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Rangers sluggers Josh Hamilton (32) walked away from Royals catcher Brayan Pena and the plate after struck out to end the eighth inning.

L.M. OTERO | The Associated Press

Rangers sluggers Josh Hamilton (32) walked away from Royals catcher Brayan Pena and the plate after struck out to end the eighth inning.

Royals use early burst, bullpen to beat Rangers

May 16, 12:10 PM

This is what the Royals had in mind last winter when instead of bolstering their rotation they beefed up the bullpen. That relief corps delivered four suffocating innings Tuesday night in closing out a 7-4 win that completed a two-game sweep of the previously-surging Texas Rangers.

Royals promote Myers, Odorizzi to Omaha

May 16, 12:10 PM

Two of the Royals’ top prospects are moving up. Outfielder Wil Myers and right-handed pitcher Jake Odorizzi received promotions Wednesday from Class AA Northwest Arkansas to Class AAA Omaha. Both will join the Storm Chasers in time for Thursday’s home game against Tacoma.

Yost has no plans to rein in aggressive baserunning

May 16, 12:37 AM

The accepted metrics for measuring a club’s baserunning efficiency generally agree that the Royals paid dearly for their aggressive style for much of the season. The Royals won’t argue (at least not too much), but they remain committed to their approach – and point to Monday’s victory over Texas as proof of its potential benefits.

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