That was in 2011, and Eric Hosmer’s wait to reach the big leagues wasn’t long. Hosmer was called up by the Royals in early May and the front page of the Kansas City Star’s sports section ...

Eric Hosmer, one-time All-Star with Royals, announces retirement Eric Hosmer, an All-Star first baseman who helped the Kansas City Royals win the 2015 World Series, announced his retirement Wednesday.