Alcides Escobar, Ned Yost making autograph appearances in KC area

Royals fans can try to get autographs of shortstop Alcides Escobar and manager Ned Yost at two events.

Escobar is appearing at the Macy’s in Independence Center at 6 p.m. Wednesday. The first 200 customers who made a $50 or more licensed merchandise purchase on Wednesday will meet Escobar and receive an autographed photograph.

Yost is appearing at Dick’s Sporting Goods at Town Center Plaza in Leawood from 6-8 p.m. Thursday. This event is free of charge but wristbands will be distributed to the first 350 customers at the store. Distribution starts at 4 p.m.