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Johnny Cueto of the Kansas City Royals throws a pitch in the third inning Wednesday night against the New York Mets in Game Two of the 2015 World Series in Kansas City.

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Cueto's Complete Domination: World Series Game 2 In Numbers And Images

11:33pm October 28, 2015

by Christopher Dean Hopkins

Starting pitcher Johnny Cueto pitched all nine innings for the Royals, giving the bullpen a break after Game 1's 14-inning marathon. He allowed two singles and three walks in the complete game.

Alex Gordon and Eric Hosmer (center) of the Kansas City Royals celebrate defeating the New York Mets 5-4 in Game One of the 2015 World Series on Tuesday night in Kansas City.

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A Long Night In Kansas City: World Series Game 1 In Numbers And Images

1:45am October 28, 2015

by Christopher Dean Hopkins

In the longest opening match in World Series history, the Kansas City Royals beat the New York Mets, 5 to 4.

The New York Mets celebrate after sweeping the Chicago Cubs in the National League Championship Series to get to the World Series, which starts Tuesday.

LA Congressman Loses Bet, Sings 'Meet The Mets'

7:01pm October 23, 2015

by Domenico Montanaro

Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., lost a bet with New York Democrat Steve Israel when the Mets defeated the Dodgers in the Major League Baseball playoffs. The result is pretty amazin'.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Brandon Beachy throws against the Milwaukee Brewers on July 11 at Dodger Stadium. It marked his comeback from a second Tommy John surgery to his right elbow.

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Baseball's Arms Race: The Price Of All Those Fast Pitches

8:22am October 14, 2015

by Frank Deford

Too many pitchers are throwing too hard for the human body to bear, commentator Frank Deford says. What makes these injuries unique is that the players are doing it to themselves.

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Tyler Saladino throws out Chicago Cubs catcher Taylor Teagarden during a game between the crosstown rivals at Chicago's Wrigley Field on July 10.

A Diamond Dream Realized: Minor Leaguer Makes It To The Majors

4:14pm July 20, 2015

by Russell Lewis

For years, NPR has followed minor league infielder Tyler Saladino's quest for the major leagues — and this month, the Chicago White Sox called him up. "To be here, it's truly a blessing," he says.

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Spieth Looks To Win Year's Third Major, Where Golf Legends Have Fallen

8:25am July 15, 2015

The U.S. golfing phenom won the first two majors of the year, and this weekend he goes for a third at the British Open. It's an achievement that Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Tiger Woods.

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All-Star Games Are Worthless If The Players Are Not All-Stars

5:06pm July 01, 2015

by Frank Deford

Major League Baseball's All-Star Game may be less starry than usual this year because of Kansas City fans' campaign to get as many Royals players as possible into the game.

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A father who snagged a foul ball at a Chicago Cubs game Tuesday is getting praise — even though the play was overturned.

Yoink! Dad Nabs Foul Ball While Holding Baby At Cubs Game

2:49pm June 24, 2015

by Bill Chappell

Cubs fan Keith Hartley got a round of applause for focusing on making the catch — and not disturbing his infant son Isaac, who kept enjoying his bottle while his dad lunged over the rain tarp.

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Female Shortstop, 16, Could Be Signed By MLB Teams In July

5:04pm June 23, 2015

by Bill Chappell

Melissa Mayeux plays shortstop for two of France's national teams: the U-18 junior squad and the senior softball team. She's known as a smooth fielder who can also handle a bat.

Kansas City Royals' Omar Infante hits an RBI single in the second inning during a game last month against the Cincinnati Reds.

Kansas City Royals Are Running The Bases In All-Star Game Balloting

5:46pm June 19, 2015

by Brian Naylor

Major League Baseball has invalidated millions of online ballots for next month's game. Officials say ballots are invalidated every year, but the Royals' strong showing this year has raised eyebrows.

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