Pérez delivers with bat to finish big series, KC tops Angels
Salvador Pérez homered and doubled to cap off an impressive series, leading Brad Keller and the Kansas City Royals over the Los Angeles Angels 6-1APRIL 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
CARLOS SANTANA #30 - FIRST BASEMAN - MINNESOTA TWINS
23 HR •
71 RBI •
.238 AVG
23 HR
71 RBI
.238 AVG
Royals C Perez ends game with pickoff, KC beats Angels 3-2
Royals catcher Salvador Perez picked David Fletcher off third with the bases loaded for the final out in the ninth inning, helping the Kansas City Royals beat Shohei Ohtani and the...APRIL 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Slugs game-tying homer Santana went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 4-3 extra-inning win over the White Sox.
Impact Santana took White Sox closer Liam Hendriks deep for the game-tying homer in the ninth inning. The 35-year-old Santana also drew a walk for the first time since April 3. The first baseman has a .185/.313/.333 slash line with a homer, four RBI, four runs scored and five walks across 32 plate appearances this season.
APRIL 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Royals rally past White Sox for wild 4-3 win in 10 innings
Michael AAPRIL 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ramírez homers twice, Bieber fans 12, Indians beat Royals
José Ramírez’s second two-run homer of the game snapped a tie in the eighth inning and sent the Cleveland Indians to a 4-2 win over the Kansas City Royals after Cy Young winner Sha...APRIL 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Santana gets standing O; Dozier returns When Carlos Santana was introduced during Cleveland’s opening ceremonies on Monday, the ovation he received from fans was nothing compared t...
APRIL 7, 2021 • MLB.COM
Notes: Mercado mashing; Santana's ovation CLEVELAND -- The Indians’ alternate training site squad has officially begun its exhibition game schedule. And with two games in the books,...
APRIL 7, 2021 • MLB.COM
Duffy dazzles, Merrifield's 3 RBIs lift Royals past Indians
Danny Duffy pitched six innings of two-hit ball to beat a longtime nemesis and Whit Merrifield drove in all of Kansas City’s runs with a homer and sacrifice fly, leading the Royals...APRIL 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cleveland Indians welcome Carlos Santana back with hugs and cheers as a member of the Royals Santana got hugs from Terry Francona and Roberto Perez before his first Royals at-bat against Cleveland.
APRIL 5, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM
Taylor again stars at plate, Royals beat Rangers 11-4
Michael AAPRIL 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
On base four times Thursday Santana went 1-for-3 with two runs scored and three walks in Thursday's 14-10 win over the Rangers.
Impact There was no shortage of offense Thursday, and Santana did his part to keep the line moving. He scored on a Kyle Isbel single in the first inning and a Hunter Dozier (thumb) fielder's choice in the seventh. Santana also added an RBI single in the third. The 34-year-old first baseman is known for having a good batting eye -- he posted a .349 on-base percentage in 255 plate appearances last season despite a batting average of just .199. There's still some power in his bat too, so fantasy managers who can cover his drag on average could benefit from Santana. He hit third in Thursday's game and figures to remain in the heart of the order for most of the year.
APRIL 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Batting third in opener Santana will start at first base and bat third in Thursday's season opener versus the Rangers.
Impact Adalberto Mondesi initially looked on track to begin the season as the Royals' No. 3 hitter, but his placement on the injured list Wednesday due to an oblique strain has opened the door for Santana to slot in between Andrew Benintendi and Salvador Perez in the batting order. After signing a two-year, $17.5 million deal with Kansas City over the winter, the 34-year-old turned in a productive spring, posting a .949 OPS while drawing 11 walks against nine strikeouts.
APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rizzo ends talks; Odor getting cut; restrictions to loosen
Anthony Rizzo is cutting off talks with the Chicago Cubs on a new contract and is prepared to play the season as free agency looms after the World SeriesMARCH 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chisox star Jiménez out 5-6 months, Rays' Anderson ailing
A week before opening day, the Chicago White Sox found out slugger Eloy Jiménez will be closed down for most of the seasonMARCH 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Royals give Pérez 4-year, $82M deal; richest in team history
The Kansas City Royals have given six-time All-Star catcher Salvador Pérez the richest contract in club history, an $82 million, four-year deal that begins in 2022MARCH 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nats reliever Harris out with blood clot in pitching arm
Washington Nationals reliever Will Harris has a blood clot in his right arm and the team doesn’t expect him to be in the bullpen on opening dayMARCH 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lester pitches 2 innings, returns from gland removal surgery
Jon Lester was back on a mound, wearing a Washington Nationals uniform while facing opposing batters for the first time in spring training and striking out a couple during his two...MARCH 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
After big offseason, Royals confident they can compete again
After four consecutive losing seasons, the Kansas City Royals are done with rebuildingMARCH 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Here are Cleveland's 2021 Top 30 prospects The Indians keep jettisoning mainstays, reducing payroll and winning. Since July 2019, they've traded Trevor Bauer, Corey Kluber, Mike Clevi...
MARCH 10, 2021 • MLB.COM
Big smile, swing: Indians slugger Reyes eyes consistent '21
Franmil Reyes has a big smile and bigger swingMARCH 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sigh and Cy: Bieber tagged, Bauer sharp in Dodgers debut
Reigning Cy Young Award winners Shane Bieber and Trevor Bauer got off to different starts in spring training action MondayMARCH 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Royals make official Dozier deal for $25 million, four years
The Kansas City Royals made official their $25 million, four-year contract with third baseman Hunter Dozier on Monday, ensuring that another member of their young foundation is und...MARCH 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AP source: Royals, Dozier agree to $25M, 4-year deal
The Royals and third baseman Hunter Dozier have agreed to a $25 million, four-year contract that includes a fifth-year option, a person with knowledge of the agreement has told The...FEBRUARY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rosario finds fit, family while joining Indians
A thorn in Cleveland's side while he was in Minnesota, Eddie Rosario is fitting in nicely with the IndiansFEBRUARY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Walk this way: Royals glad Santana chose KC The Royals welcomed the rest of their club to Spring Training on Monday with position players reporting to the club’s complex in Surprise, A...
FEBRUARY 23, 2021 • MLB.COM
