Twice in Billy Butler’s baseball career, there were instances that, depending how they broke, would not have led him to playing left field for Southern Miss. First, there were the shoulder injuries.

This is much more than just a simple factual statement regarding a career choice. Yes, by the exact definition of the phrase, Butler was a professional hitter—a baseball player who made his living ...

Southern Miss baseball lost 5-4 to Mississippi State on Tuesday night in Pearl, but the game result isn't why fans on social media are still talking about it. Instead, it stems from postgame comments ...

Now in his sixth season in the majors, Kansas City Royals' DH/1B Billy Butler is playing the best baseball of his young career. Going into Thursday's action, his six homers and 23 RBI are good for ...

Zack Greinke has obviously been the big story for the Royals this year, but Sam Mellinger of the Kansas City Star notes that Billy Butler is at least giving fans a second reason for optimism while the ...

TheOakland Athleticshave released designated hitter/first baseman Billy Butler with one year left on his contract. He was hitting .276 with four homers and 31 RBIs in 85 games. "It was time to move on ...

The Kansas City batters did not give Wei-Yin Chen the Royal treatment in the first inning tonight. Maybe it was the rude treatment. Alex Gordon led off the game with a solo homer and, three batters ...

Billy Butler’s life looks far different than it used to. In the mornings, instead of heading to a major-league ballpark to warm up for a game, he helps his three daughters get ready for school. In the ...

Billy Butler is a player that we’ve heard quite a bit about over the past few seasons. We’ve waited with bated breath as year in and year out the Royals continue to give him opportunities and he ...

Free agent designated hitterBilly Butler has agreed to a three-year, $30 million deal with the Oakland Athletics. The team announced the deal Wednesday.Butler provides the A's a right-handed bat with ...