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FIFA will control the grounds at the Harry S. Truman Sports Complex before and during World Cup 26, but the Kansas City Royals won’t have to embark on a barnstorming, months-long road trip.

Aaron Judge wasted no time making his introduction to the Kansas City Royals fans at Kauffman Stadium on Tuesday evening. During the top of the first inning, Judge also introduced himself to Royals starter Noah Cameron,

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Royals put left-hander Cole Ragans back on the injured list after one dismal start against the Cardinals, this time with a left rotator cuff strain, and activated reliever Lucas Erceg from the IL before Wednesday night’s game against the Yankees.

Nicholas Grunauer, president of the Crossroads Community Association, told The Star that the Washington Square Park plan addresses many of the concerns neighborhood residents and businesses had during the last round of proposals for a Royals ballpark in the Crossroads, including the potential of business displacement and building teardowns.

The Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 7-5 on Sunday afternoon as Salvador Perez helped fuel the victory. Perez went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer that tied the game at 2-2 in the fourth inning,

He feels like an insurance pick for the Chiefs, who may view Royals as the heir apparent to Rice's manufactured-touch power-slot role. Royals had awesome underlying stats at Utah State, and his yards after the catch stood out as a clear strength.

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