URPRISE, Ariz. — During the makeshift chapel service adjacent to the Royals’ clubhouse Sunday morning, one aspect of the sermon particularly resonated with pitcher Kyle Zimmer. It was about Moses, self-described as “slow of speech…

SURPRISE, Ariz. — Last July when Whit Merrifield entered the MLB All-Star Game at Progressive Field in what was undoubtedly a benchmark moment for his career, he took over for Mike Trout as the American…

SURPRISE, Ariz. — For the time being, neither Ryan O’Hearn nor Ryan McBroom will let himself get wrapped up in the numbers game of figuring out how many players at various positions can make the…

SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Adalberto Mondesi might be one of the best kept secrets in baseball. The only player to make his big league debut in the World Series, the 24-year-old Mondesi has blossomed into…

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Nearly three decades ago, Royals star George Brett raced out of the visiting dugout at Yankee Stadium and got in the face of rookie umpire Tim McClelland, instantly transforming what…

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The moment that sticks in the memory is a loud and wet and smoky Royals clubhouse, another wild celebration with the volume turned up to 12. Tarps protected lockers. Music blared.…

NEW YORK (AP) — Computer plate umpires could be called up to the major leagues at some point during the next five seasons. Umpires agreed to cooperate with Major League Baseball in the development and…

ARLINGTON, Texas — John Sherman wore a dark gray suit with a purple tie on the biggest day of his public life. He can never again just be a self-made billionaire who married a Kansas…

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Mike Matheny walked through the doors of Kauffman Stadium a year ago to take a job as a special adviser with the Kansas City Royals, an out-of-the-spotlight position that allowed…

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The moment the final out was made on another 100-loss season for the Kansas City Royals, fans immediately began gazing toward the future rather than lamenting the way things have…