Pair of pitchers reach one-year deals
Associated PressThe Royals reached one-year deals with right-handers Brian Bannister and Kyle Davies on Saturday and decided against offering a contract to catcher John Buck, making him a free agent.
Story | Conversation | December 12, 2009Greinke learns from the nerds?
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...magically (or at least Tyler Kepner-y), I found this: David DeJesus had our best zone rating, Bannister said, referring to the Royals' left fielder. So a lot of times, Zack [Greinke] would pitch for...
Blog | November 18, 2009Greinke wins; Hernandez second
Associated PressZack Greinke has won the American League Cy Young Award, beating out Felix Hernandez after a spectacular season short on wins but long on domination.
Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009'Disco' Hayes questions the CW
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...Tango: Kansas City's Chris "Disco" Hayes has officially taken the lead from Brian Bannister for the title of Sabermetric Player of the Year. Three Questions for you, Dear Readers: 1...
Blog | September 23, 2009Olivo single-handedly leads Royals past Indians with solo shot in 12th
Associated PressMiguel Olivo homered with one-out in the 12th inning to give the Kansas City Royals a 2-1 win over the Cleveland Indians on Friday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 11, 2009Royals top AL Central leaders for first four-game win streak since June
Associated PressAlex Gordon and Alberto Callaspo homered, leading the last-place Kansas City Royals past the Detroit Tigers 7-4 on Thursday for a surprising three-game sweep of the AL Central leaders.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 10, 2009Bannister seeking second opinion
Associated PressRoyals starter Gil Meche is probably done for the year with a shoulder problem, and fellow right-hander Brian Bannister is flying to New York for a second opinion on his shoulder.
Story | Conversation | September 10, 2009Guillen says he's done for season
ESPN.com news servicesRoyals outfielder Jose Guillen is out for the season, according to ESPNdeportes.com's Enrique Rojas.
Story | Conversation | September 05, 2009Meche (shoulder fatigue) scratched
Associated PressRoyals right-hander Gil Meche has been scratched from his start against the Angels because of shoulder fatigue.
Story | Conversation | September 04, 2009Big week for Rays; Phillies play eight
Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.comTristan H. Cockcroft previews Week 23 of the baseball season, which includes the Phillies' playing eight games against rather weak opponents.
Story | Conversation | September 04, 2009For a night, Penny is prime currency
Buster OlneyMike Krukow, half of the Giants' broadcast team, said it best about Brad Penny in the seventh or eighth inning of the pitcher's debut with San Francis...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 03, 2009
Powell powers Athletics to win over Royals
Associated PressLandon Powell hit his first career grand slam to lift the A's over the Royals on Wednesday.
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