Home runs by&nbsp;Mike Yastrzemski, Vinnie Pasquantino, and Maikel Garcia helped power the Kansas City Royals to a fourth win in a row, beating the Texas Rangers to open a four game series 4-3 on Monday night at Kauffman Stadium.&nbsp;

For the third time this month, Yastrzemski opened the scoring for Kansas City in the first inning with a leadoff home run.&nbsp; With the leadoff home run, Yaz tied Johnny Damon (Sept. 1998) and Alex Gordon (Aug. 2012) for the club record of lead off home runs in a month.&nbsp; Damon (1998) and Gordon (2011) are also tied at five for the most leadoff home runs in a single year

The Rangers tied it up in the second inning, Jonah Heim's RBI single driving in Marcus Semien following his leadoff single to the inning.&nbsp; In the third inning though, another home run blasted the Royals ahead, Pasquantino hitting a two run shot, scoring Bobby Witt Jr who walked to open the inning, and putting Kansas City back ahead 3-1.&nbsp;

In the fifth inning, Garcia extended the lead, leading off the inning with a solo home run for the final Royals run of the game.&nbsp; Texas added a run in the sixth inning, Evan Carter hitting an RBI single and driving in Wyatt Langford following his leadoff single, before cutting the lead to one in the eighth inning with Langford scoring on a groundout by Rowdy Tellez.&nbsp;&nbsp;Carlos Estévez retired the Rangers 1-2-3 in the ninth to earn his 32nd save.&nbsp;

Michael Wacha earned the win, improving to 8-9 on the season, pitching 5 2/3 innings giving up two runs on nine hits while striking out three.&nbsp; At the plate, Yastrzemski was 2-for-3 with the home run and an RBI.&nbsp; Garcia was 2-for-4 with the home run and an RBI, while Pasquantino was 1-for-4 with the home run and two RBIs.&nbsp;

Kansas City looks to push the win streak to five continuing against Texas tomorrow.&nbsp; Seth Lugo (8-6, 3.77 ERA) looks to bounce back from back to back rough starts on the mound for the Royals against&nbsp;Merrill Kelly (9-7, 3.36 ERA) for the Rangers.&nbsp; First pitch is at 6:40pm, pregame coverage beginning at 6 again on KFEQ (680AM/95.3FM).&nbsp;

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By MATT PIKEHome runs by&nbsp;Mike Yastrzemski, Vinnie Pasquantino, and Maikel Garcia helped power the Kansas City Royals to a fourth win in a row, beating the Texas Rangers to open a four game series 4-3 on Monday night at Kauffman Stadium.&nbsp;For the third time this month, Yastrzemski opened the scoring for Kansas City in the first inning with a leadoff home run.&nbsp; With the leadoff home run, Yaz tied Johnny Damon (Sept. 1998) and Alex Gordon (Aug. 2012) for the club record of lead off home runs in a month.&nbsp; Damon (1998) and Gordon (2011) are also tied at five for the most leadoff home runs in a single year<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Mike’s at it again! <a href="https://t.co/9zVDHRjkQW">pic.twitter.com/9zVDHRjkQW</a>&mdash; Kansas City Royals (@Royals) <a href="https://twitter.com/Royals/status/1957592232820896211?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>The Rangers tied it up in the second inning, Jonah Heim's RBI single driving in Marcus Semien following his leadoff single to the inning.&nbsp; In the third inning though, another home run blasted the Royals ahead, Pasquantino hitting a two run shot, scoring Bobby Witt Jr who walked to open the inning, and putting Kansas City back ahead 3-1.&nbsp;<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Vinnie Pasquantino, two-run laser! <a href="https://t.co/XkHmESgnIc">pic.twitter.com/XkHmESgnIc</a>&mdash; Kansas City Royals (@Royals) <a href="https://twitter.com/Royals/status/1957603388767490145?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>In the fifth inning, Garcia extended the lead, leading off the inning with a solo home run for the final Royals run of the game.&nbsp; Texas added a run in the sixth inning, Evan Carter hitting an RBI single and driving in Wyatt Langford following his leadoff single, before cutting the lead to one in the eighth inning with Langford scoring on a groundout by Rowdy Tellez.&nbsp;&nbsp;Carlos Estévez retired the Rangers 1-2-3 in the ninth to earn his 32nd save.&nbsp;<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Maikel mash! 💪 <a href="https://t.co/jQXMs58b4Q">pic.twitter.com/jQXMs58b4Q</a>&mdash; Kansas City Royals (@Royals) <a href="https://twitter.com/Royals/status/1957613040565624895?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Michael Wacha earned the win, improving to 8-9 on the season, pitching 5 2/3 innings giving up two runs on nine hits while striking out three.&nbsp; At the plate, Yastrzemski was 2-for-3 with the home run and an RBI.&nbsp; Garcia was 2-for-4 with the home run and an RBI, while Pasquantino was 1-for-4 with the home run and two RBIs.&nbsp;Kansas City looks to push the win streak to five continuing against Texas tomorrow.&nbsp; Seth Lugo (8-6, 3.77 ERA) looks to bounce back from back to back rough starts on the mound for the Royals against&nbsp;Merrill Kelly (9-7, 3.36 ERA) for the Rangers.&nbsp; First pitch is at 6:40pm, pregame coverage beginning at 6 again on KFEQ (680AM/95.3FM).&nbsp;You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Three homers help power Kansas City to fourth win in a row

After charges were filed against Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice last month for his role in a 2024 offseason multicar crash, the initial thought was his punishment from the NFL wouldn't be far behind.  

Now though, it appears Rice will not face a disciplinary hearing until September 30th.  Rice will go before Sue Robinson, a former US District Judge, who serves as the disciplinary officer jointly appointed by the NFL and NFL Players Association.  

Chiefs Insider Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com says it's rare these cases go before Robinson, with the last case being Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson 

"The thing that's notable about that, is that when Sue Robinson handed down her decision, she determined six games was the suspension, and the NFL didn't like that," Derrick says on the KFEQmunnity show.  "The NFL appealed, which the NFL can do, either side can appeal her ruling, and eventually he ended up with an 11-game suspension because the NFL wanted basically an entire season." 

Derrick says the tricky thing though is, at the end of the day no matter what Robinson rules, the ultimate decision still comes back to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell 

In Watson's case, Goodell appointed someone else to make the decision.  Derrick says in Rice's case, the question comes down to how much does the NFL want a suspension? 

Reportedly, per NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, the NFL initially proposed a double-digit suspension for Rice as well, while the NFLPA, along with Rice's agents and attorney, argued against that asking for a much shorter suspension that better reflects the precedent for a case like this. 

Derrick also points out the NFL may want a case like this to be public, and not behind closed doors like most personal conduct cases, to try to make a point in getting players to understand there will be punishments for street racing  

"You know Rashee Rice could end up finding himself just being the poster boy," Derrick explains.  "I'm curious how the NFL will balance those two, because the fact that at this point they're at an impasse and it's willing to go to the disciplinary officer, the NFL may be willing to go ahead and drag this out for a few months just because they want to send a message." 

Just last week Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett was cited for driving 100 miles per hour in a 60 mile per hour zone.  He's been stopped for speeding at least seven other times.  

As it stands, Rice would be available for the first four weeks of the Chiefs regular season, which Derrick points out is big because Kansas City feels they need a player like Rice to beat the Los Angeles Chargers in week one. With one preseason game left to plan the roster, how might that affect it? 

Derrick says with not knowing when Rice will not be available, it certainly adds some uncertainty. 

"There could be a negotiated settlement so you don't know that you're going to have him for one game, zero games, four games, three, it really could be a fairly wide range," Derrick says.  "And then once he's suspended it could be a fairly wide range of how long you are without him, it certainly effects roster construction." 

Derrick says if you're the Chiefs and if you feel you're going to be without Rice for an extended period of time, you may need to keep seven receivers, cutting yourself at another position, or losing a player you like.   

Derrick says it certainly is going to create a little bit of a headache for General Manager Brett Veach in how they build that week one roster and make final decisions. 

By MATT PIKEAfter charges were filed against Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice last month for his role in a 2024 offseason multicar crash, the initial thought was his punishment from the NFL wouldn't be far behind. Now though, it appears Rice will not face a disciplinary hearing until September 30th. Rice will go before Sue Robinson, a former US District Judge, who serves as the disciplinary officer jointly appointed by the NFL and NFL Players Association. Chiefs Insider Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com says it's rare these cases go before Robinson, with the last case being Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson "The thing that's notable about that, is that when Sue Robinson handed down her decision, she determined six games was the suspension, and the NFL didn't like that," Derrick says on the KFEQmunnity show. "The NFL appealed, which the NFL can do, either side can appeal her ruling, and eventually he ended up with an 11-game suspension because the NFL wanted basically an entire season." Derrick says the tricky thing though is, at the end of the day no matter what Robinson rules, the ultimate decision still comes back to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell In Watson's case, Goodell appointed someone else to make the decision. Derrick says in Rice's case, the question comes down to how much does the NFL want a suspension? Reportedly, per NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, the NFL initially proposed a double-digit suspension for Rice as well, while the NFLPA, along with Rice's agents and attorney, argued against that asking for a much shorter suspension that better reflects the precedent for a case like this. Derrick also points out the NFL may want a case like this to be public, and not behind closed doors like most personal conduct cases, to try to make a point in getting players to understand there will be punishments for street racing "You know Rashee Rice could end up finding himself just being the poster boy," Derrick explains. "I'm curious how the NFL will balance those two, because the fact that at this point they're at an impasse and it's willing to go to the disciplinary officer, the NFL may be willing to go ahead and drag this out for a few months just because they want to send a message." Just last week Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett was cited for driving 100 miles per hour in a 60 mile per hour zone. He's been stopped for speeding at least seven other times. As it stands, Rice would be available for the first four weeks of the Chiefs regular season, which Derrick points out is big because Kansas City feels they need a player like Rice to beat the Los Angeles Chargers in week one. With one preseason game left to plan the roster, how might that affect it? Derrick says with not knowing when Rice will not be available, it certainly adds some uncertainty. "There could be a negotiated settlement so you don't know that you're going to have him for one game, zero games, four games, three, it really could be a fairly wide range," Derrick says. "And then once he's suspended it could be a fairly wide range of how long you are without him, it certainly effects roster construction." Derrick says if you're the Chiefs and if you feel you're going to be without Rice for an extended period of time, you may need to keep seven receivers, cutting yourself at another position, or losing a player you like. Derrick says it certainly is going to create a little bit of a headache for General Manager Brett Veach in how they build that week one roster and make final decisions. You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt.&nbsp;&nbsp;

With Rice punishment in the air, Chiefs Insider says WR could become poster boy

Cody Bellinger drove in three runs, Paul Goldschmidt had three hits against his former team and the New York Yankees beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-4 on Sunday afternoon for a series sweep at Busch Stadium.

Second baseman Thomas Saggese made two errors in the Yankees' four-run ninth. He threw wildly to first, and leadoff batter José Caballero took second and then third on a passed ball.

Walks to pinch-hitter Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge loaded the bases. Saggese let Bellinger’s grounder get by him for two runs. Judge then scored on a fielder’s choice. Goldschmidt, who played for St. Louis from 2019 through 2024, hit his second double for the final run.

Luke Weaver pitched the final 1 1/3 innings. JoJo Romero, falling to 4-5 on the season, took the loss for the Cardinals.

The Yankees grabbed a 3-0 lead in the fourth inning on run-scoring singles by Jasson Domínguez, Ryan McMahon and Caballero. St. Louis scored two unearned runs in the fourth on a two-out double to right by Saggese. Alec Burleson drove in a run in the fifth to tie it.

Yohel Pozo led off the sixth with a homer to center off Yankees reliver Camilo Doval to put St. Louis up 4-3.&nbsp; As he was rounding the bases following his tiebreaking home run, Pozo not only had tears in his eyes but also thoughts of his son, Paul, and other ill kids at Mercy Children’s Hospital dancing in his mind.

Paul Pozo suffered a series of strokes after being born in March of 2020, and he walked and talked well ahead of when doctors ever thought he would do so. Paul’s painted handprint was on the 34-inch, 31-ounce maple bat used for Sunday’s homer, along with others from children fighting to get better at the nearby hospital.

Those kids playfully asked Pozo to hit them a homer during the catcher’s visit to the hospital last week, and his only promise was that he would give it everything he could against the Yankees.&nbsp;

“The kids asked me if I could hit a homer and I was like, ‘Well, I’m going to try,’ and then when it happens -- as soon as I saw the ball and it was a homer -- I almost started crying running the bases just thinking about it,” Pozo told reporters following the game.&nbsp;

New York tied it at 4 in the seventh when Trent Grishman drew a leadoff walk and scored on Bellinger's sacrifice fly.&nbsp;&nbsp;

St. Louis manager Oliver Marmol was ejected in the seventh. It was his fifth ejection this season. Yankees coach Tanner Swanson was ejected in the fourth inning.

St. Louis will now depart the comforts of Busch Stadium and travel to Miami starting tomorrow.&nbsp; Matthew Liberatore (6-10, 4.08 ERA) opens the series for the Cardinals against&nbsp;Eury Pérez (5-3, 3.58 ERA) for the Marlins.&nbsp; First pitch is at 5:40pm with coverage beginning around 5:30 on KY 102 (102.5 FM).&nbsp;

By MATT PIKECody Bellinger drove in three runs, Paul Goldschmidt had three hits against his former team and the New York Yankees beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-4 on Sunday afternoon for a series sweep at Busch Stadium.Second baseman Thomas Saggese made two errors in the Yankees' four-run ninth. He threw wildly to first, and leadoff batter José Caballero took second and then third on a passed ball.Walks to pinch-hitter Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge loaded the bases. Saggese let Bellinger’s grounder get by him for two runs. Judge then scored on a fielder’s choice. Goldschmidt, who played for St. Louis from 2019 through 2024, hit his second double for the final run.Luke Weaver pitched the final 1 1/3 innings. JoJo Romero, falling to 4-5 on the season, took the loss for the Cardinals.The Yankees grabbed a 3-0 lead in the fourth inning on run-scoring singles by Jasson Domínguez, Ryan McMahon and Caballero. St. Louis scored two unearned runs in the fourth on a two-out double to right by Saggese. Alec Burleson drove in a run in the fifth to tie it.Yohel Pozo led off the sixth with a homer to center off Yankees reliver Camilo Doval to put St. Louis up 4-3.&nbsp; As he was rounding the bases following his tiebreaking home run, Pozo not only had tears in his eyes but also thoughts of his son, Paul, and other ill kids at Mercy Children’s Hospital dancing in his mind.Paul Pozo suffered a series of strokes after being born in March of 2020, and he walked and talked well ahead of when doctors ever thought he would do so. Paul’s painted handprint was on the 34-inch, 31-ounce maple bat used for Sunday’s homer, along with others from children fighting to get better at the nearby hospital.Those kids playfully asked Pozo to hit them a homer during the catcher’s visit to the hospital last week, and his only promise was that he would give it everything he could against the Yankees.&nbsp;“The kids asked me if I could hit a homer and I was like, ‘Well, I’m going to try,’ and then when it happens -- as soon as I saw the ball and it was a homer -- I almost started crying running the bases just thinking about it,” Pozo told reporters following the game.&nbsp;New York tied it at 4 in the seventh when Trent Grishman drew a leadoff walk and scored on Bellinger's sacrifice fly.&nbsp;&nbsp;St. Louis manager Oliver Marmol was ejected in the seventh. It was his fifth ejection this season. Yankees coach Tanner Swanson was ejected in the fourth inning.St. Louis will now depart the comforts of Busch Stadium and travel to Miami starting tomorrow.&nbsp; Matthew Liberatore (6-10, 4.08 ERA) opens the series for the Cardinals against&nbsp;Eury Pérez (5-3, 3.58 ERA) for the Marlins.&nbsp; First pitch is at 5:40pm with coverage beginning around 5:30 on KY 102 (102.5 FM).&nbsp;You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Pozo homers for Cards, but not enough to avoid being swept by Yankees

Another solid start from Ryan Bergert for the Kansas City Royals, ended in yet another no decision as the Royals came from behind thanks to the power of home runs from Jonathan India and Adam Frazier to beat the Chicago White Sox 6-2 for a series sweep on Sunday afternoon.&nbsp;

Bergert gave up the lead early in the first inning, giving up a solo home run to&nbsp;Lenyn Sosa with one out.&nbsp; The rookie settled in after that, and didn't give up another run until the sixth inning after Andrew Benintendi reached second on a fielding error by Frazier.&nbsp; Benintendi scored in the next at bat as Edgar Quero singled off Bergert to drive in the former Royal, giving Chicago the 2-0 lead.&nbsp;

Angel Zerpa replaced Bergert following the single, and got through the remainder of the inning with two strikeouts.&nbsp; Sam Long relieved Zerpa in the seventh inning, which after getting through the top half is where the Royals tied up the game on India's two run home run, driving in Frazier after his two out double as Kansas City rallied back late in the game.&nbsp;

Lucas Erceg replaced Long on the mound to start the eighth inning, and after getting the first two outs put himself in danger with a walk and a double, but punched out Mike Tauchman to end the inning.&nbsp; In the bottom half, Kansas City took the lead, first with Maikel Garcia singling home Bobby Witt Jr, and later scoring on a single by Salvador Perez, before Perez scored on Frazier's two run blast for the final runs.&nbsp;

Erceg improved to 5-3 earning the win pitching the scoreless eighth inning giving up one hit and striking out one while walking one.&nbsp; At the plate, Frazier was 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and two RBIs.&nbsp; India was 1-for-3 with a walk, the home run, and two RBIs.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kansas City now turns around to host Texas starting tomorrow.&nbsp; Michael Wacha (7-9, 3.35 ERA) takes the mound for the Royals to open the series against Jack Leiter (7-6, 3.94 ERA) for the Rangers.&nbsp; First pitch is at 6:40pm with pregame coverage beginning at 6 on KFEQ (680AM/95.3FM).&nbsp;

By MATT PIKEAnother solid start from Ryan Bergert for the Kansas City Royals, ended in yet another no decision as the Royals came from behind thanks to the power of home runs from Jonathan India and Adam Frazier to beat the Chicago White Sox 6-2 for a series sweep on Sunday afternoon.&nbsp;Bergert gave up the lead early in the first inning, giving up a solo home run to&nbsp;Lenyn Sosa with one out.&nbsp; The rookie settled in after that, and didn't give up another run until the sixth inning after Andrew Benintendi reached second on a fielding error by Frazier.&nbsp; Benintendi scored in the next at bat as Edgar Quero singled off Bergert to drive in the former Royal, giving Chicago the 2-0 lead.&nbsp;Angel Zerpa replaced Bergert following the single, and got through the remainder of the inning with two strikeouts.&nbsp; Sam Long relieved Zerpa in the seventh inning, which after getting through the top half is where the Royals tied up the game on India's two run home run, driving in Frazier after his two out double as Kansas City rallied back late in the game.&nbsp;<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">All tied up! 451&#39; blast! <a href="https://t.co/ydGjk74TG9">pic.twitter.com/ydGjk74TG9</a>&mdash; Kansas City Royals (@Royals) <a href="https://twitter.com/Royals/status/1957174903292993702?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Lucas Erceg replaced Long on the mound to start the eighth inning, and after getting the first two outs put himself in danger with a walk and a double, but punched out Mike Tauchman to end the inning.&nbsp; In the bottom half, Kansas City took the lead, first with Maikel Garcia singling home Bobby Witt Jr, and later scoring on a single by Salvador Perez, before Perez scored on Frazier's two run blast for the final runs.&nbsp;<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Just. Like. That! <a href="https://t.co/gGcdRSLQqV">pic.twitter.com/gGcdRSLQqV</a>&mdash; Kansas City Royals (@Royals) <a href="https://twitter.com/Royals/status/1957182872801923566?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Erceg improved to 5-3 earning the win pitching the scoreless eighth inning giving up one hit and striking out one while walking one.&nbsp; At the plate, Frazier was 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and two RBIs.&nbsp; India was 1-for-3 with a walk, the home run, and two RBIs.&nbsp;&nbsp;Kansas City now turns around to host Texas starting tomorrow.&nbsp; Michael Wacha (7-9, 3.35 ERA) takes the mound for the Royals to open the series against Jack Leiter (7-6, 3.94 ERA) for the Rangers.&nbsp; First pitch is at 6:40pm with pregame coverage beginning at 6 on KFEQ (680AM/95.3FM).&nbsp;You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt.&nbsp;&nbsp;

India, Frazier power Royals to come from behind series win

The New York Yankees muscled up for three homers, Trent Grisham scored a career-high four runs, and Ben Rice matched a career high with seven RBIs in a 12-8 win on Saturday night, securing a eries victory at Busch Stadium over the St. Louis Cardinals.

&nbsp;Grisham singled four times and scored the four runs, and Ryan McMahon hit his first homer since being acquired by the Yankees to overcome a shaky start by Max Fried.

Masyn Winn hit a three-run homer and Nolan Gorman had a two-run shot for St. Louis as Fried yielded multiple homers for the third time this season.

Sonny Gray (allowed six runs on nine hits in five innings as St. Louis lost its fourth in a row.&nbsp; Rice had three of New York’s 15 hits and finished a triple short of the cycle.

Aaron Judge led off the third with his 39th home run, which bounced off the top of the wall and into the front row of the right-field bleachers. Judge, who has played his entire career with the Yankees, has now homered against every other major league team.

He also had an RBI double in the first and drew two walks. Judge hadn’t delivered multiple hits in a game since July 13 against the Cubs.

After putting New York ahead with a three-run homer off Gray in the fourth, Rice added a three-run double off reliever Kyle Leahy in the sixth to extend the lead to 9-5.&nbsp; With a run-scoring single in the seventh, Rice matched his RBI total from July 6, 2024, when he homered three times in a 14-4 win over Boston.

St. Louis and New York wrap up their series tomorrow.&nbsp; The Cardinals send Miles Mikolas (6-9, 4.97 ERA) to the mound hoping to avoid a sweep against&nbsp;Will Warren (7-5, 4.34 ERA) for the Yankees.&nbsp; First pitch is at 1:15 with coverage being joined around 1:05 on KY 102 (102.5 FM).&nbsp;

By MATT PIKEThe New York Yankees muscled up for three homers, Trent Grisham scored a career-high four runs, and Ben Rice matched a career high with seven RBIs in a 12-8 win on Saturday night, securing a eries victory at Busch Stadium over the St. Louis Cardinals.&nbsp;Grisham singled four times and scored the four runs, and Ryan McMahon hit his first homer since being acquired by the Yankees to overcome a shaky start by Max Fried.Masyn Winn hit a three-run homer and Nolan Gorman had a two-run shot for St. Louis as Fried yielded multiple homers for the third time this season.Sonny Gray (allowed six runs on nine hits in five innings as St. Louis lost its fourth in a row.&nbsp; Rice had three of New York’s 15 hits and finished a triple short of the cycle.Aaron Judge led off the third with his 39th home run, which bounced off the top of the wall and into the front row of the right-field bleachers. Judge, who has played his entire career with the Yankees, has now homered against every other major league team.He also had an RBI double in the first and drew two walks. Judge hadn’t delivered multiple hits in a game since July 13 against the Cubs.After putting New York ahead with a three-run homer off Gray in the fourth, Rice added a three-run double off reliever Kyle Leahy in the sixth to extend the lead to 9-5.&nbsp; With a run-scoring single in the seventh, Rice matched his RBI total from July 6, 2024, when he homered three times in a 14-4 win over Boston.St. Louis and New York wrap up their series tomorrow.&nbsp; The Cardinals send Miles Mikolas (6-9, 4.97 ERA) to the mound hoping to avoid a sweep against&nbsp;Will Warren (7-5, 4.34 ERA) for the Yankees.&nbsp; First pitch is at 1:15 with coverage being joined around 1:05 on KY 102 (102.5 FM).&nbsp;You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Yankees power back from early deficit to top Cardinals 12-9

Vinnie Pasquantino departed the game early due to a heat related illness, but John Rave stepped in and stepped up in his place, helping the Kansas City Royals to a series clinching win over the Chicago White Sox, winning 6-2 on a hot Saturday afternoon at Kauffman Stadium.&nbsp;

It was&nbsp;Mike Yastrzemski though that gave the Royals the lead first, leading off the Kansas City half of the first inning with a solo home run, his 11th of the season to right center field. Bobby Witt Jr singled and stole second in the inning, but three straight outs following the steal ended the inning with just the lone run scored.&nbsp;

In the second inning, Kansas City extended their lead with another one run inning.&nbsp; Randal Grichuk led off with a double, and Nick Loftin walked, before Kyle Isbel reached first on a fielders choice, scoring Grichuk.&nbsp; In the third inning, Rave came through after Witt Jr struck out to begin the inning, hitting his fourth home run of the season to push the Royals lead to 3-0.&nbsp;

In the fifth inning, Kansas City continued their scoring frenzy pushing their lead ahead more with two more runs.&nbsp;&nbsp;Yastrzemski walked to lead off the inning and with one out Rave singled on a bunt, both coming home to score on Maikel Garcia's 32nd double of the season that pushed the Royals lead to 5-0.&nbsp;

Kansas City scored their final run in the sixth inning, an RBI single by Loftin driving in Adam Frazier after his leadoff single to the inning.&nbsp; In the eighth inning with two outs the White Sox scored both their runs on a two RBI double from former Royal&nbsp;Andrew Benintendi, scoring&nbsp;Colson Montgomery who doubled with two outs and Luis Robert Jr who walked.&nbsp;

Daniel Lynch earned the win in relief, improving to 5-2 on the season, pitching two innings and giving up just one hit.&nbsp; In his first start since returning from the injured list, Michael Lorenzen took a no decision pitching four innings while giving up three hits and striking out three while walking two.&nbsp;&nbsp;

At the plate, Rave was 2-for-3 with the home run and one RBI.&nbsp; Grichuk was also 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, and a run scored.&nbsp;&nbsp;Yastrzemski's lone hit on the day was the solo home run to lead off the game, going 1-for-3, walking once and scoring two runs with one RBI.&nbsp;

Kansas City and Chicago wrap up their series tomorrow.&nbsp; Ryan Bergert (1-1, 2.87 ERA) takes the mound for the Royals against Davis Martin (4-9, 4.17 ERA) for the White Sox.&nbsp; First pitch is at 1:10pm with pregame coverage beginning at 12:30 on KFEQ (680AM/95.3FM).

By MATT PIKEVinnie Pasquantino departed the game early due to a heat related illness, but John Rave stepped in and stepped up in his place, helping the Kansas City Royals to a series clinching win over the Chicago White Sox, winning 6-2 on a hot Saturday afternoon at Kauffman Stadium.&nbsp;It was&nbsp;Mike Yastrzemski though that gave the Royals the lead first, leading off the Kansas City half of the first inning with a solo home run, his 11th of the season to right center field. Bobby Witt Jr singled and stole second in the inning, but three straight outs following the steal ended the inning with just the lone run scored.&nbsp;<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Hot start! 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/3rGaqFLnRV">pic.twitter.com/3rGaqFLnRV</a>&mdash; Kansas City Royals (@Royals) <a href="https://twitter.com/Royals/status/1956859935029141787?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>In the second inning, Kansas City extended their lead with another one run inning.&nbsp; Randal Grichuk led off with a double, and Nick Loftin walked, before Kyle Isbel reached first on a fielders choice, scoring Grichuk.&nbsp; In the third inning, Rave came through after Witt Jr struck out to begin the inning, hitting his fourth home run of the season to push the Royals lead to 3-0.&nbsp;<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">John Rave sends one out! <a href="https://t.co/Y09Gya8hoO">pic.twitter.com/Y09Gya8hoO</a>&mdash; Kansas City Royals (@Royals) <a href="https://twitter.com/Royals/status/1956872885412229155?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>In the fifth inning, Kansas City continued their scoring frenzy pushing their lead ahead more with two more runs.&nbsp;&nbsp;Yastrzemski walked to lead off the inning and with one out Rave singled on a bunt, both coming home to score on Maikel Garcia's 32nd double of the season that pushed the Royals lead to 5-0.&nbsp;<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Maikel adds two! <a href="https://t.co/yW9nKCVap8">pic.twitter.com/yW9nKCVap8</a>&mdash; Kansas City Royals (@Royals) <a href="https://twitter.com/Royals/status/1956883406467584199?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Kansas City scored their final run in the sixth inning, an RBI single by Loftin driving in Adam Frazier after his leadoff single to the inning.&nbsp; In the eighth inning with two outs the White Sox scored both their runs on a two RBI double from former Royal&nbsp;Andrew Benintendi, scoring&nbsp;Colson Montgomery who doubled with two outs and Luis Robert Jr who walked.&nbsp;Daniel Lynch earned the win in relief, improving to 5-2 on the season, pitching two innings and giving up just one hit.&nbsp; In his first start since returning from the injured list, Michael Lorenzen took a no decision pitching four innings while giving up three hits and striking out three while walking two.&nbsp;&nbsp;At the plate, Rave was 2-for-3 with the home run and one RBI.&nbsp; Grichuk was also 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, and a run scored.&nbsp;&nbsp;Yastrzemski's lone hit on the day was the solo home run to lead off the game, going 1-for-3, walking once and scoring two runs with one RBI.&nbsp;Kansas City and Chicago wrap up their series tomorrow.&nbsp; Ryan Bergert (1-1, 2.87 ERA) takes the mound for the Royals against Davis Martin (4-9, 4.17 ERA) for the White Sox.&nbsp; First pitch is at 1:10pm with pregame coverage beginning at 12:30 on KFEQ (680AM/95.3FM).You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Rave steps up to help Royals top White Sox 6-2

It was a dramatic scene as Hunter Goodman hit a pinch hit home run in the ninth inning to complete the comeback for the Colorado Rockies, giving them a series win over the St. Louis Cardinals, defeating the Redbirds 6-5 at Busch Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.&nbsp;

The Cardinals took the lead in the second inning with two outs after back to back singles by Lars Nootbaar and Thomas Saggese put runners on and both scored on a double by&nbsp;Pedro Pagés.&nbsp; The Rockies cut the lead to one in the fourth inning, an RBI single by Ezequiel Tovar driving in Tyler Freeman, but St. Louis got that run back in the bottom half of the inning with Nootbaar hitting a solo home run to right center field, putting the Redbirds up 3-1 after four innings.&nbsp;

Braxton Fulford grounded out in the fifth inning, scoring Kyle Karros for the Rockies to again cut the St. Louis lead to one.&nbsp; But again in the bottom half of the inning, the Cardinals got that run back, plus one more putting up two runs on a two run home run by Alec Burleson, bringing home Masyn Winn who singled to open the inning.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Colorado began their comeback in the sixth and seventh innings.&nbsp; Mickey Moniak first hit a solo home run to right center field in the sixth inning, his 18th of the season, before in the seventh inning Fulford again drove in Karros, this time with a sacrifice fly, after Karros doubled earlier in the inning to cut the Cardinals lead to 5-4.&nbsp;

In the ninth inning Karros again got on base, walking to open the inning, and after Brenton Doyle struck out against Cardinals closer JoJo Romero, Goodman was brought on to pinch hit for Fulford,&nbsp; five pitches later, Goodman blasted a sinker over the center-field wall to complete the comeback.

Romero took the loss, falling to 4-4 on the season and blowing his first save, pitching the one inning and giving up the two runs on two hits while striking out three and walking one.&nbsp; At the plate, Burleson was 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs.&nbsp; Nootbaar was also 2-for-4 with a home run and one RBI.&nbsp;

St. Louis is off on Thursday and will host New York on Friday.&nbsp; Andre Pallante (6-9, 4.95 ERA) takes the mound for the Cardinals against Luis Gil (0-1, 7.27 ERA) for the Yankees.&nbsp; First pitch is at 7:15pm with coverage beginning around 7:05 on KY 102 (102.5 FM).&nbsp;

By MATT PIKEIt was a dramatic scene as Hunter Goodman hit a pinch hit home run in the ninth inning to complete the comeback for the Colorado Rockies, giving them a series win over the St. Louis Cardinals, defeating the Redbirds 6-5 at Busch Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.&nbsp;The Cardinals took the lead in the second inning with two outs after back to back singles by Lars Nootbaar and Thomas Saggese put runners on and both scored on a double by&nbsp;Pedro Pagés.&nbsp; The Rockies cut the lead to one in the fourth inning, an RBI single by Ezequiel Tovar driving in Tyler Freeman, but St. Louis got that run back in the bottom half of the inning with Nootbaar hitting a solo home run to right center field, putting the Redbirds up 3-1 after four innings.&nbsp;<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Pedro drives in 2⃣ from the 9 hole! <a href="https://t.co/8IUa5Ja7pd">pic.twitter.com/8IUa5Ja7pd</a>&mdash; St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) <a href="https://twitter.com/Cardinals/status/1955703670114267433?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">NOOOOOOOT goes deep into the bullpen! 💣 <a href="https://t.co/x7f0qRW34e">pic.twitter.com/x7f0qRW34e</a>&mdash; St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) <a href="https://twitter.com/Cardinals/status/1955711320709300688?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Braxton Fulford grounded out in the fifth inning, scoring Kyle Karros for the Rockies to again cut the St. Louis lead to one.&nbsp; But again in the bottom half of the inning, the Cardinals got that run back, plus one more putting up two runs on a two run home run by Alec Burleson, bringing home Masyn Winn who singled to open the inning.&nbsp;&nbsp;<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Life of a Show-Bird <a href="https://t.co/uhhUiCOzcn">pic.twitter.com/uhhUiCOzcn</a>&mdash; St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) <a href="https://twitter.com/Cardinals/status/1955715555031138427?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Colorado began their comeback in the sixth and seventh innings.&nbsp; Mickey Moniak first hit a solo home run to right center field in the sixth inning, his 18th of the season, before in the seventh inning Fulford again drove in Karros, this time with a sacrifice fly, after Karros doubled earlier in the inning to cut the Cardinals lead to 5-4.&nbsp;In the ninth inning Karros again got on base, walking to open the inning, and after Brenton Doyle struck out against Cardinals closer JoJo Romero, Goodman was brought on to pinch hit for Fulford,&nbsp; five pitches later, Goodman blasted a sinker over the center-field wall to complete the comeback.Romero took the loss, falling to 4-4 on the season and blowing his first save, pitching the one inning and giving up the two runs on two hits while striking out three and walking one.&nbsp; At the plate, Burleson was 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs.&nbsp; Nootbaar was also 2-for-4 with a home run and one RBI.&nbsp;St. Louis is off on Thursday and will host New York on Friday.&nbsp; Andre Pallante (6-9, 4.95 ERA) takes the mound for the Cardinals against Luis Gil (0-1, 7.27 ERA) for the Yankees.&nbsp; First pitch is at 7:15pm with coverage beginning around 7:05 on KY 102 (102.5 FM).&nbsp;You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Comeback victory gives Rockies series win over Cardinals at Busch

The Kansas City Royals came from behind, battling back after giving up five runs in the first inning, but fell giving up a run in the ninth inning, winning the series but dropping the finale to the Washington Nationals 8-7 at Kauffman Stadium.&nbsp;

An early grand slam put the first runs on the board for the Nationals in the first inning, Nathaniel Lowe putting the ball over the right field wall and driving in James Wood, Luis Garcia, and Josh Bell with one out in the inning.&nbsp; Daylen Lile singled following the grand slam then scored in the next at bat on an RBI double by Drew Millas for the final run of the inning putting Washington up 5-0 at the end of their half of the first.&nbsp;

Kansas City cut the lead to three in the bottom half, Vinnie Pasquantino driving in the first run on a groundout and scoring&nbsp;Mike Yastrzemski after he led the inning off with a walk.&nbsp; With two outs Bobby Witt Jr scored the second run on an RBI single by Adam Frazier.&nbsp; The Royals did add one more run in the second inning following a scoreless frame by the Nationals, Witt Jr's RBI single driving in John Rave after his leadoff single to the second.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Leading 5-3 Washington extended their lead in the third inning with an RBI single by Brady House, scoring Lile, and moved farther ahead in the fourth inning on a home run by CJ Abrams.&nbsp; In the bottom half of the fourth, Kansas City again cut into the lead, cutting it to one run on a three run home run from Pasquantino, driving in Yastrzemski and Witt Jr to put the Royals down 7-6 at the end of four innings.&nbsp;

The Royals did finally tie the game in the eighth inning, a sacrifice fly from Witt Jr scoring Tyler Tolbert who pinch ran for Kyle Isbel, but in the ninth inning against closer&nbsp;Carlos Estévez, with two outs, Luis Garcia scored on an RBI single by Lile.&nbsp; In the bottom half, Kansas City did get the tying run to third base with two outs, but Tolbert grounded into a force out to end the game.&nbsp;

Estévez took the loss, falling to 4-5 on the season, pitching just the one inning and giving up the one run on two hits while striking out one and walking one.&nbsp; At the plate, Witt Jr was 2-for-3 with two RBIs.&nbsp; Pasquantino was 2-for-5 with a double, a home run, and four RBIs.

Kansas City is off on Thursday before hosting Chicago on Friday.&nbsp; Noah Cameron (6-5, 2.52 ERA) is scheduled to start for the Royals against Aaron Civale (3-7, 4.91 ERA) for the White Sox.&nbsp; First pitch is at 7:10pm, pregame coverage will begin at 6:30 on KFEQ (680AM/95.3FM).&nbsp;

By MATT PIKEThe Kansas City Royals came from behind, battling back after giving up five runs in the first inning, but fell giving up a run in the ninth inning, winning the series but dropping the finale to the Washington Nationals 8-7 at Kauffman Stadium.&nbsp;An early grand slam put the first runs on the board for the Nationals in the first inning, Nathaniel Lowe putting the ball over the right field wall and driving in James Wood, Luis Garcia, and Josh Bell with one out in the inning.&nbsp; Daylen Lile singled following the grand slam then scored in the next at bat on an RBI double by Drew Millas for the final run of the inning putting Washington up 5-0 at the end of their half of the first.&nbsp;Kansas City cut the lead to three in the bottom half, Vinnie Pasquantino driving in the first run on a groundout and scoring&nbsp;Mike Yastrzemski after he led the inning off with a walk.&nbsp; With two outs Bobby Witt Jr scored the second run on an RBI single by Adam Frazier.&nbsp; The Royals did add one more run in the second inning following a scoreless frame by the Nationals, Witt Jr's RBI single driving in John Rave after his leadoff single to the second.&nbsp;&nbsp;Leading 5-3 Washington extended their lead in the third inning with an RBI single by Brady House, scoring Lile, and moved farther ahead in the fourth inning on a home run by CJ Abrams.&nbsp; In the bottom half of the fourth, Kansas City again cut into the lead, cutting it to one run on a three run home run from Pasquantino, driving in Yastrzemski and Witt Jr to put the Royals down 7-6 at the end of four innings.&nbsp;<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Mashed. <a href="https://t.co/MPkB4YcOjN">pic.twitter.com/MPkB4YcOjN</a>&mdash; Kansas City Royals (@Royals) <a href="https://twitter.com/Royals/status/1955714821124501668?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>The Royals did finally tie the game in the eighth inning, a sacrifice fly from Witt Jr scoring Tyler Tolbert who pinch ran for Kyle Isbel, but in the ninth inning against closer&nbsp;Carlos Estévez, with two outs, Luis Garcia scored on an RBI single by Lile.&nbsp; In the bottom half, Kansas City did get the tying run to third base with two outs, but Tolbert grounded into a force out to end the game.&nbsp;Estévez took the loss, falling to 4-5 on the season, pitching just the one inning and giving up the one run on two hits while striking out one and walking one.&nbsp; At the plate, Witt Jr was 2-for-3 with two RBIs.&nbsp; Pasquantino was 2-for-5 with a double, a home run, and four RBIs.Kansas City is off on Thursday before hosting Chicago on Friday.&nbsp; Noah Cameron (6-5, 2.52 ERA) is scheduled to start for the Royals against Aaron Civale (3-7, 4.91 ERA) for the White Sox.&nbsp; First pitch is at 7:10pm, pregame coverage will begin at 6:30 on KFEQ (680AM/95.3FM).&nbsp;You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Royals win series but drop finale to Nationals 8-7

As "Closing Time" blared from the speakers, the traditional final song of Training Camp, the Kansas City Chiefs wrapped up their time in St. Joseph. 

Head Coach Andy Reid thanked everyone at Missouri Western State University for another successful camp on the St. Joseph campus

"The people up here have been phenomenal," Reid tells reporters following practice.  "They feed us, they house us, they baby us, they keep this field looking groomed like they do, and the facility cleaned up, and so we appreciate that."

Reid says the team really attacked this camp with the right frame of mind

"I mentioned it to them last night that there wasn't one of those days where we had a hiccup day, where everything was just not right, the biorhythms were down, we didn't have one of those," Reid explains.

While coming to St. Joseph might not be for some on the team, Patrick Mahomes says he actually likes coming here for camp

"It's like the best practice fields that you can possibly have and the weather kind of held off pretty well, except for like one day, it was pretty good weather all camp long," Mahomes says.  "Even though the dorms, I could do without the dorms, but everything else like I have fun out here and I'm excited now to get home and see my kids. but at the same time you kind of get away and you focus just on football and it kind of locks you in for whenever you go back you're in football season and you're not in that offseason."

Mahomes spent much of the final practice in St. Joseph during Chiefs Training Camp with the scout team, and not in his usual spot with the starters. 

Early indication from Reid is that Mahomes, along with some other starters, may not play in Friday's game against the Seattle Seahawks. 

Mahomes says he always wants to play, but at the end of the day he trusts Reid

"He has a reason for everything that he does, I'll be ready to play this week and if I get to play I'll be ready to go and if I don't, I'll be ready to go again the next week, and if I'm not I'll be just as energized on the sideline as I would be if I was playing in the game," Mahomes says.  "And so, I trust in Coach Reid fully, and so whatever his decision is I'll be ready to go out there and get the most I can out of it."

The Chiefs and Seahawks kick off at 9pm on Friday, pregame will air at 8 on Q Country 92.7.  Following the game, the Chiefs will return to their facility in Kansas City for the remainder of the preseason.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/8/1754683498952.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes greets fans at NFL football training camp Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in St. Joseph, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)" />
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 </figure>By MATT PIKEAs "Closing Time" blared from the speakers, the traditional final song of Training Camp, the Kansas City Chiefs wrapped up their time in St. Joseph. Head Coach Andy Reid thanked everyone at Missouri Western State University for another successful camp on the St. Joseph campus"The people up here have been phenomenal," Reid tells reporters following practice. "They feed us, they house us, they baby us, they keep this field looking groomed like they do, and the facility cleaned up, and so we appreciate that."Reid says the team really attacked this camp with the right frame of mind"I mentioned it to them last night that there wasn't one of those days where we had a hiccup day, where everything was just not right, the biorhythms were down, we didn't have one of those," Reid explains.While coming to St. Joseph might not be for some on the team, Patrick Mahomes says he actually likes coming here for camp"It's like the best practice fields that you can possibly have and the weather kind of held off pretty well, except for like one day, it was pretty good weather all camp long," Mahomes says. "Even though the dorms, I could do without the dorms, but everything else like I have fun out here and I'm excited now to get home and see my kids. but at the same time you kind of get away and you focus just on football and it kind of locks you in for whenever you go back you're in football season and you're not in that offseason."Mahomes spent much of the final practice in St. Joseph during Chiefs Training Camp with the scout team, and not in his usual spot with the starters. Early indication from Reid is that Mahomes, along with some other starters, may not play in Friday's game against the Seattle Seahawks. Mahomes says he always wants to play, but at the end of the day he trusts Reid"He has a reason for everything that he does, I'll be ready to play this week and if I get to play I'll be ready to go and if I don't, I'll be ready to go again the next week, and if I'm not I'll be just as energized on the sideline as I would be if I was playing in the game," Mahomes says. "And so, I trust in Coach Reid fully, and so whatever his decision is I'll be ready to go out there and get the most I can out of it."The Chiefs and Seahawks kick off at 9pm on Friday, pregame will air at 8 on Q Country 92.7. Following the game, the Chiefs will return to their facility in Kansas City for the remainder of the preseason.You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kansas City Chiefs say goodbye to St. Joseph as Training Camp ends

The St. Louis Cardinals had won as many games as they needed to in order to make a win streak, winning two games in a row, but the mini streak was snapped on Tuesday evening at Busch Stadium as the Colorado Rockies shutout the Redbirds 3-0.&nbsp;

Hunter Goodman's two run home run in the fourth inning put Colorado up first, scoring Ezequiel Tovar.&nbsp; The Rockies extended the lead the very next inning, adding the only other run they needed in the victory, Kyle Farmer singling home Brenton Doyle.&nbsp; Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland held the Cardinals to five hits over 7 1/3 innings while striking out two and walking two in the win.&nbsp;

Matthew Liberatore took the loss for St. Louis, falling to 6-10 on the season, pitching four innings and giving up all three runs on four hits and striking out three while walking just one.&nbsp; At the plate, of the Cardinals six hits, Brendan Donovan was 2-for-4.&nbsp; Nolan Gorman was 1-for-2 with a double after coming on as a defensive replacement for Willson Contreras in the sixth inning.&nbsp;

St. Louis and Colorado wrap up their series tomorrow.&nbsp; Michael McGreevy (4-2, 4.40 ERA) takes the mound for the Cardinals against former Cardinal Austin Gomber (0-6, 6.52 ERA) for the Rockies.&nbsp; First pitch is at 1:15pm with coverage being joined around 1:05 on KY 102 (102.5 FM).&nbsp;

By MATT PIKEThe St. Louis Cardinals had won as many games as they needed to in order to make a win streak, winning two games in a row, but the mini streak was snapped on Tuesday evening at Busch Stadium as the Colorado Rockies shutout the Redbirds 3-0.&nbsp;Hunter Goodman's two run home run in the fourth inning put Colorado up first, scoring Ezequiel Tovar.&nbsp; The Rockies extended the lead the very next inning, adding the only other run they needed in the victory, Kyle Farmer singling home Brenton Doyle.&nbsp; Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland held the Cardinals to five hits over 7 1/3 innings while striking out two and walking two in the win.&nbsp;Matthew Liberatore took the loss for St. Louis, falling to 6-10 on the season, pitching four innings and giving up all three runs on four hits and striking out three while walking just one.&nbsp; At the plate, of the Cardinals six hits, Brendan Donovan was 2-for-4.&nbsp; Nolan Gorman was 1-for-2 with a double after coming on as a defensive replacement for Willson Contreras in the sixth inning.&nbsp;St. Louis and Colorado wrap up their series tomorrow.&nbsp; Michael McGreevy (4-2, 4.40 ERA) takes the mound for the Cardinals against former Cardinal Austin Gomber (0-6, 6.52 ERA) for the Rockies.&nbsp; First pitch is at 1:15pm with coverage being joined around 1:05 on KY 102 (102.5 FM).&nbsp;You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Cards mini win streak snapped as they get shutout by Rockies

A big day for Vinnie Pasquantino at the plate helped the Kansas City Royals win a second game in a row over the Washington Nationals at Kauffman Stadium, earning an 8-5 win on Tuesday evening.&nbsp;

Pasquantino got the scoring started on the night in the first inning, with his first of five RBI's in the game, driving in Maikel Garcia following his leadoff walk with a sacrifice fly.&nbsp; In the third inning, after another Garcia walk and a single by Bobby Witt Jr, it was Pasquantino again extending the Royals lead with a three run home run into the right field corner, putting Kansas City up 4-0 at the end of three innings.

The Nationals finally got on the scoreboard in the fifth inning on an RBI triple by Luis Garcia Jr, scoring Riley Adams.&nbsp; Washington added one more run in the sixth inning as Paul DeJong grounded into a forceout, with Josh Bell being thrown out at second and CJ Abrams scoring, cutting the Kansas City lead in half.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In the bottom half of the inning though, the Royals added three more runs the first coming with Randal Grichuk hitting an RBI double to bring home Witt Jr, after he led the inning off with a walk, and Grichuk scored in the next at bat as Jonathan India hit his seventh home run of the season, putting Kansas City back up 7-2.&nbsp;

The Nationals scored two runs in the seventh inning, an RBI double by James Wood bringing home Robert Hassell III, and Woods scored in the next at bat on an RBI single by Abrams.&nbsp; The Royals added their final run in the bottom half of the inning, Pasquantino driving in his fifth run with an RBI double scoring Tyler Tolbert, before Washington scored their final run in the eighth inning on an RBI single by Daylen Lile driving in DeJong.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Michael Wacha earned the win on the mound, improving to 7-9 on the season, pitching 5 2/3 innings and giving up two runs on five hits with three strikeouts and two walks.&nbsp; Lucas Erceg pitched a scoreless ninth for his second save.&nbsp; At the plate, Pasquantino was 2-for-3 with a double, a home run, and five RBIs.&nbsp; India was 1-for-3 with a home run, a walk, and two RBIs.&nbsp;

Kansas City and Washington wrap up their series tomorrow.&nbsp; Seth Lugo (8-6, 3.46 ERA) takes the mound for the Royals with Jake Irvin (8-7, 4.90 ERA) for the Nationals.&nbsp; First pitch will be joined at 1:10pm on KFEQ (680AM/95.3FM).&nbsp;

By MATT PIKEA big day for Vinnie Pasquantino at the plate helped the Kansas City Royals win a second game in a row over the Washington Nationals at Kauffman Stadium, earning an 8-5 win on Tuesday evening.&nbsp;Pasquantino got the scoring started on the night in the first inning, with his first of five RBI's in the game, driving in Maikel Garcia following his leadoff walk with a sacrifice fly.&nbsp; In the third inning, after another Garcia walk and a single by Bobby Witt Jr, it was Pasquantino again extending the Royals lead with a three run home run into the right field corner, putting Kansas City up 4-0 at the end of three innings.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Corner three! <a href="https://t.co/fmukUFENx3">pic.twitter.com/fmukUFENx3</a>&mdash; Kansas City Royals (@Royals) <a href="https://twitter.com/Royals/status/1955426653557100672?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>The Nationals finally got on the scoreboard in the fifth inning on an RBI triple by Luis Garcia Jr, scoring Riley Adams.&nbsp; Washington added one more run in the sixth inning as Paul DeJong grounded into a forceout, with Josh Bell being thrown out at second and CJ Abrams scoring, cutting the Kansas City lead in half.&nbsp;&nbsp;In the bottom half of the inning though, the Royals added three more runs the first coming with Randal Grichuk hitting an RBI double to bring home Witt Jr, after he led the inning off with a walk, and Grichuk scored in the next at bat as Jonathan India hit his seventh home run of the season, putting Kansas City back up 7-2.&nbsp;<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Johnny liftoff! 🚀 <a href="https://t.co/42p16MVrsw">pic.twitter.com/42p16MVrsw</a>&mdash; Kansas City Royals (@Royals) <a href="https://twitter.com/Royals/status/1955440586862874747?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>The Nationals scored two runs in the seventh inning, an RBI double by James Wood bringing home Robert Hassell III, and Woods scored in the next at bat on an RBI single by Abrams.&nbsp; The Royals added their final run in the bottom half of the inning, Pasquantino driving in his fifth run with an RBI double scoring Tyler Tolbert, before Washington scored their final run in the eighth inning on an RBI single by Daylen Lile driving in DeJong.&nbsp;&nbsp;Michael Wacha earned the win on the mound, improving to 7-9 on the season, pitching 5 2/3 innings and giving up two runs on five hits with three strikeouts and two walks.&nbsp; Lucas Erceg pitched a scoreless ninth for his second save.&nbsp; At the plate, Pasquantino was 2-for-3 with a double, a home run, and five RBIs.&nbsp; India was 1-for-3 with a home run, a walk, and two RBIs.&nbsp;Kansas City and Washington wrap up their series tomorrow.&nbsp; Seth Lugo (8-6, 3.46 ERA) takes the mound for the Royals with Jake Irvin (8-7, 4.90 ERA) for the Nationals.&nbsp; First pitch will be joined at 1:10pm on KFEQ (680AM/95.3FM).&nbsp;You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Pasquantino drives in five to help Royals beat Nats 8-5

Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp is nearing its end in St. Joseph, but jumping back to the start of camp, there was the big news of the signing of two players. 

The Chiefs extended the contract of George Karlaftis and signed Trey Smith to a new four year deal. 

Assistant General Manager Chris Shea, who was part of getting those deals done, says it was huge to make sure the team got those new contracts completed

"Zooming out to the big picture, one of the of the core operating principals we have that (Brett) Veach has adopted as the General Manager here. goes all the way up to ownership, is that we want to draft well and retain our own players to the maximum extent possible that's feasible within our constraints," Shea tells reporters following practice.  "We were very happy to get both of those guys done as important starters on both offense and defense."

Shea would not speak however on how close the team is to getting a new deal done for cornerback Trent McDuffie, but emphasized again the importance of keeping a player like that on the team. 

During Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp, fans have seen the battle raging along the offensive line. 

Trying to find the best five guys to protect Patrick Mahomes has been a key focus during this camp in St. Joseph, and the most talked about battle on the team. 

Offensive Line Coach Andy Heck says this has probably been one of the best years of competition among guys along the line, and that talent can stem to the guys beyond the starting five

"When you talk about the eighth, ninth, and 10th spot, there's a lot of competition going on and there's still a lot more to be done there in terms of evaluation, those preseason games are going to be huge," Heck explains. "So, whose operating and grading out, basically getting their guy blocked, the most consistently, who do we trust to put in there on a Sunday or Monday night?"

The Chiefs saw a dip in sacks last year, and hope to emphasize getting to the quarterback more this season. 

Defensive line coach Joe Cullen feels they have the guys to do that with what he's seen during Chiefs Training Camp

"When you look at the two years we won the Super Bowl, and Spags (defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo) is creative as it comes in terms of getting to the quarterback, we have guys who can get to the quarterback, and we had like 57 0r 60 two years in a row and we dipped a bit last year, but we picked it up at the end of the regular season and into the playoffs," Cullen says.

Cullen says what they need to do a better job of this year however is not letting the quarterback get out of the pocket, saying his line got to the quarterback plenty last season but couldn't finish, but so far, he's seen a better job of that this season. 

The Chiefs have just one more practice left in St. Joseph, welcoming in the military tomorrow for an 8:15 practice at Missouri Western State University. 

By MATT PIKEKansas City Chiefs Training Camp is nearing its end in St. Joseph, but jumping back to the start of camp, there was the big news of the signing of two players. The Chiefs extended the contract of George Karlaftis and signed Trey Smith to a new four year deal. Assistant General Manager Chris Shea, who was part of getting those deals done, says it was huge to make sure the team got those new contracts completed"Zooming out to the big picture, one of the of the core operating principals we have that (Brett) Veach has adopted as the General Manager here. goes all the way up to ownership, is that we want to draft well and retain our own players to the maximum extent possible that's feasible within our constraints," Shea tells reporters following practice. "We were very happy to get both of those guys done as important starters on both offense and defense."Shea would not speak however on how close the team is to getting a new deal done for cornerback Trent McDuffie, but emphasized again the importance of keeping a player like that on the team. During Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp, fans have seen the battle raging along the offensive line. Trying to find the best five guys to protect Patrick Mahomes has been a key focus during this camp in St. Joseph, and the most talked about battle on the team. Offensive Line Coach Andy Heck says this has probably been one of the best years of competition among guys along the line, and that talent can stem to the guys beyond the starting five"When you talk about the eighth, ninth, and 10th spot, there's a lot of competition going on and there's still a lot more to be done there in terms of evaluation, those preseason games are going to be huge," Heck explains. "So, whose operating and grading out, basically getting their guy blocked, the most consistently, who do we trust to put in there on a Sunday or Monday night?"The Chiefs saw a dip in sacks last year, and hope to emphasize getting to the quarterback more this season. Defensive line coach Joe Cullen feels they have the guys to do that with what he's seen during Chiefs Training Camp"When you look at the two years we won the Super Bowl, and Spags (defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo) is creative as it comes in terms of getting to the quarterback, we have guys who can get to the quarterback, and we had like 57 0r 60 two years in a row and we dipped a bit last year, but we picked it up at the end of the regular season and into the playoffs," Cullen says.Cullen says what they need to do a better job of this year however is not letting the quarterback get out of the pocket, saying his line got to the quarterback plenty last season but couldn't finish, but so far, he's seen a better job of that this season. The Chiefs have just one more practice left in St. Joseph, welcoming in the military tomorrow for an 8:15 practice at Missouri Western State University. You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Penultimate practice in St. Joseph gives Chiefs one last long day at camp

The St. Louis Cardinals waited until the eighth inning to score the final runs they needed, but pulled off the victory over the Colorado Rockies in their series opener on Monday evening at Busch Stadium, earning a 3-2 win thanks to a pinch hit triple by Brendan Donovan.&nbsp;

The Cardinals did take the lead first however, scoring in the third inning with an RBI single by Alec Burleson driving in Victor Scott II who led the inning off with a walk and also stole second base.&nbsp; St. Louis held that lead all the way until the seventh inning.&nbsp; Back to back singles by Jordan Beck and Mickey Moniak put runners on the corners, before Warming Bernabel grounded out scoring Beck to tie the game, moving Moniak to second.&nbsp; Moniak later scored with two outs on an RBI single from Brenton Doyle.&nbsp;

Trailing 2-1, the Cardinals were retired in order in the bottom half of the seventh inning, in the eighth though, St. Louis came back to take the lead late.&nbsp; Nolan Gorman walked and Thomas Saggese singled putting two runners on with one out.&nbsp; Donovan pinch hit for Pedro Pagés and Garrett Hampson pinch ran for Gorman, a pinch runner not necessary though as Donovan hit a double into right field, driving in both runs to give St. Louis the lead.

Kyle Leahy earned the win in relief, improving to 3-1 on the season, pitching 2 1/3 innings and giving up just one hit while striking out two.&nbsp; In a no decision, Miles Mikolas started and pitched 6 2/3 innings giving up two runs on four hits with one walk and two strikeouts.&nbsp; At the plate, Burleson was 2-for-4 with an RBI.&nbsp; Saggese was 3-for-4 with a run scored, while Donovan was 1-for-1 with the double and two RBIs.&nbsp;&nbsp;

St. Louis and Colorado continue their series tomorrow.&nbsp; Matthew Liberatore (6-9, 3.98 ERA) takes the mound for the Cardinals against Kyle Freeland (2-12, 5.53 ERA) for the Rockies.&nbsp; First pitch is at 6:45, coverage will begin around 6:35 on KY 102 (102.5 FM).&nbsp;

By MATT PIKEThe St. Louis Cardinals waited until the eighth inning to score the final runs they needed, but pulled off the victory over the Colorado Rockies in their series opener on Monday evening at Busch Stadium, earning a 3-2 win thanks to a pinch hit triple by Brendan Donovan.&nbsp;The Cardinals did take the lead first however, scoring in the third inning with an RBI single by Alec Burleson driving in Victor Scott II who led the inning off with a walk and also stole second base.&nbsp; St. Louis held that lead all the way until the seventh inning.&nbsp; Back to back singles by Jordan Beck and Mickey Moniak put runners on the corners, before Warming Bernabel grounded out scoring Beck to tie the game, moving Moniak to second.&nbsp; Moniak later scored with two outs on an RBI single from Brenton Doyle.&nbsp;Trailing 2-1, the Cardinals were retired in order in the bottom half of the seventh inning, in the eighth though, St. Louis came back to take the lead late.&nbsp; Nolan Gorman walked and Thomas Saggese singled putting two runners on with one out.&nbsp; Donovan pinch hit for Pedro Pagés and Garrett Hampson pinch ran for Gorman, a pinch runner not necessary though as Donovan hit a double into right field, driving in both runs to give St. Louis the lead.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">DONNIE DELIVERS! <a href="https://t.co/BTVSkAwL1E">pic.twitter.com/BTVSkAwL1E</a>&mdash; St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) <a href="https://twitter.com/Cardinals/status/1955085742058651941?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Kyle Leahy earned the win in relief, improving to 3-1 on the season, pitching 2 1/3 innings and giving up just one hit while striking out two.&nbsp; In a no decision, Miles Mikolas started and pitched 6 2/3 innings giving up two runs on four hits with one walk and two strikeouts.&nbsp; At the plate, Burleson was 2-for-4 with an RBI.&nbsp; Saggese was 3-for-4 with a run scored, while Donovan was 1-for-1 with the double and two RBIs.&nbsp;&nbsp;St. Louis and Colorado continue their series tomorrow.&nbsp; Matthew Liberatore (6-9, 3.98 ERA) takes the mound for the Cardinals against Kyle Freeland (2-12, 5.53 ERA) for the Rockies.&nbsp; First pitch is at 6:45, coverage will begin around 6:35 on KY 102 (102.5 FM).&nbsp;You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Donovan's clutch hit pushes Cardinals past Rockies 3-2 in opener

Trailing entering the sixth inning, the Kansas City Royals put up a big four run inning that propelled them to victory over the Washington Nationals in their series opener at Kauffman Stadium, winning 7-4 on Monday evening.&nbsp;

The Royals fell behind in the first inning with two outs as Josh Bell hit a two run home run, scoring James Wood who led the inning off with a walk to give the Nationals the lead.&nbsp; In the second inning though, Kansas City came back to tie up the game, first with three consecutive singles by Maikel Garcia, Salvador Perez, and Adam Frazier, with Frazier's single bringing home Garcia.&nbsp; After a walk to Randal Grichuk loaded the bases, a Nick Loftin sacrifice fly tied the game driving in Perez.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In the fifth inning, with Daniel Lynch replacing starter Bailey Falter, Washington took the lead back behind another two run home run, this time by former Royal and St. Louis Cardinal Paul DeJong, again scoring James Wood who led the inning off with a single.&nbsp; Kansas City was retired in order in the bottom half of the inning, but in the sixth stormed back from behind to take the lead, first tying the game on a two run home run from Perez, driving in Garcia who led the inning off with a walk.&nbsp;

Frazier singled following the home run, but Grichuk grounded into a double play putting two outs on the board.&nbsp; With two outs, Loftin singled and scored in the next at bat, Kyle Isbel hitting the second home run of the inning to give the Royals the 6-4 lead. With the bases loaded in the bottom of the eighth, Kansas City added their final run, a sacrifice fly by&nbsp;Mike Yastrzemski scoring Tyler Tolbert who pinch ran for Frazier.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Lynch earned the win, improving to 4-2 on the season, pitching two innings and giving up two runs on five hits with two strikeouts.&nbsp; In a no decision, Falter pitched much better in his second Royals start, going four innings and giving up two runs on three hits giving up three walks and striking out five.&nbsp;&nbsp;Carlos Estévez earned his 30th save, giving up just one walk in the ninth inning.&nbsp;

At the plate, Frazier was 3-for-4 with an RBI.&nbsp; Perez was 2-for-4 with the home run and two RBI's, while Isbel was 1-for-3 with a walk and the home run also driving in two runs.&nbsp; Bobby Witt Jr was 2-for-5 in his return to the lineup after missing Sunday's game with a back injury.&nbsp;

Kansas City and Washington continue their series tomorrow.&nbsp; Michael Wacha (6-9, 3.36 ERA) takes the mound for the Royals against Mitchell Parker (7-12, 5.43 ERA) for the Nationals.&nbsp; First pitch is at 6:40pm, pregame coverage beginning at 6 on KFEQ (680AM/95.3FM).&nbsp;

By MATT PIKETrailing entering the sixth inning, the Kansas City Royals put up a big four run inning that propelled them to victory over the Washington Nationals in their series opener at Kauffman Stadium, winning 7-4 on Monday evening.&nbsp;The Royals fell behind in the first inning with two outs as Josh Bell hit a two run home run, scoring James Wood who led the inning off with a walk to give the Nationals the lead.&nbsp; In the second inning though, Kansas City came back to tie up the game, first with three consecutive singles by Maikel Garcia, Salvador Perez, and Adam Frazier, with Frazier's single bringing home Garcia.&nbsp; After a walk to Randal Grichuk loaded the bases, a Nick Loftin sacrifice fly tied the game driving in Perez.&nbsp;&nbsp;In the fifth inning, with Daniel Lynch replacing starter Bailey Falter, Washington took the lead back behind another two run home run, this time by former Royal and St. Louis Cardinal Paul DeJong, again scoring James Wood who led the inning off with a single.&nbsp; Kansas City was retired in order in the bottom half of the inning, but in the sixth stormed back from behind to take the lead, first tying the game on a two run home run from Perez, driving in Garcia who led the inning off with a walk.&nbsp;<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The Captain crushes one! 🫡 <a href="https://t.co/BfJUGDsg1X">pic.twitter.com/BfJUGDsg1X</a>&mdash; Kansas City Royals (@Royals) <a href="https://twitter.com/Royals/status/1955078961848873383?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Frazier singled following the home run, but Grichuk grounded into a double play putting two outs on the board.&nbsp; With two outs, Loftin singled and scored in the next at bat, Kyle Isbel hitting the second home run of the inning to give the Royals the 6-4 lead. With the bases loaded in the bottom of the eighth, Kansas City added their final run, a sacrifice fly by&nbsp;Mike Yastrzemski scoring Tyler Tolbert who pinch ran for Frazier.&nbsp;&nbsp;<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Go-ahead Izzy laser! <a href="https://t.co/b0TkqjzFsX">pic.twitter.com/b0TkqjzFsX</a>&mdash; Kansas City Royals (@Royals) <a href="https://twitter.com/Royals/status/1955081610233057462?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Lynch earned the win, improving to 4-2 on the season, pitching two innings and giving up two runs on five hits with two strikeouts.&nbsp; In a no decision, Falter pitched much better in his second Royals start, going four innings and giving up two runs on three hits giving up three walks and striking out five.&nbsp;&nbsp;Carlos Estévez earned his 30th save, giving up just one walk in the ninth inning.&nbsp;At the plate, Frazier was 3-for-4 with an RBI.&nbsp; Perez was 2-for-4 with the home run and two RBI's, while Isbel was 1-for-3 with a walk and the home run also driving in two runs.&nbsp; Bobby Witt Jr was 2-for-5 in his return to the lineup after missing Sunday's game with a back injury.&nbsp;Kansas City and Washington continue their series tomorrow.&nbsp; Michael Wacha (6-9, 3.36 ERA) takes the mound for the Royals against Mitchell Parker (7-12, 5.43 ERA) for the Nationals.&nbsp; First pitch is at 6:40pm, pregame coverage beginning at 6 on KFEQ (680AM/95.3FM).&nbsp;You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Big sixth inning propels Royals to 7-4 victory over Nationals in opener

The Kansas City Chiefs have experienced quite the run of success over the last several years, winning three Super Bowls and making it to five over the last six seasons. 

Former Chief and now broadcaster alongside voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus, Danan Hughes says its a run of success that's been exciting to experience, and feels deserved for the fanbase

"I remember that first Super Bowl in Miami where it was emotional, I'm getting goosebumps now, but it was emotional for everybody because you felt like the Kingdom deserved it," Hughes tells reporters.  "And now to be able to see it sustained year after year, and the bar set so high, is really cool."

And going into a new season, Hughes says Chiefs fans are spoiled now, with AFC Championships and Super Bowls, and says this years team expects no different. 

"It doesn't matter, it's the nature of the game where you move guys out or guys move away and you bring guys in, but I think when you talk about the Chiefs, you talk about a culture being set, an identity of an organization, and with Andy (Reid), and Brett (Veach), and Mark Donovan and obviously the Hunt family, that's where the standard is set," Hughes says.  "So for us to say a Super Bowl is the goal, I don't think that's out of the realm of possibility."

Hughes vsisted Chiefs Training Camp in St. Joseph during alumni day, and reflected on how things have changed since his time playing. 

Hughes, who now broadcasts alongside voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus, says gone are the two a day practices he endured, but its not fully the practices that he misses

"I don't miss those days as being on the field, but the comradery, and the interactions and you're living with other guys and you're trying to form a team and a brotherhood to obtain a certain goal, that's what all these guys will miss and if you talk to the other ambassadors I'm sure they'll say the same thing," Hughes explains.  "So it's different, from a physicality standpoint, but I think they get the work in to play at a championship level."

Hughes played with the Chiefs from 1993 to 1998, during what he calls the tough times, and says he's elated now to see Chiefs fans experiencing the success that the team is now.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/8/1754942643845.jpeg" alt="Danan Hughes during his playing days with the Kansas City Chiefs/ Courtesy photo" />
 <figcaption>Danan Hughes during his playing days with the Kansas City Chiefs/ Courtesy photo</figcaption>
 </figure>By MATT PIKEThe Kansas City Chiefs have experienced quite the run of success over the last several years, winning three Super Bowls and making it to five over the last six seasons. Former Chief and now broadcaster alongside voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus, Danan Hughes says its a run of success that's been exciting to experience, and feels deserved for the fanbase"I remember that first Super Bowl in Miami where it was emotional, I'm getting goosebumps now, but it was emotional for everybody because you felt like the Kingdom deserved it," Hughes tells reporters. "And now to be able to see it sustained year after year, and the bar set so high, is really cool."And going into a new season, Hughes says Chiefs fans are spoiled now, with AFC Championships and Super Bowls, and says this years team expects no different. "It doesn't matter, it's the nature of the game where you move guys out or guys move away and you bring guys in, but I think when you talk about the Chiefs, you talk about a culture being set, an identity of an organization, and with Andy (Reid), and Brett (Veach), and Mark Donovan and obviously the Hunt family, that's where the standard is set," Hughes says. "So for us to say a Super Bowl is the goal, I don't think that's out of the realm of possibility."Hughes vsisted Chiefs Training Camp in St. Joseph during alumni day, and reflected on how things have changed since his time playing. Hughes, who now broadcasts alongside voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus, says gone are the two a day practices he endured, but its not fully the practices that he misses"I don't miss those days as being on the field, but the comradery, and the interactions and you're living with other guys and you're trying to form a team and a brotherhood to obtain a certain goal, that's what all these guys will miss and if you talk to the other ambassadors I'm sure they'll say the same thing," Hughes explains. "So it's different, from a physicality standpoint, but I think they get the work in to play at a championship level."Hughes played with the Chiefs from 1993 to 1998, during what he calls the tough times, and says he's elated now to see Chiefs fans experiencing the success that the team is now.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/8/1754943541189.jpeg" alt="Danan Hughes on the sidelines during Alumni/Legends day at Chiefs Training Camp/ Photo courtesy of Danan Hughes on X" />
 <figcaption>Danan Hughes on the sidelines during Alumni/Legends day at Chiefs Training Camp/ Photo courtesy of Danan Hughes on X</figcaption>
 </figure>You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Former Chiefs player turned broadcaster elated by teams recent success

Coming off their first preseason game, the word of the day at Chiefs Training Camp was improvement. 

After falling to the Arizona Cardinals 20-17, head coach Andy Reid said the team had many mistakes to fix and clean up when it came to penalties, having 11 in the game. 

Reid says you address that in practice by detailing your work

"You've got to focus in on the gameplan, know where you're at, and then understand the snap counts and you have to up your attention span there so you get those things covered," Reid tells reporters following practice in St. Joseph.

It was a light practice as the Kansas City Chiefs returned to Missouri Western State University after their preseason opener against the Cardinals. 

Linebacker Nick Bolton says he felt like the defense as a whole did some good things during the preseason opener

"Our tackling was pretty decent, I think our run defense showed up pretty well, got some physicality, and obviously got a turnover," Bolton says.  "So, I feel like some of the things we wanted to do this year we were able to do that, so I think it's a good start, good foundation, but a lot to improve on still."

The Chiefs defense did suffer a blow in the game, losing Deon Bush to an Achilles tendon tear with the safety expected to miss the entire season. 

Kansas City will hope to address the mistakes quickly with their next preseason game coming up on Friday against the Seattle Seahawks.

For the first time in his career not in a quarterback competition, Gardner Minshew suited up for the Kansas City Chiefs Saturday for the first time in preseason action

Minshew rushed for a touchdown and threw for 54 yards before being pulled from the game.  

Minshew says during practices and leading into the season, the biggest challenge for him from Andy Reid has just been to be aggressive

"Take shots, take chances, these practices are times to learn, figure out your limits what you can do," Minshew explains.  "So it's been good, pushing myself, trying to be aggressive, and trying to figure out where i fit in the offense."

Minshew signed with Kansas City on a one year deal in March, replacing Carson Wentz as Patrick Mahomes primary backup, coming to the Chiefs from the Las Vegas Raiders

In a 10-10-10 capacity, in shorts and shells, the Chiefs practiced for just over two hours.  There are just two more practices in St. Joseph, the first tomorrow at 9:15.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1753213356048.jpeg" alt="Gardner Minshew (17) hands the ball off to Brashard Smith (30) as Patrick Mahomes and offensive coordinator Matt Nagy watch on/ Photo by Matt Pike" />
 <figcaption>Gardner Minshew (17) hands the ball off to Brashard Smith (30) as Patrick Mahomes and offensive coordinator Matt Nagy watch on/ Photo by Matt Pike</figcaption>
 </figure>By MATT PIKESt. Joseph PostComing off their first preseason game, the word of the day at Chiefs Training Camp was improvement. After falling to the Arizona Cardinals 20-17, head coach Andy Reid said the team had many mistakes to fix and clean up when it came to penalties, having 11 in the game. Reid says you address that in practice by detailing your work"You've got to focus in on the gameplan, know where you're at, and then understand the snap counts and you have to up your attention span there so you get those things covered," Reid tells reporters following practice in St. Joseph.It was a light practice as the Kansas City Chiefs returned to Missouri Western State University after their preseason opener against the Cardinals. Linebacker Nick Bolton says he felt like the defense as a whole did some good things during the preseason opener"Our tackling was pretty decent, I think our run defense showed up pretty well, got some physicality, and obviously got a turnover," Bolton says. "So, I feel like some of the things we wanted to do this year we were able to do that, so I think it's a good start, good foundation, but a lot to improve on still."The Chiefs defense did suffer a blow in the game, losing Deon Bush to an Achilles tendon tear with the safety expected to miss the entire season. Kansas City will hope to address the mistakes quickly with their next preseason game coming up on Friday against the Seattle Seahawks.For the first time in his career not in a quarterback competition, Gardner Minshew suited up for the Kansas City Chiefs Saturday for the first time in preseason actionMinshew rushed for a touchdown and threw for 54 yards before being pulled from the game. Minshew says during practices and leading into the season, the biggest challenge for him from Andy Reid has just been to be aggressive"Take shots, take chances, these practices are times to learn, figure out your limits what you can do," Minshew explains. "So it's been good, pushing myself, trying to be aggressive, and trying to figure out where i fit in the offense."Minshew signed with Kansas City on a one year deal in March, replacing Carson Wentz as Patrick Mahomes primary backup, coming to the Chiefs from the Las Vegas RaidersIn a 10-10-10 capacity, in shorts and shells, the Chiefs practiced for just over two hours. There are just two more practices in St. Joseph, the first tomorrow at 9:15.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/8/1754992861863.jpeg" alt="Nick Bolton (32) walks to practice during Chiefs Training Camp alongside linebacker Jack Cochrane (43) / Photo by Justin Peacock" />
 <figcaption>Nick Bolton (32) walks to practice during Chiefs Training Camp alongside linebacker Jack Cochrane (43) / Photo by Justin Peacock</figcaption>
 </figure>You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Improvement focus of Chiefs Training Camp after first preseason game

In his second start with the Kansas City Royals, Ryan Bergert put another strong performance together, but a late bullpen collapse and defensive miscues gave the Minnesota Twins a walk off 5-3 win to steal the series at Target Field on Sunday afternoon.&nbsp;

The Royals took the lead in the first inning, Adam Frazier delivering the first of his four hits on the day, an RBI single driving in&nbsp;Mike Yastrzemski after his leadoff walk in the frame.&nbsp; With runners on the corner and two outs, Twins starter&nbsp;José Ureña escaped the danger forcing Jonathan India to ground into a force out, throwing Salvador Perez out at second base.&nbsp;

In the third inning, Bergert made his lone mistake of the game giving up the lead to Minnesota as a former Royals prospect gave the Twins the lead with a two run home run, Ryan Fitzgerald hitting the ball over the right field wall and scoring Mickey Gasper after his leadoff walk for a 2-1 lead.&nbsp;

Following the home run, Bergert retired 10 of the next 12 batters he faced, before being replaced by Angel Zerpa who got the final out in the sixth inning.&nbsp; In the seventh inning, Kansas City got the lead back for Zerpa, Vinnie Pasquantino hitting a two run home run and driving in Maikel Garcia with two outs after Garcia hit a single, giving the Royals a 3-2 lead.&nbsp;

After a scoreless seventh inning from Zerpa, Lucas Erceg came to the mound in the eighth, getting the first out on just one pitch, but in the next at bat Austin Martin hit a fly ball to left field and John Rave attempting to make a sliding catch missed the ball, letting it roll to the warning track and allowing Martin to hit a triple.&nbsp; Erceg go the next out on four pitches, Kody Clemens flying out to Rave, but the hot bat of Ryan Jeffers tied up the game with two outs hitting an RBI single to left field, scoring Martin for the 3-3 tie.&nbsp;

The score held that way and the game headed into extra innings, both teams getting through the 10th scoreless, in the 11th Kansas City brought on closer&nbsp;Carlos Estévez, who walked Clemens and got a double play for two immediate outs, but against rookie&nbsp;Luke Keaschall gave up the walk off home run, Keaschall's second home run of the season.&nbsp;

Estévez fell to 4-4 with the loss.&nbsp; At the plate, Frazier was 4-for-5 with an RBI.&nbsp; Garcia was 3-for-4 with a double, two walks, and a run scored, while Pasquantino was 1-for-5 with the home run and two RBIs.&nbsp;

Kansas City returns to Kauffman Stadium next to host Washington.&nbsp; Bailey Falter (7-6, 4.14 ERA) takes the mound for his second Royals start hoping for better luck as he takes on&nbsp;Cade Cavalli (0-0, 0.00 ERA) for the Nationals in just his second start of the season.&nbsp; First pitch is at 6:40pm with pregame coverage beginning at 6 on KFEQ (680AM/95.3FM).&nbsp;

By MATT PIKEIn his second start with the Kansas City Royals, Ryan Bergert put another strong performance together, but a late bullpen collapse and defensive miscues gave the Minnesota Twins a walk off 5-3 win to steal the series at Target Field on Sunday afternoon.&nbsp;The Royals took the lead in the first inning, Adam Frazier delivering the first of his four hits on the day, an RBI single driving in&nbsp;Mike Yastrzemski after his leadoff walk in the frame.&nbsp; With runners on the corner and two outs, Twins starter&nbsp;José Ureña escaped the danger forcing Jonathan India to ground into a force out, throwing Salvador Perez out at second base.&nbsp;<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Up and Adam. <a href="https://t.co/JfNwwLrsCs">pic.twitter.com/JfNwwLrsCs</a>&mdash; Kansas City Royals (@Royals) <a href="https://twitter.com/Royals/status/1954594263255429217?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>In the third inning, Bergert made his lone mistake of the game giving up the lead to Minnesota as a former Royals prospect gave the Twins the lead with a two run home run, Ryan Fitzgerald hitting the ball over the right field wall and scoring Mickey Gasper after his leadoff walk for a 2-1 lead.&nbsp;Following the home run, Bergert retired 10 of the next 12 batters he faced, before being replaced by Angel Zerpa who got the final out in the sixth inning.&nbsp; In the seventh inning, Kansas City got the lead back for Zerpa, Vinnie Pasquantino hitting a two run home run and driving in Maikel Garcia with two outs after Garcia hit a single, giving the Royals a 3-2 lead.&nbsp;<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Vinnie swings us ahead! <a href="https://t.co/mHkaaOZjsX">pic.twitter.com/mHkaaOZjsX</a>&mdash; Kansas City Royals (@Royals) <a href="https://twitter.com/Royals/status/1954620641518453183?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>After a scoreless seventh inning from Zerpa, Lucas Erceg came to the mound in the eighth, getting the first out on just one pitch, but in the next at bat Austin Martin hit a fly ball to left field and John Rave attempting to make a sliding catch missed the ball, letting it roll to the warning track and allowing Martin to hit a triple.&nbsp; Erceg go the next out on four pitches, Kody Clemens flying out to Rave, but the hot bat of Ryan Jeffers tied up the game with two outs hitting an RBI single to left field, scoring Martin for the 3-3 tie.&nbsp;The score held that way and the game headed into extra innings, both teams getting through the 10th scoreless, in the 11th Kansas City brought on closer&nbsp;Carlos Estévez, who walked Clemens and got a double play for two immediate outs, but against rookie&nbsp;Luke Keaschall gave up the walk off home run, Keaschall's second home run of the season.&nbsp;Estévez fell to 4-4 with the loss.&nbsp; At the plate, Frazier was 4-for-5 with an RBI.&nbsp; Garcia was 3-for-4 with a double, two walks, and a run scored, while Pasquantino was 1-for-5 with the home run and two RBIs.&nbsp;Kansas City returns to Kauffman Stadium next to host Washington.&nbsp; Bailey Falter (7-6, 4.14 ERA) takes the mound for his second Royals start hoping for better luck as he takes on&nbsp;Cade Cavalli (0-0, 0.00 ERA) for the Nationals in just his second start of the season.&nbsp; First pitch is at 6:40pm with pregame coverage beginning at 6 on KFEQ (680AM/95.3FM).&nbsp;You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Walk off home run gives Twins series win over Royals

The Kansas City Chiefs got off to a good start in their first preseason action of the season, scoring quickly with their starting unit on the field, but ended up falling to the Arizona Cardinals in the end 20-17 on Saturday night at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.&nbsp;

After the Cardinals fumbled the opening kickoff the Chiefs offense took over.&nbsp; Head Coach Andy Reid said going into the week that Patrick Mahomes and the starting unit would play the first quarter, however Mahomes played just a mere 48 seconds, as the Mahomes found Jason Brownlee on a one yard touchdown pass capping a two play drive.&nbsp;

The Chiefs defense stood strong again on Arizona's next offensive drive, Jaden Hicks ending an eight play drive by intercepting Kyler Murray at the Kansas City nine yard line, returning it to the 12 yard line.&nbsp; The Chiefs would end up having to punt with Gardner Minshew now leading the offense, and on the ensuing drive the Cardinals got on the scoreboard on a 33 yard field goal by Chad Ryland.&nbsp;

Kansas City answered by extending the lead with a touchdown, a nine play drive ending with a two yard rushing touchdown by Minshew.&nbsp; But, to end the first half, Arizona scored 14 unanswered points, first capitalizing off an interception of Minshew and getting a 43 yard passing touchdown from Jacoby Brissett to&nbsp;Emari Demercado capping a five play drive, then after forcing a punt scoring again on another passing touchdown Brissett going one yard to Xavier Weaver ending a nine play drive, leaving the Chiefs trailing 17-14 at halftime.&nbsp;

The lone scores in the second half were field goals.&nbsp; In the third quarter the Chiefs tied the game up with a 58 yard field goal by Harrison Butker.&nbsp; The Cardinals took the lead in the fourth quarter on what ended up being the game winning score, a 50 yard field goal by Ryland.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mahomes was 1-of-1 passing for one yard and a touchdown on the day.&nbsp; Minshew was 6-of-8 through the air for 54 yards with three rushes for four yards and a touchdown.&nbsp; Robert Tonyan led the receivers on the day with three catches for 49 yards while Nikko Remigio had two catches for 24 yards.&nbsp; On the ground, Carson Steele had three carries for 15 yards while Elijah Mitchell had three carries for 10 yards and Brashard Smith had four carries for 10 yards.&nbsp;

Next in the preseason, Kansas City travels to the Seattle Seahawks.&nbsp; Kickoff will be at 9pm, pregame will air at 8 on Q Country 92.7 (92.7 FM).&nbsp; The Chiefs still have three more practices in St. Joseph for Chiefs Training Camp at Missouri Western State University, starting on Monday at 10:15.&nbsp;

By MATT PIKEThe Kansas City Chiefs got off to a good start in their first preseason action of the season, scoring quickly with their starting unit on the field, but ended up falling to the Arizona Cardinals in the end 20-17 on Saturday night at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.&nbsp;After the Cardinals fumbled the opening kickoff the Chiefs offense took over.&nbsp; Head Coach Andy Reid said going into the week that Patrick Mahomes and the starting unit would play the first quarter, however Mahomes played just a mere 48 seconds, as the Mahomes found Jason Brownlee on a one yard touchdown pass capping a two play drive.&nbsp;The Chiefs defense stood strong again on Arizona's next offensive drive, Jaden Hicks ending an eight play drive by intercepting Kyler Murray at the Kansas City nine yard line, returning it to the 12 yard line.&nbsp; The Chiefs would end up having to punt with Gardner Minshew now leading the offense, and on the ensuing drive the Cardinals got on the scoreboard on a 33 yard field goal by Chad Ryland.&nbsp;Kansas City answered by extending the lead with a touchdown, a nine play drive ending with a two yard rushing touchdown by Minshew.&nbsp; But, to end the first half, Arizona scored 14 unanswered points, first capitalizing off an interception of Minshew and getting a 43 yard passing touchdown from Jacoby Brissett to&nbsp;Emari Demercado capping a five play drive, then after forcing a punt scoring again on another passing touchdown Brissett going one yard to Xavier Weaver ending a nine play drive, leaving the Chiefs trailing 17-14 at halftime.&nbsp;The lone scores in the second half were field goals.&nbsp; In the third quarter the Chiefs tied the game up with a 58 yard field goal by Harrison Butker.&nbsp; The Cardinals took the lead in the fourth quarter on what ended up being the game winning score, a 50 yard field goal by Ryland.&nbsp;&nbsp;Mahomes was 1-of-1 passing for one yard and a touchdown on the day.&nbsp; Minshew was 6-of-8 through the air for 54 yards with three rushes for four yards and a touchdown.&nbsp; Robert Tonyan led the receivers on the day with three catches for 49 yards while Nikko Remigio had two catches for 24 yards.&nbsp; On the ground, Carson Steele had three carries for 15 yards while Elijah Mitchell had three carries for 10 yards and Brashard Smith had four carries for 10 yards.&nbsp;Next in the preseason, Kansas City travels to the Seattle Seahawks.&nbsp; Kickoff will be at 9pm, pregame will air at 8 on Q Country 92.7 (92.7 FM).&nbsp; The Chiefs still have three more practices in St. Joseph for Chiefs Training Camp at Missouri Western State University, starting on Monday at 10:15.&nbsp;

Chiefs get off to good start, but fall to Arizona in first preseason action

Nine unanswered runs by the Chicago Cubs through the first five innings were to much for the St. Louis Cardinals to overcome on Saturday evening at Busch Stadium, and the Cubs evened up the series with the Redbirds with a 9-1 win.&nbsp;

The Cubs took the lead in the first inning, scoring two runs.&nbsp; Kyle Tucker's RBI single drove in Michael Busch after he led the inning off with a double, and after stealing second base Tucker later scored on an RBI single by former Cardinal Carson Kelly.&nbsp; Chicago extended the lead in the second inning with four more runs Busch hitting a three run home run, his 22nd of the season scoring Dansby Swanson and Matt Shaw, with the final run coming on another RBI single from Kelly, this time driving in Seiya Suzuki after his 26th double of the season.&nbsp;&nbsp;

With the 6-0 lead, the Cubs scored another run in the third inning on an RBI triple by Shaw, driving in Swanson, one run in the fourth inning with an RBI single from Ian Happ scoring Tucker, and a final run in the fifth inning coming on a solo home run by Shaw, his eighth of the season, putting Chicago up 9-0 by the end of five innings.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Cardinals scored their lone run in the sixth inning as Lars Nootbaar led the inning off with a double and came around to score on a ground out by Alec Burleson.&nbsp; St. Louis had seven hits on the day, with seven different batters getting one hit each.&nbsp;

Andre Pallante took the loss, falling to 6-9 on the season, pitching 1 2/3 innings and giving up six runs on seven hits while walking one.&nbsp; At the plate, Nolan Gorman was 1-for-2 with two walks.&nbsp; Burleson was 0-for-3 with a walk and an RBI.&nbsp;&nbsp;

St. Louis and Chicago wrap up their series tomorrow.&nbsp; Sonny Gray (10-5, 4.21 ERA) takes the mound for the Cardinals in the finale against Shota Imanaga (8-4, 3.12 ERA) for the Cubs.&nbsp; First pitch is at 6:10pm with coverage beginning around 6 on KY 102 (102.5 FM).&nbsp;

By MATT PIKENine unanswered runs by the Chicago Cubs through the first five innings were to much for the St. Louis Cardinals to overcome on Saturday evening at Busch Stadium, and the Cubs evened up the series with the Redbirds with a 9-1 win.&nbsp;The Cubs took the lead in the first inning, scoring two runs.&nbsp; Kyle Tucker's RBI single drove in Michael Busch after he led the inning off with a double, and after stealing second base Tucker later scored on an RBI single by former Cardinal Carson Kelly.&nbsp; Chicago extended the lead in the second inning with four more runs Busch hitting a three run home run, his 22nd of the season scoring Dansby Swanson and Matt Shaw, with the final run coming on another RBI single from Kelly, this time driving in Seiya Suzuki after his 26th double of the season.&nbsp;&nbsp;With the 6-0 lead, the Cubs scored another run in the third inning on an RBI triple by Shaw, driving in Swanson, one run in the fourth inning with an RBI single from Ian Happ scoring Tucker, and a final run in the fifth inning coming on a solo home run by Shaw, his eighth of the season, putting Chicago up 9-0 by the end of five innings.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Cardinals scored their lone run in the sixth inning as Lars Nootbaar led the inning off with a double and came around to score on a ground out by Alec Burleson.&nbsp; St. Louis had seven hits on the day, with seven different batters getting one hit each.&nbsp;Andre Pallante took the loss, falling to 6-9 on the season, pitching 1 2/3 innings and giving up six runs on seven hits while walking one.&nbsp; At the plate, Nolan Gorman was 1-for-2 with two walks.&nbsp; Burleson was 0-for-3 with a walk and an RBI.&nbsp;&nbsp;St. Louis and Chicago wrap up their series tomorrow.&nbsp; Sonny Gray (10-5, 4.21 ERA) takes the mound for the Cardinals in the finale against Shota Imanaga (8-4, 3.12 ERA) for the Cubs.&nbsp; First pitch is at 6:10pm with coverage beginning around 6 on KY 102 (102.5 FM).&nbsp;You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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