Kansas City Royals captain Salvador Perez was apparently supporting FC Barcelona against Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday.

After the season the Kansas City Royals put together in 2024, undoubtedly putting their rebuilding stage in the rearview mirror, more eyes will inevitably be on them as great baseball returns to Kauffman Stadium.

The Royals’ class of 2025 international signees also includes twins Luis Steven King and Luis Ramon King from the Dominican Republic. Luis Steven signed a reported $400,000 bonus deal and Luis Ramon signed a $170,000 bonus deal, per baseball insider Francys Romero.

When the Royals signed Salvador Perez for $65,000 in October 2006, it was hard to grasp just how impactful an addition they had just made. The Venezuelan catcher has gone on to become a staple of Kans

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It seemed apparent that the outfield was the most significant need for the Royals this offseason. Yet, they've done nothing. Santander could help.

Kansas City stars Salvador Perez and Bobby Witt Jr. were pumped up after Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs punched their ticket to the AFC Championship game.

The Kansas City ... as a hitter. The Royals hope he will develop further in their system, which produced fellow Venezuelan catcher and future Hall of Famer Salvador Perez. The Royals’ class ...