With the Royals trying to keep up with the Indians in the AL Central, they have the benefit of one constant -- Eric Hosmer's development into one of the game's great hitters at first base.
The AL champion Royals and Ned Yost have agreed to a one-year contract extension that will keep the manager with the franchise through the 2016 season.
Baltimore Orioles skipper Buck Showalter earned the American League Manager of the Year award.
