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Cronullas bid to host a home semi-final in the Shire has been knocked back by the NRL.The Sharks continued their relentless march towards the minor premiership - and a home fixture in week one of the finals - when they recorded their 15th straight win with a 36-4 rout of Newcastle on Sunday.Under NRL rules, the Sharks would be forced to take a home semi-final to Allianz Stadium or ANZ Stadium.The Sharks were hoping to convince the NRL to bend the rules to allow them to play a first week final at home ground Southern Cross Group Stadium, should they finish in the top two.Sharks chief executive Lyall Gorman on Monday met with NRL boss Todd Greenberg and was told the governing body would not be changing its finals stadia policy.We understand the Sharks position but we need to ensure we stage our finals in our best venues where we can cater for a big crowd in the best facilities, an NRL spokesman said.The Sharks average 28,000 for finals matches at Allianz and we want to ensure all their fans can get a seat if they host a final this year.The Sharks had argued that because the likes of North Queensland, Canberra and Melbourne would be able to play in front of their home fans, Sharks supporters shouldnt be forced to travel from the Shire to see their team play in the first week of the finals.This isnt an assault on the NRL over where the finals series will be played but as (coach) Shane (Flanagan) pointed out, (1300 Smiles Stadium) will have one, AAMI (Park) will, Canberra would as well, Sharks chief executive Lyall Gorman said on Sunday.So why not us would be the question and what do we have to do we get one?.Veteran hooker Michael Ennis was the catalyst for the idea, saying commercially there wasnt a lot of difference between playing the games at Shark Park or Allianz Stadium.The Sharks attracted 27,031 to Allianz Stadium for their home qualifying final against South Sydney last year while Southern Cross Group Stadium has a 22,000 capacity.Ennis said all Sydney clubs should be afforded the right to host home semi-finals at their traditional suburban grounds.The home fans deserve it and they come out and support their teams, Ennis said.Were forever asking them for memberships, asking to give to the club to help fund it and do what it does day-to-day.When a semi-final comes around we tell them were going to drag it into the city.Theyve been coming here and turning out week after week and the boys have been playing their hearts out here.We deserve the advantage too so well keep fighting for it. 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Kansas Citys bullpen suffered a huge blow as right-hander Luke Hochevar was put on the 15-day disabled list with symptom consistent with thoracic outlet syndrome.The injury to Hochevar, who was 2/3 with a 3.86 ERA in 40 appearances, could put the Royals into a buy mode heading to the deadline as they try and replace one of their most consistent relief pieces. Losing Hochevar could also push the Royals into sell mode, in which closer Wade Davis would be an attractive target despite his recent struggles.Alvarez, who didnt get into Thursdays 3-2 Texas victory, has been through a lot this season. He started the season with the New York Mets before getting designated and claimed by the Atlanta Braves in May. He was solid with the Braves, posting a 3.00 ERA and 28 strikeouts in his 15 innings for a last-place team.Hes made a big move in the standings after getting dealt Wednesday along with right-hander Lucas Harrell for minor-leaguer Travis Demeritte.Im excited to be coming from a last-place team, said Alvarez, who warmed up in Thursdays game in the seventh inning. I know I can help this team any way they want me. Of course II was surprised to get traded, but they have a lot of Latin players here and I feel very comfortable.ddddddddddddlvarez joins Jake Diekman as late-inning left-handers in the bullpen and gives manager Jeff Banister some much-needed flexibility.Kansas City manager Ned Yost, whose team has dropped seven of its last nine games, could use a little help in relief too. Hochevar last pitched Sunday and had tingling in his hands while he was throwing on the side Thursday.That prompted the club to put him on the disabled list. His loss is huge as hes held left-handed hitters to a .164 average this season and opponents were hitting .216 against him with runners in scoring position.The Royals will be hard-pressed to replace that kind of relief help, which puts more pressure on starters such as Edison Volquez (8-8, 4.56 ERA) on Friday. Volquez allowed one run in his six innings in his last start, which also came against Texas.Kansas Citys bullpen got a break Thursday night too as Yordano Ventura pitched eight innings to pick up his first career complete game.While losing Hochevar is tough, Yost said he thinks the offense can make things a little easier on the pitching staff. In their last four losses, Kansas City hasnt scored more than two runs.Start stinking hitting, Yost said. Its as simple as that. Youve got to get some hits. Youve got to get some run production. ' ' '