Royals

Royals reunite with former All-Star pitcher Matt Strahm in a trade with the Phillies

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals reunited with veteran left-hander Matt Strahm on Friday, acquiring the former All-Star from the Philadelphia Phillies in a trade for right-hander Jonathan Bowlan in a move that each club hopes will improve their bullpen. The 34-year-old Strahm was ...

Maikel Garcia’s deal with Royals could be worth $85.3M with escalators

Maikel Garcia's $57.5 million, five-year contract with the Kansas City Royals could be worth up to $85.3 million if a 2031 team option is exercised and he has several seasons with at least 525 plate appearances and top-10 finishes in MVP voting. Garcia gets a $1 million signing bonus as part ...

AP source: Royals and All-Star 3B Maikel Garcia agree to 5-year, $57.5M contract

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — All-Star third baseman Maikel Garcia and the Kansas City Royals have agreed to a five-year, $57.5 million contract that includes a club option for a sixth season, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Friday. The person spoke on condition of ...

Outfielder Mike Yastrzemski agrees to $23 million, 2-year deal with the Braves

ATLANTA — Outfielder Mike Yastrzemski and the Atlanta Braves agreed Wednesday to a $23 million, two-year contract that includes a 2028 club option with the potential to make the deal worth $26 million over three seasons. The 35-year-old hit .233 with 17 home runs and 46 RBIs in 146 games ...

Right-hander Alex Lange agrees to $900,000 deal with Royals

KANSAS CITY, Mo.— Alex Lange agreed to a $900,000. one-year contract with the Kansas City Royals on Thursday, two days after the 30-year-old right-hander was released by the Detroit Tigers. Lange can earn an additional $100,000 in performance bonuses: $50,000 each for 25 and 30 ...

MLB spring training scheduled to open Feb. 20

NEW YORK — Major League Baseball's spring training schedule will open Feb. 20 with seven games, including the New York Yankees against Baltimore in Sarasota, Florida, and the Chicago Cubs against the Chicago White Sox at Mesa, Arizona. The schedule announced Wednesday also includes ...