Devon Lowery News

Former Cherryville and Post 100 star Ralph Roberts continues to pursue his professional baseball dreams.

Several of the area's top collegians are playing in summer baseball leagues across the country, including two in the country's most prestigious league - Kings Mountain's Ryan Leach and former North Gaston standout Jake Buchanan.

Four former local standouts, three at Wilkes Community College, will help lead their teams into national college baseball tournaments this week.

A pair of college teams are nationally-ranked with the help of former local standouts.

The future success of every Major League team lies in its Minor League system. With that in mind, MLB.com takes a top-to-bottom look at all 30 organizations each preseason, from top prospects to recent Draft picks.

The Royals optioned first baseman Kila Ka'aihue and pitcher Devon Lowery to Triple-A Omaha on Friday.

John Buck and Ross Gload each smacked a two- run homer to lead Kansas City past Texas, 4-1, in spring training action.

Joel Peralta knew he had to do something last year as Christmas drew near. Not only was he coming off a dreadful season in the Royals’ bullpen, but now he was getting hammered in Dominican Winter ...

Gil Meche's back held up well, but he ran out of gas in the third inning on Wednesday.

In the baseball world, spring is really just around the corner. Pitchers and catchers have reported to the Kansas City Royals' major league camp in Surprise, Ariz.

Royals manager Trey Hillman is quickly spiking the suggestion that any part of his lineup is set, even a top three of Coco Crisp, Mike Aviles and David DeJesus.

The battle for the first base job is already getting interesting for the Royals at spring training.

The Devon Lowery baseball camp will be held Jan. 10 at South Point High School's Raider Field.