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 ...

When will Bubba Starling wear a Kansas City major league baseball uniform? He has always been ready defensively, and now his bat has come alive in Omaha with a .355 batting average as of May 20.