Sparky was a lovable character, one of the best to play the position, and a key cog for Yankees championships.

Few average fans see 511 games, the total won by the Ohio sodbuster whose consistency and efficiency were almost as remarkable as his durability. These qualities are probably the outstanding ...

They’re the two faces that have defined the two best eras of Royals baseball across the 58-season history of this club. Now, they share a record.