Three keys for Royals in Game 3 against Angels
The Royals are just one victory away from winning an American League Division Series, something they've never done before. Heck, there was no such thing as an ALDS or a…Read more
Slight setback not giving Angels cause for concern
Even if Game 2 against the Royals on Friday night felt like a must-win situation, it wasn't one. But, man, it sure did feel like one for the Angels. Read more
Hosmer breathes ‘sigh of relief’ after big hit
After missing almost all of August with a stress fracture, Eric Hosmer had a strong September and has carried that success into the playoffs. Read more
Rookie arms deliver in Game 2 ALDS duel
The Royals' Yordano Ventura and the Angels' Matt Shoemaker were gone when Eric Hosmer unloaded his two-run blast in Kansas City's 4-1 win in Game 2 of the ALDS on…Read more
Qualifying – selected team and driver quotes
Caterham's Kamui Kobayashi on why his Friday crash is still hindering his form at his home Grand Prix; Romain Grosjean on Lotus seemingly going backwards overnight at Suzuka; and Marcus…Read more
Dyson enters for defense, shows off rocket arm
Royals manager Ned Yost said it is a defensive maneuver he has been making the past two months. But putting Jarrod Dyson in center field in the eighth inning on…Read more
Hamilton hears it as ‘Big Three’ continue to struggle
The Angels' star trio of Mike Trout, Albert Pujols and Josh Hamilton are a combined 1-for-25 in the ALDS, but it was Hamilton who took the boos from the Angel…Read more
Ellis addresses teammates after tough loss
A.J. Ellis' mind was in a million places at once. But it wasn't focused on his night at the plate -- even if it was one of his best. There…Read more
Carpenter epitomizes Cards’ winning culture
Matt Carpenter embodies what the St. Louis Cardinals are all about. He's an old-school ballplayer. He's not one of those guys that catches your attention when he walks in the…Read more
Lefty specialists: Southpaw matchups go batters’ way
The league average for left-handed batters against left-handed pitchers in 2014 was .240. But you wouldn't know it watching Friday night's National League Division Series opener between the Cardinals and…Read more