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Whitey Herzog, Hall of Fame manager who led St. Louis Cardinals to 3 pennants, dies at 92

Under Herzog, the Cards won pennants in 1982, 1985 and 1987, and the World Series in 1982, when they edged the Milwaukee Brewers in seven games.

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RunsRuns Scored	92
Runs AllowedRuns Allowed	52
Batting AverageBatting Average	.240
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ManagerManager	Matt Quatraro

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Anthony Veneziano

KC Starting Pitcher

Royals optioned Anthony Veneziano to Triple-A Omaha.

The 26-year-old will head back down to the minors after he was called up to be the 27th man for the Royals’ doubleheader on Wednesday.
Nick Loftin

KC Shortstop #12

Royals optioned INF Nick Loftin to Triple-A Omaha.

Loftin did a nice job filling in for Michael Massey by going 8-for-29 (.276 AVG) with six RBI and only five strike outs. The 25-year-old could have another opportunity if there is another injury to Kansas City’s infield. The Royals didn’t announce it, but with this move, it’s more likely than not that Michael Massey will return from the injured list and start his season against the Orioles this weekend.
Vinnie Pasquantino

KC First Baseman #9

Vinnie Pasquantino went 1-for-2 with a pair of walks on Wednesday against the White Sox.

Pasquantino had gone 1-for-4 with a double in the first game of Wednesday’s doubleheader against the White Sox. He added another double in the second game and drew two walks. After a slow start at the dish, the 26-year-old first baseman has 12 hits over his last seven games, including three homers. He’s now slashing .262/.361/.492 across 72 plate appearances.
Michael Wacha

KC Starting Pitcher #52

Michael Wacha allowed two runs with four strikeouts across six innings in a loss to the White Sox on Wednesday.

Wacha worked three quiet frames before a double and a base hit plated a run for the White Sox in the fourth inning. Gavin Sheets took him deep for a solo homer to lead off the sixth. Wacha completed the frame to end his day with a quality start, striking out four batters. The 32-year-old right-hander holds a 3.75 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, and a 21/6 K/BB ratio across 24 innings to start the season. He lines up for a start against the Blue Jays in Kansas City next week.
Salvador Perez

KC Catcher #13

Salvador Perez walloped a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning to power the Royals to a 4-2 victory over the White Sox in the first game of Wednesday’s doubleheader.

Kansas City’s captain clobbered a no-doubter to left field off White Sox burgeoning relief ace Michael Kopech in the eighth inning to put the Royals ahead for good in the opening contest of Wednesday’s twin bill. It’s an even more impressive feat considering the 33-year-old veteran backstop is playing through a Grade 1 left groin strain that he suffered earlier this week. He’s off to a remarkable start at the plate so far, posting a .953 OPS with nine runs scored, five homers and 17 RBI through 17 contests.
James McArthur

KC Relief Pitcher #66

James McArthur fired a scoreless ninth inning against the White Sox in the first game of Wednesday’s twin bill to collect his fourth save of the season.

McArthur set down Eloy Jiménez and Andrew Benintendi before serving up a two-out double to Paul DeJong, which brought the potential tying run to the dish. The 27-year-old righty rebounded to strike out pinch-hitter Robbie Grossman to end the contest. He’s converted four of his five save chances this season to go along with a 3.72 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 12/1 K/BB ratio across 9 2/3 innings (nine appearances).
Brady Singer

KC Starting Pitcher #51

Brady Singer allowed two runs over five innings on Wednesday in a no-decision against the White Sox.

Singer took the ball for the opening contest of Wednesday’s twin bill in Chicago and was on the hook for a potential loss for most of it until Salvador Perez’s go-ahead homer in the eighth inning off hard-throwing reliever Michael Kopech. He gave up three hits, including a two-run homer to Paul DeJong, and finished with five strikeouts to go along with three walks. He’s been excellent from a run-prevention standpoint this season, boasting a microscopic 1.54 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 23/7 K/BB ratio across 23 1/3 innings (four starts). He’ll aim to keep the momentum going on Monday when he faces the Blue Jays in a home outing.
Anthony Veneziano

KC Starting Pitcher

Royals recalled LHP Anthony Veneziano from Triple-A Omaha.

Veneziano joins the Royals’ active roster for the first time this season. The 26-year-old appeared in just two games for Kansas City last season where he allowed two hits, two walks and a strikeout in 2 1/3 innings pitched. He’s posted a 3.27 ERA with a 8/4 K/BB ratio in his 11 innings pitched with Omaha this season.
Jonathan Cannon

CWS Starting Pitcher #48

Tuesday’s game between the Royals and White Sox has been postponed due to rain.

There wasn’t really a window between storms for the two clubs to get this one in, so it’ll be made up on Wednesday as a doubleheader in Chicago. Tuesday’s original starters -- Jonathan Cannon and Brady Singer -- will presumably take the ball at some point during the doubleheader.
Salvador Perez

KC Catcher #13

Salvador Perez (groin) is not in the lineup for Tuesday’s game against the White Sox.

Perez is reportedly not dealing with too much pain and is expected to avoid a trip to the injured list after being diagnosed with a Grade 1 left groin strain earlier this week. The 33-year-old workhorse’s reputation as one of the toughest players in the sport persists. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day moving forward.

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