Game 1: Twice the fun Powered by a pair of two-run home runs, the Royals kick off their most crucial homestand of the season with a victory.
Pushing for the postseason Thoughts on the Wild Card race, Ryan Bergert's sweeper, the Royals rotation and what the upcoming schedule can mean for the Royals.
A change of order Matt Quatraro rolls out a lineup with a new leadoff hitter and the dividends are immediate.
Wasteful The Royals trailed early. They threw away some chances, but somehow rallied late. A dumb baserunning mistake derailed everything.
Finding a way The Royals hung around long enough to pour it on late in taking the series from the Toronto Blue Jays.
Deadline dealing! The Royals are buyers as they make three trades Starting pitchers Ryan Bergert and Steven Kolek arrive from San Diego and lefty Bailey Falter is added from Pittsburgh. They also deal for outfielder Mike Yastrzemski from San Francisco.