The Kansas City Royals have hired Mike Matheny as manager.
The 49-year-old Matheny was manager of the cross-state St. Louis Cardinals from 2012-18, going 591-474 and becoming the first manager to reach the postseason his first four seasons.
Matheny was fired in July 2018 by the Cardinals. He was hired last November by the Royals as a special adviser for player development.
He will take over for Ned Yost, who announced his retirement last month.
