http://mlb.mlb.com/news/index.jsp?c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Kansas City Royals News http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091106&content_id=7634228&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:39:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091106&content_id=7634228&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Olivo, Chen to test open market Catcher Miguel Olivo and pitcher Bruce Chen of the Royals filed for free agency as six-year Major Leaguers on Friday. Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091106&content_id=7631498&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:48:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091106&content_id=7631498&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Royals trade Teahen for pair of infielders So now it's a real deal. The Royals have traded Mark Teahen and cash to the White Sox in exchange for second baseman Chris Getz and third baseman Josh Fields. Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091106&content_id=7631886&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:03:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091106&content_id=7631886&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Royals decline options on three players The Royals declined contract options on catcher Miguel Olivo, center fielder Coco Crisp and pitcher Yasuhiko Yabuta on Friday, making them eligible to file for free agency. Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091105&content_id=7629094&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091105&content_id=7629094&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Royals' Wright files for free agency Royals pitcher Jamey Wright was among 79 Major Leaguers who filed for free agency on Thursday, their first opportunity to do so. Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/fan_forum/all_time_nine/index.jsp?c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:57:11 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/fan_forum/all_time_nine/index.jsp?c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091103&content_id=7614316&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:15:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091103&content_id=7614316&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Bloomquist ready for another busy year You knew Willie Bloomquist was hurting. He wasn't wearing those big bags of ice on his knees in the Royals' clubhouse as a fashion statement. Once on the field last season, though, he played hard and he played well, all without complaint. Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091103&content_id=7615070&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:58:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091103&content_id=7615070&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Royals' Crow hit hard in second start Aaron Crow, the No. 12 overall pick in this year's Draft, allowed four runs on six hits over 3 1/3 innings in his second AFL start for Surprise on Tuesday afternoon. Brittany Ghiroli http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091028&content_id=7567354&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:41:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091028&content_id=7567354&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Crow up and down in his pro debut Aaron Crow allowed two runs on three hits over four innings for the loss in his first pro start as Surprise was blanked by Peoria, 9-0, on Wednesday. Robert Emrich http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091028&content_id=7565672&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:01:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091028&content_id=7565672&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Greinke tallies Players Choice honor The honors just keep on coming for Royals pitcher Zack Greinke. Can the American League Cy Young Award be far behind for Kansas City's ace? Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091027&content_id=7561512&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:05:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091027&content_id=7561512&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Royals interested in keeping hurler Pena Shortstop-turned-pitcher Tony Pena is a free agent, but the Royals are interested in bringing him back if he's willing to stay on the mound. Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091027&content_id=7561400&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:48:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091027&content_id=7561400&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Royals tab Foster new bullpen coach The Royals completed their coaching staff on Tuesday by hiring Steve Foster as the bullpen coach among other moves. Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091022&content_id=7526504&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:12:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091022&content_id=7526504&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc DeJesus has unfinished business in 2010 Last season began very slowly for David DeJesus but his strong showing before the ankle mishap and the illness have him looking to next year with enthusiasm. Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091022&content_id=7528228&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:08:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091022&content_id=7528228&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Royals name Kenney as head trainer The Royals announced Thursday they had hired long-time Indians and Reds staffer Nick Kenney to be the club's head athletic trainer. Adam McCalvy http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091022&content_id=7524256&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:46:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091022&content_id=7524256&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Carpenter, Greinke win Rogan Award The Negro League Baseball Museum on Wednesday named Royals right-hander Zack Greinke and Cardinals right-hander Chris Carpenter as the top pitchers in the AL and NL for 2009. Bill Chastain http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091021&content_id=7514112&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:39:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091021&content_id=7514112&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Greinke earns SN's AL pitcher honor Royals right-hander Zack Greinke was named the 2009 Sporting News American League Pitcher of the Year on Wednesday. Jenifer Langosch http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091020&content_id=7505020&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091020&content_id=7505020&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc First-rounder Crow making up for lost time It's been over a year since Royals' first-round pick Aaron Crow finished his college career, but he's making up for lost time in instructs. Jonathan Mayo http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091019&content_id=7497466&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:40:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091019&content_id=7497466&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Greinke has plenty on offseason plate If you've followed Zack Greinke, you know he's not particularly enamored with media interviews. But Greinke shared some insight recently about his offseason plans, including his wedding next month to his high school sweetheart. Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091016&content_id=7471180&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:32:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091016&content_id=7471180&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Bloomquist, Colon undergo surgeries Utility man Willie Bloomquist and right-hander Roman Colon have each undergone successful, the Royals said on Friday. Alden Gonzalez http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091014&content_id=7457450&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:44:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091014&content_id=7457450&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Healthy DeJesus hitting charity circuit Royals left fielder David DeJesus missed the last nine games of the season because of a bout with a virus. Now he's home in Kansas City, recovered and ready to pitch in on some local charity efforts. Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091008&content_id=7396574&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:53:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091008&content_id=7396574&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc&partnerId=rss_kc Soria takes Delivery Man honors Joakim Soria got the job done in the season's final month, resulting in the Kansas City closer being named the winner of the Major League Baseball Delivery Man of the Month Award for September. Bill Chastain