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SURPRISE, Ariz. — Jonathan Sanchez wasn't surprised when the San Francisco Giants dealt him to the Kansas City Royals during the offseason. ... Read more

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Sanchez looking for fresh start in Kansas City

SURPRISE, Ariz. — Jonathan Sanchez wasn't surprised when the San Francisco Giants dealt him to the Kansas City Royals during the offseason. ... Read more

Broxton among Royals reporting to spring training

SURPRISE, Ariz. — Jonathan Broxton isn't sure his right arm will ever deal another 100 mph fastball. ... Read more

Royals' pitching faces crucial questions

SURPRISE, Ariz. — Dayton Moore knew he’d need to improve the Kansas City pitching staff if the Royals were to have any chance of fulfilling some lofty expectations this season. ... Read more

Royals agree to terms with Hosmer, Moustakas

KANSAS CITY — The Royals agreed to contracts with first baseman Eric Hosmer, third baseman Mike Moustakas, outfielder Lorenzo Cain and right-hander Luis Mendoza on Saturday, two days before pitchers and catchers are due to report to spring training. ... Read more

Royals already prepping for 2012 All-Star game

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Dayton Moore stood in a small conference room inside a suburban Kansas City convention center in early January, the cold nipping at him whenever someone opened the door. ... Read more

Royals exercise option on Yost for next season

KANSAS CITY — The Kansas City Royals have exercised their option on manager Ned Yost to keep him with the club through the 2013 season. ... Read more

Fox Sports KC announces hiring of Hudler, Physioc

KANSAS CITY — Fox Sports Kansas City and the Kansas City Royals released its broadcast schedule and announced the hiring of two new employees Friday. ... Read more

Royals, Gordon agree to 1-year deal

KANSAS CITY — Alex Gordon doesn’t know where negotiations stand on a long-term contract. He doesn’t even know how much he deserves to make after a breakout season with the Kansas City Royals. ... Read more

Lawsuit: George Brett falsely advertises necklaces

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Lawyers are seeking class-action status for a lawsuit that claims Hall of Fame slugger George Brett has been falsely advertising necklaces and bracelets as being able to help improve health and sports performance. ... Read more

Kansas City T-Bones hire Frank White as coach

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — The Kansas City T-Bones have hired Frank White as first-base coach and special assistant to the president and general manager Chris Browne. ... Read more

Royals avoid arbitration with 4

KANSAS CITY — The Royals agreed to one-year contracts with pitchers Jonathan Sanchez, Luke Hochevar and Felipe Paulino along with reserve outfielder Mitch Maier on Tuesday, leaving outfielder Alex Gordon as the only remaining player in arbitration. ... Read more

Glass: Royals must sign young talent

KANSAS CITY — Kansas City Royals owner David Glass believes small-market franchises must do whatever it takes to lock up young talent long term, even if it’s a sometimes risky proposition. ... Read more

Royals, Kouzmanoff agree to minor league contract

KANSAS CITY — Third baseman Kevin Kouzmanoff and the Kansas City Royals have agreed to terms on a minor league contract that includes an invitation to spring training. ... Read more

Royals amp up expectations this season

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — First baseman Eric Hosmer stood in one corner of the ballroom. Over near the door stood second baseman Johnny Giavotella, while Lorenzo Cain patrolled the room the way he plans to do the vast center field at Kauffman Stadium. ... Read more

Royals add Mijares to bullpen

KANSAS CITY — The Kansas City Royals have signed reliever Jose Mijares to a one-year contract, giving manager Ned Yost another left-handed option late in games. ... Read more

Royals bring back Betancourt

KANSAS CITY — Yuniesky Betancourt is back with the Kansas City Royals after agreeing to a one-year contract. ... Read more

Missouri Sports Hall of Fame tabs Chiefs’ Thomas, Royals’ Quirk

The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame has selected 15 individuals to be inducted in the 2012 class, including current Chiefs assistant coach Emmitt Thomas and former Kansas City Royals catcher Jamie Quirk. ... Read more

FSKC parts ways with Frank White

KANSAS CITY — The Kansas City Royals and FOX Sports Kansas City announced changes to their television broadcast plans — and its turning into a messy situation ... Read more

Royals announce 2011 minor league awards

KANSAS CITY — The Kansas City Royals announced the winner of 12 organizational awards Thursday. The winners will be honored at a Jan. 11 banquet in Overland Park, Kan. ... Read more

Kansas City signs 7 minor league free agents

KANSAS CITY — The Kansas City Royals announced the signing of seven minor-league free agents Thursday, including three with Major League experience. ... Read more

DeJesus agrees to $10 million, 2-year deal with Cubs

CHICAGO — David DeJesus could become the starting right fielder for the Chicago Cubs after agreeing to a $10 million, two-year contract. ... Read more

Broxton, Royals agree to deal

KANSAS CITY — Reliever Jonathan Broxton and the Kansas City Royals agreed Tuesday to a one-year contract that guarantees the right-hander $4 million, solidifying one of the big league's youngest bullpens and providing a setup man for closer Joakim Soria. ... Read more

Royals, Chen agree to new deal

KANSAS CITY — The Kansas City Royals agreed to a $9 million, two-year contract with left-hander Bruce Chen on Wednesday, solidifying their starting rotation heading into next season, a person faimiliar with the deal told The Associated Press. ... Read more

Trade didn't surprise Royals' Sanchez

KANSAS CITY — Jonathan Sanchez walked through Kauffman Stadium on a blustery fall morning, bundled up in a black coat with a black stocking cap pulled onto his head. ... Read more

Chen named Royals pitcher of year

The Kansas City Royals announced left-handed pitcher Bruce Chen as this year’s winner of the Bruce Rice Pitcher of the Year award Thursday. ... Read more

Royals’ Gordon earns Milgram player of the year

KANSAS CITY — A day after winning an American League Gold Glove, Alex Gordon was named the winner of the 2011 Les Milgram player of the year award. ... Read more

Four Royals prospects headed to all-star game

KANSAS CITY — The Arizona Fall League announced four Royals prospected were named to the Arizona Fall League Rising Stars Game on Saturday in Surprise, Ariz. ... Read more

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