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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

CHICAGO -- The Chicago White Sox let go of pitching coach Ethan Katz and hitting coach Marcus Thames on Monday, opting not to renew their contracts in a major shake-up to manager Will Venable's staff.

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 ...