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sports17 days ago

Royals speedster Terrance Gore passes away at 34

Terrance Gore, 34, a speedy outfielder who helped the Kansas City Royals win the 2015 World Series and steal 43 bases in his MLB career, died from complications after a medical procedure. He played for the Royals, Cubs, Dodgers and Mets (also appearing in the 2021 postseason with the Braves); his last major-league appearance was with the Mets in 2022. Gore is survived by his wife Britney and their children, with tributes pouring in from teammates and fans alike.

Gore’s speed-fueled World Series legacy ends with a somber farewell
sports18 days ago

Gore’s speed-fueled World Series legacy ends with a somber farewell

Terrance Gore, a compact speedster who specialized as a postseason pinch runner, helped three teams win World Series titles (Royals in 2015, Dodgers in 2020, Braves in 2021) and left a lasting mark on the game before passing away at 34; his career, built on speed and self-awareness, spanned 2011–2022 with a final stint for the Mets in 2022.

Speedy MLB veteran Terrance Gore dies at 34, three-time World Series champ
sports18 days ago

Speedy MLB veteran Terrance Gore dies at 34, three-time World Series champ

Terrance Gore, a speed-first former MLB outfielder who earned three World Series rings with the Royals (2015), Dodgers (2020) and Braves (2021), has died at 34. Known for his pinch-running role in a 112-game career and 43 stolen bases, Gore debuted in 2014, notching his first MLB hit in 2018 and making his last appearance in 2022. The cause of death has not been disclosed. He lived in Florida, worked as a trainer and coached his son's baseball team, and is survived by his wife and three children.

Royals shrink fences at Kauffman Stadium to spark offense
mlb1 month ago

Royals shrink fences at Kauffman Stadium to spark offense

The Kansas City Royals will move the outfield fences inward by 10 feet at Kauffman Stadium to create a more neutral, offense-friendly environment. Center field remains at 410 feet, with the fence line shortened to 379 feet in the power alleys and gradually toward the corners, while corner distances stay at 330 feet and the fence height drops from 10 to 8.5 feet. Using wind, temperature and batted-ball data, Royals analytics aim for near-league-average run value on fly balls, projecting about 1.5 additional wins per season at home and hoping the changes fit a rising power lineup. The plan, approved by owner John Sherman after a year of study, preserves the batter's eye and seeks a fairer balance for hitters and pitchers.