Racing PositionsGomes seeking return after Japan stint cut short5YGomes off to Japan after Royals' World Series run5YRoyals exercise options on Escobar, Davis5YBack to work: Royals nix Rios, Guthrie options5YWhat pundits are saying about Game 1 of the World Series5YDavid SchoenfieldBlue Jays, Royals keep same rosters for ALCS5YSpeed trap: Royals tab Gore over Gomes in ALDS5YDoug PadillaAstros slate Kazmir for Game 2; K.C. speeds up5YRed Sox ready to turn page on 20155YGordon EdesSeries preview: Mets vs. Braves5YAdam Rubin