The Kansas City Royals, a club that finished 82-80 to post its second straight winning season, expect to have nine-time All-Star catcher Salvador Perez, their 35-year-old captain, back next season as it seeks a return trip to the American League playoffs.
Category: Baseball
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Skubal ties Tigers record with 14 Ks in G1 win
Tarik Skubal, who is favored to win his second straight American League Cy Young Award, tied a franchise postseason record with 14 strikeouts, and the Detroit Tigers defeated the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 on Tuesday in Game 1 of their AL Wild Card Series.
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Rays’ sale finalized; stadium search to restart
A group led by real estate developer Patrick Zalupski closed on its purchase of the Rays, finalizing the sale of the team from former owner Stuart Sternberg.
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Washington: Angels not picking up my contract
Ron Washington, who missed most of the season after undergoing heart surgery, said he will not have his option picked up to return as Angels manager in 2026.
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Washington out as Angels manager, source says
Ron Washington, who missed most of the season after undergoing heart surgery, and Ray Montgomery will not be managing the Angels in 2026, a source told ESPN.
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⚾ Playoff preview: How far all 12 teams will go
Have Fall Classic or bust hopes for the postseason? Here’s why your squad could be playing deep into October … or get sent home early.
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Bloom takes over Cards, says Marmol to return
Chaim Bloom says the Cardinals will be sticking to their roots to get back to October baseball and that manager Oli Marmol will return.
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Dodgers roster 3 catchers vs. Reds; Conforto out
The Dodgers will carry three catchers on their wild-card roster vs. the Reds, including starter Will Smith, who has been dealing with a hairline fracture in his right hand.
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⚾ MLB playoff tracker 2025: Matchups, schedule
From current matchups to the postseason schedule, we have everything you need to know.
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Guardians promote top prospect for Tigers series
Outfielder Chase DeLauter, who has yet to make his major league debut, was added to the Guardians’ roster for their wild-card series against the Tigers.