ubba Starling couldn't hide the tears. Eyes red and a bit swollen, he squinted under the high Kansas sun. Everyone nearby, as usual, studied Bubba. It's habit. Look away, and you might miss ...

Bubba Starling also had two RBI on a single in the sixth and a groundout in the eighth. Israel also lost to South Korea in the three-team group and therefore has no chance at getting the playoff bye ...

Huskers Illustrated's Aaron Babcock and Terry Douglass will be at Kauffman Stadium tonight in Kansas City tonight keeping tabs on the negotiations between the Royals and Bubba Starling's family.