James Hoye to head ALCS umpires and Dan Iassogna in charge of NLCS umpsJames Hoye will be the umpire crew chief for the American League Championship Series between Houston and Texas, and Dan Iassogna will head the group working the National League series between Arizona and Philadelphia.
Toronto ends 3-game skid in Whit Merrifield's return to KCYusei Kikuchi and four relievers limited Kansas City to one run on four hits and the Toronto Blue Jays snapped a three-game losing streak with a 4-1 victory over the Royals.
Spring training's start brings pitch clocks, shift limitsSpring training opens Monday in Florida and Arizona.
Royals turn to Matt Quatraro to turn around languishing clubThe Kansas City Royals had qualified candidates to become their next manager already within the organization, including one hired by the Chicago White Sox just this week.
Royals hire Rays bench coach Matt Quatraro as managerThe Kansas City Royals hired Tampa Bay Rays bench coach Matt Quatraro as manager Sunday night, turning over the young core of a rebuilding franchise to a forward-thinking manager with experience winning in a small market.