Eric Hosmer, an All-Star first baseman who helped the Kansas City Royals win the 2015 World Series, announced his retirement Wednesday.
Perhaps the Royals and Danny Duffy thought Kansas City sports fans could use some good news.
The Chicago Cubs become just the second team in baseball history to have its entire infield be named All-Star starters.
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.
