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25-43, 4th in AL Cent
Power Rankings: NL rivals ready to challenge Dodgers for No. 1
L.A. has been on top for much of the season, but the Braves, Cubs and Brewers are in hot pursuit.
Bauer pitches 1st shutout as a pro, Indians beat Tigers 8-0
Trevor Bauer pitched his first shutout as a pro, ending the longest winless streak of his career as the Cleveland Indians beat the Detroit Tigers 8-0 Sunday for a three-game sweep.
Bauer fans 8 in shutout victory (0:47)
'Where I am now, it's because of my dad': Phenoms follow in footsteps of their big league dads
These prospects have something in common: From Vladdy Jr. and Tatis Jr. to Cavan Biggio and Bo Bichette, they're the grateful sons of some of MLB's best.
Bieber sharp, Martin steals home as Indians beat Tigers 4-2
Shane Bieber pitched impressively into the eighth inning, and Leonys Martin stole home to lift the Cleveland Indians to a 4-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday.
Tigers' Gardenhire tossed for 5th time of season
Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire was tossed in the sixth inning of Saturday's game against the Indians, marking his fifth ejection of the season.
Bauers hits for cycle as Indians drub Tigers 13-4
Cleveland's Jake Bauers hit for the cycle, and the Indians routed the Detroit Tigers 13-4 on Friday night after scoring eight runs in the fourth inning.
MLB Weekend Watch: Aces, races and who we're picking in the biggest games
Will Lucas Giolito and Hyun-Jin Ryu keep their amazing runs going? Are the Rangers for real? And what else are we looking forward to this weekend?
Tigers' top prospect Mize (shoulder) going on IL
Right-hander Casey Mize, Detroit's first-round draft pick in 2018, is going on the injured list with an inflamed right shoulder. ESPN's Keith Law ranked Mize as the game's No. 15 minor league prospect during the offseason.
Lopez HR helps KC beat Tigers 7-3 in 1st MLB game in Omaha
Nicky Lopez hit his first major league homer in the stadium where he played college ball, Homer Bailey allowed two hits in six shutout innings and the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 7-3 Thursday night in the first big league regular season...
Bradford Doolittle ESPN Staff Writer
Cool factoid circulating in the press box at TD Ameritrade Park: When the Royals' Nicky Lopez played at Creighton, he went homerless in his first 74 games here. He then homered in his 75th -- and last -- game at the venue as a collegian. Then, in his first game back here as a pro, he homered in his first at-bat, again curling one inside the right-field foul pole.
Bradford Doolittle ESPN Staff Writer
Nicky Lopez went deep for the Royals off Cy Young candidate Matthew Boyd. Great moment early in this contest to put Kansas City up 1-0. Lopez played his college ball right here TD Ameritrade Park for Creighton. That was his first big league home run.
Bradford Doolittle ESPN Staff Writer
Cool scene at TD Ameritrade Park. All eight College World Series teams on the field, with a player from each team throwing a first pitch to former CWS participants with the Royals and Tigers.
Bradford Doolittle ESPN Staff Writer
Alex Gordon has a nerve issue with his back after getting plunked last night, so that's why he's absent from the Royals' lineup for tonight's game in Omaha. Ned Yost said he wrestled with the decision to hold Gordon out and apologized to fans coming out to see the native Nebraskan play in the first-ever regular-season game in the Cornhusker state.
Bradford Doolittle ESPN Staff Writer
Sadly, Nebraska native Alex Gordon is not in the lineup for tonight's game in Omaha between the Royals and Tigers. Gordon was hit by a pitch in last night's game. We'll find out more from KC manager Ned Yost shortly.
Bradford Doolittle ESPN Staff Writer
Not sure who the statues are but they appear to be very happy. People are already pouring into Omaha for the CWS. Cool to see all the schools represented.
Bradford Doolittle ESPN Staff Writer
Perfect day in Omaha for the first-ever MLB regular-season game in the state of Nebraska.
Tigers edge Royals 3-2 before teams head to Omaha
Brandon Dixon broke an eighth-inning tie with a sacrifice fly that sent the Detroit Tigers past the Kansas City Royals 3-2 on Wednesday night.
Soler, Cuthbert help rally Royals to 3-2 win over Tigers
Jorge Soler had the tying RBI double in the eighth inning and Cheslor Cuthbert followed with the go-ahead run-scoring single to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.
Power Rankings: In race for No. 1, Astros, Dodgers fend off new rivals
The top five got reshuffled. Did Houston move past L.A. to No. 1? And did any new teams move into the top 10?
Olney: Contenders will vie to add key relievers at trade deadline
Thanks to the new single trade deadline, the market will be crowded with rival bids for closers like Cleveland's Brad Hand.
Cruz homers in 4th straight game, Twins trounce Tigers 12-2
Nelson Cruz homered for the fourth straight game and the Minnesota Twins connected four times in all Sunday to rout the Detroit Tigers 12-2.
Jones homers twice, drives in 5 as Tigers beat Twins 9-3
JaCoby Jones homered twice and drove in a career-high five runs as the Detroit Tigers picked up a rare home win, beating the Minnesota Twins 9-3 on Saturday.
Garver, Gonzalez lift Twins over Tigers 6-3
Mitch Garver homered and had three hits, Marwin Gonzalez matched his career high with four hits and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 6-3 Friday night.
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2019 AL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 47 | 23 | .671 | - | L1 |
| Cleveland | 37 | 33 | .529 | 10 | W3 |
| Chicago | 34 | 36 | .486 | 13 | L2 |
| Detroit | 25 | 43 | .368 | 21 | L4 |
| Kansas City | 23 | 48 | .324 | 24.5 | W1 |
2019 Team Leaders
- Batting
- Pitching
BATTING AVERAGE
Home Runs
RUNS BATTED IN
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Batting
- Pitching
Runs239
Batting Average.229
On Base Percentage.290
Slugging Percentage.377
Earned Run Average4.88
Quality Starts24
WHIP1.42
BAA.266