SURPRISE, Ariz. -- The Kansas City Royals have released right-hander Ross Stripling and catcher Luke Maile after they opted out of their contracts. The Royals also said Sunday that right-hander ...

The Royals announced they have signed catcher Luke Maile to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training. The 34-year-old Maile is a nine-year MLB veteran as a backup catcher with a ...

Royals second. Harold Castro hit by pitch. Cavan Biggio walks. Luke Maile singles to right field. Cavan Biggio to second. Harold Castro to third. Tyler Tolbert singles to shallow infield.

The 35-year-old Stripling and 34-year-old Maile were in camp on minor league deals. Stripling played for Oakland last season, going 2-11 with a 6.01 ERA in 22 games, including 14 starts.

SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals have released right-hander Ross Stripling and catcher Luke Maile after they opted out of their contracts. The Royals also said Sunday that right ...