Kansas City Royals The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From 1973 to the present, the Royals have played in Kauffman Stadium. The "Royals" name originates from the American Royal Livestock Show, held in Kansas City since 1899. Entering Major League Baseball as an expansion franchise in 1969, the club was founded by Ewing Kauffman, a Kansas City businessman. The franchise was established following the actions of Stuart Symington, then-United States Senator from Missouri, who demanded a new franchise for the city after the Athletic Kansas City's first major league team moved to Oakland, California.
Kansas City Royals end eight-game skid with 6-2 win over Blue Jays (Yahoo! Canada Sports) TORONTO - Three years ago Saturday, the Kansas City Royals took right-handed pitcher Luke Hochevar with the first overall pick in baseball's draft.
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Tot Holmes (registration)Ethier, Blake each homer as Dodgers top Royals 6-4The Associated PressOrtiz gave up two singles, one not leaving the infield, and struck out three in three scoreless innings as the Dodgers defeated the Kansas City Royals 6-4. ...Surprising Dodger Power Sinks Royals 6-4Tot Holmes (registration)all 109 news articles »
Tot Holmes (registration)Ethier, Blake each homer as Dodgers top Royals 6-4The Associated PressOrtiz gave up two singles, one not leaving the infield, and struck out three in three scoreless innings as the Dodgers defeated the Kansas City Royals 6-4. ...Surprising Dodger Power Sinks Royals 6-4Tot Holmes (registration)all 109 news articles » TORONTO -- Three years ago Saturday, the Kansas City Royals took right-handed pitcher Luke Hochevar with the first ... (TSN) He celebrated the anniversary with a victory as the Kansas City Royals ended a string of eight consecutive losses by defeating the Toronto Blue Jays 6-2 before a crowd of 16,552 at the Rogers Centre.
Ethier, Blake Each Homer as Dodgers Top Royals 6-4 SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) -- Russ Ortiz is battling tall odds to earn a rotation slot, but if he continues to pitch as well as he did for Los Angeles on Thursday it will be difficult for the Dodgers not to keep him.
Kansas City Royals closer Joakim Soria and SS Tony Pena Jr. return from DL (ESPN) The Kansas City Royals reinstated closer Joakim Soria and shortstop Tony Pena Jr. from the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday.
KC sends Moustakas, 6 others to minor league camp - USA Today ![](http://="")
KC sends Moustakas, 6 others to minor league campUSA Today... the second overall pick in the 2007 amateur draft, was among seven players reassigned to minor league camp Thursday by the Kansas City Royals. ...and more »
Kansas City Royals Team Report (USA Today) The Royals' bad stretch just got worse and no end appears in sight. If there was any doubt how bad it was, the Royals removed that Friday night.
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Kansas City Royals stats (The Springfield News-Leader) Through games Saturday
Final Score: Kansas City 5, Colorado 0 - CANOE ![](http://="http://nt2.ggpht.com/news/tbn/fg2mGwIEhcxfXM/6.jpg")
Kansas City StarFinal Score: Kansas City 5, Colorado 0CANOETucson, AZ (Sports Network) - Jarrod Dyson drove in two runs to help the Kansas City Royals defeat the Colorado Rockies, 5-0, in Cactus League action. ...Royals Still Mired in Rebuilding Mode Behind Zack GreinkeNESN.comGreinke goes 3 scoreless as Royals top Rockies 5-0The Associated Pressall 112 news articles »
Kansas City StarFinal Score: Kansas City 5, Colorado 0CANOETucson, AZ (Sports Network) - Jarrod Dyson drove in two runs to help the Kansas City Royals defeat the Colorado Rockies, 5-0, in Cactus League action. ...Royals Still Mired in Rebuilding Mode Behind Zack GreinkeNESN.comGreinke goes 3 scoreless as Royals top Rockies 5-0The Associated Pressall 112 news articles » Jays' Doc Halladay shuts down Royals, wins 10th game (USA Today) Roy Halladay pitched a seven-hitter to become the first 10-game winner in the major leagues and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Kansas City Royals 4-0 on Sunday.
BASEBALL ROUNDUP; Putz and White Sox Agree Reliever J. J. Putz agreed to a one-year, $3 million contract with the Chicago White Sox and will fill a setup role in the bullpen. Putz is 23-19 with a 3.24 earned run average and 103 saves in 337 appearances over seven major league seasons with Seattle and the Mets.
Hochevar, Royals end eight-game skid, down Jays 6-2 (USA Today) The Kansas City Royals have recalled right-hander Luke Hochevar from Triple-A Omaha to start against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday.
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Washington PostRoyals' tilt with Giants canceledMLB.comSunday's Cactus League game between the Kansas City Royals and the San Francisco Giants at Surprise Stadium was canceled because of rain. ...Royals day in campKansas City StarSan Francisco Giants-Kansas City Royals spring training game rained outThe Canadian PressKansas City Royals 2010 previewSportingNews.comThe Associated Press -Dallas Morning News (blog) -Fort Worth Star Telegramall 596 news articles »
Washington PostRoyals' tilt with Giants canceledMLB.comSunday's Cactus League game between the Kansas City Royals and the San Francisco Giants at Surprise Stadium was canceled because of rain. ...Royals day in campKansas City StarSan Francisco Giants-Kansas City Royals spring training game rained outThe Canadian PressKansas City Royals 2010 previewSportingNews.comThe Associated Press -Dallas Morning News (blog) -Fort Worth Star Telegramall 596 news articles » Halladay is first to 10 wins after gem vs. Royals (Fox Sports) Roy Halladay pitched a seven-hitter to become the first 10-game winner in the major leagues and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Kansas City Royals 4-0 on Sunday. Aaron Hill and Lyle Overbay homered for Toronto, which won the rubber game of the weekend series.
ANALYSIS; A New Generation of Statistics Redefines Baseball As Zack Greinke's magical season rolled along, another Kansas City Royals pitcher, Brian Bannister, excitedly tracked his teammate's progress. With the Royals long out of the pennant race, it did not matter to Bannister how many victories Greinke compiled, or how many points he shaved off his earned run average. To Bannister, it was all about WAR. That is an acronym for Wins Above Replacement, which measures how many more victories a player is worth than an average replacement who could be foun...
Halladay blanks Royals on 97 pitches for 10th win (CBC Toronto) Lyle Overbay and Aaron Hill homered Sunday afternoon to provide more than enough support for Roy Halladay as the Blue Jays ace posted the 43rd complete game of his career and third this season in a 4-0 win over the visiting Kansas City Royals.
Royals rally to beat Athletics split squad 11-10 - The Associated Press Royals rally to beat Athletics split squad 11-10The Associated PressRick Ankiel homered and drove in four runs as the Kansas City Royals rallied from a five-run deficit to defeat an Oakland Athletics split-squad 11-10 ...and more »
Hill ends slump with homer, Doc dominates as Blue Jays beat Royals (Yahoo! Canada Sports) TORONTO - Roy Halladay is the first 10-game winner in the majors, has thrown at least seven innings in each of his 13 starts, and now boasts consecutive complete-game gems after Sunday's brilliant and economical 4-0 shutout of the Kansas City Royals.
Use of Statistics Helps Greinke to A.L. Cy Young 
The Royals? ace easily outdistanced Felix Hernandez for the Cy Young Award after compiling a 16-8 record with a major league-low 2.16 earned run average.
The Royals? ace easily outdistanced Felix Hernandez for the Cy Young Award after compiling a 16-8 record with a major league-low 2.16 earned run average. Chapman impresses in Reds' 14-5 win over Royals - The Associated Press ![](http://="http://nt3.ggpht.com/news/tbn/E09f2uJEFvC4oM/6.jpg")
Washington PostChapman impresses in Reds' 14-5 win over RoyalsThe Associated Press... times during his spring training debut Monday, throwing two scoreless innings during the Cincinnati Reds' 14-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals. ...Recap: Cincinnati vs. Kansas CityMiamiHerald.comArnoldis Chapman hits 102 on radar gun in scoreless debutDetroit Free PressChapman blows away Getz, RoyalsChicago Breaking Sports - TribuneUSA Today -Sportsrageousall 560 news articles »
Washington PostChapman impresses in Reds' 14-5 win over RoyalsThe Associated Press... times during his spring training debut Monday, throwing two scoreless innings during the Cincinnati Reds' 14-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals. ...Recap: Cincinnati vs. Kansas CityMiamiHerald.comArnoldis Chapman hits 102 on radar gun in scoreless debutDetroit Free PressChapman blows away Getz, RoyalsChicago Breaking Sports - TribuneUSA Today -Sportsrageousall 560 news articles » Twins and Tigers Go to the Wire, and Beyond 
Minnesota and Detroit each won its final regular-season game and must meet in a one-game playoff Tuesday to determine the division champion.
Minnesota and Detroit each won its final regular-season game and must meet in a one-game playoff Tuesday to determine the division champion. Love Triangle in Kansas City Baseball Case - TMZ.com (blog) ![](http://="http://nt1.ggpht.com/news/tbn/-TFgAZvoYyVhfM/6.jpg")
Baseball InkLove Triangle in Kansas City Baseball CaseTMZ.com (blog)An ugly love triangle made its way to court today between Rod Stewart's son, Sean Stewart, Kansas City Royals catcher Jason Kendall and his estranged wife, ...Jason Kendall divorce paper allegations: Is Adderall baseball's new drug problem?Zap2it.com (blog)Today's Unlikely Trio: Baseball, Drugs and Rod StewartBaseball InkJason Kendall's Estranged Wife Alleges He Abuses AdderallFanHouseRadar Online -Examiner.comall 178 news articles »
Baseball InkLove Triangle in Kansas City Baseball CaseTMZ.com (blog)An ugly love triangle made its way to court today between Rod Stewart's son, Sean Stewart, Kansas City Royals catcher Jason Kendall and his estranged wife, ...Jason Kendall divorce paper allegations: Is Adderall baseball's new drug problem?Zap2it.com (blog)Today's Unlikely Trio: Baseball, Drugs and Rod StewartBaseball InkJason Kendall's Estranged Wife Alleges He Abuses AdderallFanHouseRadar Online -Examiner.comall 178 news articles » Twins Take Central Race to Final Day Minnesota scored four runs in the sixth inning and the winning run on an eight-inning homer, ensuring that the Detroit Tigers could not clinch the division on Saturday.
Royals ready to break out of losing cycle - USA Today Royals ready to break out of losing cycleUSA TodayThe Kansas City Royals spent this spring raving about their depth, believing they have the talent and versatility to finally compete in the American League ...5 Burning Questions: Kansas City RoyalsCappers MallKansas City Royals 2010 Baseball PredictionsPoint-Spreads.comall 3 news articles »
Chamberlain Fails Playoff Audition 
Before the Yankees announce their roster for the American League division series, Joba Chamberlain allowed three runs, seven hits and four walks.
Before the Yankees announce their roster for the American League division series, Joba Chamberlain allowed three runs, seven hits and four walks. Royals sign 1B Butler, INF Callaspo - Seattle Post Intelligencer ![](http://="http://nt2.ggpht.com/news/tbn/ypBdLM0w8XurdM/6.jpg")
The StateRoyals sign 1B Butler, INF CallaspoSeattle Post IntelligencerSurprise, AZ (Sports Network) - The Kansas City Royals on Thursday agreed to terms on one-year contracts with first baseman Billy Butler and infielder ...Royals considering defense vs. offense at 2nd baseThe Associated PressRoyals sign twoDigital Sports DailyRoyals Front Office Happy with ProgressKSALKCTV Kansas Cityall 390 news articles »
The StateRoyals sign 1B Butler, INF CallaspoSeattle Post IntelligencerSurprise, AZ (Sports Network) - The Kansas City Royals on Thursday agreed to terms on one-year contracts with first baseman Billy Butler and infielder ...Royals considering defense vs. offense at 2nd baseThe Associated PressRoyals sign twoDigital Sports DailyRoyals Front Office Happy with ProgressKSALKCTV Kansas Cityall 390 news articles » YANKEES 4, ROYALS 3; Burnett Looks Sharp as He Prepares for First Postseason Six years ago, A. J. Burnett stood on the field at Yankee Stadium wearing a sweatshirt and a glum expression. His team was preparing for Game 1 of the World Series, but he would not be pitching. Burnett's Marlins went on to win the title, beating the Yankees in six games, but he was a spectator, going through his rehabilitation after undergoing reconstructive elbow surgery that April.
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Kansas City StarKansas City Royals: Alex Gordon Off to Rough Start, Breaks ThumbBleacher ReportGordon might have that big season in 2010, but he certainly is not off to a good start. The Royals' third baseman broke his right thumb sliding head first ...Royals' Gordon to miss 3-4 weeksMiamiHerald.comRoyals Gordon Out 3-4 Weeks With Broken ThumbWOWTAlex Gordon out with broken thumbESPNall 117 news articles »
Kansas City StarKansas City Royals: Alex Gordon Off to Rough Start, Breaks ThumbBleacher ReportGordon might have that big season in 2010, but he certainly is not off to a good start. The Royals' third baseman broke his right thumb sliding head first ...Royals' Gordon to miss 3-4 weeksMiamiHerald.comRoyals Gordon Out 3-4 Weeks With Broken ThumbWOWTAlex Gordon out with broken thumbESPNall 117 news articles » YANKEES 8, ROYALS 2; For Yankees, a Lazy Day To Savor a Job Well Done The lineup taped to the clubhouse door was the first sign things were different at Yankee Stadium on Monday. No Derek Jeter, no Mark Teixeira, no Alex Rodriguez, no Hideki Matsui, no Nick Swisher. On the day after the Yankeesclinched the American League East and home-field advantage for the postseason, batting practice was optional. Players who typically arrive at lunchtime straggled in around 5 p.m. At their lockers were reminders of Sunday's revelry: rumpled souvenir caps and T-shirts, Champa...
Greinke Wins 15th As Royals Top Boston Zack Greinke bolstered his American League Cy Young Award credentials by holding the visiting Boston Red Sox to two hits in six scoreless innings, leading Kansas City to a 5-1 victory Tuesday night. Greinke is 3-0 with an 0.26 earned run average in his past five starts, allowing 18 hits and one earned run in 35 innings. His ERA is 2.08, the lowest in the majors.
Bats Prospect Faces Murder Charge A top prospect for the San Francisco Giants has been charged with murder in the death of a 25-year-old man last weekend at a bar in the Dominican Republic. The prospect, Angel Villalona, 19, who received a club-record $2.1 million bonus when he was signed in 2006, pleaded not guilty. He could face up to 20 years in prison. (AP)
Peavy Will Start, For What It's Worth Jake Peavy had hoped his first start for the Chicago White Sox would be in a pennant race. Instead, when Peavy takes the mound Saturday night against the Kansas City Royals, he will be pitching for a third-place team whose chances of making the postseason are slim.
BATS | Despite Injuries, Rockies Win Seventh Straight Garrett Atkins crushed a two-run homer and Jason Giambi hit a two-run double in a five-run third inning Thursday, as the Colorado Rockies beat the visiting Cincinnati Reds, 5-1, for their seventh straight victory. The Rockies pushed their lead over the San Francisco Giants in the National League wild-card race to four and a half games, and moved to two games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers in the N.L. West. The Giants and the Dodgers did not play Thursday.
Royals' Greinke Strikes Out 15 Against Indians Zack Greinke struck out a team-record 15 batters 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. Greinke (12-8) passed his career high with 12 strikeouts in the first six innings, then broke Mark Gubicza's 21-year-old team mark of 14 by getting Andy Marte in the seventh.
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