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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Shortly after the Kansas City Royals announced that they are saying goodbye to infielder Christian Colon, he posted a letter to social media thanking his teammates, the Royals front office, owner David Glass and Kansas City fans for the support during his time here. He said, in part, “playing for this city was an honor, a pleasure and something I won’t soon forget. Kansas City will always hold a special place in my heart.” The team designated him for assignment Wednesday, meaning they have 10 days to trade him, assign him to the minor leagues, or give him his outright release. Fans will most remember Colon for hitting the game-winning RBI in game five of the 2015 World Series. Continue to Article

May 11, 2017 11:06:am EST

It's been a while since we've heard anything new about Chief Wahoo -- the Cleveland Indians logo that is arguably the most controversial in sports. Recently, however, Cleveland owner Paul Dolan spoke at Temple Emanu El Brotherhood, and touched upon the topic, and attributed the pace at which Wahoo is disappearing to commissioner Rob Manfred's involvement in the process. Here's what Dolan said, according to Cleveland Jewish News: "We are mindful that there are people who are offended by it, and frankly if you leave Northeastern Ohio, it changes, the prospective (sic) on this changes. We were on some path towards a middle ground, I don't know what that path was, and that's still where we're headed, Continue to Article

May 11, 2017 3:06:am EST

Nobody really expects the controversy surrounding the Cleveland Indians’ Chief Wahoo logo to go away anytime soon. If we’ve learned anything from the drama with the Washington Redskins and their name it’s that these fights are like the Energizer Bunny — they keep going. Continue to Article

May 10, 2017 6:12:pm EST

A group of major leaguers from Venezuela is speaking out against President Nicolas Maduro's crackdown on anti-government protests, which has left more than 30 people dead. In a video published Monday night on social media, 13 players including Kansas City's Salvador Perez, Cincinnati's Eugenio Suarez and Pittsburgh's Francisco Cervelli call on Maduro's government to stop beating back demonstrators who for the past month have paralyzed Venezuela, pushing for the embattled socialist's departure. Continue to Article

May 10, 2017 3:33:am EST

Highlights of Tuesday's Major League Baseball games: Indians 6, Blue Jays 0 Carlos Carrasco allowed three hits in seven innings, Yan Gomes hit a three-run homer, and the Cleveland Indians defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 6-0 on Tuesday night. Carrasco struck out seven and did not give up a walk for the Indians, who evened the three-game series at one game apiece. Mike Bolsinger allowed three hits, four walks and two runs over 5 2/3 innings in his first start for the Blue Jays after having his contract selected from Triple-A Buffalo. Continue to Article

May 10, 2017 2:47:am EST