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Chicago White Sox pitcher Chris Sale nearly matched a single-game franchise record in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Chicago Cubs, falling just one strikeout shy of the 16 recorded by Jack Harshman on July 25, 1954 against the Boston Red Sox, per ESPN Stats & Info.

The defending American League champion Kansas City Royals have their eyes on a World Series title this season, and they added some experienced pitching depth Sunday that could help them accomplish their goal.

The Kansas City Royals are creating a buzz—and it's contagious. The 69-46 Royals are in first place in the AL Central and are gearing up for the playoffs. 

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Phil Hughes has run into lower back inflammation problems. 

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Hughes' Back Forces Him Out

Thursday, August 13

MLB Roster Moves announced on Thursday that Hughes will be placed on the 15-day disabled list because of lower back inflammation.       

Fetty Wap made his way to Kauffman Stadium to say, "Hey, what's up? Hello" to some of his biggest fans: the Kansas City Royals.

The team's affinity for the rapper started with his single "Trap Queen," which the players pulled inspiration from to eventually start working "1738" into postgame interviews.

This year, the Kansas City Royals have traded beanballs and engaged in on-field fracases with the Oakland A's, Chicago White Sox, Los Angeles Angels and, most recently, Toronto Blue Jays.

Cleveland Indians pitcher Carlos Carrasco allowed just one hit over nine scoreless innings during Tuesday's 2-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels, becoming the first American League pitcher since Bobby Witt in 1994 to throw nine innings and allow two or fewer hits in consecutive starts, per

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