Preview the July 27 matchup between the Kansas City Royals and Cleveland Guardians with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase — a rumored MLB trade deadline target — has been placed on paid leave in connection with a sports-gambling investigation, ESPN's Jeff Passan reported Monday. Clase is reportedly on leave through Aug. 31, per The Athletic's Zack Meisel.

The Cleveland Guardians were rolling and playing some of their best baseball of the season coming out of the All-Star Break. However, they hit a roadblock in Missouri with a series loss against the Kansas City Royals. The Guardians split Saturday’s doubleheader but lost Sunday’s rubber match in a frustrating fashion.

The Royals welcome the Atlanta Braves to Kauffman Stadium on Monday night. KC left-hander Rich Hill (0-1, 1.80 ERA) will make his second MLB start of the season opposite right-handed Braves ace Spencer Strider (4-8, 3.72 ERA).

By Paul Hoynes  cleveland.com and from staff and wire reports KANSAS CITY — Guardians Manager Stephen Vogt was asked about the rookie left-hander his team would be facing… Login to continue reading Lo

On Sunday afternoon, the Royals secured a series win over the Guardians with a big win. Their extension of Seth Lugo makes that sting a little more.

Royals starting pitcher Kris Bubic's first inning against the Cleveland Guardians is one that he will no doubt want to forget. Coming off his first All-Star appearance, the left-handed Bubic walked the first four batters of the game to open Saturday's doubleheader nightcap at Kauffman Stadium.

Royals get surprising extra-inning bomb from Jonathan India and walk off Guardians in first game of doubleheader

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