The Royals were justifiably unhappy about being swept by the Yankees last week, but one of their games was a hit on the MLB Network. New York's 6-3 win over the Royals on Tuesday was the MLB Network's most-watched out-of-market game of the season,

"These investments demonstrate that Missouri is committed to taking care of our own, staying competitive, and backing initiatives that secure long-term economic stability for our communities."

The legislative package includes hundreds of millions of dollars in financial aid intended to persuade the Chiefs and Royals to remain in Missouri.

A players-only meeting intended to relieve the pressure that comes with a losing streak and poor play was well-received Saturday evening, and, in the eyes of many, absolutely the right time to have the team talk about its issues.

The Athletics are listed as +125 moneyline underdogs for this matchup against the favored Royals (-149).

They’re currently second to last in the majors in total runs, 28th in runs per game and last in home runs.