The Kansas City Royals wore black patches with the inscription "Ace 30" in white lettering in honor of 25-year-old pitcher Yordano Ventura, who died in a car crash.
The Kansas City Royals lead all teams with four All-Star starters, while Josh Donaldson of the Toronto Blue Jays and Bryce Harper of the Washington Nationals are top vote-getters.
Who deserves a spot on the American League's All-Star Game roster this year? Our experts make their picks for the Midsummer Classic in Cincinnati.
Detroit first baseman Miguel Cabrera has overtaken Kansas City's Eric Hosmer in the latest results of All-Star fan voting, leaving seven Royals on track to start the game.
If baseball fans aren't happy with the Kansas City Royals being kings of the hill when it comes to All-Star balloting, manager Ned Yost has a message: Vote.
Seven players on the AL champion Kansas City Royals are on track to start in next month's All-Star Game.
