The Kansas City Royals lost one of their starting outfielders to injury against the Cleveland Guardians in a crucial AL Central matchup.

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Harvey gives the Royals another late-inning option. He hasn’t pitched since April 7 due to a right teres major strain but looked strong during a recent rehab assignment. He logged five strikeouts across three innings in the minors while touching 99 mph with his fastball.

Salvador Perez leads Kansas City against José Ramírez and Cleveland at Kauffman Stadium, with first pitch at 5:10 p.m. PT. New Apple TV+ subscribers can catch the action with a seven-day free trial.

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When the Cleveland Guardians take the field in Kansas City for a split doubleheader with the Royals on Saturday, they will do so with a familiar face back with the team.

Outcome of Guardians series may influence Royals' deadline market activity. Kansas City Royals general manager J.J. Picollo knows his phone will be ringing excessively over the next few days. And he isn’t shying away from picking up and listening to the ...

The Kansas City Royals' series opener against the visiting Cleveland Guardians was postponed Friday due to inclement weather. Instead, Kansas City and Cleveland will take the field for a split doubleheader Saturday.