After a polarizing season in The Bronx, the 28-year-old could find his way onto the roster of an AL Central contender.

The Kansas City Royals enter spring training in a situation they haven’t been in since 2016, fresh off a postseason appearance. Spring training provides

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Kansas City Royals pitcher Cole Ragans delivers against the New York Yankees during the first inning of Game ...

Among the things the Yankees will need to see from him this spring is better defense in left field than he showed there late last season after making the transition from center, largely on the fly.

Back for a second season with KC, Lugo is a part of a dynamic rotation that includes former All-Stars Cole Ragans, Michael Wacha and Michael Lorenzen. The calendar has changed, but Lugo’s goals have remained the same. He wants to compete and win.

Kansas City Royals pitcher Kris Bubic (50) pitches in the eighth inning against the New York Yankees during Game 3 of the ALDS at Kauffman Stadium on Oct. 9, 2024. Jay Biggerstaff Imagn Images “Just go out and pitch,” Bubic said of his mentality.

The New York Yankees have spent the offseason seeking ... Stroman was omitted from the Yankees' ALDS roster against the Kansas City Royals, but was added back on for the ALCS against the Cleveland Guardians for his ability to provide "length."

Judge and Soto were a dynamic duo for the Yankees, and will now be interleague rivals. In 157 games for the Yankees last season, Soto slugged 41 home runs and drove in 109 runs. The left-handed outfielder posted a 178 OPS+ that ranked second for his career, only behind the shortened 2020 season.

Kansas City Royals general manager J.J. Picollo, who earned a newly minted five-year contract extension, knows there is still work to do. Picollo has aimed to bolster the Royals roster with re-signings and offseason acquisitions. KC re-signed veteran ...

The Kansas City Royals rolled out their slogan for the anticipated 2025 season on Thursday morning. We’re proud to rep the City of Fountains, and this season, the intensity is up, the vibes are up, and we’re turning the #FountainsUp. pic.twitter.com/QZnFUZNObJ

TAMPA -- Nearly a year after suffering an elbow injury that pushed his season debut back to June, New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole said ... American League Division Series to close out the Kansas City Royals. Now, two years removed from winning the AL ...