Bobby Witt Jr. has hit his 100th career home run, making him the youngest player in Kansas City Royals history to reach that milestone.

Royals star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. hits a milestone homer and helps his team inch a little closer toward playoff picture

The Kansas City Royals scratched veteran Salvador Perez, who was supposed to catch for starter Michael Wacha and bat fifth in the lineup, from the starting lineup of their series opener against the Texas Rangers on Monday night because of an illness.

Rangers first. Josh Smith grounds out to first base to Vinnie Pasquantino. Wyatt Langford strikes out swinging. Corey Seager homers to center field. Joc Pederson flies out to deep left center

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals just keep on winning. Hot since the All-Star break, the Royals on Monday evening defeated the Texas Rangers 4-3 to open a series at Kauffman Stadium. Kansas City’s winning streak is now at four games and the team is 6-1 on its current homestand.

Despite still being a teenager, Kendry Chourio showed out for the Columbia Fireflies in their showdown with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans on Thursday.

When the Rangers arrived in Kansas City on Sunday night, they knew how big of a week it was -- four games at Kauffman Stadium and then another three at home against the Guardians, two of the three tea