1205 Results for billy butler

Royals should wait for young talent to grow

Jonah Keri, Special to ESPN.com

Forget about dealing for a big bopper. The Royals should make low-risk deals and wait for the young talent to improve.

Story | Conversation | November 05, 2008

Jacobs deal compounds K.C.'s offensive problems

...the Marlins would have non-tendered Jacobs in December.) They also added to a positional logjam; Billy Butler needs regular playing time and needs to DH, Ryan Shealy is still hanging around and is...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 31, 2008

High hopes for Royals under Moore sinking fast

...overexposed. It also suggests the Royals might be ready to adopt a harder line in assessing Billy Butler's development. If not for my lingering affection for the team of my misspent youth, this...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 30, 2008

Twins close out season with win, turn attention to ChiSox-Tigers makeup

Associated Press

The Minnesota Twins wrapped up their regular season with a win. Up next? Another agonizing afternoon spent cheering against the Chicago White Sox.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 28, 2008

Twins come out flat as Davies wins for fourth time in past five starts

Associated Press

A night after erasing a five-run deficit against the White Sox to reclaim first place in the AL Central, the Twins fell flat in an 8-1 loss to the surging Royals on Friday night.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 26, 2008

Royals-Twins Preview

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Royals-Twins Preview

Preview | September 26, 2008

FANTASY WORLD: THE MLB SEASON & LESSONS LEARNED

Rick Paulas

[Ed's Note: All week long, we'll be recapping the MLB regular season. Check it out.] It's that time of year. Leaves are changing their colors, girls ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 24, 2008

Three Royals homer to send disappointing Tigers to 10th loss in last 11 games

Associated Press

Zack Grienke and Leo Nunez combined for a four-hitter to lift the Kansas City Royals to a 5-0 win over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 23, 2008

Daily Notes for Wednesday: Last call for most starters

Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.com

Sean Allen looks at Wednesday's games for fantasy matchups to exploit and avoid.

Story | Conversation | September 23, 2008

Daily Notes for Friday: Myers looks to stay hot

Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.com

Sean Allen looks at Friday's games for fantasy matchups to exploit and avoid.

Story | Conversation | September 18, 2008

Daily Notes for Wednesday: Welcome back, Freddy

Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.com

Sean Allen looks at Wednesday's games for fantasy matchups to exploit and avoid.

Story | Conversation | September 16, 2008

BBC Preview for Week 25

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft previews the 25th week of the MLB season for Baseball Challenge.

Story | Conversation | September 14, 2008

Daily Notes for Sunday: More rain coming

Adam Madison, ESPN.com

Adam Madison looks at Sunday's games for fantasy matchups to exploit and avoid.

Story | Conversation | September 13, 2008

Fantasy Forecaster: Previewing Week 25

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft previews Week 25 of the MLB season for fantasy.

Story | Conversation | September 13, 2008

Hit Parade: 10 things I've learned this season

Brendan Roberts, ESPN.com

Brendan Roberts discusses his list of things he's learned about hitters in fantasy baseball this season.

Story | Conversation | September 11, 2008