Royals sign Wright to Minors deal

Jamey Wright, a 6-foot-6 right-hander who once had a brief fling with the Royals, is back in the organization after six years.

Kansas City signed Wright, 34, on Tuesday to a Minor League contract and invited him to its Major League camp, which opens Saturday in Surprise, Ariz.

In 2003, Wright started four late-season games for the Royals after spending most of the summer in the Minors. He completed the first two of his four starts, losing at Anaheim, 3-1, and then winning at Detroit, 7-0. He was roughed up in his last two starts, however, and was 1-2 with a 4.26 ERA.

Last season, Wright, after being a starter through most of his career, turned strictly to relieving and worked in 75 games for the Texas Rangers. He finished 8-7 with a 5.12 ERA.

In 13 years with six clubs -- Colorado, Milwaukee, St. Louis, Kansas City, San Francisco and Texas -- his career record is 79-110 with a 5.06 ERA.

Wright becomes the 12th non-roster pitcher invited to Spring Training, taking a spot vacated by Luke Hudson, who instead will be doing rehabilitation work on his shoulder. The Royals expect a total of 31 pitchers in camp.

Rock icons to play Citizens Bank Park

Citizens Bank Park will play host to Billy Joel and Elton John for a concert on July 30.

Joel and John launched their first tour together in Philadelphia in 1994.

"We are delighted that Billy Joel and Elton John will reunite at Citizens Bank Park," Phillies president David Montgomery said in a statement. "Both Billy and Elton have a special history in Philadelphia and we know this is going to be a memorable night for everyone at what has become a very popular concert venue under the stars at Citizens Bank Park."

Joel and John will play together and individually with their own bands. Tickets go on sale Saturday at 10 a.m. ET, exclusively through ComcastTIX at 1-800-298-4200, online at ComcastTIX.com, in person at the Wachovia Center box office or at select Acme Markets.