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Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol bought additional tickets so fans could keep the shirtless revelry going at Busch Stadium after a recent win over the Kansas City Royals, which included a walk-off single by Yohel Pozo and contributions from Masyn Winn.
A fan fell into the visiting bullpen at Rate Field during a Royals-White Sox game, triggering a brief delay as medical staff treated the person and players cleared the bullpen area; the fan was later transported to a local hospital for further care.
The Kansas City Royals placed left-hander Cole Ragans on the 15-day injured list with a left elbow impingement and valgus extension overload after a 3-inning start in which he felt soreness in his elbow/triceps. Manager Matt Quatraro called the move precautionary and indicated Ragans could return if he progresses, but the team has moved to a longer absence for now. In a corresponding move, the Royals recalled Stephen Kolek and Steven Cruz and optioned Eric Cerantola; Kolek is expected to step into Ragans’ rotation spot. Ragans has a history of Tommy John surgeries, and this setback comes as the Royals’ rotation depth is thinning, with Bergert and Kudrna out for the year. Kolek, who recently came off the IL, brings a multi-pitch mix and has prior starting experience, making him a logical fill-in as Kansas City rebuilds its rotation alongside Noah Cameron, Seth Lugo, Michael Wacha, and Kris Bubic.
Royals closer Carlos Estévez has been diagnosed with a rotator cuff strain and will be shut down from throwing for three weeks, with a reevaluation at the end of May. A rehab assignment at Triple-A Omaha was halted by shoulder discomfort, effectively restarting his recovery and pushing a likely return to late June. The injury compounds Kansas City's bullpen struggles and raises questions about Estévez’s contract option, with the team considering a potential 60-day IL move while Lucas Erceg handles save chances in his absence.
The Yankees belted four home runs, including two by Cody Bellinger, to beat Kansas City 13-4 as the Royals’ offense stalled with 12 strikeouts and only a lone homer by Carter Jensen. A first-inning dispute led to Royals manager Matt Quatraro’s ejection, and a string of defensive miscues highlighted a rough road trip. KC eyes a rebound with Cole Ragans on the mound against left-hander Ryan Weathers in the next game.
Jason Benetti delivered an electric play-by-play as the Detroit Tigers rallied from a 9-7 deficit to beat the Kansas City Royals 10-9 at Comerica Park, after two rain delays and an illness-related stoppage, with Riley Greene tying the game on a 3-2 two-out double and Colt Keith delivering the walk-off RBI single.
Detroit Tigers are favored at home (Montero vs. Bubic) as KC’s offense struggles and KC’s bullpen is stretched; DET enters with a five-game win streak and a strong home mark, projecting a 4-2 Detroit win with a held-down KC offense, making the under 8 a solid secondary bet and Detroit on the moneyline at +100 offering value.
Dominic Smith hit a bases-loaded walk-off grand slam off Royals closer Carlos Estevez in the bottom of the ninth, giving Atlanta a 6-2 win and the series over Kansas City; it was his first hit with the Braves, and he finished 1-for-4 with four RBI and a run, with the recap noting other early-season power performances from hitters such as Shea Langeliers, Jorge Soler, and Jake Burger to illustrate a lively fantasy landscape.
The Royals fell 6-2 at Atlanta in a ninth-inning walk-off after closer Carlos Estévez allowed a string of hits and walks following six strong innings from Braves starter Michael Wacha. Salvador Perez homered for KC, and Maikel Garcia scored in the eighth on a Pasquantino grounder. The game also drew attention for a controversial in-game interview with Chris Sale during the Fox broadcast, prompting questions about broadcast integrity. KC starts 0-2; Seth Lugo will start tomorrow against Grant Holmes in a day game on Royals.TV.
Royals were shut out 6-0 by Atlanta on Opening Day as Cole Ragans walked and allowed four runs in four innings; Bailey Falter allowed two runs over three relief innings, while Alex Lange pitched a clean eighth. Kansas City had five hits and limited offense, though the top of the order reached twice. They’ll try to rebound against Michael Wacha and Reynaldo López in the next game, which will be televised on FOX.
Venezuela defeated Italy in the World Baseball Classic final, sparking Royals‑centered discussion around Maikel Garcia’s clutch play and the electric crowd, while also highlighting Royals pitcher Nick Mears and a broader look at Kansas City’s pitching depth and future planning.
The Kansas City Royals reportedly signed Starling Marte to a one-year contract to bolster a weak outfield. Marte, 37, hit .270/.335/.410 with nine homers and seven steals in 98 games for the Mets last season and would likely serve mainly as a designated hitter with limited outfield time due to defensive limitations, as Isaac Collins and Lane Thomas compete for playing time.
The Kansas City Royals have agreed to a one-year MLB contract with Starling Marte, pending a physical and a roster move. Marte, who will be 37, comes off an injury-plagued stint with the Mets but posted a .269/.331/.398 line with 16 homers across 2024–25 and could add veteran depth to KC’s outfield/DH mix, joining Isaac Collins, Lane Thomas, and Jac Caglianone as the Royals bolster left/right-field options. The deal fits KC’s modest payroll outlook in the mid-$140s millions and provides flexibility as they seek upgradeable depth without a long-term commitment.
Terrance Gore, 34, a speedy outfielder who helped the Kansas City Royals win the 2015 World Series and steal 43 bases in his MLB career, died from complications after a medical procedure. He played for the Royals, Cubs, Dodgers and Mets (also appearing in the 2021 postseason with the Braves); his last major-league appearance was with the Mets in 2022. Gore is survived by his wife Britney and their children, with tributes pouring in from teammates and fans alike.
Terrance Gore, a compact speedster who specialized as a postseason pinch runner, helped three teams win World Series titles (Royals in 2015, Dodgers in 2020, Braves in 2021) and left a lasting mark on the game before passing away at 34; his career, built on speed and self-awareness, spanned 2011–2022 with a final stint for the Mets in 2022.