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FINAL SCORE: Royals 14-2 over the Jays

The Royals are only win away from a return trip to the World Series after smashing past the Blue Jays 14-2 in Game 4 of the ALCS.

R.A. Dickey didn't make it out of the second, while Chris Young limited the Jays to two runs over 4.2 innings of work. The Royals racked up 15 hits, and Alcides Escobar was the biggest star of the day. The shortstop and table-setter went 2-for-3 with four RBI.

The Toronto Blue Jays led all of Major League Baseball with 891 runs scored during the regular season, which was 127 more than the closest challenger. Kansas City Royals pitcher Johnny Cueto found out why during Game 3 of the American League Championship Series on Monday night.

Alex Rodriguez and Pete Rose are no strangers to boo birds.

While on set Monday for Fox's coverage of the MLB postseason, A-Rod and the Hit King shared a fist bump after the New York Yankees designated hitter noted just how qualified he is in getting hated on:

Detroit Tigers pitcher Daniel Norris announced Monday on Instagram that doctors found a malignant growth on his thyroid a few months ago and he will require surgery this offseason to remove the growth.

New York Mets star Matt Harvey was struck in the arm by a line drive in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday, but he is likely to pitch in a potential Game 5.

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The Kansas City Royals jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the American League Championship Series, making Game 3 a must-win for the Toronto Blue Jays as the series shifted to Canada.

After scoring just three runs total in Games 1 and 2 and going without a home run, the Blue Jays offense finally snapped back to life with a huge day at the plate Monday.

It followed a three-run second inning with a six-run third, and Toronto chased Johnny Cueto after he allowed eight earned runs in two-plus innings of work.

As hard as it may be to believe, the picture above is of Noah Syndergaard.

Yes, the same Noah Syndergaard who just pitched the New York Mets within two wins of the World Series.

What a transformation he has made.

The "debate" about Matt Harvey's innings limit is over: There isn't one. It's become clear the New York Mets ace will keep pitching until his arm falls off or New York is eliminated from the playoffs—whichever comes first.

Daniel Murphy had a very strong 2015 season for the New York Mets and has had an amazing postseason run. That might not be enough to keep him with the Mets after this season, however.

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Veteran pitcher Barry Zito announced his retirement from baseball Monday in an article he wrote for the Players' Tribune: