Minneapolis, MN (Sports Network) – The Kansas City Royals made room for newly-acquired outfielder Justin Maxwell by placing second baseman Chris Getz on the disabled list. Maxwell was picked up in a trade from the Houston Astros just before Wednesday’s […]
Kansas City, MO (Sports Network) – The Kansas City Royals acquired outfielder Justin Maxwell from the Houston Astros Wednesday for pitcher Kyle Smith. The injury-riddled Maxwell is hitting .241 with two homers and eight RBI in 40 games this season. […]
St. Joseph, MO (Sports Network) – The Kansas City Chiefs have signed No. 1 overall pick Eric Fisher. The 6-foot-7, 306-pound offensive lineman arrived for training camp on Friday at Missouri Western State University. Fisher was the first of five […]
Kansas City, MO (Sports Network) – Legendary Kansas City icon George Brett has stepped down as the Royals’ interim hitting coach after less than two months on the job. The club’s all-time hits leader and Hall of Fame third baseman […]
Kansas City, MO (Sports Network) – The Kansas City Royals recalled second baseman Chris Getz and reliever Kelvin Herrera from the minor leagues prior to Friday’s game against the Detroit Tigers. Getz, the Royals’ Opening Day starter at second base, […]
Kansas City, MO (Sports Network) – The Kansas City Royals claimed infielder Pedro Ciriaco off waivers from the San Diego Padres on Tuesday. Ciriaco will be playing with his third different team this season when he joins the Royals following […]
Kansas City, MO (Sports Network) – The Kansas City Royals released outfielder Jeff Francoeur on Friday. Francouer was designated for assignment on June 30 after batting .208 with three home runs and 19 RBI in 59 games this season for […]
Kansas City, MO (Sports Network) – Kansas City Royals left fielder Alex Gordon left Wednesday’s 6-5 win against the Cleveland Indians in the sixth inning after a crash into the outfield wall. With two men on and no outs in […]
Minneapolis, MN (Sports Network) – The Kansas City Royals designated veteran outfielder Jeff Francoeur for assignment following Saturday’s 6-2 road loss to the Minnesota Twins. Francoeur struck out as a pinch-hitter to open the ninth, dropping his batting average to […]
Kansas City, MO (Sports Network) – The Kansas City Royals optioned pitcher Kelvin Herrera to Triple-A Omaha recalled pitcher Will Smith from the minor league club. Herrera was 3-5 with two saves and a 5.20 ERA in 29 relief appearances […]