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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Royals appear close to an agreement with left fielder Alex Gordon on a one-year contract that would eliminate the need for a Feb. 16 arbitration hearing in Tampa, Fla.
Lawyers are seeking class-action status for a lawsuit that claims Hall of Fame slugger George Brett has been falsely advertising necklaces and bracelets as being able to help improve health and sports performance.
It’s now been seven days and counting since the Detroit Tigers shook up the American League by agreeing to a nine-year deal, $214 million deal with free-agent first baseman Prince Fielder.
The drive down to Wichita for the latest stop in the weeklong Royals Caravan didn’t include a pass of Lawrence-Dumont Stadium.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. —The Royals crossed another item off their offseason checklist on Wednesday, signing left-handed reliever Jose Mijares to a one-year deal worth $925,000.
For the better part of the offseason, Royals general manager Dayton Moore articulated the club's need for a veteran utility infielder. The Royals, Moore said, needed someone to back up Alcides Escobar. They coveted a right-handed bat to spell Mike Moustakas against tough left-handed pitching. And they desired a measure of insurance against the possibility of injury.
DALLAS — Royals manager Ned Yost is ready to up the ante as he looks ahead to next season. The patience required in the nurturing stage of a rebuilding program will now increasingly yield to demands stemming from heightened expectations.
Frank White, the Royals Hall of Fame second baseman, will no longer take part in Royals television broadcasts during the upcoming season in 2012. The Royals and FOX Sports Kansas City announced today that White's contract would not be renewed for 2012.
If you can’t totally reinforce your weaknesses, you might as well find ways to fortify your strengths. That appeared to be the Royals' motive on Tuesday as the club agreed to terms on a one-year deal with former Dodgers closer Jonathan Broxton, pending a physical. The contract is believed to be worth $4 million with an added $1 million in incentives.
All signs point to the Royals retaining veteran left-handed pitcher Bruce Chen on a two-year contract for a guaranteed $9 million.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. —The way left-handed pitcher Jonathan Sanchez views it, when looking over his shoulder, the trade that sent him to the Royals earlier this week from the San Francisco Giants was just a matter of time.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Royals addressed their biggest off-season need Monday — help for their rotation — by acquiring left-hander Jonathan Sanchez from the San Francisco Giants in a trade for outfielder Melky Cabrera.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. —The Royals traded outfielder Melky Cabrera to the San Francisco Giants for left-hander Jonathan Sanchez today, upgrading their starting rotation and clearing the way for hotshot prospect Lorenzo Cain to get a chance in center field.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. —The awards keep coming for Royals left fielder Alex Gordon in recognition of a career-altering breakthrough season.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. —Not that there was ever much doubt, but the Royals made it official Monday that they will retain closer Joakim Soria through the 2012 season by choosing not to exercise a buyout option in his contract.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. —Royals manager Ned Yost said last month that he wanted to find a new pitching coach who managed to have a long career in the major leagues despite having "mediocre stuff."
KANSAS CITY, Mo. —Royals general manager Dayton Moore began the offseason Thursday by reaffirming the club's desire to explore every option in attempting to upgrade its starting rotation — and by dismissing pitching coach Bob McClure.
The Royals took their first step toward next season Thursday morning by announcing pitching coach Bob McClure (right) and bench coach John Gibbons will not return in 2012.
MINNEAPOLIS — The Royals saw their most encouraging season in years come to an unsatisfying end Wednesday night in a 1-0 walk-off loss to the Minnesota Twins at Target Field.
MINNEAPOLIS | The Royals spent the final day of the regular season Wednesday discussing a possible deal to trade veteran left-hander Bruce Chen to the Boston Red Sox.
