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Super Bowl-bound Chiefs are built around Patrick Mahomes

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs are built around their half-billion dollar All-Pro quarterback, and for the past five years, Super Bowl-bound Patrick Mahomes has made everyone else around him all the more valuable. He's taken marginal wide receivers and turned them into stars. Mediocre offensive linemen

DAVE SKRETTA, AP Sports Writer

Feb 04

Royals, Zack Greinke finalize $8.5M deal for 2023 season

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals finalized Zack Greinke's $8.5 million contract for the upcoming season on Friday, bringing back a well-known and veteran arm to their otherwise young starting rotation. The deal for the 39-year-old right-hander includes up to $7.5 million in performance bonuses. He made

DAVE SKRETTA, AP Sports Writer

Feb 03

With mentorship from father, Melendez prepares for second season with Royals

No image is linked to baseball as much as one of a father and son playing catch. MJ Melendez, entering his second year with the Kansas City Royals, has lived that scene almost every day this offseason. He's been training with his father, Mervyl, a 26-year college coaching veteran. "I

Luke Slabaugh, Bally Sports Kansas City

Jan 27

Royals make deal with veteran reliever Chapman official

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Royals signed veteran reliever Aroldis Chapman to a $3.75 million, one-year contract Friday, a week after agreeing to terms with the seven-time All-Star, who is coming off a lackluster season with the New York Yankees. Chapman was once known for consistently throwing 100 mph

The Associated Press

Jan 27

Royals deal oft-injured SS Mondesi to Boston for LHP Taylor

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Royals acquired left-hander Josh Taylor from the Boston Red Sox for injury-prone shortstop Adalberto Mondesi and an additional player on Tuesday, the second straight day that Kansas City dealt one of its surplus position players in a bid to upgraded its lackluster bullpen. The

DAVE SKRETTA, AP Sports Writer

Jan 24

Royals ship Taylor to Twins, acquire two minor league arms

The Kansas City Royals sent former Gold Glove outfielder Michael A. Taylor to the Minnesota Twins on Monday in exchange for two minor league pitchers. The Royals landed left-hander Evan Sisk and right-hander Steven Cruz as part of the deal. Sisk, 25, posted a 1.57 ERA in 50 relief appearances

Bally Sports Kansas City Staff

Jan 24

Watching Bally Sports Kansas City

The return of a franchise icon, the debut of a diligent reliever who took a unique path to the big leagues and ongoing contributions from the team's rookie hitters provided important moments aplenty in 2022.