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Royals acquire OF Dewees from Cubs for Alec Mills

February 9, 2017Tom Johnson

The Kansas City Royals announced this evening that they have acquired minor league outfielder Donnie Dewees (pronounced: DEW-EE-z) from the Chicago Cubs, in exchange for right-handed pitcher Alec Mills. Mills […]

Royals announce 2016 award winners

January 31, 2017January 31, 2017Tom Johnson

The Kansas City Royals announced their 2016 team award winners today, which were voted on by the Kansas City Chapter of the BBWAA at the end of last season. First […]

Royals announce “ACE 30” Memorial Fund

January 31, 2017Tom Johnson

The Kansas City Royals announced on Friday afternoon the establishment of the “ACE 30” Memorial Fund, supporting youth baseball in the Dominican Republic to honor the memory of the late […]

Colorado signs former Royals closer Greg Holland to 2-year deal

January 31, 2017Tom Johnson

DENVER (AP) Reliever Greg Holland can earn up to $35 million over two years, including performance bonuses, under his new deal with the Colorado Rockies. Holland is guaranteed $7 million […]

Royals announce 2017 schedule, including start times

January 20, 2017January 20, 2017Tom Johnson

The Kansas City Royals announced their 2017 regular season schedule with times today. Opening Day is scheduled for Monday, April 3 at 3:10 p.m. in Minnesota, while the club’s home […]

Royals invite 22 players to Major League Spring Training

January 9, 2017Tom Johnson

The Kansas City Royals announced today that the club has invited 22 non-roster players to Major League Spring Training in Surprise, Ariz. Among the invitations are 13 pitchers, four catchers, […]

Royals acquire right-hander Karns from Mariners for Dyson

January 7, 2017Tom Johnson

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Royals were interested in Seattle right-hander Nathan Karns going back to the winter meetings, but the Mariners were reluctant to give up a power arm […]

Diamondbacks trade O’Brien to Royals for minor leaguer

January 4, 2017Tom Johnson

PHOENIX (AP) The Arizona Diamondbacks have traded outfielder Peter O’Brien to the Kansas City Royals for minor league right-hander Sam Lewis. The Diamondbacks announced the deal Tuesday. Originally drafted as […]

AP source: Volquez, Marlins agree to $22M, 2-year deal

November 29, 2016Tom Johnson

MIAMI (AP) The Marlins have begun the painful task of revamping their rotation following the death of ace Jose Fernandez, reaching a deal with free agent Edinson Volquez. The veteran […]

Salvy snares fourth-straight Gold Glove award

November 10, 2016Tom Johnson

Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc., and ESPN announced tonight that catcher Salvador Perez has won his fourth-straight American League Rawlings Gold Glove Award. Perez is the third Royal to be […]