ALEX GORDON NEWS

Already ailing, Twins lose Odorizzi, Littell to injured list

The ailing Minnesota Twins added two more names to their injured list when Jake Odorizzi was sidelined with bruised ribs and fellow right-hander Zack Littell was shut down with rig...

AUGUST 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Soler, Dozier power Royals to 7-2 victory over Twins

Jorge Soler hit a three-run homer in the first inning, Danny Duffy held the Twins in check over five, and the Kansas City Royals pounded the Twins 7-2 on Friday night to open the t...

AUGUST 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Game 2 Gordon is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Reds.

Impact Gordon went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts during the matinee, and he'll remain on the bench for the nightcap. Brett Phillips will enter the lineup in left field for the Royals in Game 2.

AUGUST 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox hit 4 consecutive homers in victory over Cardinals

AUGUST 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting second game Gordon isn't in the lineup for Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Twins.

Impact Gordon started in the first game of Saturday's twin bill and went hitless with one strikeout in three at-bats. Hunter Dozier will shift to left field with Jorge Soler starting in right field for Game 2.

AUGUST 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Kansas City Royals: Could Alex Gordon actually be dealt? The Kansas City Royals are not going anywhere this season and anything that is not a part of the future should be dealt. This could include...

AUGUST 13, 2020 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM

Not in lineup Gordon will not start Wednesday's game against the Reds, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Impact All three of Gordon's days off this season have come against lefties, though he has more than a true platoon role, as he's at least started against two of the five lefties the Royals have faced. Ryan McBroom will be the left fielder Wednesday.

AUGUST 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Votto's double in 10th lifts Reds over streaking Royals 6-5

Joey Votto doubled home the winning run in the 10th inning, and the Cincinnati Reds blew another late lead before rallying for a 6-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals

AUGUST 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ryan McBroom's homer lifts Royals to 3-2 win over Twins

Ryan McBroom hit a go-ahead homer in the sixth inning to lift the Royals to a 3-2 victory over the Twins on Friday night

AUGUST 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Royals beat Cubs 13-2, stop 6-game slide

Whit Merrifield, Maikel Franco and Jorge Soler homered, and the Kansas City Royals stopped a six-game slide with a 13-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs

AUGUST 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Swats homer in loss Gordon went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's loss to the White Sox.

Impact Gordon sat out Saturday's contest, but he was back in the lineup for the series finale Sunday. He gave the Royals an early lead against the White Sox with his first home run of the season, but the team was unable to maintain the lead late in the contest. The 36-year-old is hitting .214 with two extra-base hits and six strikeouts over 25 at-bats to begin the year.

AUGUST 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Swats homer in loss Gordon went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's loss to the White Sox.

Impact Gordon sat out Saturday's contest, but he was back in the lineup for the series finale Sunday. He gave the Royals an early lead against the White Sox with his first home run of the season, but the team was unable to maintain the lead late in the contest. The 36-year-old is hitting .214 with two extra-base hits and six strikeouts over 25 at-bats to begin the year.

AUGUST 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Madrigal's first 4 big league hits help White Sox top KC 9-2

White Sox prospect Nick Madrigal had the first four hits of his big league career to help Chicago beat the Kansas City Royals 9-2 and finish a three-game sweep

AUGUST 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Engel, Keuchel lead White Sox to 3-2 victory over Royals

Adam Engel hit a three-run homer in the second inning, and that was all the offense the Chicago White Sox needed in a 3-2 win over Kansas City that spoiled the Royals’ home opener

AUGUST 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shortened season puts potential free agents in tough spot

This is the final year of Jordan Zimmermann’s contract with Detroit and also his last chance to make a good impression before free agency arrives again

JULY 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Royals' Dozier tests positive for COVID-19 before exhibition

Kansas City Royals outfielder Hunter Dozier has tested positive for COVID-19 and was placed on the injured list before the club played its final exhibition game against the Cardina...

JULY 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Royals keep tweaking roster as 60-game season approaches

The Kansas City Royals had the entire offseason, all of spring training and, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic putting sports on hold, much of the summer to consider ways to tweak...

JULY 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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JULY 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gordon eyes hot start entering shorter season In a 60-game sprint, it could all come down to quick starts, for teams and players. And that might suit veteran Royals outfielder Alex Gordo...

JULY 10, 2020 • MLB.COM

VIDEO: Relive the Moment the Royals Drafted Alex Gordon 15 Years Ago Today 15 years ago today, The Kansas City Royals the No. 2 overall pick in the 2005 MLB Draft on Nebraska star Alex Gordon

JUNE 7, 2020 • 12UP.COM

Seven-time Gold Glove OF Alex Gordon hopes to play 'a few more years' Gordon is on a one-year, $4M deal with the Royals, so this winter, he’ll need to once again negotiate a new contract with the only club he’s...

MAY 12, 2020 • YARDBARKER.COM

Gordon remains amid Royals rebuild, eager to finish in KC Alex Gordon has won a World Series, made All-Star teams and won Gold Gloves — all with the Kansas City Royals. He just wants to keep the goo...

MARCH 6, 2020 • LAKENEWSONLINE.COM

Gordon remains amid Royals rebuild, eager to finish in KC SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Alex Gordon has won a World Series, made All-Star teams and won Gold Gloves — all with the Kansas City Royals. He j...

MARCH 6, 2020 • WINONADAILYNEWS.COM

Gordon remains amid Royals rebuild, eager to finish in KC SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Alex Gordon has won a World Series, made All-Star teams and won Gold Gloves — all with the Kansas City Royals. He j...

MARCH 6, 2020 • GAZETTETIMES.COM

Gordon remains amid Royals rebuild, eager to finish in KC SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Alex Gordon has won a World Series, made All-Star teams and won Gold Gloves — all with the Kansas City Royals. He j...

MARCH 6, 2020 • JOURNALSTAR.COM