Latest Kansas City Royals News

Royals ready for opening day, key vote next week to help fund downtown ballpark

Mar. 27, 2024 16:41 PM EDT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Royals owner John Sherman said jokingly that he doesn't sleep very well under normal circumstances, so just imagine how his nights are going these days, with opening day on deck and a key vote for a downtown ballpark coming up next week. The Royals play AL...

AL Central Preview: Tigers, Royals try to end years of losing after offseason moves

Mar. 18, 2024 15:45 PM EDT

The AL Central doesn't appear to be a great place to find baseball's best teams. Instead, it might be home to some of the most improved. The division had a tough 2023, with the Twins running away with the title despite an 87-win season that wouldn't have been good...

American League Central Preview Capsules

Mar. 14, 2024 10:28 AM EDT

Capsules of American League Central teams, listed in order of finish last year: ___ MINNESOTA TWINS 2023: 87-75, first place, lost to Houston in Division Series. Manager: Rocco Baldelli (sixth season). Opening Day: March 28...

Mets owner Cohen says he expects Alonso to explore free agency but wants to keep him

Feb. 23, 2024 18:56 PM EST

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen doesn’t anticipate a resolving Pete Alonso’s future with the team until after the season. The 29-year-old three-time All-Star is eligible for free agency after the World Series. He hired Scott Boras as an agent last fall and avoided arbitration...

Catcher Austin Nola signs $975,000 deal with Royals to provide depth behind Salvador Perez

Feb. 23, 2024 12:25 PM EST

SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals signed Austin Nola to a one-year contract Friday, adding a veteran catcher to provide some insurance behind Salvador Perez alongside young backup Freddie Fermin. Nola gets a $975,000 salary while in the major leagues and $175,000 while...

Whit Merrifield and the Philadelphia Phillies finalize a $8 million, 1-year contract

Feb. 19, 2024 17:51 PM EST

CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Whit Merrifield was willing to sign with the Philadelphia Phillies for less guaranteed money and perhaps less playing time than he could get elsewhere. “It checked a lot of boxes for me,” the 35-year-old infielder and outfielder said Monday after...

Padres, GM A.J. Preller under pressure to produce despite an expected lower payroll

Feb. 17, 2024 23:28 PM EST

PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — A.J. Preller had the benefit of a free-spending and patient owner during his past few seasons as general manager of the San Diego Padres. That might not be the case anymore. Eric Kutsenda has taken over as the San Diego Padres control person...

Phillies agree to 1-year deal with Whit Merrifield, AP sources say

Feb. 16, 2024 18:56 PM EST

The Philadelphia Phillies have reached a contract agreement with utility infielder Whit Merrifield, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Friday. The agreement is for an $8 million, one-year deal that includes a $8 million club option for 2025 with a $1...

Chicago White Sox agree to minor league contract with INF Mike Moustakas

Feb. 14, 2024 22:44 PM EST

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Chicago White Sox have agreed to a minor league contract with Mike Moustakas that includes an invitation to major league camp for spring training. The White Sox announced the deal with the veteran infielder on Wednesday night. The...

Angels start workouts without Shohei Ohtani and with new manager Ron Washington

Feb. 14, 2024 18:18 PM EST

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Los Angels Angels started spring training without Shohei Ohtani for the first time since 2017 and with a new manager in Ron Washington. Ohtani, the unprecedented two-way star, left for a record $700 million, 10-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers....