Devon Lowery News

The 6-foot-1 left-hander from Greensburg, Pa., was 3-0 with a 2.60 ERA in 11 relief appearances for Binghamton before posting a 0-3 mark with a 3.26 ERA in 28 games for Buffalo.

Jason Kendall agreed Friday to a $6 million, two-year contract with the Kansas City Royals and is expected to become their everyday catcher.

Veteran lefty Bruce Chen will get another chance to pitch his way onto the Royals' big-league roster after agreeing to terms Friday with the club on a minor-league contract.

Royals right-handed pitchers Doug Waechter and Devon Lowery each elected to become free agents, rather than accept assignments to Class AAA Omaha.

Five prospects, including up-and-coming middle infielder Jeff Bianchi, were added to the Royals' 40-man winter roster Friday.

BELMONT In Devon Lowery's perfect world, he would be anywhere but Arizona this week.

The Royals' September callups are likely to include some very familiar names: Jose Guillen and Alex Gordon.

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.