Yankees rout Royals to split season series
Associated PressJason Giambi hit a grand slam, Alex Rodriguez sent a three-run homer bouncing into Monument Park and the New York Yankees battered Brian Bannister and the Kansas City Royals 15-6 on Sunday to salvage a split of the season series.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 17, 2008Bannister, Royals drop A-Rod, Yanks for best start since 2003
Brian Bannister and the Kansas City Royals got the best of Alex Rodriguez. A-Rod struck out four times in a game for only the fourth time in his major league career, and the Royals won their home opener 5-2 over the New York Yankees on Tuesday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | April 08, 2008Hillman reaches multiyear deal to manage Royals
ESPN.com news servicesTrey Hillman was hired Friday as manager of the Kansas City Royals, taking over a long-struggling team that hasn't been to the playoffs since winning the 1985 World Series.
Story | Conversation | October 18, 2007Daily Notes: Lilly over Dontrelle
Will Harris, Special to ESPN.comWill Harris examines Tuesday's matchups and where the advantages are for fantasy.
Story | Conversation | September 24, 2007Daily Notes: Back to the mound for Clay
Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.comAdam Madison examines Wednesday's matchups and where the advantages are for fantasy.
Story | Conversation | September 18, 2007Yanks' A-Rod sets 3B single-season homer mark
Alex Rodriguez reached 50 home runs for the first time in five seasons, and promptly added to his total.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 08, 2007A-Rod hits 50th homer of season off Royals rookie Bannister
Associated PressAlex Rodriguez hit his 50th home run of the season on Saturday night, connecting in the fourth inning off Royals rookie Brian Bannister.
Story | Conversation | September 08, 2007Daily Notes: Ride Lackey, bench Gorzelanny
Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.comSean Allen examines Sunday's matchups and where the advantages are for fantasy.
Story | Conversation | September 01, 2007Daily Notes: Buchholz debuts in Sox/Angels doubleheader
Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.comTristan H. Cockcroft examines Friday's matchups and where the advantages are for fantasy.
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