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Royals top AL Central leaders for first four-game win streak since June

Associated Press

Alex Gordon and Alberto Callaspo homered, leading the last-place Kansas City Royals past the Detroit Tigers 7-4 on Thursday for a surprising three-game sweep of the AL Central leaders.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 10, 2009

For a night, Penny is prime currency

Buster Olney

Mike Krukow, half of the Giants' broadcast team, said it best about Brad Penny in the seventh or eighth inning of the pitcher's debut with San Francis...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 03, 2009

Players react to court ruling

Associated Press

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in a 9-2 vote Wednesday that federal agents violated the players' protections against unreasonable searches and seizures when it confiscated a list of players who tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs.

Story | Conversation | August 26, 2009

Royals' early glee quickly turned sour

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Royals were a first-place team in early May, but since then their season has gone horribly wrong.

Story | Conversation | August 25, 2009

Veterans Pedro, Smoltz try again

Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.com

Adam Madison previews this weekend's MLB action, including John Smoltz set to make his debut with the Cardinals.

Story | Conversation | August 21, 2009

Wednesday Wangdoodles

Rob Neyer, SweetSpot

...no wagering ... • Why did the Royals send Alex Gordon to Triple-A? No, he hasn'...bull; Are you tired of reading about Brian Bannister yet? I'm not, and Tim Marchman...

Blog | August 19, 2009

Podsednik's RBI single gives ChiSox go-ahead in 8th

Associated Press

Scott Podsednik had a go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning to help the White Sox beat the Royals 8-7 on Monday night.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 17, 2009

Baltimore County team-by-team players

Sheldon Shealer, ESPNRISE.com

Team-by-team players to watch for Baltimore County

Story | Conversation | August 07, 2009

Ibanez, Hudson among best offseason moves; Bradley on opposite end

ESPN.com

John Rieger/US Presswire Raul Ibanez has gotten off to a great start in Philadelphia, where he replaced Pat Burrell. By Tim Kurkjian, ESPN We ar...

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How the league broke the code

Buster Olney

Bob Watson played 19 seasons in the major leagues and was hit by pitches 48 times. He probably had a pretty good idea of when he was hit on purpose an...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | August 13, 2009

Why White Sox might want Rios

Buster Olney

Some team has claimed Alex Rios on waivers and will know by early Tuesday afternoon whether he will become theirs, and there...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | August 08, 2009

Royals pile on runs after ending Shields' no-hit hopes in 8th

Associated Press

John Buck ended James Shields' bid for a no-hitter with a leadoff single in the eighth inning, Mitch Maier drove in three runs and the Kansas City Royals beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 on Sunday.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 02, 2009

Royals pile on runs after ending Shields' no-hit hopes in 8th

Associated Press

John Buck ended James Shields' bid for a no-hitter with a leadoff single in the eighth inning, Mitch Maier drove in three runs and the Kansas City Royals beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 on Sunday.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 02, 2009

How will Buehrle follow his perfecto?

Adam Madison, ESPN.com

Adam Madison previews Tuesday's action, including Mark Buehrle taking the mound for the first time since his perfect game.

Story | Conversation | July 27, 2009

Before the real shuffling begins

AJ Mass, ESPN.com

AJ Mass previews the 17th week of the major league season and notes that the Brewers and Giants have favorable matchups for their hitters.

Story | Conversation | July 24, 2009