Tigers fall 11-1 to Royals and lose a starter Sep 17, 2009
Not only did his division-leading Detroit Tigers drop a fifth straight game to the last-place Kansas City Royals, 11-1 on Tuesday night, he has to fill another spot in his patchwork rotation. Jarrod Washburn lasted just one inning the shortest start of his career and gave up four runs before it became obvious that his sore left knee wasn't up to pitching. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Playing loosey goosey Sep 17, 2009
I know you guys couldn t have been especially excited to see the Kansas City Royals on the schedule next year, but Chipper wasthinking he might have a chance to play in the one major league city he s never played in, interestingly enough. But no, actually, the Royals are coming here, June 18-20. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
* Sports Briefs Sep 17, 2009
The at-bat on Tuesday against the Kansas City Royals was Ordonezs 1,080th plate appearance since the start of the 2008 season, the number that he needed to automatically trigger his US$18 million contract option for next year. The option will make the contract that began in 2005 worth US$93 million over six years. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Error gives Tiger 6-5 win Sep 16, 2009
He served the first game on Monday night and will serve the second during Tuesday night's contest against the Kansas City Royals. Tigers' manager Jim Leyland said Magglio Ordonez will reach the plate appearance incentive in his contract that will give Ordonez an 18 million option for next season. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Inside Pitch: Big Win in Motown Sep 16, 2009
QUOTE TO NOTE: "This pennant race has just started. Anybody who doesn't believe that is crazy -- and anybody who starts believing how good they've been, they're crazy, too, because the baseball gods will bite you. Just keep your mouth shut and play the game. Don't fall for anything, don't listen to it, just concentrate on getting ready to play." -- Manager Jim Leyland, discussing the state of the Tigers after they had been swept by the Kansas City Royals last week. ROSTER REPORT. (Detroit, TheInsiders.com)
Peavy to make first White Sox start on Saturday Sep 16, 2009
The team announced Tuesday that the former Cy Young winner will start on Saturday at home against the Kansas City Royals. It will be Peavys first start for the White Sox since they acquired the right-hander from the San Diego Padres at the trading deadline, a deal that cost them four minor leaguers. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Peavy to debut Saturday Sep 16, 2009
Chicago White Sox pitcher Jake Peavy to start Saturday against the Kansas City Royals - ESPN Chicago. Updated: September 16, 2009, 1:29 AM ET. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Minnesota Twins 2010 home opener April 12 vs. Boston, full schedule released Sep 16, 2009
The final game of this season, Oct. 4 vs the Kansas City Royals, is sold out. jvomhof@bizjournals. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Tigers to honor longtime broadcaster Ernie Harwell Sep 16, 2009
FILE -- This is a Sept. 15, 2002, file photo showing Detroit Tigers Hall of Fame broadcaster Ernie Harwell pausing near a statue honoring him that was unveiled inside the entrance to Comerica Park in Detroit, prior to a Tigers game against the Kansas City Royals. The Detroit Free Press reports that Harwell will be honored Wednesday night, Sept. 16, 2009, during a game against the Kansas City Royals ... The Detroit Free Press reports that Harwell will be honored Wednesday night during a game... (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Reds to meet Cardinals on Opening Day Sep 16, 2009
The Kansas City Royals will come to Cincinnati on June 11-13 for another inter-league series. The season ends Oct. 3 at Great American Ball Park, with the Reds meeting the Milwaukee Brewers. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Lock of the year: I'm back Sep 14, 2009
BALTIMORE 9 over Kansas City: Don't know who'd win if the Chiefs could play the Kansas City Royals. But I have an idea about the attendance. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Adam Moore Gets Called Up to Seattle Mariners Sep 14, 2009
UT Arlington Players Making Major League Debut: (2006) - called up 9/13/09 - Seattle Mariners (catcher) Trey Hillman (1982-85) - MLB debut 3/31/08 - Kansas City Royals (manager) (2003-04) - MLB debut 4/28/07 - Houston Astros (outfielder) (2002-03) - MLB debut 7/30/06 - Toronto Blue Jays (infielder) (2002-04) - MLB debut 7/7/06 - Seattle Mariners (pitcher) Daniel Ortmeier (2000-02) - MLB debut 9/5/05 - San Francisco Giants (outfielder) John Lackey (1998) - MLB debut 6/24/02 - Los Angeles Angels... (Utamavs.com)
Peralta's four RBIs help Indians' Huff beat Royals Sep 13, 2009
Peralta drove in four runs to help David Huff become Cleveland's first 10-game winner, and the Indians snapped the Kansas City Royals' five-game winning streak with a 13-6 victory Saturday night. "It was great to see Jhonny have a big night offensively after he had such tough luck," Indians manager Eric Wedge said. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Movin' On Up: Bumgarner's shot Sep 12, 2009
LHP, Kansas City Royals. CALLED UP: Promoted from Triple-A Omaha when rosters expanded. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
* Rockies down Reds 5-1 for seventh straight win Sep 12, 2009
ROYAL TREATMENT:: In other MLB action, the slumping Kansas City Royals surprised the Detroit Tigers by staging the clubs first three-game sweep of an AL home team Saturday, Sep 12, 2009, Page 19 ... Alex Gordon and Alberto Callaspo nailed home runs to lead the last-place Kansas City Royals past the Detroit Tigers 7-4 for a surprising three-game sweep of the American League Central leaders on Thursday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Slumping Tigers Return Home To Battle Blue Jays Sep 12, 2009
The trek started with a three-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays but ended on a sour note, as the Tigers lost all three games of their series to the woeful Kansas City Royals. "Coming off a good trip to Tampa and all of a sudden you come in here and you get beat, it's not the end of the world," Tigers third baseman Brandon Inge said. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Angels' Torii Hunter wins Branch Rickey Award Sep 11, 2009
Los Angeles Angels' Torii Hunter (48) crosses home as he scores on an Erick Aybar RBI single as Kansas City Royals catcher Miguel Olivo looks on in the 11th inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. The Angels won 2-1 in 11 innings. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Meche is likely done Sep 11, 2009
Kansas City Royals' Gil Meche done for season, Brian Bannister getting second opinion on shoulder - ESPN. Updated: September 10, 2009, 2:14 PM ET. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Warriors can't be tardy on defense Sep 11, 2009
Tardy was a world champion BMX racer as teenager in California and good enough as an outfielder in baseball that he said the Kansas City Royals offered him $250,000 out of high school to turn down the Cougars' scholarship. BMX has become an Olympic sport and Tardy said his grandmother takes joy in reminding him, "if I'd stuck with it (BMX), I could be in the Olympics.". (Honolulu Advertiser)
Fall Practice Underway For Diamond Heels Sep 10, 2009
The Tar Heels welcome one of their largest groups of newcomers in recent memory, which includes four players that were selected in the 2009 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft: outfielder Brian Goodwin (Chicago White Sox, 17th round), right-hander Cody Stiles (New York Yankees, 39th round), right-hander Michael Morin (Kansas City Royals, 40th round) and left-hander R.C. Orlan (Los Angeles Dodgers, 44th round). Following five weeks of team practice, the Diamond Heels' annual Fall World... (Tarheelblue.com)
Transactions Sep 10, 2009
KANSAS CITY ROYALS Recalled 3B Alex Gordon from Omaha (PCL). Purchased the contract of LHP Lenny DiNardo from Omaha. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
K.C. ends 9-game skid against L.A. with 6-3 win Sep 9, 2009
KANSAS CITY (AP) Billy Butler s inadvertent homer helped the Kansas City Royals end a frustrating losing streak against a team they never can seem to beat. Butler homered twice and had four RBI, and the Royals ended a nine-game losing streak to the Los Angeles Angels with a 6-3 win on Monday. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Joe PosnanskiINSIDE BASEBALL Sep 9, 2009
The Kansas City Royals have had losing seasons 14 of the last 15 years and -- this is actually quite remarkable -- have more losses over the last 17 years than Pittsburgh. The Milwaukee Brewers had 12 consecutive losing seasons end in 2004, and after rising up and making the playoffs last year, they are struggling again. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Big test awaits Duffy tonight Sep 9, 2009
It has been another great year for Cabrillo grad Danny Duffy in his rise as a top pitching prospect for the Kansas City Royals. And tonight Duffy will take another big step. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Padres stump for Kouz to get Gold Glove Sep 8, 2009
The Kansas City Royals are also promoting outfielder David DeJesus for a Gold Glove, sending fliers out to American League managers. The Gold Glove is voted on by the managers and coaches from each league, and they may not vote for their own players. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
Lee's blasts doom Bucs to sub .500 finish Sep 8, 2009
Billy Butler homered twice and had four RBIs, and the Kansas City Royals ended a nine-game losing streak to Los Angeles. Kansas City played solid defense, had 11 hits and survived a scare from its shaky bullpen to beat Los Angeles for the first time since May 7, 2008. (Athens Banner-Herald)
MLB Notebook: Suzuki second fastest to reach 2,000 hits Sep 7, 2009
Los Angeles is 9-0 against the Kansas City Royals this season and has won 33 of its past 43 games between the two clubs. First published on September 7, 2009 at 12:00 am Online: Print: Copyright. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
* Aybar single buries Kansas City in 11th Sep 7, 2009
Los Angeles Angels batter Erick Aybar drives in the winning run in the 11th inning against the Kansas City Royals in Kansas City, Missouri, on Saturday ... An 11th inning single from Erick Aybar powered the Los Angeles Angels to a 2-1 road win over the cellar-dwelling Kansas City Royals on Saturday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
MLB Notebook: Kansas City's Guillen out for rest of season Sep 6, 2009
Kansas City Royals outfielder Jose Guillen will miss the rest of the season because of a right knee injury. He sat out 37 games with a ligament tear in his knee, but was activated from the disabled list Tuesday. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Morales no longer unsung hero Sep 6, 2009
Pena, the Kansas City Royals' backup catcher, doesn't find this funny because Morales is hitting. 311 with 30 homers and was named the American League Player of the Month in August. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Aybar leads Angels past Royals, 2-1 in 11 innings Sep 6, 2009
KANSAS CITY (AP) -- Erick Aybar had three hits, including a tiebreaking RBI single in the 11th inning, as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Kansas City Royals 2-1 Saturday night. Aybar's single off Yasuhiko Yabuta (0-1) scored Torii Hunter, who led off the 11th with a single and moved to second on a wild pitch. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Much-needed relief comes to KC Sep 6, 2009
The Official Site of the Kansas City Royals ... The next night he was in the bullpen for the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
GSP Profile: Codey Ellenwood Sep 5, 2009
Ellenwood had a great off-season, marked by a terrific baseball season that caught the attention, among others, of one of the scouts in the Kansas City Royals organization. His baseball season accompanied by his intense individual conditioning has brought Ellenwood to his finest level of competition. (The Insiders -- California Prep)
Weaver pitches 8 innings, Guerrero comes through to give Angels 2-1 win over Royals Sep 5, 2009
Los Angeles Angels right fielder Bobby Abreu chases after an RBI triple hit by Kansas City Royals' Alberto Callaspo during the fourth inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 4, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) (Charlie Riedel, AP / September 4, 2009). (FOX61, CT)
Royals GM announces Hillman will return in 2010 Sep 5, 2009
Kansas City Royals GM announces Trey Hillman will return in 2010 - MLB - SI.com. . (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Rangers, Royals swap prospects Sep 4, 2009
comDate: Sep 3, 2009 According to multiple reports, the Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals made a rather unexpected prospect swap on Thursday afternoon. Lone Star Dugout takes an in-depth look at all three players involved in the trade. (Texas, TheInsiders.com)
Choate named Colorado elections director Sep 1, 2009
Before entering into the law, Choate had a diverse career that included stints as a political science professor at Baker University and the University of Nebraska and before his graduate studies at Purdue University as a baseball scout for the Kansas City Royals. Reader Comments. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Chris Nicoll promoted to Triple A Sep 1, 2009
Nicoll, a third round draft pick by the Kansas City Royals in 2005, was sent to the Omaha Royals of the Pacific Coast League ... Duffy, a third round draft pick of the Kansas City Royals in 2007, pitched 5. (Lompoc Record, CA)
KC Miscue: A's take advantage of Royal mistake Sep 1, 2009
John Bale's fielding gaffe on Adam Kennedy's slow roller back to the mound in the sixth inning proved to be the difference, as two runs scored and the Oakland Athletics edged the Kansas City Royals, 8-5, in the opener of a three-game set. Rajai Davis and Ryan Sweeney both drove in two runs for the A's, who have just three wins over their last eight tries. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Suzuki, Beltre to return to Seattle lineup Tuesday Sep 1, 2009
Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki watches from the home dugout rail during a MLB baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The game was the sixth in a row that Suzuki was kept out of the lineup due to a sore calf muscle. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Making big strides at Northern Colorado Sep 1, 2009
He spent 18 years with the Kansas City Royals in roles that included assistant general manager and director of stadium of operations. During that time he always volunteered his time in Lawrence helping out in whatever he could do. (Kansas Sports -- Rivals.com)
Johnson slugs two-run homer (14) Sep 1, 2009
Rob Johnson of the Seattle Mariners sees his two-run home run take flight in the fourth inning Saturday at Safeco Field in Seattle, as Kansas City Royals catcher John Buck watches ... the Kansas City Royals. (Montana Standard, MT)
Norrell confident; Andy wooed, Ball hailed Aug 31, 2009
-- Mattingly scouted: Last week, we reported that WSU running back has twice turned down the Kansas City Royals when they tried to lure him into pro baseball. It turns out that the Royals wanted Cougar linebacker to join Tardy when a scout gave Tardy an individual workout last spring in Pullman. (Cougfan.com)
GAME REPORT: Royals 3, Mariners 0 Aug 31, 2009
Sunday, August 30, 2009 Kansas City Royals - Seattle Mariners Box Scores, Game Results ry - USATODAY.com. Search. (USA Today -- Sports)
Ex-Royal Sweeney sparks Mariners' 8-4 victory Aug 30, 2009
SEATT 00000D4B LE - Mike Sweeney's two-run double sparked a four-run first inning and the Seattle Mariners went on to an 8-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Al Central: Undermanned Twins Closing Ground Aug 29, 2009
That scene could very well describe another futile AL Central team, the 2009 Kansas City Royals. According to multiple reports, several teammates were involved in a scuffle outside the team hotel Wednesday night. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Hogan's Blog: Friday Morning And Weekend Traffic Aug 29, 2009
Game time is 7 p.m. The Seattle Mariners play the Kansas City Royals at Safeco Field ... The concert begins at 7 p.m. The Seattle Mariners play the Kansas City Royals at Safeco Field. (KIRO TV, WA)
Royals hit four home runs in 8-4 win over Mariners Aug 28, 2009
Seattle Mariners Kansas City Royals' Yuniesky Betancourt hits a home run against the Seattle Mariners in the fifth inning 00002F8A during a baseball game in Seattle on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009. Royals hit four home runs in 8-4 win over Mariners. (Anchorage Daily News)
Hernandez making Cy Young case Aug 28, 2009
SEATTLE -- At first glance, there doesn't figure to be a whole lot of reason for fans outside of the Seattle area to care much about the Mariners series with the lowly Kansas City Royals this weekend. But for those keeping a close eye on the Cy Young Award race, this series will be an interesting one to watch. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Mariners succumb to sea of homers Aug 28, 2009
SEATTLE -- Who knew it'd be the Kansas City Royals that would bring Doug Fister back to Earth. Impressive in his first three starts with the Mariners, Fister allowed only five hits to the Royals on Thursday -- but three of them were home runs and the team with the worst record in the American League snapped a three-game Seattle winning streak with an 8-4 win in front of 19,345 at Safeco Field. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Piniella takes blame for Cubs’ fall Aug 28, 2009
Kansas City Royals outfielder Nicholas Francis, who was playing for Single A Burlington, has been suspended for 50 games under baseball s minor league drug program after a second violation. Nick Conlin scored on a wild pitch to give Chula Vista, Calif. (Boston Globe)
Their interest in Wagner wasn’t sudden Aug 28, 2009
For Baird, formerly the general manager of the Kansas City Royals, scouting Wagner was not as simple as looking at radar gun readings and assessing the sharpness of his slider. He collected information on Wagner s pregame routine and watched him stretch. (Boston Globe)
Bo Jackson says he's been lucky despite hip injury Aug 28, 2009
Instead he signed to play baseball with the Kansas City Royals. He said he made the decision after visiting Tampa Bay and getting some advice from a well-known veteran defensive player on the Buccaneers, who went 2-14 the previous season. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Sizemore, Huff lead Tribe to 4-2 win over Royals Aug 28, 2009
Kansas City Royals relief pitcher John Bale falls to the ground after catching a ball hit by Cleveland Indians' Jhonny Peralta in the seventh inning of Wednesday's baseball game in Kansas City, Mo ... The left-hander threw six solid innings Wednesday, bouncing back from a bad outing and helping the Indians to a 4-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Twins tripped up as win streak ends Aug 27, 2009
By continuing his winless drought with a four-run, nine-hit outing, Blackburn in turn ended the team's winning streak that began with a sweep on the road of the Kansas City Royals followed by victories in Minnesota's first two games against the Orioles. Trouble started for Blackburn right away in the first inning, as the right-hander gave up a pair of runs thanks in part to an error by Cabrera. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Indians bus involved in minor accident Aug 27, 2009
A bus carrying Cleveland Indians players to a game against the Kansas City Royals has been involved in a minor accident. No players were injured. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Ex-Eagles coach Gordon makes York Co. HOF Aug 27, 2009
USC did lose catcher Wil Myers, a third-rounder to the Kansas City Royals, and right-handed pitcher Brooks Hall, fourth-rounder to the Milwaukee Brewers. But RHP Ethan Carter, C Brison Celek, 1B Christian Walker, RHP Colby Holmes and IF Adrian Morales are among those headed to Columbia. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Sprint Cup notes Aug 27, 2009
Tuesday, he threw out the first pitch before the Kansas City Royals game and took part in batting practice with the team. Another of Bowyer's duties was waving the green flag for one of the Royals' in-game promotions. (USA Today -- Sports)
Mariners walking off along with AL's best Aug 27, 2009
Seattle begins a four-game series against the Kansas City Royals on Thursday at Safeco Field. SEA: RHP Doug Fister (1-0, 2. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Greinke gets 15 Ks against Indians Aug 27, 2009
Greinke struck out a team-record 15 in eight overpowering innings and got some rare offensive support, helping the Kansas City Royals end a five-game losing streak with a 6-2 win over the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday night. Taking advantage of Cleveland's passive approach to breaking balls early in the count, Greinke (12-8) changed his mindset, going after hitters with a nasty variety of offspeed pitches. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Matt Hobbs Joins Baseball Staff as New Pitching Coach Aug 26, 2009
He was drafted by the San Diego Padres in 2001 and the Kansas City Royals in 2002. During the summers, he helped lead the Foresters to three consecutive California Coastal League Championships and three top-ten finishes in the National Baseball Congress World Series. (Usfdons.com)
Jones Leads 8 Cards to Arizona Fall League Aug 26, 2009
During the regular season, he is the skipper of the Wilmington Blue Rocks, the Kansas City Royals A-Advanced club. In 2008, Rupps Burlington Bees took the Midwest League title. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
GAME REPORT: Royals 6, Indians 2 Aug 26, 2009
Tuesday, August 25, 2009 Cleveland Indians - Kansas City Royals Box Scores, Game Results ry - USATODAY.com ... Kansas City, MO (Sports Network) - Zack Greinke set a single-game franchise record for strikeouts with 15, allowing two runs in eight innings to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 6-2 win over the Cleveland Indians. (USA Today -- Sports)
Hafner, Valbuena power Indians past Royals 10-6 Aug 26, 2009
He hit one for the second time in three days Monday night, driving a three-run shot off Joakim Soria in the eighth inning and sending the Cleveland Indians past the hapless Kansas City Royals 10-6. Travis Hafner also had a big night for the Indians with a three-run homer and an RBI double in a 3-for-5 outing. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Lesson for GOP from Tiger Aug 26, 2009
The Detroit Tigers sent outfielder Josh Anderson to the Kansas City Royals for case considerations on Thursday. Anderson has played in 74 games this season with the Tigers and is batting. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
