(KANSAS CITY, Mo., AP) — Joe Blanton’s victory drought is over. Blanton picked up his first victory in nearly two years with five solid innings and Alcides Escobar equaled his… Read more »

(MILWAUKEE, AP) — Chris Young jokingly questioned the strategy of Ned Yost replacing him with a pinch hitter. Who could blame the pitcher? Young became the first Royals pitcher to… Read more »

By GENARO C. ARMAS (MILWAUKEE, AP) — Kansas City’s collection of former Brewers made a triumphant return to Milwaukee, though normally lights-out reliever Greg Holland made the win more difficult… Read more »

By NOAH TRISTER (Associated Press) The All-Star game is still a month away, but it could be a historic occasion for the defending American League champions. As of last Monday,… Read more »

(KANSAS CITY, Mo., AP) — The Royals are sticking with Drew Butera as their backup catcher, reinstating Erik Kratz from the disabled list Thursday and designating him from assignment. Kansas… Read more »

(ST. LOUIS, AP) — A St. Louis area high school has canceled its football program for next season because so few players signed up. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports (http://bit.ly/1e6LClf)… Read more »

By DAVE CAMPBELL (MINNEAPOLIS, AP) — The Kansas City Royals reclaimed first place with a resounding three-game sweep on the road of division rival Minnesota. The Twins were beaten so… Read more »

(ST. LOUIS, AP) — Fans attending this weekend’s interleague series between the Kansas City Royals and the host St. Louis Cardinals will have the chance to touch a bit of… Read more »

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI (MINNEAPOLIS, AP) — As ugly as the numbers looked for Chris Young over his previous two starts, the big right-hander felt he was just a couple of… Read more »