 671st career game, behind just Philadelphia’s Ryan Howard, who achieved the feat in 2009 in 658 games.

Ron Guidry, Bernie Williams and Tino Martinez highlight the Yankees alumni set to appear at Old-Timers’ Day in the Bronx prior to a matchup with the Kansas City Royals.

Aaron Judge became the first big leaguer with 40 homers this season, smashed a grand slam for No. 41 and robbed a home run in right field as the New York Yankees rallied to beat the Kansas City Royals 11-5.

Aaron Judge became the first player in the majors with 40 home runs this season with a two-run drive for the New York Yankees against the Kansas City Royals.

Aaron Judge hit his third walk-off homer this year, his major league-leading 39th home run of the season, to lift the New York Yankees over the Kansas City Royals 1-0.

The New York Yankees made the first of what could be a flurry of moves ahead of next week’s trade deadline, acquiring All-Star outfielder Andrew Benintendi from the Kansas City Royals for three minor league pitchers.

Detroit Tigers broadcaster Craig Monroe had a classic car stolen from his garage in Troy over the weekend, officials said.

All-Star Game festivities start in earnest with the Futures Game, where some of the best prospects in Major League Baseball will play a seven-inning matchup at Dodger Stadium on Saturday.

The Kansas City Royals are busy patching up a roster decimated by players barred from traveling to Toronto because of their COVID-19 vaccination status while trying to heal their damaged image among fans.

Canadian COVID-linked restrictions prohibit their entry. They say their teammates support them. One is sacrificing $186,000 in pay for the four games.

The Royals will be without 10 of the 26 players on their active roster for their upcoming trip to Toronto due to Canadian restrictions on travelers who aren’t vaccinated against COVID-19.

The Kansas City Royals will be without 10 of the 26 players on their active roster for their upcoming trip to Toronto due to Canadian restrictions on travelers who aren’t vaccinated against COVID-19.

The Kansas City Royals scored four runs in a miscue-filled fourth inning to beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2 on Wednesday afternoon at Kauffman Stadium. The Tigers (37-52) lost three of four to the Royals (35-53) this week in Kansas City. Tigers starter Tarik Skubal struck out five without a walk in six innings of work. The Tigers scored first when Riley Greene singled, advanced to third on Victor Reyes’ double and then scored on Harold Castro’s sacrifice fly. Tigers rookie right-hander Elvin Rodriguez (0-2, 11.51 ERA) will face Guardians right-hander Triston McKenzie (6-6, 3.47).

In the fourth game in three days, the Detroit Tigers will wrap-up another series with the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday, before moving on in their 14-game road trip. pic.twitter.com/hhf6dS51zD — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) July 13, 2022Despite not registering a hit in the win, Cabrera led the club with a pair of RBIs. PROBABLE STARTERSDET: Tarik Skubal (6-7, 3.99 ERA)KC: Brady Singer (3-3, 4.25 ERA)Check out more stories about the Detroit Tigers here on MLiveWhat: MLB BaseballWho: Detroit Tigers (37-51) vs. Kansas City Royals (34-53)When: Wednesday, July 13Time: 2:10 p.m. ETWhere: Kauffman Stadium (Kansas City, Mo.) Channel: Bally Sports DetroitStream: DirecTV StreamBuy Tigers gear : Fanatics, Amazon, LidsBuy Tigers tickets: StubHub, SeatGeek, TicketmasterStream Tigers games live: DirecTV StreamCheck out the MLB standings and results on MLB.com

Miguel Cabrera drove in the tying and go-ahead runs, matching Ted Williams for 14th place on the career RBI list, and the Detroit Tigers rallied past the Kansas City Royals 7-5 to snap a four-game skid.

Miguel Cabrera stole third base and then scored on a throwing error in a wild four-run seventh inning as the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 7-5 on Tuesday night at Kauffman Stadium. The Tigers (37-51) snapped a four-game losing streak and will wrap up their series against the Royals (34-53) on Wednesday afternoon. Cabrera drove in two of the Tigers’ runs although he didn’t get a hit. pic.twitter.com/hhf6dS51zD — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) July 13, 2022The Royals committed four errors on the night, leading to three unearned runs. 🎩 pic.twitter.com/GgkZpstyU1 — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) July 13, 2022Box scoreUp nextThe Tigers and Royals wrap up their four-game series on Wednesday at 2:10 p.m. Tigers lefty Tarik Skubal (6-7, 3.99 ERA) will face Royals right-hander Brady Singer (3-3, 4.25).

After their make-up double-header on Monday, the Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals take to the field once again on Tuesday, in the second-half of their four-game series. Watch the Detroit Tigers on DirecTV StreamThe Detroit Tigers struggles against the Royals continued on Monday, as their offense was unable to keep up with the last place club. Pasquantino had a solid afternoon for KC, going 2-4 with a pair of runs scored and two RBIs. PROBABLE STARTERSDET: Beau Brieske (2-6, 4.16 ERA)KC: Kris Bubic (1-6, 6.84 ERA)Check out more stories about the Detroit Tigers here on MLiveWhat: MLB BaseballWho: Detroit Tigers (36-51) vs. Kansas City Royals (34-52)When: Tuesday, July 12Time: 8:10 p.m. ETWhere: Kauffman Stadium (Kansas City, Mo.)

Bobby Witt Jr. had his first career four-hit game along with three RBIs to help the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 7-3 for a doubleheader sweep.

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Alex Faedo walked four batters and was knocked out of the game in the second inning in a 7-3 loss to the Kansas City Royals on Monday night at Kauffman Stadium. The Tigers (36-51) were swept by the Royals (34-52) in Monday’s doubleheader and have now lost four in a row after winning six consecutive games last week. The Tigers picked up a run in the first when Robbie Grossman reached on an error and scored on Javier Baez’s RBI double. Box scoreUp nextThe Tigers and Royals meet again on Tuesday at 8:10 p.m. Eastern time. Tigers rookie right-hander Beau Brieske (2-6, 4.16 ERA) will face Royals lefty Kris Bubic (1-6, 6.84).

Royals infielder Whit Merrifield’s streak of playing in a franchise-record 553 straight games ended when he missed the opener of a doubleheader against Detroit because of a toe injury.

The Detroit Tigers managed just four singles and a walk in a sluggish 3-1 loss to the Kansas City Royals on Monday afternoon at Kauffman Stadium. Royals starter Brad Keller struck out eight batters over seven strong innings of work. Tigers starter Michael Pineda gave up a solo homer to Royals rookie Vinnie Pasquantino in the fourth. The Royals took the lead in the sixth when Pineda gave up three straight singles. Tigers right-hander Alex Faedo (1-4, 5.04) will face Royals lefty Daniel Lynch (3-7, 4.95).

Watch the Detroit Tigers on DirecTV StreamThe Tigers come into Missouri after a tough four-game split with the Chicago White Sox, seeing an end to their six-game win streak end in the process. Detroit took two out of three from the Royals in their first trip to Kauffman Stadium back in April. Check out more stories about the Detroit Tigers here on MLiveDETROIT TIGERS (36-49) vs. KANSAS CITY ROYALS (32-52)GAME 1Time: 2:10 p.m. ETWhere: Kauffman Stadium (Kansas City, Mo.) ETWhere: Kauffman Stadium (Kansas City, Mo.)

The Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals start their four-game series with a doubleheader on Monday, and our experts have two best bets for each game. Detroit Tigers vs. Kansas City Royals doubleheader odds at Caesars SportsbookThe Tigers enter Game 1 and Game 2 of Monday’s doubleheader as +115 money line underdogs at Caesars Sportsbook, while Kansas City is a -135 money line favorites to open both of Monday’s contests. Let’s explain why our experts predict the Tigers can win both games of Monday’s doubleheader. Detroit Tigers vs. Kansas City Royals Game 1 money line prediction: Tigers ML (+115)Michael Pineda will get the start for the Detroit Tigers in Game 1 of their doubleheader against the Kansas City Royals and Brad Keller. Detroit Tigers vs. Kansas City Royals Game 2 total over/under prediction: Under 9.5 (-115)While both starting pitchers carry high ERAs, we expect the second game of Monday’s doubleheader to finish under 9.5 runs.

Justin Verlander got his MLB-leading 11th win, Yordan Alvarez hit his 26th homer and the Houston Astros beat the Kansas City Royals 5-2 to take the series 3-1.

DETROIT -- Detroit Tigers pitchers issued eight walks -- including two with the bases loaded -- in a 7-4 loss to the Kansas City Royals on Sunday afternoon at Comerica Park. The Royals (29-48) took two of three from the Tigers (30-47) in the weekend series. Tigers starter Tarik Skubal didn’t make it out of the fifth inning. pic.twitter.com/e3Q7OmwVT1 — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) July 3, 2022Box scoreUp nextThe Tigers open a four-game, three-day series against the Cleveland Guardians with a doubleheader on Monday at Comerica Park. Tigers right-hander Garrett Hill will make his Major League debut in the opener at 1:10 p.m. against Guardians righty Zach Plesac (2-5, 3.86 ERA).

The Detroit Tigers will wrap up their three-game weekend series with the Kansas City Royals, looking to gain an upper-hand on the American League Central rivals. Watch the MLB on PeacockThe Tigers and Royals were locked in another close game Saturday afternoon. Kansas City jumped in front 2-1 in the opening inning, before adding another run to go up by two in the fourth inning. pic.twitter.com/1REUUvbyz9 — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) July 2, 2022Greene ended up going 2-4 with a triple as well, scoring three times in the win for the Tigers. PROBABLE STARTERSDET: Beau Brieske (1-6, 4.55 ERA)KC: Kris Bubic (1-5, 7.45 ERA)Check out more stories about the Detroit Tigers here on MLiveWhat: MLB BaseballWho: Kansas City Royals (28-48) vs. Detroit Tigers (30-46)When: Sunday, July 3Time: 12:05 p.m.

DETROIT -- Victor Reyes and Riley Greene hit back-to-back home runs in the ninth inning to give the Detroit Tigers a dramatic win 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday afternoon at Comerica Park. Greene destroyed a 96 mph fastball from Royals reliever Joel Payamps and sent it 432 feet to the shrubbery in center field. pic.twitter.com/1REUUvbyz9 — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) July 2, 2022Greene was at the center of the Tigers’ offense on Saturday, leading off the game with his first career triple. Greene scored the Tigers’ second run in the fifth when he walked and came home on Eric Haase’s RBI single. Box scoreUp nextThe Tigers and Royals wrap up their three-game series on Sunday at 12:05 p.m. at Comerica Park.

DETROIT -- Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson was feeling fine on Saturday morning, about 12 hours after getting beaned by Kansas City Royals pitcher Brad Keller. Tests for a concussion were negative and Torkelson said he’ll be ready to play on Saturday, although manager A.J. “It rang my bell a little bit, but it was just a precaution to take me out,” Torkelson said. Torkelson said he’s sure Keller didn’t hit him intentionally. He said he didn’t wear that kind of helmet in college but started wearing the extended protection in pro ball.

On Saturday afternoon, the Detroit Tigers get set to take the field in the second game of their three-game weekend series with their divisional rivals in the Kansas City Royals. Watch the Detroit Tigers on DirecTV StreamThe Tigers offense was fairly quiet in the series opener on Friday night, only picking up six hits. Kansas City was able to jump out in front in the third inning, before roughing up the returning Michael Pineda with back-to-back home runs from Vinnie Pasquantino and Hunter Dozier the following inning. Pineda ended up pitching five innings, giving up the three runs on seven hits, while striking out seven. PROBABLE STARTERSDET: Alex Faedo (1-4, 4.84 ERA)KC: Brady Singer (3-3, 4.50 ERA)Check out more stories about the Detroit Tigers here on MLiveWhat: MLB BaseballWho: Kansas City Royals (28-47) vs. Detroit Tigers (29-46)When: Saturday, July 2Time: 4:10 p.m.

Vinnie Pasquantino hit his first major league home run and Hunter Dozier followed with a drive into the bullpen, leading Brad Keller and the Kansas City Royals over the Detroit Tigers 3-1.

Pineda pitched five innings in his first start since May 14, but the Tigers lost to the Kansas City Royals 3-1 Friday night at Comerica Park. The last-place Royals (28-47) now trail the Tigers (29-46) by only one game in the American League Central Division standings. The Tigers had a handful of scoring opportunities against Royals starter Brad Keller, putting two runners on base in the second, sixth and seventh innings, but couldn’t score. The Tigers brought the winning run to the plate when Royals closer Scott Barlow walked Riley Greene, but Willi Castro grounded out to end the game. Box scoreUp nextThe Tigers and Royals meet again on Saturday at 4:10 p.m. Tigers right-hander Beau Brieske (1-6, 4.55 ERA) will face Royals right-hander Brady Singer (3-3, 4.33).

After a long road trip, the Detroit Tigers return home this weekend, looking to play well against some divisional rivals, including beginning a three-game series with the Kansas City Royals on Friday. Watch the Detroit Tigers on DirecTV StreamAfter a positive end to their eight-game road swing, the Tigers are feeling good coming back to Detroit. The Tigers took of three from the Royals in their first series in Missouri back in mid-April. PROBABLE STARTERSDET: TBAKC: Brad Keller (2-9, 4.56 ERA)Check out more stories about the Detroit Tigers here on MLiveWhat: MLB BaseballWho: Kansas City Royals (27-47) vs. Detroit Tigers (29-45)When: Friday, July 1Time: 7:10 p.m. ETWhere: Comerica Park (Detroit, Mich.)Channel: Bally Sports DetroitStream: DirecTV StreamBuy Tigers gear : Fanatics, Amazon, LidsBuy Tigers tickets: StubHub, SeatGeek, TicketmasterStream Tigers games live: DirecTV StreamCheck out the MLB standings and results on MLB.com

Zach Greinke allowed just one run on four hits, helping the Kansas City Royals avoid a three-game sweep by beating the Texas Rangers 2-1.

Mets ace Max Scherzer will make a minor league rehab start for Double-A Binghamton on Wednesday.

Shohei Ohtani struck out a career-high 13 over eight dominant innings of two-hit ball, and the AL MVP also reached base three times in the Los Angeles Angels’ 5-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals.

Shohei Ohtani hit two three-run homers and drove in a career-high eight runs, but Whit Merrifield led off the 11th inning with an RBI double in the Kansas City Royals’ 12-11 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.

Kansas City infielder Nicky Lopez lost his salary arbitration case with the Royals on Friday and will get $2.55 million instead of his $2.9 million request, a decision that clinched management’s third straight winning record.

The Minnesota Twins have reinstated shortstop Carlos Correa from the COVID-19 injured list.

MJ Melendez and Emmanuel Rivera drove in two runs apiece, leading Brady Singer and the Kansas City Royals over the Toronto Blue Jays 8-4 to end a three-game losing streak.

In a rare morning first pitch, the Detroit Tigers get set to finish their three-game weekend set with the New York Yankees on Sunday. Watch the Detroit Tigers on DirecTV StreamWhile the Tigers held the Yankees offense to many less runs compared to the night before, their own offense was susceptible to New York pitching on Saturday afternoon. The loss marked the second time this season the Tigers have been shutout in back-to-back games in 2022. PROBABLE STARTERSDET: Rony Garcia (0-1, 4.70 ERA)NYY: Jordan Montgomery (1-1, 3.04 ERA)Check out more stories about the Detroit Tigers here on MLiveWhat: MLB BaseballWho: Detroit Tigers (21-32) vs. New York Yankees (38-15)When: Sunday, June 5Time: 11:35 a.m. ETWhere: Yankee Stadium (The Bronx, N.Y.)Stream: PeacockBuy Tigers gear : Fanatics, Amazon, LidsBuy Tigers tickets: StubHub, SeatGeek, TicketmasterStream Tigers games live: DirecTV StreamCheck out the MLB standings and results on MLB.com

Carlos Correa has been placed on the COVID-19 injured list by the Minnesota Twins a day after the team said the shortstop had tested positive.

Carlos Correa has tested positive for COVID-19, the Minnesota Twins said after a 7-5 loss to the Detroit Tigers.

Bobby Witt Jr. began the season as a highly rated prospect and looks like he’s starting to heat up.

The road trip for the Detroit Tigers continues on Friday, as they get set for some key divisional games, beginning with a three-game series with the Cleveland Guardians. Detroit is now set to meet with the Guardians for the first time this season. In their four series last season, Cleveland handled Detroit throughout the season, with the Tigers winning just seven of the 19 regular season encounters. PROBABLE STARTERSDET: Tarik Skubal (3-2, 2.50 ERA)CLE: Aaron Civale (1-3, 9.85 ERA)Check out more stories about the Detroit Tigers here on MLiveWhat: MLB BaseballWho: Detroit Tigers (13-25) vs. Cleveland Guardians (16-19)When: Friday, May 20Time: 7:10 p.m. ETWhere: Progressive Field (Cleveland, Ohio)Channel: Bally Sports DetroitStream: DirecTV StreamBetting: Tigers at Guardians predictions and betting previewBuy Tigers gear : Fanatics, Amazon, LidsBuy Tigers tickets: StubHub, SeatGeek, TicketmasterStream Tigers games live: DirecTV StreamCheck out the MLB standings and results on MLB.com

The Cleveland Guardians reported no new COVID-19 cases after an outbreak inside their clubhouse on Wednesday in Chicago caused a postponement and sent manager Terry Francona and five coaches home from a road trip.

Paul Blackburn threw 6 2/3 strong innings to improve to 4-0 as the Oakland A’s shutout the Detroit Tigers 2-0 to snap a season-high nine-game losing streak.

Adam Wainwright pitched seven innings of one-hit ball, Nolan Arenado hit a three-run shot and finished with five RBIs, and the Cardinals beat the Royals 10-0 to take their four-game season series.

Adam Wainwright pitched seven innings of one-hit ball, Nolan Arenado hit a three-run shot and finished with five RBIs, and the St. Louis Cardinals routed the Kansas City Royals 10-0 on Wednesday to take their four-game season series. Wainwright (3-3) allowed just a one-out single to Michael Taylor in the third against the weak-hitting Royals, whose only other baserunners against the 40-year-old right-hander came on a fielder's choice, an error and a walk. Tyler O'Neill hit a two-run homer for St. Louis and finished with three RBIs, one of them coming against struggling Royals starter Kris Bubic (0-3), who retired just one batter before he was pulled after 24 pitches.

Bobby Witt Jr. hit his first major league home run, Brad Keller pitched shutout ball into the seventh inning and the Kansas City Royals beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-1 to end a four-game losing streak.

Paul Goldschmidt hit an early home run and Steven Matz and the St. Louis bullpen made it stand up, leading the Cardinals over the Kansas City Royals 1-0.

The Kansas City Chiefs are actively considering the future of Arrowhead Stadium, pushing ahead with planning far earlier than expected following the Kansas City Royals' decision to investigate a new downtown ballpark. Chiefs chairman Clark Hunt said Friday that the Chiefs, who have shared the Truman Sports Complex with the Royals since the early 1970s, would help the Major League Baseball team evaluate what is best for them. “I know there's been a lot of discussion about it over the last several months, and maybe even going back almost a year, to when the Royals announced they were thinking about different opportunities,” Hunt said.

After having their series with the Kansas City Royals cut short, the Detroit Tigers return home to begin a three-game set with the legendary New York Yankees on Tuesday night. The downer heading into Tuesday night is the Tigers are still without Javier Baez, who is still on the IL. In their two series last season, the Yankees and Tigers swept each other in the two, three-game sets, with the home team coming out victorious on each ocassion. PROBABLE STARTERSDET: Tyler Aleander (0-0, 5.06 ERA)NYY: Gerrit Cole (0-0, 5.59 ERA)Check out more stories about the Detroit Tigers here on MLiveWhat: MLB BaseballWho: New York Yankees (5-5) vs. Detroit Tigers (4-5)When: Tuesday, April 19Time: 6:40 p.m. ETWhere: Comerica Park (Detroit, Mich.)Channel: Bally Sports DetroitStream: DirecTV StreamBuy Tigers gear : Fanatics, Amazon, LidsBuy Tigers tickets: StubHub, SeatGeek, TicketmasterStream Tigers games live: DirecTV StreamCheck out the MLB standings and results on MLB.com