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Perez hits MLB-leading 47th HR, Royals beat Indians 6-4

Salvador Perez hit his major league-leading 47th home run and the Kansas City Royals defeated the Cleveland Indians 6-4 Tuesday night

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • Associated Press

Nabs two hits, stolen base Lopez went 2-for-4 with a double and a stolen base in Saturday's 5-1 loss to Detroit.

Impact Lopez singled and swiped second in the sixth inning -- his 21st stolen base of the year -- then added a double in the eighth. It was the fourth multi-hit game in the last seven contests for Lopez, who has emerged as a viable fantasy asset in 2021, hitting .303 with a .367 on-base percentage to go with his perfect 21-for-21 performance on the basepaths.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Skubal expected to start as Tigers host the Royals

The Tigers will send Tarik Skubal to the mound Saturday and the Royals will give Jon Heasley the start

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Hernandez, Merrifield lead Royals to 3-1 win over Tigers

Carlos Hernandez pitched five shutout innings and Whit Merrifield drove in a pair of runs as the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 3-1

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Chang 3-run triple off Benintendi's glove, Indians beat KC

Yu Chang hit a bases-loaded triple off left fielder Andrew Benintendi’s glove in the first inning, leading Cal Quantrill and Cleveland Indians over the Kansas City Royals 4-1

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Four hits in twin bill Lopez went 4-for-8 with a double and three runs scored in Monday's doubleheader against Cleveland.

Impact Getting the start at shortstop and hitting second in both games, Lopez did an exceptional job setting the table and helping the Royals to a sweep. The 26-year-old has hit safely in five straight games and 16 of the last 17, slashing .397/.429/.493 over that latter stretch with one homer, two steals, seven RBI and 17 runs.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Quantrill expected to start for the Indians against the Royals

The Indians are expected to send Cal Quantrill to the mound Tuesday and the Royals will give Daniel Lynch the start

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Former OF Gose flashes 100 mph heat for Indians, fans Perez

Formerly a fleet outfielder, Anthony Gose returned to the majors five years later Monday night as a rocket-armed reliever for the Cleveland Indians, flashing 100 mph heat and finis...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Singer expected to start for the Royals against Indians

The Indians will send Triston McKenzie to the mound Monday and the Royals plan to give Brady Singer the start

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Kelenic HR, 2 doubles lead Mariners over Royals 7-1

Rookie Jarred Kelenic homered, doubled twice and wrapped up his impressive series, leading the Seattle Mariners over the Kansas City Royals 7-1

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • Associated Press

Kowar expected to start for Kansas City against Seattle

The Royals will send Jackson Kowar to the mound Sunday and the Mariners plan to give Logan Gilbert the start

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • Associated Press

Fantasy baseball adds & drops: Last calls for Nicky Lopez, Eric Lauer, paying up for Garrett Hampson and more With the MLB season nearing an end, Scott Engel suggests loosening the purse strings this week for top waiver targets like Garrett Hampson.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Reaches 20-steal mark Lopez went 3-for-5 with an RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Tuesday's 10-7 win over Oakland.

Impact The infielder is on quite a hot run at the plate, going 20-for-45 (.444) during his current 10-game hitting streak. Lopez has put up eight multi-hit efforts in that span, lifting his season slash line to .303/.368/.380 in 488 plate appearances. He's added 20 stolen bases, two home runs, 39 RBI and 65 runs scored while recently solidifying his role in the No. 2 spot in the order.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Manaea expected to start for the Athletics against Royals

The Athletics will start Sean Manaea on Wednesday and the Royals are expected to counter with Mike Minor

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • Associated Press

Perez hits 43rd homer as Royals rally past Athletics, 10-7

Salvador Perez hit a go-ahead three-run homer in the sixth inning, the Kansas City bullpen bailed out starter Jackson Kowar and the Royals rallied from an early six-run hole to bea...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • Associated Press

Ober expected to start as Minnesota hosts Kansas City

The Royals will start Kris Bubic on Sunday and the Twins are expected to counter with Bailey Ober

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • Associated Press

Nicky Lopez is growing into an offensive catalyst for the Kansas City Royals Lopez had three hits, including a home run, and two RBIs in Thursday’s win over the Baltimore Orioles.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM

Goes yard in win Lopez went 3-for-5 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Thursday's 6-0 win over Baltimore.

Impact The 26-year-old went deep in the first inning, and that was the only run until he added an RBI single in the eighth. Lopez is far from a power hitter, as Thursday's homer was just his second of the year. He's still been hot at the plate lately, with multiple hits in five of six games during his current hitting streak. The shortstop owns a .297/.365/.375 slash line with 38 RBI, 62 runs scored and 19 stolen bases across 469 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hernández sharp as Royals blank Orioles 6-0

Carlos Hernández pitched six impressive innings, and Nicky Lopez and Hunter Dozier homered as the Kansas City Royals beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-0

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • Associated Press

Harvey expected to start as Baltimore hosts Kansas City

The Orioles will roll out Matt Harvey to the mound Wednesday and the Royals plan to give Mike Minor the start

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Mullins homers again, Orioles hit 3 to beat Royals 7-3

Cedric Mullins homered for the third consecutive game and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Kansas City Royals 7-3

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Harvey expected to start as Orioles host the Royals

The Royals will start Jackson Kowar on Tuesday and the Orioles are expected to counter with Matt Harvey

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • Associated Press

Bubic expected to start for the Royals against Orioles

The Orioles will roll out Zac Lowther to the mound Monday and the Royals will give Kris Bubic the start

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • Associated Press

Steals base, scores twice Sunday Lopez went 2-for-4 with a double, a stolen base and two runs scored in Sunday's 6-0 win over the White Sox.

Impact The shortstop went 4-for-12 with four runs scored in the three-game series versus the White Sox this weekend. Lopez is up to 19 stolen bases without getting caught this year. He's added a solid .291/.362/.362 slash line in 449 plate appearances, serving mainly as a contact hitter while earning a starting gig at shortstop even with Adalberto Mondesi back from the injured list and playing at third base.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Singer, Perez lead Royals to 6-0 win over White Sox

Brady Singer tossed seven scoreless innings and Salvador Perez hit another home run as the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 6-0

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • Associated Press

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