http://mlb.mlb.com/news/index.jsp?c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Kansas City Royals News http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090708&content_id=5760498&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:47:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090708&content_id=5760498&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Royals unable to support Greinke in finale Zack Greinke absorbed a 3-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night at Comerica Park in the series finale. Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090708&content_id=5760522&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:13:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090708&content_id=5760522&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Fenway memories not sweet for Hochevar Even though it was a historic occasion, Luke Hochevar would just as soon not experience a re-run of his first starting assignment at Fenway Park. Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090708&content_id=5760542&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:16:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090708&content_id=5760542&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Guillen plays through the pain Guillen had come out of Tuesday night's game in the sixth inning because his legs were tight. But there he was -- listed fourth and in right field for the Royals against the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night. Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090708&content_id=5760546&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:50:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090708&content_id=5760546&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Aviles has successful elbow surgery Shortstop Mike Aviles' Tommy John surgery for reconstruction of his right elbow went well on Wednesday, Royals manager Trey Hillman reported. Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090707&content_id=5740458&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090707&content_id=5740458&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Royals lose slugfest to Tigers Asserting their standing with home runs, the first-place Detroit Tigers ended the Royals' three-game winning spurt, 8-5, on Tuesday night. Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090707&content_id=5740480&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:04:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090707&content_id=5740480&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Greinke out to improve Comerica mark Here's something new: Zack Greinke will make a start with his ERA at the 2.00 level for the first time. Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090707&content_id=5741710&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Tue, 07 Jul 2009 22:17:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090707&content_id=5741710&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Royals' Picollo chats with fans Royals assistant general manager of scouting and player development J.J. Picollo answers fans' questions about the farm system and future Draft plans. http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090707&content_id=5740494&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Tue, 07 Jul 2009 19:12:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090707&content_id=5740494&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Freel ready to make mark in KC Ryan Freel found himself to be a pretty popular player with fans in Cincinnati during his six years and now gets a chance to do the same in Kansas City. Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090707&content_id=5743944&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:06:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090707&content_id=5743944&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Royals designate Hernandez for assignment Infielder Luis Hernandez was designated for assignment by the Royals on Tuesday, clearing roster room for newly-acquired utilityman Ryan Freel. Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090706&content_id=5721300&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Mon, 06 Jul 2009 23:55:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090706&content_id=5721300&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Jacobs' homer seals late Royals rally Mike Jacobs' ninth-inning home run provided the Royals with a 4-3 victory over the first-place Detroit Tigers on Monday night Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090706&content_id=5721318&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Mon, 06 Jul 2009 22:42:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090706&content_id=5721318&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Chen puts past scars behind him Bruce Chen, who underwent reconstructive left elbow surgery and missed the entire 2008 season, savors his new chance at big league success. Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090706&content_id=5721334&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:29:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090706&content_id=5721334&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Royals acquire Freel from Cubs Infielder-outfielder Ryan Freel was obtained by the Royals from the Chicago Cubs on Monday in exchange for a player to be named and cash considerations. Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5693002&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:57:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5693002&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Royals hit way to split of series Brian Bannister allowed two runs over six innings, Miguel Olivo hit his 13th home run, and the Royals took care of the White Sox, 6-3, in front of 15,915 on Sunday at Kauffman Stadium. Rustin Dodd http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5692938&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Sun, 05 Jul 2009 19:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5692938&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Greinke is Royals' lone All-Star Almost certainly, Zack Greinke had his selection to the American League All-Star team wrapped up two months ago. By May 4, the Royals' right-hander already had a 6-0 record, a 0.40 ERA and was the buzz of baseball. Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5693424&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:20:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5693424&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Maier making most of opportunity With several Royals going down with injury -- most notably outfielder Coco Crisp -- Mitch Maier is getting an opportunity to prove himself as an everyday player. Rustin Dodd http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090705&content_id=5705860&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Sun, 05 Jul 2009 13:44:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090705&content_id=5705860&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Crisp to have second shoulder surgery As if one shoulder surgery wasn't enough, Royals center fielder Coco Crisp will undergo surgery on his other shoulder this month. Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090705&content_id=5717202&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Sun, 05 Jul 2009 19:10:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090705&content_id=5717202&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Royals plan to activate catcher Buck The Royals are expected to activate catcher John Buck on Monday before their game against the Tigers in Detroit. In anticipation of the move, the team optioned utility infielder Tug Hulett to Triple-A Omaha. Rustin Dodd http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5686220&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5686220&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Royals rally to pick up Hochevar The Royals snapped a four-game skid by defeating the Chicago White Sox, 6-4, on Saturday in front of a holiday crowd of 18,182 at Kauffman Stadium. It was just their fifth win in the last 17 games. Dick Kaegel