The American League Central was a surprisingly strong division last season, with four teams finishing above .500. Then there was the Chicago White Sox — who racked up 121 losses for the most defeats in modern Major League Baseball history. Expect more of the same in 2025. The defending ...
SURPRISE, Ariz. — Mike Moustakas is going to retire with Kansas City after spending 13 years in the majors and winning the World Series with the Royals in 2015. The Royals announced Moustakas' retirement on Monday. The 36-year-old infielder will sign a one-day contract with his first big ...
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Kansas City extended executive vice president and general manager J.J. Picollo's contract through 2030 with a club option for the following year, the Royals announced Monday. The club also exercised manager Matt Quatraro's option for the 2026 season. "J.J. is one of ...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Royals have hired Ned Yost as a senior adviser to general manager J.J. Picollo, bringing back the manager who led them to back-to-back American League pennants and a World Series title in 2015. The club announced the move Tuesday, one day before pitchers and catchers ...
PITTSBURGH — Adam Frazier is heading back to the Pittsburgh Pirates. The club has agreed to terms with the veteran second baseman/outfielder on a one-year deal worth $1.525 million. The deal is pending Frazier passing a physical. The 33-year-old Frazier spent the first five-plus seasons of ...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Michael Lorenzen and the Kansas City Royals agreed to a $7 million, one-year contract that includes a mutual option for 2026, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal was ...