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Gibson 10 Ks, Gallo 2 HRs for Rangers in 8-0 win over Royals

Kyle Gibson had a season-high 10 strikeouts, Joey Gallo hit two massive home runs and the Texas Rangers have won consecutive games for the first time in more than a month

JUNE 26, 2021 • Associated Press

Sánchez, Voit lift Yankees over Royals 6-5 in thriller

Gary Sánchez homered off Greg Holland in the ninth inning, Luke Voit hit a winning single and the New York Yankees survived another blown save by Aroldis Chapman to beat the Kansas...

JUNE 24, 2021 • Associated Press

Cole's strikeouts, spin rate down, Royals rally past Yanks

Gerrit Cole’s strikeouts and spin rate dropped as he pitched for the first time since Major League Baseball’s crackdown on sticky substances, and the Kansas City Royals rallied off...

JUNE 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Dyson go-ahead double caps 10-hit AB, Royals top Red Sox 7-3 KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jarrod Dyson capped a 10-pitch at-bat with a tiebreaking, two-run double in a three-run third inning off Nathan Eova...

JUNE 20, 2021 • STLTODAY.COM

Dyson double caps 10-pitch AB, Royals top Red Sox 7-3

Jarrod Dyson capped a 10-pitch at-bat with a tiebreaking, two-run double in a three-run third inning off Nathan Eovaldi, and the Kansas City Royals rallied to beat the Boston Red S...

JUNE 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Not starting Friday Dyson is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Red Sox.

Impact With Andrew Benintendi (ribs) landing on the injured list Monday, it seemed possible that Dyson would see an increased role in the Royals' outfield. However, that has not been the case to this point, with Tuesday's game against the Tigers marking Dyson's only start of the week so far.

JUNE 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could be in line for increased role Dyson is in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Tigers, batting seventh and playing left field.

Impact With Andrew Benintendi on the injured list with a right rib fracture, the speedy Dyson will fill in as the left fielder Tuesday. Dyson could see more starts in coming days with Benintendi on the shelf until at least the latter part of next week.

JUNE 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes another bag Dyson went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Saturday's 11-2 loss to Oakland.

Impact Dyson worked a double-steal with Nicky Lopez in the third inning. Saturday was a rare start for Dyson, who took Michael Taylor's place in center field. Through 53 plate appearances, Dyson is slashing .277/.346/.383 with six steals, an RBI and seven runs scored this season.

JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Notches stolen base Dyson stole a base as a pinch runner in Friday's 4-3 loss to Oakland.

Impact Dyson pinch ran for Kelvin Gutierrez in the ninth inning, but the former couldn't come around to score. The 36-year-old outfielder continues to be a depth option for Kansas City. He's contributed five steals, one RBI, seven runs scored and two triples in just 49 plate appearances.

JUNE 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Andrus hits walk-off single in 9th, A's edge Royals 4-3

Elvis Andrus hit a winning single in the ninth inning after making pair of fielding gaffes and the Oakland Athletics beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3

JUNE 12, 2021 • Associated Press

Sanó takes part in another triple play, Twins top Royals 2-1

Minnesota first baseman Miguel Sanó swooped in to catch a popped-up bunt and start a triple play, highlighting the Twins’ 2-1 win over the Kansas City Royals

JUNE 6, 2021 • Associated Press

Jeffers, Garlick and Sanó homer as Twins beat Royals 5-4

Ryan Jeffers, Kyle Garlick and Miguel Sanó homered, and the Minnesota Twins turned a game-ending double play with the potential tying run at third base to beat the Kansas City Roya...

JUNE 5, 2021 • Associated Press

Adds fourth steal Dyson entered Thursday's 6-5 win over Minnesota as a pinch runner, stealing a base and scoring a run.

Impact While he didn't draw a plate appearance in the contest, Dyson was able to make an impact in the seventh inning. He replaced Carlos Santana on the basepaths, stole a base, then scored after a pair of errors from Minnesota's center fielder Gilberto Celestino. For the season, Dyson is 4-for-5 in stolen base attempts. He's added a .250/.318/.375 slash line while mainly entering games off the bench.

JUNE 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pérez homers twice again, Royals beat Twins 6-5 with error

Salvador Pérez became only the fourth Kansas City player with consecutive multi-homer games and Jarrod Dyson scored the tiebreaking run in the seventh inning when centerfielder Gil...

JUNE 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Records steal Dyson went 0-for-1 with a stolen base and a run scored in Wednesday's 6-4 win over Milwaukee.

Impact The speedy outfielder entered as a pinch runner for Kelvin Gutierrez in the seventh inning. Dyson promptly stole second and came around to score on a Nicky Lopez single. Dyson remained in the game in right field, and he lined out in the eighth inning. The 36-year-old has gone 3-for-4 in stolen base attempts this year. He's added two triples, a double and five runs scored across 35 plate appearances, although he often enters games off the bench.

MAY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Royals pounce on Brewers bullpen in 6-4 win for 2-game sweep

Jorge Soler hit a slump-busting homer to tie the game, Nicky Lopez bunted home the go-ahead run and Kansas City beat Milwaukee 6-4 on Wednesday night

MAY 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Perez homers again as Royals beat Rodón, White Sox 5-1

Salvador Perez hit a three-run homer for the second straight day and the Kansas City Royals handed Carlos Rodón his first loss of the season with a 5-1 victory over the Chicago Whi...

MAY 16, 2021 • Associated Press

Limited role this season Dyson has just 27 plate appearances in 19 games this season.

Impact Dyson has often worked in a bench role, entering the game as a defensive replacement or pinch runner. He's been reasonably productive with two stolen bases, two triples and a double in his limited time. Dyson's path to playing time is blocked by Michael Taylor, who has seen the bulk of the starts in center field.

MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cabrera becomes Venezuelan hit king, Tigers beat Royals

Miguel Cabrera drove in two runs and surpassed Omar Vizquel for the most major league hits by a Venezuelan player, leading the Detroit Tigers past the slumping Kansas City Royals 4...

MAY 13, 2021 • Associated Press

Full of surprises: Royals own best AL record, sweep Tigers

Jarrod Dyson doubled and scored the go-ahead run in the fifth inning and the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 to complete a four-game sweep on the road for the first...

APRIL 26, 2021 • Associated Press

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APRIL 23, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

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Steals base in win Dyson came in as a pinch runner in the ninth inning against Tampa Bay on Wednesday, stole second base and eventually came around to score to tie the game up at eight apiece.

Impact Dyson replaced Michael Taylor on first base following a leadoff single in the ninth while representing the tying run. After stealing second, he came around thanks to two consecutive successful sacrifices. Dyson has just nine plate appearances to his name this season; he's managed two singles, a triple, two stolen bases and two runs scored thus far.

APRIL 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Royals beat Rays 9-8 on Perez's game-ending single

Salvador Perez hit a game-ending RBI single, and the Kansas City Royals avoided a sweep by topping the Tampa Bay Rays 9-8

APRIL 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Displays speed off bench Dyson went 1-for-1 with a stolen base in Wednesday's 6-1 win over the Angels.

Impact Dyson was a defensive replacement in right field for Jorge Soler in the sixth inning. The speedy Dyson got aboard with an infield single in the seventh and stole second base, but he didn't come around to score. The 36-year-old outfielder has made only six plate appearances as a depth outfielder this year. His path to playing time is blocked by Michael Taylor in center field, while Kyle Isbel and Soler figure to see most of the starts in right.

APRIL 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Dyson is back on the bench for Wednesday's game against the Angels after he started in right field in Tuesday's 3-2 victory over Los Angeles.

Impact Filling in for Kyle Isbel, Dyson went 0-for-3 in his first start of the season. Though the 36-year-old still boasts quality speed, the Royals haven't made much use of him off the bench. He appeared in only three of the team's first eight games prior to getting the start Tuesday.