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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP)-- Designated hitter Billy Butler is on his way to the New York Yankees. Today's Knuckleball's Jon Heyman and Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal reported Butler has signed with the ...

In a move that looked questionable at best from the get-go, low-payroll Oakland signed Butler to a three-year, $30MM contract in free agency after the 2014 season. The longtime Royal was coming off ...

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 ...

Athletics designated hitter Billy Butler has been put on the seven-day concussion disabled list after a clubhouse altercation with teammate Danny Valencia. A’s DH Billy Butler put on seven-day ...