Hedges' three-run homer helps Guardians beat Royals 8-3
Austin Hedges hit a three-run homer and rookie Oscar Gonzalez doubled in two runs, sending the Cleveland Guardians to an 8-3 victory over the Kansas City RoyalsJUNE 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
KANSAS CITY ROYALS 86-76 · 2ND IN AL CENTRAL
86-76 · 2ND IN AL CENTRAL
How to watch Royals vs. Guardians FREE on YouTube The MLB Game of the Week Live on YouTube is streamed live, for free, to fans around the world in 182 countries. José Ramírez and the Guardia...
JUNE 1, 2022 • MLB.COM
What Cam Gallagher's, Michael A. Taylor's upcoming return means for Royals' roster MJ Melendez and Kyle Isbel could be most affected by return of these veterans. Carlos Santana might also feel the impact.
MAY 31, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
How prospect Hicklen masters mental game This story was excerpted from Anne Rogers' Royals Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularl...
MAY 31, 2022 • MLB.COM
Cleveland Guardians vs. Kansas City Royals: Live updates from Game 45 Amed Rosario and the Guardians take on Whit Merrifield and the Royals.
MAY 31, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM
Cam Gallagher - Begins rehab assignment Gallagher (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Impact Gallagher has been out with a strained left hamstring since the start of May. Given the length of his absence, he may need more than just a game or two of rehab work before he's considered ready to return. He may not have a job to return to once healthy, as top catching prospect MJ Melendez joined the team in Gallagher's absence and is hitting .260/.329/.494 through 23 games.
MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Carlos Santana - Heads to bench Tuesday Santana is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Guardians, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Impact With the Royals giving Whit Merrifield a day out of the field and having him serve as the team's designated hitter, Santana will retreat to the bench while Hunter Dozier covers first base. Santana's move to the bench comes after he went 1-for-18 with three walks against five strikeouts in the Royals' last five games.
MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cleveland Guardians, Kansas City Royals starting lineups for May 31, 2022 Cal Quantrill and the Guardians take on Daniel Lynch and the Royals at Progressive Field.
MAY 31, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM
Vinnie Pasquantino - Earns weekly honors Pasquantino was named the International League Player of the Week on Tuesday.
Impact Pasquantino earned the weekly award with force, going 11-for-23 with four home runs, 11 RBI, six runs scored, two doubles and a triple in six games versus Triple-A Louisville. He had been struggling a bit in the batting average department, but a two-week surge has him up to a robust .303/.396/.667 slash line with 15 homers, 51 RBI, 36 runs scored and three stolen bases in 46 games with Omaha this season, his first year at the highest minor-league level.
MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
José Briceño - Finds work with KC organization Briceno signed a minor-league contract with the Royals on May 24 and was assigned to Triple-A Omaha.
Impact Briceno will make his return to affiliated ball after he most recently competed in the independent Atlantic League of Professional Baseball with the Lexington Legends. The 29-year-old journeyman catcher has previously logged 134 career plate appearances in the big leagues with the Angels between the 2018 and 2020 seasons.
MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Discussing KC Royals' fall to last place in MLB standings. Join our discussion at 10 a.m. Kansas City Royals now own Major League Baseball’s worst record. How do they dig out of losing trend? KC Star reporters discuss and answer f...
MAY 31, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Guardians rookie loses track of outs, throws ball into stands during win over Royals Oscar Gonzalez’s rarely seen mental mistake didn’t end up costing the Guardians.
MAY 31, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Guardians face the Royals leading series 1-0
The Cleveland Guardians play the Kansas City Royals, leading the series 1-0MAY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Guardians' Bats Heat Up As They Win Series Opener Against Royals The Guardians beat the Royals 7-3 behind an impressive offensive performance.
MAY 31, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Nicky Lopez - Three hits in loss Lopez went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Monday's 7-3 loss to the Guardians.
Impact Lopez has a pair of three-hit efforts in his last four games as he begins to steer out of a slump that's bogged him down for much of May. The 27-year-old infielder still hasn't posted an extra-base hit in his last 10 contests. Overall, he's slashing .229/.306/.261 with four stolen bases, five RBI, 17 runs scored and five doubles in 171 plate appearances. His strong defense has kept him in the lineup, but he's often hit at the bottom of the order lately.
MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Emmanuel Rivera - Homers in loss Monday Rivera went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 7-3 loss to the Guardians.
Impact Rivera took Cleveland starter Zach Plesac deep in the third inning to tie the game at 1-1. In his last five games, Rivera is 5-for-20 (.250) with three RBI and three runs scored. The third baseman is up to four homers, 12 RBI, 13 runs scored and a .230/.288/.486 slash line through 80 plate appearances this season. As long as the Royals' outfield depth is tested by absences -- forcing Whit Merrifield to move from second base -- Rivera should see fairly regular playing time at the hot corner.
MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Collin Snider - Gives up homer in loss Snider (3-2) took the loss Monday versus the Guardians. He allowed three runs on two hits and a walk in one-third of an inning.
Impact The Royals rallied to tie the game in the top of the eighth inning, but Snider gave it all back on an Andres Gimenez three-run homer in the bottom of the frame. In 10 innings in May, Snider has allowed 10 runs on 14 hits and five walks. He has a 6.38 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 12:8 K:BB with six holds and a blown save in 18.1 innings overall as a middle-relief option.
MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jonathan Heasley - Turns in quality start Heasley allowed three runs on six hits and three walks with three strikeouts across six innings in a no-decision versus the Guardians on Monday.
Impact This was Heasley's longest start of the season, and he pitched fairly well. He was in line for the loss before the Royals rallied to tie the game in the eighth inning. The 25-year-old right-hander has walked at least three batters in all four of his major-league starts this year, contributing to a 4.66 ERA and 1.76 WHIP. He's posted a 10:16 K:BB in 19.1 innings while posting an 0-2 record. While he's not performing that well, Zack Greinke (elbow) going on the injured list bodes well for Heasley remaining in the rotation for a couple more starts. He's projected to face the Astros at home this weekend.
MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Giménez homers, Guardians overcome rookie's gaffe to beat KC
Andrés Giménez hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning off rookie Collin Snider, sending the Cleveland Guardians to a 7-3 win over the injury-riddled Kansas City RoyalsMAY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Isbel returns, but Kansas City Royals lose relievers Matt Peacock, Gabe Speier to IL The Royals regained outfielder Kyle Isbel before Monday’s game in Cleveland but had to do more shuffling to avoid a short-handed roster as s...
MAY 31, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Forearm issue forces Zack Greinke to IL; Kansas City Royals undecided on replacement The Royals added a relief pitcher to fill Zack Greinke’s roster spot before Monday’s game in Cleveland.
MAY 30, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Cleveland Guardians vs. Kansas City Royals: Live updates from Game 44 Owen Miller and the Guardians take on the Royals at Progressive Field.
MAY 30, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM
Royals place Greinke on 15-day IL with strained forearm
Kansas City ace Zack Greinke was placed on the 15-day injured list with a strained right forearmMAY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Arodys Vizcaíno - Joins major-league club Vizcaino's contract was selected by the Royals on Monday.
Impact Vizcaino signed a minor-league contract with Kansas City in January and has posted a 1.76 ERA and 1.19 WHIP in 15.1 innings over 16 relief appearances at Triple-A Omaha this year. The 31-year-old hasn't made a major-league appearance since 2019 but will serve as an extra bullpen arm after the Royals placed several relievers on the COVID-19 injured list Monday.
MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Foster Griffin - Recalled by Kansas City Griffin was recalled from Triple-A Omaha on Monday.
Impact Griffin made a pair of relief appearances for the Royals in mid-May, and he allowed four runs in two innings. The southpaw has been much more effective in Omaha, posting a 1.83 ERA and 0.94 WHIP in 19.2 innings over 13 relief appearances. While his first three major-league appearances have come out of the bullpen, Griffin has experience working as a starter in past minor-league seasons. The Royals haven't announced who will fill Zack Greinke's (elbow) spot in the rotation after he was placed on the 15-day injured list Monday, but it's possible that Griffin will be in the mix to take on a starting role.
MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
