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The episode serves as a reminder of how sometimes the best moves are the ones a team doesn’t make.
Ken Rosenthal and Rustin Dodd39
Perez gave the Mets' youngster advice on coping with a thumb injury: “I think he’s going to be one of the best catchers in the game."
Will Sammon60
Perez could have forced his way out when the team was flailing. Instead he has become the leader for the next generation of Royals.
Sam Blum51
Ken Rosenthal with the latest from around Major League Baseball.
Ken Rosenthal75
Ken Rosenthal with the latest rumblings on the market, including the Padres' interest in Trea Turner and Dodgers' interest in Kolten Wong.
Ken Rosenthal174
Grifol joined the Royals staff in 2013, which was Perez's first full major league season and first All-Star and Gold Glove year.
James Fegan30
By pretty much every advanced metric, Stassi was one of the best defensive catchers in the American League.
Sam Blum11
Nicky Lopez became the first Royals shortstop to bat .300, Whit Merrifield joined select company and other tidbits from an eventful season.
Alec Lewis51
Perez plans to be back at it: "I’ll put some tape like back in the day — put some tape, take some pills, go play and see what happens.”
Alec Lewis9
Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Marcus Semien and Max Scherzer are just a few who made Jim Bowden's All-MLB team this year.
Jim Bowden271
The Rays are gonna Ray, the Mets are gonna Mets, and Bryce Harper, Juan Soto and Wander Franco are gonna go to Cooperstown.
Jayson Stark132
“I’ve just tried to put everything together,” Perez said. “And learn.”
Alec Lewis15
Perez hit his career-high 28th and 29th homers of the season and created another unforgettable moment during his All-Star career.
The 41-year-old Twins slugger was surrounded by younger peers as he took part in media activities Monday.
Brittany Ghiroli23
Perez's impressive numbers since the beginning of 2020 are less about the body and more about the mind. A glimpse at his nuanced approach.
Alec Lewis12
How are the Giants doing this? Has deGrom left Earth behind? These and more pressing questions in this week's recap.
Joe Posnanski167
What did the Royals show in their 9-8 win against the Rays on Wednesday night? Some of what defines what they're about.
Alec Lewis32
What can we make of some of the Royals' hitters' slow starts? Well, let's dive into some advanced numbers.
Alec Lewis21
The Royals gave their 31-year-old catcher $82 million across four seasons, the biggest guarantee in franchise history.
Andy McCullough44
What prompted the Royals to make such a commitment to Perez? A long relationship that has built their belief in him.
Alec Lewis16
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