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With two runners aboard in the sixth inning, the Royals' Alcides Escobar was just trying to put the pitch from Yankees reliever Blake Parker in play Monday night. The three-run homer broke open a nip-and-tuck game, and backed by a strong pitching performance by Dillon Gee, Kansas City went on to beat New York 8-5 to open their three-game series. Everybody else was sure, the way things have been going for Kansas City lately. Continue to Article

August 30, 2016 12:19:am EST

Dillon Gee kept the Royals' momentum going with six sharp innings, Alcides Escobar hit a three-run homer and Kansas City beat the New York Yankees 8-5 on Monday night to open their three-game set. Gee (6-7) allowed only four hits and a run in the latest impressive start by the Royals' staff, helping the reigning World Series champions win for the 18th time in 22 games. Lorenzo Cain, Kendrys Morales and Alex Gordon drove in runs off Michael Pineda (6-11) during a five-hit salvo in the first inning. Continue to Article

August 29, 2016 11:46:pm EST

The Toronto Blue Jays took a big step toward taking more command of the American League East on Monday night with a win over the Baltimore Orioles. Toronto (75-56, a season-best 19 games above .500) holds a two-game lead over Boston and a four-game edge against Baltimore (71-60). The Jays and Orioles meet again in the middle game of the three-game series, and Toronto can't leave town any worse than two games ahead of Baltimore. Continue to Article

August 29, 2016 11:24:pm EST

The Los Angeles Angels have traded outfielder Daniel Nava to the Kansas City Royals. The Angels announced the deal Monday night. Los Angeles also traded cash considerations to the Royals, who will send back cash or a player to be named later. Continue to Article

August 29, 2016 10:52:pm EST