Overview
- The Royals' home opener, which took place Monday at Kauffman Stadium, included a moment of silence for the former outfielder.
- Gore’s wife, Britney, and their three children were welcomed onto the field as GM J. J. Picollo presented flowers and held youngest child Skylyn.
- Eldest son Zane threw a left-handed ceremonial first pitch to Royals Hall of Famer Alex Gordon, delivering a perfect strike while wearing his dad’s No. 0.
- Picollo, who grew emotional earlier in the day, said honoring the family was “the least we could do” and praised players for making the day special.
- The Braves held a pregame moment of silence in Atlanta on Saturday, reflecting league-wide respect for the speedy 2015 Royals champion who died in February at 34.