CARLOS SANTANA NEWS

Royals earn doubleheader split with Jays on Perez's walk-off

The Kansas City Royals and Toronto Blue Jays got wildly different yet equally effective pitching performances in splitting their day-night doubleheader on Saturday

APRIL 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mashes second homer Santana went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run and a pair of walks in Wednesday's 6-1 win over the Angels.

Impact Santana's two-run blast in the seventh inning extended the Royals' lead to 5-1. The 35-year-old first baseman is up to two homers, eight RBI and six runs scored through 44 plate appearances in 10 games. He's slashing .171/.318/.371 while regularly hitting third or fourth in the order.

APRIL 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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 6-1

APRIL 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

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APRIL 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

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APRIL 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 Series

MARCH 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 season

MARCH 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 2022

MARCH 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 day

MARCH 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 rebuilding

MARCH 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 swing

MARCH 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 Monday

MARCH 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