Kansas City Royals outfielder MJ Melendez (1) signs autographs for fans before the MLB opening day game against the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium.
A Cleveland Guardians outfielder attempts to catch a ball in the seventh inning during the MLB opening day game against the Kansas City Royals on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium.
Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (13) couldn’t get the tag on Cleveland Guardians first baseman Kyle Manzardo (9) while he scored on a sacrifice fly in the 4th inning by Cleveland Guardians outfielder Jhonkensy Noel (43) during the opening day game Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium.
Kansas City Royals first base Vinnie Pasquantino (9) lines out to Cleveland Guardians left fielder Steven Kwan in the first inning during the opening day game Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium.
Cleveland Guardians outfielders Steven Kwan (38), left, and Lane Thomas (8) collide as Thomas makes a catch in the bottom of the tenth inning during the MLB opening day game against the Kansas City Royals on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium.
Kansas City Royals outfielder MJ Melendez (1) came up with the ball after making a diving catch for a hit by New York Yankees catcher Austin Wells in the 1st inning during Game 4 of the American League Division Series on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, at Kauffman Stadium.
Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) throws to first base to get an out against the New York Yankees during the seventh inning of Game 4 of the American League Division Series on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, at Kauffman Stadium.
A half moon is seen in the sky as fans attend Game 4 of the American League Division Series between the New York Yankees and Kansas City Royals on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, at Kauffman Stadium.
The New York Yankees spray champagne and beer out on the field after defeating the Kansas City Royals 3-1 in Game 4 of the American League Division Series on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, at Kauffman Stadium.
Outfielder Aaron Judge ( 99) walks off the field after spraying champagne and beer to celebrate the team's 3-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals in Game 4 of the American League Division Series on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, at Kauffman Stadium.