Sunday was a special day across MLB — and for the Kansas City Royals. MLB’s Lou Gehrig Day is being held June 1-2 around the league. The Royals wore a special “No. 4” patch on their uniforms to honor Lou Gehrig’s legacy on Sunday against the Tigers. They marked the day in other ways, too.

In the midst of his breakout season at the plate, third baseman Maikel Garcia was held out of the Kansas City Royals' series finale against the Detroit Tigers on Sunday.

Sarah Nauser thought she was going on the field Sunday afternoon to honor Bobby Witt Jr. as a finalist for the Lou Gehrig Memorial Award, given to the player who best exemplifies the spirit and character of Gehrig on and off the field.

The Royals finished 2-4 during their six-game homestand. The Tigers (39-21) now hold an eight-game lead over the Royals in the AL Central. The Royals are fourth in the division. The Twins (third) entered the day 31-26, while the Guardians (second) improved to 32-26 following their game Sunday.

The future of the Kansas City Royals and Kansas City Chiefs in the metro area has been a hot topic. Here's a look back at how we got here.

Kris Bubic hopes his exceptional performance in May carries over to June and helps the Kansas City Royals snap the Detroit Tigers' road-series winning streak.

The former Sprint campus was already slotted for a major state incentive deal to bring in thousands of tech jobs when the Royals publicly renewed interest in the site.

The Kansas City Royals' infield might be one missing piece away from perfection. Bobby Witt Jr. is the best shortstop in the game. Vinnie Pasquantino isn't movi