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Liam Hendriks had a funny note about Salvador Perez while announcing retirement
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Liam Hendriks (39) gets the Gatorade bath from Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (13) and starting pitcher Danny Duffy (41) after the teams 6-1 win over the Minnesota Twins in Hendriks’ first outing as a Royal during Wednesday's baseball game on August 27, 2014, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. Judging simply by the statistics, Liam Hendriks’ 2023 season seemed like a disaster.
Former Chiefs star believes he has CTE at age 46. A test could be coming soon
Former Chiefs player Larry Johnson stops to sign autographs in the parking lot before a game against the San Francisco 49ers on September 23, 2018 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Researchers say a CTE test for current and former NFL players may arrive soon. No current test can confirm CTE, a brain disease linked to repeated head injuries. Larry Johnson, 46, says memory lapses make him believe he has CTE.
Eric Hosmer shares untold story of final Royals game and special Danny Duffy gift
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Danny Duffy got a hug from Eric Hosmer during a game against the St. Louis Cardinals in 2017. AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Ned Yost pulled four core Royals in the fifth so they could exit together. Hosmer said Duffy gave him the bottle after their final 2017 game. The Royals stayed in the clubhouse for four or five hours after the finale.
Triangle residents might be paying extra on routine purchases. How to avoid fees
Paying with a debit or credit card offers a convenient way for North Carolina customers to pay for goods and services. But it’s also more expensive. Many stores and restaurants add a surcharge when you pay with a credit card. This fee, usually a small percentage, helps them cover the cost of processing fees, which they have to pay card companies for accepting the cards.
Royals fans will get a heaping dose of Rex Hudler on game broadcasts this week
You can’t help but love Royals television announcer Rex Hudler. Some Royals fans have been clamoring for Rex Hudler to work more games as an analyst for the team’s broadcasts. They will get their wish to start the month. Hudler, who worked this past weekend’s Royals-Rangers series in Texas with Ryan Lefebvre, will be on the call on six of Kansas City’s seven games this week.
No tax increases for Chiefs’ move to Kansas? This Grinch has bad news | Opinion
Merry Christmas, Kansans — or should I say the Whos in Whoville? We are finally getting a major professional sports team. To quote my baby sister, “We got just what we wanted, but there was that one thing.” Isn’t there always just that one more thing that we want? In this case, we all know that’s the Royals — but it doesn’t stop there. We need to seriously talk about overuse of the state’s STAR bonds. Yes, I am feeling particularly Grinchy this year.
A former Royals outfielder officially became a U.S. citizen on Wednesday
Jorge Bonifacio’s last Major League Baseball game was on Aug. 31, 2021, when he helped the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals. But Bonfiacio, who was in the Royals organization for 10 years — including three seasons in Kansas City, is still playing the game. He was in the Phillies minor-league system in 2022, then was with the Royals’ Double-A team the following season.
Here are the TV broadcast map and announcers for Chiefs-Broncos game on Sunday
AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. CBS assigns Nantz, Romo and Wolfson to call Chiefs–Broncos for near‑national audience A loss would dent Kansas City’s bid for a 10th straight AFC West title Local viewers in Kansas City will also see Bears–Vikings and Bills–Bucs at noon It’s highly doubtful Chiefs coach Andy Reid would channel Jim Mora if Kansas City loses Sunday at Denver.
Patrick Mahomes isn’t alone. Tom Brady was body-shamed — after 5 Super Bowl wins
Despite his incredible success, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes can’t seem to escape the “Dad Bod” criticism that started a few years ago and continues to this day. Earlier this week, Mahomes’ trainer fired off multiple angry social-media messages at a former sports-talk radio host in Kansas City, who had the Chiefs quarterback was fat and had done nothing but eat and drink all offseason.
Top prospects to champs: Eric Hosmer, Mike Moustakas reflect on their lasting bond
For much of the summer of 2008, it appeared that the Royals weren’t going to reach agreement with their first-round draft pick before the signing deadline. But with just minutes to spare, Eric Hosmer came to terms with the Royals. Hosmer later was sent to the Instructional League and the Royals informed him that he’d have a roommate. Mike Moustakas. Those two would end up becoming cornerstones of the Royals’ 2015 World Series championship team, which was honored Saturday night at Kauffman Stadium.
Like MJ Melendez, two Royals World Series champs were demoted early in their careers
The Royals on Saturday sent struggling outfielder MJ Melendez to Triple-A Omaha, and any number of stats explain why that decision was made. Melendez’s average is .085 and his OPS+ is zero, according to Baseball Reference. The league average for on-base plus slugging plus is 100. One other number to keep in mind with Melendez: He’s 26 years old. That’s not young by baseball standards, but Melendez’s career is still in the early stages.
Former Kansas City Royals and Chicago White Sox player Bo Jackson waves from a suite during a game between the two teams at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015.
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Former Kansas City Royals and Chicago White Sox player Bo Jackson waves from a suite during a game between the two teams at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015.
SURPRISE, Ariz. — Bo Jackson is a lighting bolt in Kansas City Royals history. Now, he will forever be immortalized among their brightest stars. On Wednesday, the Royals announced that Jackson will be inducted in the organization’s Hall of Fame. He will be enshrined during an on-field ceremony at Kauffman Stadium before the Royals’ June 29 game against the Cleveland Guardians. Jackson, 61, was ...
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes makes a left-handed first down pass to wide receiver Tyreek Hill as Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller tries to tackle Mahomes in the fourth quarter Oct. 1, 2018, at Mile High Stadium in Denver.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes makes a left-handed first down pass to wide receiver Tyreek Hill as Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller tries to tackle Mahomes in the fourth quarter Oct. 1, 2018, at Mile High Stadium in Denver. The Chiefs won 27-23. (John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star/TNS)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes makes a left-handed first down pass to wide receiver Tyreek Hill as Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller tries to tackle Mahomes in the fourth quarter Oct. 1, 2018, at Mile High Stadium in Denver.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Back in 1988, Sports Illustrated’s Steve Wulf wrote a brilliant piece on the nature of the nemesis in sports and its origins in Greek mythology. I don’t remember whether I clipped or tore it out, but I found it compelling enough to keep (somewhere) and every so often it resurfaces in my mind … not to mention via Google into SI’s Vault. For a few years now, I think of that ...
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes makes a left-handed first down pass to wide receiver Tyreek Hill as Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller tries to tackle Mahomes in the fourth quarter Oct. 1, 2018, at Mile High Stadium in Denver.
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes makes a left-handed first down pass to wide receiver Tyreek Hill as Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller tries to tackle Mahomes in the fourth quarter Oct. 1, 2018, at Mile High Stadium in Denver.
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Save Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes makes a left-handed first down pass to wide receiver Tyreek Hill as Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller tries to tackle Mahomes in the fourth quarter Oct. 1, 2018, at Mile High Stadium in Denver. The Chiefs won 27-23.
The art of sliding with Chiefs Mahomes and Royals Merrifield | The Kansas City Star
Search Eedition Home Coronavirus Jobs Homes Legals Spaces KC Weddings Contact us Mobile & Apps Archives Chiefs Kansas City Chiefs Patrick Mahomes ran into a little trouble on his quarterback sliding during Sundays win, but after viewing the video Kansas City Royals Whit Merrifield offered a little advice. Merrifield leads the American League in stolen bases. RELATED STORIES TRENDING Copyright Commenting Policy Privacy Policy Do Not Sell My Personal Information Terms of Service
Between Kansas City and Wichita, which metro has more state championships? It’s close
Blue Valley North (2017) and Andale (2019) celebrate state football titles. John Sleezer, Hayden Barber Kansas City Star, Wichita Eagle Before the 2018 Kansas Class 6A state-title game in football, players from Derby and Blue Valley North high schools met at midfield and bragged about which region of Kansas was tougher. Between Wichita and Kansas City, the state’s two largest metropolitan areas by population, the surrounding high schools have won more than 2,000 state titles.
Between Kansas City and Wichita, which metro has more state championships? It’s close
Blue Valley North (2017) and Andale (2019) celebrate state football titles. John Sleezer, Hayden Barber Kansas City Star, Wichita Eagle Before the 2018 Kansas Class 6A state-title game in football, players from Derby and Blue Valley North high schools met at midfield and bragged about which region of Kansas was tougher. Between Wichita and Kansas City, the state’s two largest metropolitan areas by population, the surrounding high schools have won more than 2,000 state titles.
NFL Free Agency Tracker, March 16: Who’s coming, going as legal tampering begins?
Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Chris Jones couldn’t get to New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady in the second quarter due to the blocking of offensive guard Joe Thuney during the AFC Championship game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. (John Sleezer/Kansas City Star/TNS) John Sleezer TNS The NFL’s legal tampering period opens Monday at noon ahead of Wednesday’s start of free agency. Check back throughout the day for the latest updates.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce celebrates with offensive guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif after Kelce's first down catch in the fourth quarter on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, an offensive lineman for the Kansas City Chiefs, lay writhing on the grass and clutching his left knee. It was a "Monday Night Football" game here at Arrowhead Stadium in 2017, and the 320-pound right guard needed a doctor. Fortunately, one was close by. Before the medical team could hurry onto the field, Duvernay-Tardif turned his foot this way and ...
Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver Kevin Harvick celebrates winning the KC Masterpiece 400 on May 12, 2018, at the Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan.
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Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs throws against the Kansas City Royals on June 25, 2018, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.
NEW YORK - When healthy, Kyle Blanks could crush a baseball. In the final 32 games of 2009, his rookie season with the San Diego Padres, playing in a home field so cavernous it was known as Petco National Park, Blanks hit 10 home runs. But he never hit that many home runs in a season again, his career deteriorated by a procession of injuries and surgeries to his elbow, leg and shoulder, and ...
Look for some key Chiefs to see first preseason action Saturday at Pittsburgh
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce celebrated with teammates after scoring a touchdown on a 25-yard reception from Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes in the third quarter against the Steelers in Pittsburgh. It was Mahomes’ eighth touchdown pass of the 2018 regular season. John Sleezer jsleezer@kcstar.com In the Chiefs’ second preseason game, Patrick Mahomes returns to the stadium that holds good memories: Pittsburgh’s Heinz Field. Huh?
Look for some key Chiefs to see first preseason action Saturday at Pittsburgh
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce celebrated with teammates after scoring a touchdown on a 25-yard reception from Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes in the third quarter against the Steelers in Pittsburgh. It was Mahomes’ eighth touchdown pass of the 2018 regular season. John Sleezer jsleezer@kcstar.com In the Chiefs’ second preseason game, Patrick Mahomes returns to the stadium that holds good memories: Pittsburgh’s Heinz Field. Huh?
Gonzalez enters hall with 3 DBs who tried covering him
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The Detroit Tigers' Nicholas Castellanos is greeted in the dugout after scoring on a double by Victor Martinez in the first inning against the Kansas City Royals on Saturday, May 5, 2018, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.
ST. LOUIS - The Cubs struck before Wednesday's 3 p.m. trade deadline by acquiring right-handed hitter Nicholas Castellanos from the Tigers and trading Carl Edwards Jr. to the Padres. Castellanos, 27, fulfills the Cubs' need for a hitter who can master left-handed pitching. Castellanos, who can become a free agent after this season, is batting .347 with a 1.026 OPS against lefties this season. ...
How baseball players debate with umpires at the plate
E-edition Home Obituaries Classifieds Jobs Moonlighting Cars Homes Place An Ad Mobile & Apps About Us Sports Here are some of the subtle, and not so subtle ways, that professional baseball players debate with the home plate umpire during a game. Baseball writer Lee Judge shows some examples of the debate at the plate. RELATED STORIES TRENDING Copyright Privacy Policy Terms of Service
A lost bat by the Los Angeles Angels' Carlos Perez bounces off the net above the Angels' dugout during a game against the Kansas City Royals on July 26, 2016, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.
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Royals could land nation’s best college player or best high school player in the draft
Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost and catcher Salvador Perez talk as Oregon State University catcher Adley Rutschman looks on while watching spring training workouts on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 in Surprise, AZ. John Sleezer jsleezer@kcstar.com The Royals will add a potential future cornerstone player in Monday night’s first round of the Major League Baseball Draft.
Royals could land nation’s best college player or best high school player in the draft
Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost and catcher Salvador Perez talk as Oregon State University catcher Adley Rutschman looks on while watching spring training workouts on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 in Surprise, AZ. John Sleezer jsleezer@kcstar.com The Royals will add a potential future cornerstone player in Monday night’s first round of the Major League Baseball Draft.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes answers questions during a news conference in Kansas City, Mo., on Jan. 16, 2019, ahead of the AFC Championship game against the New England Patriots.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - One of the most fun and subtle things about sports is how they become part of us. Not just the memories, or the excitement. That happens, too, but the point for now is something more gradual and easy to miss. The rhythms. The language. The lifestyle. Baseball fans get nostalgic, basketball writers sometimes wear nylon on off-days and football fans are serious. And paranoid. ...
Royals’ Ryan O’Hearn played winter ball in the Dominican Republic
E-edition Home Obituaries Cars Contests Jobs Moonlighting Homes Spaces KC Weddings Contact us Mobile & Apps Latest news Kansas City Royals first baseman Ryan O'Hearn played winter ball in the Dominican Republic after finishing up the 2018 season, in preparation for coming to this years spring training. RELATED STORIES TRENDING
Ned Yost gives credit to Kyle Zimmer for working his tale off
E-edition Home Obituaries Cars Contests Jobs Moonlighting Homes Spaces KC Weddings Contact us Mobile & Apps Latest news Ned Yost gives credit to Kyle Zimmer for working his tale off By March 25, 2019 05:23 PM Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost hopes the hard work pitcher Kyle Zimmer, put in during the off season, will give him a chance to succeed. RELATED STORIES TRENDING
Offseason training regiment gave Royals’ Kyle Zimmer a second shot at career
E-edition Home Obituaries Cars Contests Jobs Moonlighting Homes Spaces KC Weddings Contact us Mobile & Apps Latest news Offseason training regiment gave Royals’ Kyle Zimmer a second shot at career By March 25, 2019 05:23 PM An off season regiment of training in Seattle has given Kansas City Royals pitcher Kyle Zimmer hope, and a second shot at a career in baseball. RELATED STORIES TRENDING
Nicky Lopez open to play anywhere needed to help Royals succeed
E-edition Home Obituaries Cars Contests Jobs Moonlighting Homes Spaces KC Weddings Contact us Mobile & Apps Royals Nicky Lopez open to play anywhere needed to help Royals succeed By March 15, 2019 11:52 AM Kansas City Royals infielder Nicky Lopez is hoping for an opportunity to play at any position that will help the team to succeed. RELATED STORIES TRENDING
Nicky Lopez open to play anywhere needed to help Royals succeed
E-edition Home Obituaries Jobs Moonlighting Cars Homes Mobile & Apps Kansas City Royals Nicky Lopez open to play anywhere needed to help Royals succeed By March 15, 2019 11:52 AM Kansas City Royals infielder Nicky Lopez is hoping for an opportunity to play at any position that will help the team to succeed. RELATED STORIES TRENDING
Nicky Lopez open to play anywhere needed to help Royals succeed
E-edition Home Obituaries Cars Contests Jobs Moonlighting Homes Spaces KC Weddings Contact us Mobile & Apps Latest news Nicky Lopez open to play anywhere needed to help Royals succeed By March 15, 2019 11:52 AM Kansas City Royals infielder Nicky Lopez is hoping for an opportunity to play at any position that will help the team to succeed. RELATED STORIES TRENDING
Ned Yost says Royals P Jakob Junis needs to keep making adjustments
E-edition Home Obituaries Cars Contests Jobs Moonlighting Homes Spaces KC Weddings Contact us Mobile & Apps Royals Ned Yost says Royals P Jakob Junis needs to keep making adjustments By March 14, 2019 07:48 PM Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost expects pitcher Jakob Junis to continue to make adjustments as hitters also adjust to his pitches in the upcoming season. RELATED STORIES TRENDING
Ned Yost says Royals P Jakob Junis needs to keep making adjustments
E-edition Home Obituaries Jobs Moonlighting Cars Homes Mobile & Apps Kansas City Royals Ned Yost says Royals P Jakob Junis needs to keep making adjustments By March 14, 2019 07:48 PM Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost expects pitcher Jakob Junis to continue to make adjustments as hitters also adjust to his pitches in the upcoming season. RELATED STORIES TRENDING
Brad Keller striving for 200-innings in 2019 Royals season
E-edition Home Obituaries Cars Contests Jobs Moonlighting Homes Spaces KC Weddings Contact us Mobile & Apps Latest news Brad Keller striving for 200 innings in 2019 Royals season By March 12, 2019 02:03 PM Kansas City Royals pitcher is Brad Keller knows he will have to adjust for the hitters in the 2019 season, after having a strong 2018 season. RELATED STORIES TRENDING
Salvador Perez impressed with talent of Royals young catchers
E-edition Home Obituaries Cars Contests Jobs Moonlighting Homes Spaces KC Weddings Contact us Mobile & Apps Latest news Salvador Perez impressed with talent of Royals young catchers By March 12, 2019 01:49 PM Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez is excited for a new season and is ready to compete again in 2019. Perez is also impressed with the talent of young catchers in the organization. RELATED STORIES TRENDING
The closer mentality of Royals pitcher Wily Peralta
E-edition Home Obituaries Cars Contests Jobs Moonlighting Homes Spaces KC Weddings Contact us Mobile & Apps Royals The closer mentality of Royals P Wily Peralta By March 10, 2019 01:28 PM Kansas City Royals pitcher Wily Peralta was resigned by the team in the off season, and is now competing for the closing position that he finished the 2018 season in. Peralta talks about his transition from starter to relief pitcher. RELATED STORIES TRENDING
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