Eric Hosmer #35 of the Kansas City Royals reacts after hitting a triple in the 12th inning against the Oakland Athletics during the American League Wild Card game at Kauffman Stadium on September 30, 2014 in Kansas City, Missouri. | Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images Playoff baseball is here! For the first time in nine years, Kauffman Stadium will host a playoff game. The … [Read more...] about Kauffman Stadium is going to rock tonight, and the world isn’t ready
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What to know about attending the ALDS at Kauffman Stadium
John Sleezer/Kansas City Star/Tribune News Service via Getty Images When do lots open? When do the gates open? Kauffman Stadium will host its first playoff game since 2015 when the Royals take on the Yankees in the American League Divisional Series this week. Game 3 will take place Wednesday, October 9 at 6:08 CT while Game 4 will be Thursday, October 10 at 7:08 CT. … [Read more...] about What to know about attending the ALDS at Kauffman Stadium
Yankees to start Clarke Schmidt instead of Luis Gil
Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Don’t expect their starter to go deep in the game. The Yankees will start Clarke Schmidt for Game 3 against the Royals, instead of rookie Luis Gil with the series tied at one-game apiece. Schmidt was very solid this year when he was available, with a 2.85 ERA in 16 starts, but he missed three months with a right lat injury. He returned … [Read more...] about Yankees to start Clarke Schmidt instead of Luis Gil
Poll: Who Will Win The AL Division Series?
Last night, MLBTR readers weighed in on the National League Division Series. With both series knotted up 1-1 at the time, readers heavily favored the Padres to upset the Dodgers while giving a slight edge to the Phillies to take down the Mets. The lower seeds each prevailed at home tonight to put the NL’s top two teams on the brink of elimination. Tuesday was a travel day in … [Read more...] about Poll: Who Will Win The AL Division Series?