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Kansas City Monarchs win third American Association title!

September 22, 2021

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Monarchs clinched their third American Association title against the Fargo-Moorhead Redhawks on Monday night. The Monarchs defeated the RedHawks 8-1 to sweep the best-of-five series 3-0. It’s been quite the season for Kansas City, as they finished the 2021 season with the best record in the American Association. … More Kansas City Monarchs win third American Association title!

Despite tougher AFC, the Chiefs are still the team to beat

September 10, 2021

The 2021 NFL season is upon us, folks! And the 2021 AFC Champion, and 2020 Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs are looking to make their third straight trip to the Super Bowl. But this time around, the Chiefs are looking for payback after an embarrassing 31-9 rout in Super Bowl LV against the Tampa … More Despite tougher AFC, the Chiefs are still the team to beat

Salvador Perez inches closer to history

August 28, 2021

A career season for Salvador Perez is on the verge of becoming a record-breaking one. With his second grand slam in two days against the Seattle Mariners on Friday night, the Royals’ franchise player is just one home run away (36) from tying Hall of Famer Carlton Fisk‘s record for most home runs hit by … More Salvador Perez inches closer to history

Salvador Perez could become first catcher to win Home Run Derby

July 6, 2021

Royals backstop Salvador Perez is having a phenomenal season, and it’s being rewarded with not only another All-Star nod for the franchise face, but also an accepted invite to the 2021 Home Run Derby. And with that, he is on the verge of making history. If Perez wins the Home Run Derby, he will become … More Salvador Perez could become first catcher to win Home Run Derby

Offense comes alive in Royals upset over Yankees

June 23, 2021

With a struggling Brady Singer, it didn’t look like the Royals were going to leave Yankee Stadium with a victory. The offense had other plans. Kansas City improved to 33-38 on the season, working their way back up the AL Central standings, with a rally to upset the New York Yankees 6-5 on Tuesday. And … More Offense comes alive in Royals upset over Yankees

Bubic pitches lights out as Royals win 8-3

May 29, 2021

While the Royals’ offense was lighting things up, Kris Bubic was shutting things down. Bubic pitched six solid innings, striking out five batters, allowing just one run on five hits, as the Kansas City Royals defeated the Minnesota Twins 8-3 on Friday night. In a hotly contested American League Central division, these are the types … More Bubic pitches lights out as Royals win 8-3

Salvy passes Royals legend in 5-1 victory

May 16, 2021

Move over, Frank White. The current franchise face has passed you on the home run list. Salvador Perez hit his 161st career home run, passing White on the Royals’ all-time list Perez now ranks 6th all-time in Royals history in home runs. But Perez wasn’t the only star for the Royals on Saturday to dominate … More Salvy passes Royals legend in 5-1 victory

Cardinals, Royals lift Covid-19 restrictions at home games

May 15, 2021

Across the United States, restrictions are beginning to be listed in regards to the Covid-19 pandemic. Millions of Americans have been fully vaccinated, and because of that, teams all across Major League Baseball have begun allowing more fans in attendance and lifting mask mandates so long as their fully vaccinated. The St. Louis Cardinals recently … More Cardinals, Royals lift Covid-19 restrictions at home games

Kansas City Monarchs will open season with full capacity attendance

May 15, 2021

As the Kansas City Monarchs prepare to start their season, which begins on Tuesday, May 18th, they announced some big news regarding having fans at Legends Field: they intend on having full capacity crowds. Monarchs owner Mark Brandmeyer, recently told 41 Action News that the stadium will welcome fans at full capacity and face masks … More Kansas City Monarchs will open season with full capacity attendance

Royals pitching shuts down Tigers

April 25, 2021

What was a huge issue last year for Kansas City, is turning into a big bright spot this season. Brady Singer pitched seven innings, allowing only one run, as the Royals defeated their AL Central rival Detroit Tigers 1-0 on Saturday afternoon. His command was on point throughout the afternoon, something that, according to Singer, … More Royals pitching shuts down Tigers

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