http://www.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/index.jsp?c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Kansas City Royals News http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080719&content_id=3153763&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Sat, 19 Jul 2008 23:35:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080719&content_id=3153763&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Royals, Meche solve 'Cell' spell Finally the Royals have broken the Cell spell. The Royals snapped a six-game skid at U.S. Cellular Field by defeating the first-place Chicago White Sox, 9-1, on Saturday night in front of 36,566 fans. The Royals had not won here since Sept. 25 of last year. Dick Kaegel javascript:void(launchGameday({gid:'2008_07_20_kcamlb_chamlb_1',mode:'preview',lurl:'/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080719&content_id=3153790&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc'}))&partnerId=rss_kc Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:27:00 EDT javascript:void(launchGameday({gid:'2008_07_20_kcamlb_chamlb_1',mode:'preview',lurl:'/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080719&content_id=3153790&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc'}))&partnerId=rss_kc Buck's presence keys Royals success John Buck has started the last seven games as the Royals' catcher and there's a reason he's getting most of the time behind the plate. Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080719&content_id=3153802&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Sat, 19 Jul 2008 23:35:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080719&content_id=3153802&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Teahen leads off for Royals The Royals' lineup got a new twist on Saturday night, with Mark Teahen leading off against the Chicago White Sox. Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080718&content_id=3148112&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:38:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080718&content_id=3148112&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Greinke has rough night in Chicago For Zack Greinke, U.S. Cellular Field is a House of Horrors. The right-hander lasted three-plus innings in a 9-5 loss to Chicago on Friday night. Billy Butler drove in four runs in the loss. Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080719&content_id=3153206&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Sat, 19 Jul 2008 01:51:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080719&content_id=3153206&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Meche trying to get back on track For Gil Meche, the search is still on as the second half gets under way. The right-hander is looking for a way to regain the good form that he had in the middle of June and will try to do that against the White Sox. Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080718&content_id=3148261&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:11:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080718&content_id=3148261&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Guillen scratched from Friday's game Royals slugger Jose Guillen was scratched from the Royals' lineup on Friday night because of back spasms. Guillen was struck by the spasms after he landed in Chicago after spending the All-Star break in Las Vegas. Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080718&content_id=3148585&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:07:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080718&content_id=3148585&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Nomo ends career on high note It turned out that Hideo Nomo's last pitching was done for Kansas City and Royals manager Trey Hillman hailed him on Friday as "the consummate professional." Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080718&content_id=3148372&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:33:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080718&content_id=3148372&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Nunez looks to join Royals soon Reliever Leo Nunez is expected to return to the Royals on Monday for the home series against the Detroit Tigers. He had been out with a strained right lat muscle. Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080709&content_id=3099457&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080709&content_id=3099457&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Rotation a bright spot for Royals An extended rough patch put the Royals in a hole, but manager Trey Hillman has been encouraged by the team's improved play, which has been led by a solid pitching staff. Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080709&content_id=3099460&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080709&content_id=3099460&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Royals midterm report Once the Royals got past that terrible 12-game losing streak, their season got much better. It's impossible to do, of course, but subtract that dreary dozen from the record at the true halfway point, 81 games, and the Royals would have been five games over .500. Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080718&content_id=3147078&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080718&content_id=3147078&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Maier relaxing at All-Star break Kevin T. Czerwinski http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080717&content_id=3144890&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080717&content_id=3144890&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Royals add sports psychologist to staff The Royals have added sports psychologist Andrew Jacobs to the medical staff, manager Trey Hillman announced on Thursday. Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080715&content_id=3139084&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Wed, 16 Jul 2008 02:27:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080715&content_id=3139084&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Soria duplicates idol's All-Star outing Before Tuesday's All-Star Game, Joakim Soria tended to his locker, squashed between fellow American League closers Jonathan Papelbon and Joe Nathan. Jon Blau http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080714&content_id=3135002&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:20:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080714&content_id=3135002&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Soria fitting right in with All-Star idols Joakim Soria spent Monday rubbing elbows with his idols -- most notably Mariano Rivera. But the Royals' closer and new All-Star has carved out his own name. Anthony DiComo http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080713&content_id=3127782&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:32:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080713&content_id=3127782&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Royals miscue leads to finale loss The Seattle Mariners scored the winning run on an error in the ninth inning on Sunday, defeating the Royals, 4-3, in front of 21,421 fans at Kauffman Stadium. Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080713&content_id=3128659&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Sun, 13 Jul 2008 15:35:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080713&content_id=3128659&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Pimentel works frame at Futures Right-hander Julio Pimentel pitched one scoreless inning for the World team in the All-Star Futures Game on Sunday at Yankee Stadium. Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080713&content_id=3128383&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Sun, 13 Jul 2008 14:48:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080713&content_id=3128383&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Ramirez making most of opportunity In Spring Training this year, the Mariners released Horacio Ramirez, but he knew Royals general manager Dayton Moore from their Braves years and he wound up in KC. Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080713&content_id=3127814&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Sun, 13 Jul 2008 21:21:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080713&content_id=3127814&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Royals rotation set for second half Zack Greinke has pitched like the ace of the Royals' staff and, for that reason, he'll start the opener of the second half against the White Sox on Friday. Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080712&content_id=3122584&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:55:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080712&content_id=3122584&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Christmas comes in July in walk-off win How about this for Christmas in July? David DeJesus belted a two-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning to give the Royals a 5-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday night as 23,793 fans wearing giveaway Santa hats went wild at Kauffman Stadium. Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080713&content_id=3126273&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:45:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080713&content_id=3126273&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Hillman hopes Davies stays consistent Kyle Davies gets the Royals' last starting assignment before the All-Star break and manager Trey Hillman hopes to see the right-hander build off his previous outing. Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080712&content_id=3122037&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Sat, 12 Jul 2008 12:52:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080712&content_id=3122037&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Grudzielanek reaches 2,000-hit plateau Mark Grudzielanek wasted no time getting to his 2,000th career hit on Saturday night. The Royals' second baseman reached the milestone with singles in his first two at-bats against Seattle Mariners left-hander Jarrod Washburn. Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080712&content_id=3122162&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Sat, 12 Jul 2008 19:45:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080712&content_id=3122162&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Guillen returns to Royals' lineup Jose Guillen returned to the Royals' lineup on Saturday night as the designated hitter. Guillen missed Friday night's game because of a stiff neck. Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080712&content_id=3121846&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Sat, 12 Jul 2008 19:03:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080712&content_id=3121846&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Teahen eyeing more inside-the-parkers There's nothing quite like churning around the bases for an inside-the-park home run. Take it from the Royals' Mark Teahen, who has two this season. Dick Kaegel