Former West Virginia University pitcher Ryan Bergert was traded to the Kansas City Royals Thursday afternoon. Bergert, who was drafted by the San Diego Padres i

After heading into the All-Star break with their second-half direction up in the air, the Kansas City Royals had a crucial decision to make at the trade deadline.

The Kansas City Royals traded catcher Freddy Fermin to the San Diego Padres for pitchers Ryan Bergert and Stephen Kolek to bolster their injury-depleted rotation. Fermin, a reliable backup, is expected to become the Padres' starting catcher,