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New York Yankees designated hitter Alex Rodriguez (13) follows through on a three-run home run to left field against the Kansas City Royals during the third inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, May 27, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

A-Rod breaks Gehrig’s AL RBI record; Yanks sweep Royals, 4-2

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 9, 2014, file photo, Kansas City Royals' Billy Butler runs to third as he advances on an Alex Gordon single in the seventh inning during a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in Kansas City, Mo. A person with knowledge of the negotiations says free agent designated hitter Butler and the Oakland Athletics have agreed to a $30 million, three-year contract. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday night, Nov. 18, 2014, because the A's had not announced the deal, their typical practice until a new player passes a physical. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga. File)

Billy Butler to Oakland on 3-year, $30 million deal

By Janie McCauley - Associated Press

San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner, left, and Buster Posey celebrate after winning 3-2 to win the series over Kansas City Royals after Game 7 of baseball's World Series Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

San Francisco Giants win 3rd World Series title in 5 years, edging Royals in Game 7

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

Kansas City Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura throws during the first inning of Game 6 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Tannen Maury, Pool)

Royals rout Giants 10-0 to force Game 7 in Series

By Ben Walker - Associated Press

Kansas City Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura speaks during a news conference, Monday, Oct. 27, 2014, in Kansas City. The Royals and the San Francisco Giants are scheduled to play Game 6 of the baseball World Series in Kansas City on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

World Series: Royals turn to Yordano Ventura in Game 6 vs. Giants

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

San Francisco Giants Pablo Sandoval, left, leaps up to high five Brandon Belt after defeating the Kansas City Royals 11-4 in Game 4 of baseball's World Series Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

World Series: Pablo Sandoval, Giants rally to pull even with Royals

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner winds up to pitch during the second inning of Game 5 of baseball's World Series against the Kansas City Royals Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

World Series: Giants’ Madison Bumgarner dominates Royals again in Game 5 win

By Ben Walker - Associated Press

Kansas City Royals' Alcides Escobar is congratulated by teammate Mike Moustakas after scoring during the sixth inning of Game 3 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

World Series: Kansas City Royals edge San Francisco Giants in Game 3

By Janie McCauley - Associated Press

Kansas City Royals' Alcides Escobar hits an RBI double during the second inning of Game 2 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

WORLD SERIES 2014: Royals beat Giants 7-2 in Game 2

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner talks to the media before baseball practice Monday, Oct. 20, 2014, in Kansas City, Mo. The Kansas City Royals will host the San Francisco Giants in Game 1 of the World Series on Oct. 21. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

World Series: Kansas City Royals, San Francisco Giants shake off rust

By Ben Walker - Associated Press

Lorde performs at the Austin City Limits Music Festival on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014, in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP

Lorde’s ‘Royals’ banned in San Francisco as Giants head to World Series

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Kelvin Herrera reacts after the final out of the seventh inning of Game 3 of the American League baseball championship series against the Baltimore Orioles Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

World Series: Kansas City Royals’ dominant bullpen spells trouble for opponents

By Dave Skretta - Associated Press

Kansas City Royals' Eric Hosmer gets ready to bat during baseball practice Friday, Oct. 17, 2014, in Kansas City, Mo. The Royals are scheduled to host the San Francisco Giants in Game 1 of the World Series on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

World Series wild cards: Royals, Giants set to face off

By Ben Walker - Associated Press

Baltimore Orioles' Nelson Cruz reacts after striking out during the fourth inning of Game 4 of the American League baseball championship series against the Kansas City Royals Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum )

Orioles can take solace in season of accomplishments despite ALCS sweep

By David Ginsburg - Associated Press

Baltimore Orioles' Nelson Cruz watches during the sixth inning of Game 4 of the American League baseball championship series against the Kansas City Royals Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum )

LOVERRO: Orioles — and Nats — will look back on 2014 as a success

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Greg Holland and catcher Salvador Perez celebrate after defeating against the Baltimore Orioles 2-1 in Game 4 of the American League baseball championship series Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014, in Kansas City, Mo. The Royals advance to the World Series. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

ALCS: Kansas City Royals sweep Baltimore Orioles, advance to World Series

By Dave Skretta - Associated Press

Kansas City Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas makes a catch on a ball hit by Baltimore Orioles' Adam Jones during the sixth inning of Game 3 of the American League baseball championship series Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Royals edge Orioles 2-1 to take 3-0 lead in ALCS

By Dave Skretta - Associated Press

Rain hit puddles on the warning track before Game 3 of the American League baseball championship series between the Baltimore Orioles and the Kansas City Royals Monday, Oct. 13, 2014, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Orioles-Royals ALCS Game 3 rained out

By Dave Skretta - Associated Press