Royals hired Marcus Thames to improve offense in multiple areas. Thames joins Alec Zumwalt and Connor Dawson in the hitting department. The Royals expect Thames to raise power output from young core.

The Kansas City Royals have added a familiar name to their hitting department. On Monday, the Royals hired former MLB standout Marcus Thames as a hitting coach. Thames, 48, spent two seasons with the ...

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Hitting coach Marcus Thames knew there had to be patience as the Chicago White Sox went through their offensive struggles in 2024. “We had a young group and they’re still learning ...

Colson Montgomery focused on line drives as part of his one-on-one sessions with Chicago White Sox director of hitting Ryan Fuller during the couple of weeks in late April/early May while at the ...

The Kansas City Royals are hiring former big league outfielder and veteran coach Marcus Thames as a hitting coach, reports Anne Rogers of MLB.com. He’ll join recently hired Connor Dawson, 32, as a ...

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After their third consecutive 100-loss season, the White Sox will make significant changes to their coaching staff, announcing Monday they are parting ways with pitching coach Ethan Katz, hitting ...

The hit doctor is in. New York Yankees hitting coach Marcus Thames says he knows what was wrong with catcher Gary Sanchez, who hit a career-low .147 in 2020. Per the New York Post: “He felt like 2020 ...

Royals hire Marcus Thames as hitting coach to join Alec Zumwalt and Connor Dawson. Thames brings 10 years of MLB playing experience; 11 seasons as MLB hitting coach. Club revamps staff after 2025 ...