ANDREW BENINTENDI

Aaron Judge, Edwin Díaz, Trea Turner, Dansby Swanson and Xander Bogaerts were among 131 players who became free agents as baseball’s business season began just hours after the final out of the World Series.

Aaron Judge’s future is uncertain.

The decisive Game 5 of the AL Division Series between the Cleveland Guardians and New York Yankees has been postponed by rain after a 2 1/2-hour delay and rescheduled for Tuesday at 4:07 p.m. Both teams took batting practice ahead of the scheduled 7:07 p.m. start.

NEW YORK — (AP) — The decisive Game 5 of the AL Division Series between the Cleveland Guardians and New York Yankees will not start on time because of a threat of rain. The game was scheduled to begin at 7:07 p.m. on Monday night, and Major League Baseball announced at about 6:20 p.m. that the start would be delayed. Cleveland or New York will start the AL Championship Series at Houston on Wednesday night. Game 2 of the series was rained out last Thursday at Yankee Stadium, pushing it back to Friday afternoon. TRAINER’S ROOMYankees: Marinaccio (right shin) and fellow RHP Frankie Montas (right shoulder inflammation) could be available if the Yankees face Houston.

The decisive Game 5 of the AL Division Series between the Cleveland Guardians and New York Yankees did not start on time because of rain.

The decisive Game 5 of the AL Division Series between the Cleveland Guardians and New York Yankees will not start on time because of a threat of rain. The game was scheduled to begin at 7:07 p.m. on Monday night, and Major League Baseball announced at about 6:20 p.m. that the start would be delayed. MLB planned to reassess the weather forecast at about 7 p.m.

Oscar Gonzalez singled in the go-ahead run with Cleveland’s second straight bloop hit in the 10th inning, and the Guardians overcame a two-run deficit to beat the New York Yankees 4-2 and even their best-of-five AL Division Series at one game apiece.

NEW YORK — (AP) — New York Yankees reliever Aroldis Chapman was dropped from the team's American League Division Series roster because he missed Friday’s workout. Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Sunday that the former All-Star closer was in Miami rather than at Yankee Stadium and did not provide an acceptable excuse. The Yankees will play the Cleveland Guardians in the best-of-five series that starts Tuesday. Matt Carpenter likely will be on New York's roster, Boone also said, as Carpenter has recovered from a broken foot. Boone is leaning toward a three-man rotation against the Guardians in the best-of-five series.

Yankees reliever Aroldis Chapman has been ruled out for the American League Division Series after he skipped a mandatory workout, leading to a fine and likely ending the All-Star’s seven-year tenure with New York.

New York Yankees reliever Aroldis Chapman was dropped from the team's American League Division Series roster because he missed Friday’s workout. Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Sunday that the former All-Star closer was in Miami rather than at Yankee Stadium and did not provide an acceptable excuse. “I was disappointed,” Boone said, adding that disciplinary action is possible.

Aaron Judge didn’t come close to hitting his 62nd home run, going 1 for 2 with a pair of walks as the Baltimore Orioles beat the New York Yankees 2-1.

Aaron Judge started the first-game comeback with his major league-leading 55th home run, Isiah Kiner-Falefa hit a go-ahead grand slam in the nightcap and the New York Yankees swept a doubleheader from the Minnesota Twins 5-4 and 7-1.

NEW YORK — (AP) — New York Yankees outfielder Andrew Benintendi will have surgery this week after breaking a bone in his right wrist, but the AL East leaders hope he can play again this season. “I think the possibility of him returning is still in play,” manager Aaron Boone said after Monday's 5-2 win over Minnesota. Benintendi broke the hook hamate bone while taking a swing Friday night at Tampa Bay and was put on the 10-day injured list the next day. An All-Star this season with Kansas City, the 28-year-old Benintendi was traded to the Yankees in late July. Benintendi is batting a combined .304 with 51 RBIs.

New York Yankees outfielder Andrew Benintendi will have surgery this week after breaking a bone in his right wrist, but the AL East leaders hope he can play again this season.

He is on pace to hit 65 homers, four more than Roger Maris’ AL record in 1961. Judge reached 54 homers in New York’s 135th game; Maris hit his 54th when he connected off Washington’s Tom Cheney in New York’s 139th game on Sept. 6, 1961. Judge, who also doubled, has scored five of New York’s last eight runs. Judge scored when he doubled and scored on Donaldson’s single off the base of the left field wall. Minnesota's Chris Archer allowed two runs and four hits in five innings and is winless in his last 10 starts.

Aaron Judge hit his major league-leading 54th home run, connecting for the third straight day and sending the New York Yankees over the Minnesota Twins 5-2.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — (AP) — New York Yankees outfielder Andrew Benintendi has a broken bone in his right wrist that will need surgery, but manager Aaron Boone said he didn't know whether it was a season-ending injury. Boone revealed the diagnosis of a broken hook hamate bone after the AL East leaders beat Tampa Bay 2-1 on Sunday. Benintendi will be further examined by doctors Monday back in New York. Benintendi was hurt while taking a swing Friday night and was put on the 10-day injured list the next day. The 28-year-old Benintendi was an All-Star this season with Kansas City, then was traded to the Yankees in late July.

New York Yankees outfielder Andrew Benintendi has a broken bone in his right wrist that will need surgery, but manager Aaron Boone says he doesn't know whether it is a season-ending injury.

Aaron Judge led off the game with his major league-leading 53rd homer and the New York Yankees stopped the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 to avoid a three-game sweep.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — (AP) — Jeffrey Springs pitched neatly into the sixth inning, Christian Bethancourt hit a seventh-inning two-run homer, and the Tampa Bay Rays moved within five games of the AL East-leading New York Yankees with a 9-0 victory on Friday night. Tampa Bay has limited the Yankees to 42 runs (32 earned) in 14 games. Tampa Bay entered averaging 13,845 at home. Rays: RHP Tyler Glasnow (Tommy John surgery, Aug. 2021) is expected to start a minor league rehab assignment by throwing one inning with Triple-A Durham next week. UP NEXTYankees RHP Clarke Schmidt (5-3) and Tampa Bay RHP Corey Kluber (9-7) are Saturday night’s starters.

Jeffrey Springs pitched neatly into the sixth inning, Christian Bethancourt hit a two-run homer in the seventh, and the Tampa Bay Rays moved within five games of the AL East-leading New York Yankees with a 9-0 victory.

Aaron Judge hit a three-run shot for his 51st homer of the season, and the New York Yankees snapped their three-game losing streak with a 7-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.

The hit came after pinch-hitter Jose Trevino’s twisting popup fell just fair next to Pete Alonso down the right-field line. The Mets, whose NL East lead over Atlanta was cut to two games, swept a two-game series from the Yankees at Citi Field last month. The Yankees lead the AL East by eight games. ... RHP Domingo Germán was able to run, a day after taking a 104 mph comebacker off his left calf. Yankees: RHP Jameson Taillion (11-4, 4.00) is lined up to start Thursday.

Aaron Judge hit a 453-foot drive halfway up the bleachers for his 48th home run and added an RBI single during a seventh-inning rally, boosting the Yankees past the Mets 4-2 for a two-game sweep in a Subway Series both teams hope was a World Series prelude.

With this just a two-game set, the Yankees ensured they would end a streak of six straight series losses, their worst since 1995. Scherzer allowed four runs for the second straight start, raising his ERA from 1.93 to 2.33 in the two outings. The Mets had swept a pair of games from the Yankees at Citi Field last month. DEGROMJacob DeGrom had an issue while warming up before his last start and was pushed back from a Subway Series outing against the Yankees. Mets RHP Taijuan Walker will pitch for the first time since Aug. 16 at Atlanta after overcoming back spasms.

Aaron Judge connected off Max Scherzer for his major league-leading 47th home run, Andrew Benintendi drove in two runs and the New York Yankees withstood a botched popup by rookie Oswaldo Cabrera to beat the Mets 4-2 for their first Subway Series win this season.

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman responded to his team's funk with some flowery language and belief in manager Aaron Boone, the coaches and players.

NEW YORK — (AP) — Miffed after Aaron Judge was hit by a pitch from Alek Manoah, the frustrated New York Yankees struck back with their bats. Judge glanced at Manoah as Cole started yelling and a few other Yankees came over the dugout railing. “I made a pitch, obviously it hit Judge,” Manoah said. Anthony Rizzo scored on a throwing error by Toronto left fielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr in the first. Yankees: RHP Domingo Germán (1-2, 4.45) opens the Subway Series at home on Monday night against Mets RHP Max Scherzer (9-2, 2.15), who is going for his 200th career win.

NEW YORK — (AP) — Andrew Benintendi hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the seventh inning and the New York Yankees got a win they desperately needed, beating the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 Sunday to avoid a four-game sweep. 21 of former star Paul O'Neill, the AL East leaders won for just the 10th time in 30 games since the All-Star break. Judge glanced at Manoah as Cole started yelling and a few other Yankees came over the dugout railing. Anthony Rizzo scored on a throwing error by Toronto left fielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr in the first. Yankees: RHP Domingo Germán (1-2, 4.45) opens the Subway Series against Mets RHP Max Scherzer (9-2, 2.15), who is going for his 200th career win.

Andrew Benintendi hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the seventh inning and the New York Yankees got a win they desperately needed, beating the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 to avoid a four-game sweep.

NEW YORK — (AP) — Yankees ace Gerrit Cole twice banged on the dugout roof, shouting in frustration and getting booed as scuffling New York lost for the 15th time in 19 games, beaten by the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2 Saturday. Cole (9-6) hadn't allowed a hit before the Blue Jays scored four times in the fifth. Kirk then gave the Blue Jays a 4-1 lead when he lined a double to left-center. Matt Chapman added a solo homer in the ninth as the Blue Jays won their fourth straight. Before allowing four runs, Cole allowed two baserunners through the first four and was aided by defensive plays from Aaron Judge in right and rookie third baseman Oswaldo Cabrera.

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole twice banged on the dugout roof, shouting in frustration and getting booed as scuffling New York lost for the 15th time in 19 games, beaten by the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2.

Randy Arozarena hit a three-run homer off Nestor Cortes in the first inning and the Tampa Bay staff made it stand up, leading the Rays over the skidding New York Yankees 3-1.

Yankees Red Sox Baseball Boston Red Sox's Tommy Pham, right, celebrates after hitting a walkoff RBI-single during the 10th inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Boston. Nathan Eovaldi dodged the loss when the Red Sox rallied in the ninth. The Red Sox played a highlight video for Benintendi, a member of the 2018 World Series championship team. He had not played in Fenway Park since the Red Sox traded him to Kansas City before the 2021 season. Red Sox: Kiké Hernández went 0-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout in a rehab appearance for the Double-A Portland SeaDogs.

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Pinch-hitter Luis Torrens singled with one out in the 13th inning to score Eugenio Suárez, and the Seattle Mariners beat the New York Yankees 1-0 in a game dominated by the starting pitching of Gerrit Cole and Luis Castillo.

APTOPIX Yankees Mariners Baseball New York Yankees' Aaron Judge celebrates with Tim Locastro after hitting a solo home run on a pitch from Seattle Mariners' Ryan Borucki during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer) (John Froschauer)SEATTLE — (AP) — Aaron Judge hit his 44th homer, Josh Donaldson also went deep and drove in three runs, and the New York Yankees snapped a five-game losing streak by beating the Seattle Mariners 9-4 on Monday night. Donaldson doubled twice and Andrew Benintendi also had two doubles and three RBIs as the Yankees hammered Seattle pitching. New York manager Aaron Boone held a team meeting ahead of the series opener in Seattle after the Yankees were swept in St. Louis last weekend. Castillo allowed three runs and struck out eight over 6 2/3 innings last week at Yankee Stadium in his first start for Seattle.

Aaron Judge hit his 44th homer, Josh Donaldson went deep and drove in three runs, and the New York Yankees snapped a five-game losing streak by beating the Seattle Mariners 9-4.

This is quite a time to be a season ticket holder for the San Diego Padres.

Joey Gallo New York Yankees' Joey Gallo in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Sunday, June 5, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)The New York Yankees are reportedly trading outfielder Joey Gallo to the Los Angeles Dodgers, mercifully ending a Bronx experiment gone woefully wrong. Gallo, who joined the Yankees at the 2021 trade deadline, will try to start over with the Dodgers. While always boasting an extreme game that relied on walks and homers, Gallo was a very productive player from 2017 until the trade last year. Bellinger has maintained his grip on a lineup spot through excellent defense, but has been an even worst hitter than Gallo.

Kansas City Royals v New York Yankees NEW YORK, NY - JULY 30: Andrew Benintendi #18 of the New York Yankees in action against the Kansas City Royals during a game at Yankee Stadium on July 30, 2022 in New York City. For each major deal between now at Tuesday’s deadline, we’ll break down the pieces on the move and the logic behind the trades. Mariners acquire starting pitcher Luis Castillo from Reds for 4 prospects, including SS Noelvi MarteThe first big deal of the season saw Castillo, perhaps the most impactful pitcher available, head to Seattle. Mariners: BReds: AYankees acquire OF Andrew Benintendi from Royals for 3 prospectsSometimes pivots are very obvious. If you're going to take on any organization's young pitchers, the Yankees are one of the best choices.

As the only MLB team located in Canada, the Toronto Blue Jays have by far the toughest constraints. That means any upgrades for the Blue Jays — who are right in the middle of the American League playoff race — will almost certainly have to be vaccinated. Unless all those unvaccinated players change their minds, it sure seems like a home-field advantage for the Blue Jays. The Blue Jays are on track to make the postseason, so theoretically, the road to a World Series title could go through Canada. Of course, there's also a chance the Blue Jays fall out of the playoff race and none of the immediate doomsday scenarios come into play.

The Major League Baseball trade deadline is always a stressful time of year for the league's 30 general managers.

Aaron Judge became the second-fastest player in major league history to reach 200 career home runs, and the New York Yankees beat the Kansas City Royals 8-2.

Aaron Judge became the first big leaguer with 40 homers this season, smashed a grand slam for No. 41 and robbed a home run in right field as the New York Yankees rallied to beat the Kansas City Royals 11-5.

Royals Yankees Baseball New York Yankees' Aaron Judge watches his game-ending home run during the ninth inning of the team's baseball game against the Kansas City Royals on Thursday, July 28, 2022, in New York. Judge had never hit a big league walk-off homer before May 10 against Toronto’s Jordan Romano, then hit another on June 26 off Houston’s Seth Martinez. New York had not won a 1-0 game on a walk-off homer since Ruben Sierra connected off the Blue Jays’ Vinnie Chulk on April 22, 2004. Kansas City, last in the AL Centrl, dropped to 39-60. “He’s getting close,” Kansas City manager Mike Matheny said.

Aaron Judge hit his third walk-off homer this year, his major league-leading 39th home run of the season, to lift the New York Yankees over the Kansas City Royals 1-0.

Rays Royals Baseball Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Brett Phillips chases down a single by Kansas City Royals' Andrew Benintendi during the first inning of a baseball game in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, July 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley) (Colin E. Braley)NEW YORK — (AP) — Andrew Benintendi wouldn’t say whether he will get vaccinated for COVID-19 now that he’s with the first-place New York Yankees rather than the last-place Kansas City Royals. He was among 10 Royals who missed a four-game series at Toronto from July 14-17 because he was not vaccinated and could not enter Canada. “We’ll cross that bridge if and when we have to but I have not had that conversation,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. Benintendi had arrived with the Royals in New York and was in his hotel room when Royals manager Mike Matheny told him of the trade at about 11 p.m. Wednesday night.

Andrew Benintendi wouldn’t say whether he will get vaccinated for COVID-19 now that he’s with the first-place New York Yankees rather than the last-place Kansa City Royals.

Rays Royals Baseball Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Brett Phillips chases down a single by Kansas City Royals' Andrew Benintendi during the first inning of a baseball game in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, July 22, 2022. Benintendi, a 28-year-old left-handed hitter, was among 10 Royals who missed a four-game series at Toronto from July 14-17 because he was not vaccinated. Benintendi lost $186,813 of the $8.5 million salary he won in an arbitration case against the Royals. No Yankees missed earlier trips to Toronto this season, and the Yankees have a three-game series there from Sept. 26-28. Yankees manager Aaron Boone disputed the notion that the Yankees have too many power hitters in their lineup.

The AL East-leading New York Yankees made the first of what could be a flurry of moves ahead of next week’s trade deadline, acquiring All-Star outfielder Andrew Benintendi from the Kansas City Royals for three minor league pitchers.

Andrew Benintendi Kansas City Royals' Andrew Benintendi slides across home plate to score against the Detroit Tigers during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, July 12, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)The New York Yankees have a new outfielder (and it's not Juan Soto). The team traded for Kansas City Royals outfielder Andrew Benintendi on Wednesday, according to YES Network's Jack Curry. One of the few Royals players having a good season this year, Benintendi is hitting 321/.389/.399 with three homers and 40 runs in 92 games. The trade is a pure rental for the Yankees, as Benintendi is slated to hit free agency this winter.

(Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images)The MLB trade deadline is approaching quickly and one name towers above the rest. After pulling the ball 40 percent of the time last season, he’s pulling the ball 27.3 percent of the time in 2022. Willson Contreras, Chicago Cubs CA catcher who can hit is a rare commodity these days, which should give Willson Contreras plenty of value on the trade market. At the plate, Contreras offers a solid understanding of the strike zone. It’s unclear whether Bell is vaccinated against COVID-19 and whether that will impact his trade market.

Tigers Royals Baseball Kansas City Royals' Andrew Benintendi slides across home plate to score against the Detroit Tigers during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, July 12, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. — (AP) — The Kansas City Royals spent Thursday patching up a roster missing 10 players who were barred from traveling to Toronto because of their COVID-19 vaccination status while trying to smooth over their damaged image among fans. The Royals players will forfeit four days of pay and major league service time in accordance with the terms of MLB’s collective bargaining agreement. That means they will collectively lose $726,128 in salary, headlined by Benintendi losing $186,813, Merrifield losing $153,846, Keller losing $106,044 and Dozier and Taylor losing $98,901 apiece. The moves leave Kansas City with two roster spots still available for this weekend.

The Kansas City Royals are busy patching up a roster decimated by players barred from traveling to Toronto because of their COVID-19 vaccination status while trying to heal their damaged image among fans.

MLB: JUL 10 Guardians at Royals KANSAS CITY, MO - JULY 10: Kansas City Royals first baseman Hunter Dozier (17) in the dugout after scoring in the second inning of an MLB game between the Cleveland Guardians and Kansas City Royals on July 10, 2022 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, MO. The team sent out a tweet highlighting its "multiple free COVID-19 vaccine events" moments after placing 10 unvaccinated players on the restricted list prior to the team's game in Toronto. For more information visit: https://t.co/uihVWJrJnL — Kansas City Royals (@Royals) July 14, 2022MLB players who are unvaccinated against COVID-19 are prohibited from entering Canada due to the country's COVID-19 policy. The Royals still have 10 unvaccinated players on their roster, a massive figure compared to other teams around the league. Royals without 10 players as team heads to CanadaSome of the Royals' best players won't be available against the Blue Jays.

The Royals will be without 10 of the 26 players on their active roster for their upcoming trip to Toronto due to Canadian restrictions on travelers who aren’t vaccinated against COVID-19.

The Kansas City Royals will be without 10 of the 26 players on their active roster for their upcoming trip to Toronto due to Canadian restrictions on travelers who aren’t vaccinated against COVID-19.

Kansas City Royals v Houston Astros HOUSTON, TEXAS - JULY 06: Andrew Benintendi #16 of the Kansas City Royals talks to Whit Merrifield #15 of the Kansas City Royals during the game against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on July 06, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)The Kansas City Royals are headed to Toronto to face the Blue Jays this weekend, though calling the team they'll be fielding the Royals may be a bit charitable. A whopping 10 players on the Royals' roster are not vaccinated against COVID-19 and will not be able to enter Canada for the Blue Jays series, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. It should be mentioned that the U.S. has a similar policy, hence all non-U.S. citizens on the Blue Jays must be vaccinated to play any road series. Who are the Royals losing against the Blue Jays?

Los Angeles Angels sensation Shohei Ohtani repeated as a two-way All-Star when he was picked for the AL pitching staff, two days after he was elected to start at designated hitter.

Vinnie Pasquantino hit his first major league home run and Hunter Dozier followed with a drive into the bullpen, leading Brad Keller and the Kansas City Royals over the Detroit Tigers 3-1.

You don’t usually see a hit like this in a baseball game.

Shohei Ohtani struck out a career-high 13 over eight dominant innings of two-hit ball, and the AL MVP also reached base three times in the Los Angeles Angels’ 5-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals.

Pitcher Max Fried won his salary arbitration case against the World Series champion Atlanta Braves and was given his $6.85 million request instead of the team’s $6.6 million offer.

Pitcher Max Fried became the fifth member of the World Series champion Atlanta Braves to go to salary arbitration, asking for $6.85 million while the team argued for $6.6 million.

Kansas City infielder Nicky Lopez lost his salary arbitration case with the Royals on Friday and will get $2.55 million instead of his $2.9 million request, a decision that clinched management’s third straight winning record.

MJ Melendez and Emmanuel Rivera drove in two runs apiece, leading Brady Singer and the Kansas City Royals over the Toronto Blue Jays 8-4 to end a three-game losing streak.

Outfielder Adam Duvall and the Atlanta Braves argued their case as salary arbitration hearings resumed after a two-week break.

Atlanta Braves reliever Luke Jackson has lost his salary arbitration case.

Bobby Witt Jr. hit his first major league home run, Brad Keller pitched shutout ball into the seventh inning and the Kansas City Royals beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-1 to end a four-game losing streak.

Adam Frazier and the Seattle Mariners argued the first of this year’s delayed salary arbitration cases, with the second baseman/outfielder asking for a raise from $4.3 million to $8 million and the team arguing for $6.7 million.

Aaron Judge returned from a scheduled day off to homer twice and drive in the tying run as the Yankees rallied past the Royals 6-4 for their ninth straight win.

Prized rookie Bobby Witt Jr. made an eye-popping play at third base to nail a runner at the plate in the top of the 10th inning, then Adalberto Mondesi’s RBI single in the bottom half lifted the Kansas City Royals over the Cleveland Guardians 1-0.

Guardians Royals Baseball Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Zack Greinke throws against the Cleveland Guardians during the first inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 7, 2022 in Kansas City, Mo. — (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. capped his highly anticipated big league debut with his first hit, a go-ahead double with two outs in the eighth inning, sending the Kansas City Royals to a 3-1 victory over the rechristened Cleveland Guardians on Thursday. 1 prospect in the game, roped a double down the left-field line to give Kansas City its first lead. Several members of the Kansas City Chiefs, including coach Andy Reid, dressed up in Royals gear. Except maybe Greinke, who wore short sleeves for his first start in a Kansas City uniform since Sept. 30, 2010.

Bobby Witt Jr. capped his highly anticipated big league debut with his first hit, a go-ahead double with two outs in the eighth inning, sending the Kansas City Royals to a 3-1 victory over the rechristened Cleveland Guardians.

Nathan Eovaldi wants the ball with the chance to extend the Red Sox's season.

Salvador Perez hit his 46th home run, breaking Johnny Bench’s record for most by a catcher in a season to highlight the opener, then the Kansas City Royals completed a doubleheader sweep by beating the Cleveland Indians 4-2.

Royals Twins Baseball Kansas City Royals Whit Merrifield (15) fist-bumps Hunter Dozier after Merrifield scored on a Andrew Benintendi sacrifice fly off Minnesota Twins pitcher Juan Minaya in the ninth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Minneapolis. — (AP) — The Kansas City Royals are promoting general manager Dayton Moore to club president and elevating longtime assistant GM J.J. Picollo to fill his role, a person familiar with the front-office movements told The Associated Press on Tuesday. But there have been signs that another breakthrough is on the horizon as a wave of talented young pitchers continues to help Kansas City win games down the stretch this season. Picollo, who has interviewed for several GM jobs, has long been considered Moore's heir apparent. They worked together in Atlanta before coming to Kansas City, where Picollo rose from an area scout to assistant GM in charge of player personnel.

Kris Bubic carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago Cubs 4-2.

Baseball is the grand citadel of mealy-mouthing.