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Mike Matheny Hired as Royals Manager; Previously Spent 7 Seasons with Cardinals

Bleacher Report | October 31, 2019

Related Topics: History of the Philadelphia Phillies, Kansas City, Ned Yost, baseball manager, St. Louis Cardinals, Mike Matheny, Kansas City Royals

The Kansas City Royals announced the hiring of Mike Matheny on Thursday as their new manager.

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We have named Mike Matheny the 17th manager in franchise history. #AlwaysRoyal https://t.co/vAmBUz3B1a

Matheny served as a special advisor to player development for the Royals last season after managing the St. Louis Cardinals from 2012 to 2018, posting a 591-474 record and making four postseason appearances. The 49-year-old played for the Cardinals from 2000 to 2004.

Kansas City's managerial position opened when Ned Yost retired following the 2019 season.

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