UMPS CARE launches 2010 auction
(Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:45:00 EDT)
The continuation of UMPS CARE's efforts, like any charitable endeavor, relies heavily on fundraising. One of their most successful endeavors has been the UMPS CARE online auction, which returns for its second year and will begin on Friday morning, March 12 and run through March 22.

Ankiel showing Royals power in arm, bat
(Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:26:00 EDT)
Rick Ankiel, as much as anyone, appreciates being mentioned in the same breath with Stan Musial. But Ankiel, 30, is really just getting under way as a pitcher-turned-hitter, and he's been installed as the Royals' center fielder, assigned to give the team an improved defense and more power.

Meche happy with health, not results
(Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:25:00 EDT)
Royals pitcher Gil Meche had a messy line on Thursday, but there were a couple of positives. Most of all, after going two-plus innings in a 6-4 loss to the Dodgers, Meche again felt no hint of the back pain that haunted him last year.

Podsednik stands out in Royals' loss
(Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:04:00 EDT)
Scott Podsednik hit his first homer in a Royals uniform -- a two-run shot -- but Gil Meche scuffled, allowing four runs in two innings in a 6-4 loss to the Dodgers on Thursday in Surprise, Ariz.

Moustakas among KC's seven roster cuts
(Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:02:00 EDT)
Seven non-roster players, including third baseman Mike Moustakas, were assigned to the Royals' Minor League camp on Thursday.

Sweeney, Beltran lead all-decade team
(Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:00:00 EDT)
The 2000-09 seasons were tough on the Royals, but it's not that difficult to find some outstanding players for the Royals' All-Decade team -- not when the likes of Carlos Beltran, Mike Sweeney, Joe Randa and Zack Greinke have graced the field at Kauffman Stadium.

Greinke forced to work a little harder
(Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:59:00 EDT)
Another day, another three shutout innings for Zack Greinke. Even so, Greinke's second start wasn't nearly an impressive as his 2010 Cactus League debut.

Royals follow Greinke to spring victory
(Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:10:00 EDT)
Zack Greinke continued his strong spring work with three scoreless innings and Mike Aviles added two singles as the Royals beat the Rockies on Wednesday, 5-0.

Bianchi delaying decision on surgery
(Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:39:00 EDT)
Not so fast on that Tommy John surgery for Royals shortstop Jeff Bianchi. Bianchi said on Wednesday that he's delayed a decision on reconstructive elbow surgery until after he further tests his right arm in Spring Training workouts.

Davies, Tejeda struggle with control
(Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:10:00 EDT)
Robinson Tejeda and Kyle Davies, vying for a spot in the Royals' rotation, squared off again on Tuesday. In the end, there was no clear winner.

Ankiel belts first Royals homer
(Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:10:00 EDT)
Rick Ankiel lofted a three-run homer in the sixth inning, giving him four RBIs against the A's on Tuesday.

Pitching questions continue in KC loss
(Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:30:00 EDT)
Brian Bannister went two promising innings and Kila Ka'aihue and Josh Fields went deep, but little else went right for the Royals in Tuesday's 14-5 loss to the Reds in Goodyear, Ariz.

Limited Bannister happy with results
(Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:47:00 EDT)
A good two innings for Brian Bannister. Not so good for Kyle Farnsworth or, for that matter, most of the other Royals pitchers.

With Gordon out, Fields senses opportunity
(Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:05:00 EDT)
Unfortunate though it might be for Alex Gordon, his broken thumb has given Josh Fields and Alberto Callaspo an expanded opportunity in the Royals' camp.

Hochevar strong in 'B' game victory
(Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:24:00 EDT)
Luke Hochevar started and spurred a stretch of good pitching in the Royals' 2-1, seven-inning "B" game victory over the Texas Rangers on Monday.

Gordon out a month with broken thumb
(Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:48:00 EDT)
Third baseman Alex Gordon will be out for three to four weeks with a broken right thumb, the Royals announced on Sunday morning.

Royals' tilt with Giants canceled
(Sun, 07 Mar 2010 13:50:00 EDT)
Sunday's Cactus League game between the Kansas City Royals and the San Francisco Giants at Surprise Stadium was canceled because of rain.

Royals prospects experience elbow woes
(Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:45:00 EDT)
Shortstop Jeff Bianchi, one of the Royals' top infield prospects, will undergo reconstructive elbow surgery and be out for the season. In addition, left-handed pitcher Danny Duffy has elbow stiffness in his throwing arm and has been shut down for the time being.

Royals get plenty of pitching in win
(Sat, 06 Mar 2010 17:35:00 EDT)
Gil Meche and Aaron Crow offered promising pitching performances as the Royals beat the Rangers in Cactus League action on Saturday, 2-1.