Venezuela’s Jose Altuve scores a run in the fifth inning of a World Baseball Classic game against Italy, in Guadalajara, Mexico, Saturday, March 11, 2017. Venezuela’s Jose Altuve scores a run in the fifth inning of a World Baseball Classic game against Italy, in Guadalajara, Mexico, Saturday, March 11, 2017.
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Royals begin reworking roster to expand window to compete
Kansas City Royals’ Eric Hosmer celebrates his two-run home run against the Colorado Rockies during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game Thursday, March 2, 2017, in Surprise, Ariz. less Kansas City Royals’ Eric Hosmer celebrates his two-run home run against the Colorado Rockies during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game Thursday, March 2, 2017, in Surprise, Ariz.
Royals Report: KC Pitchers Frustrate Rockies In 3-1 Win
Pitchers Chris Young and Travis Wood both made strong opening statements in their contest to win the no. 5 starter job for the KC Royals.
Former Royal Kendrys Morales is ready for new role with Blue Jays
Kendrys Morales won’t be showing off his World Series ring around the Toronto Blue Jays clubhouse – not yet, anyway. Morales, who signed with the Blue Jays as a free agent this off-season, was part of the Kansas City Royals’ 2015 championship team that beat Toronto in the ALCS before downing the Mets in the World Series.
Royals reliever to miss eight weeks after falling through the roof of his barn
At the outset, let us be thankful that Kansas City Royals reliever Brian Flynn is OK. He has some broken ribs and other injuries and should be back in the Royals bullpen and ready for action sometime in the season’s first month.
Cubs get RHP Alec Mills from Royals for OF Donnie Dewees
Mills was designated for assignment earlier Wednesday after the Royals signed free agent pitcher Jason Hammel, who played last season for the World Series champion Cubs. The 25-year-old Mills made his major league debut last year, going 0-0 in three games and giving up five runs in 3 1/3 innings.
Royals will report to spring training with new key additions
The Royals’ pitchers and catchers report to spring training in nearly one week, and the team is headed to Surprise, AZ with some new key additions. When the offseason began, Kansas City Royals general manager Dayton Moore explained how the team would attempt to get better in 2017 while openly admitting the organization was in no way going to overspend.
Chicago Cubs: Jason Hammel signs two-year deal with Royals
The wait is finally over for former Chicago Cubs pitcher Jason Hammel. He’s signed a two-year deal with the Kansas City Royals.
Kansas City Royals Trade Block: Who Do They Move in 2017?
The Kansas City Royals would be wise to start selling the best veteran pieces on their roster. Who on the roster can we expect to find a new home in 2017? The Kansas City Royals trade block is going to fill up this year.
Royals Top Prospects
With baseball season upon us, lets take a look at some future Royals that could make an impact in 2017 or beyond. Flaming fastball, two good second pitches, sometimes great, usually equals a surefire top prospect.
AP Source: Royals agree to $12M, 2-year deal with Moss
The Royals and designated hitter Brandon Moss have agreed to a $12 million, two-year contract to provide some power to the Kansas City lineup, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.
Holland can make $35M over 2 years under Rockies contract
In this April 8, 2015, file photo, Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Greg Holland throws during a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that reliever Greg Holland has agreed to a contract with the Colorado Rockies The deal is pending a physical, the person said Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017, speaking on condition of anonymity because the agreement was not announced.
Baseball hitting, pitching sapped by jet lag
Researchers say they’ve documented an unseen drag on major league baseball players that can wipe out home field advantage, make pitchers give up more home runs, and take some punch out of a team’s bats. For baseball players, they say the problem is so bad it can affect everything from the number of home runs to the number of bases stolen.
Family, fans mourn for Dominican pitcher Yordano Ventura
Junior Ventura, the brother of Kansas City Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura, receives condolences during his brother’s wake in Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic, Monday, Jan. 23, 2017. Yordano Ventura and former major leaguer Andy Marte died in separate traffic accidents early Sunday in their native Dominican Republic.
2 baseball players die in separate traffic accidents
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Current, former major leaguers die in Dominican crashes
This photo released by Dominican Republic Highway Police and Military Commission shows the fatal crash site of Kansas City Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura near Juan Adrian, Dominican Republic, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017. Ventura, whose electric arm and confident demeanor helped lead Kansas City to a long-awaited World Series championship in 2015, died in the car crash in his native Dominican Republic early Sunday.
Royals’ Ventura killed in car crash in Dominican Republic
Yordano Ventura quit school as a teenager so he could begin working a construction job to help his family make ends meet, laboring day after day in the hot sun of the Dominican Republic. Yordano wowed scouts with an electrifying fastball, the best they had seen in years, and a confident demeanor that bordered on brash and arrogant.
Current, former major leaguers die in Dominican crashes
… n hours. Ventura’s remains were still at a coroner’s office in the city of Santiago. ___ Associated Press Sports Writer Dave Skretta contributed to this report from Kansas City.
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Royals’ Ventura killed in car crash in Dominican Republic
Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura, whose electric arm helped his team win the 2015 World Series title, was killed in a car crash in his native Dominican Republic early Sunday. With the fitting nickname of “Ace,” Ventura burst onto the baseball scene with a 100 mph fastball and an explosive attitude to match.
Kansas City Royals pitcher killed in traffic accident
Kansas City Royals starter Yordano Ventura pitches during an American League game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, on July 28, 2016. Ventura had been a regular in the Royals’ rotation for three seasons, going 14-10 in 2014, 13-8 in 2015 and 11-12 in 2016.
Tributes pour in on social media following Ventura’s death
Tributes poured in immediately following the car wreck deaths of Yordano Ventura and Andy Marte from around the sports world. Sad to learn of Andy Marte’s death this morning.
Ozzie Guillen: No big leaguer should play winter ball
Former star shortstop Ozzie Guillen has a word of advice for big leaguers who want to play winter ball in Venezuela: Don’t. Now guiding the Tiburones in his native country, the first Latino manager to win a World Series says any major leaguer who wants protect himself from getting hurt should avoid taking part.
Danny Duffy signs five-year contract with the Royals
The Royals announced a $65 million, five-year contract with LHP Danny Duffy on Monday, ensuring he will remain with the Royals through the 2021 season. Duffy was eligible for arbitration and could have become a free agent after the upcoming season.
Royals, Hosmer agree to $12.25M deal to avoid arbitration
The Royals and All-Star first baseman Eric Hosmer have agreed on a $12.25 million contract for next season, avoiding arbitration with a deal that could take him to free agency. General manager Dayton Moore has long been optimistic that the Royals will be able to sign their homegrown star to a long-term deal, but the price has risen considerably.
Miami Marlins: Jason Hammel is an Intriguing Option
… Hammel’s stuff is declining after he was left off the Cubs postseason roster, according to John Perrotto of FanRag Sports. The market is down on Hammel, who only saw his ERA go from 3.74 to 3.83 from 2015 to 2016, but his FIP indicated that the …