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Meche shaves Buck, Rays' bats in win
(Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:55:00 EDT)
Gil Meche gave the Royals the best start they've had from a pitcher since, um let's see, the last time Meche started.

Bannister hopes to improve from stretch
(Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:10:00 EDT)
When Tampa Bay gets runners on base, look for Royals pitcher Brian Bannister to stand taller. Literally. It's all about his effort to pitch more effectively from the stretch position.

Gathright placed on disabled list
(Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:40:00 EDT)
Outfielder Joey Gathright was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Thursday because of a bone bruise in his right shoulder.

Royals dodge a bullet in KC
(Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:59:00 EDT)
The Royals went down in order through six innings Wednesday, and while they ended the threat of a perfect game in the seventh, loading the bases and scoring a run, it wasn't enough as the Tigers prevailed, 7-1.

Hillman eyeing starts for German
(Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:59:00 EDT)
Royals manager Trey Hillman is referring to his lineup cards, looking to find a way to insert Esteban German into the Royals lineup. German has been on a tear, though there aren't too many spots open in a crowded KC infield.

Pine Tar Game no sticky subject
(Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:58:00 EDT)
25 years less have passed since the infamous Pine Tar Game between the Royals and the Yankees, and with Goose Gossage heading to the Hall this weekend, George Brett called him up to reminisce.

Offense all wet in Kansas City
(Wed, 23 Jul 2008 03:20:00 EDT)
With the exception of Mark Grudzielanek, the Royals offense was held in check Tuesday. It notched just six hits in a 7-1 loss to the Tigers, in a game interrupted by a two-hour and 20-minute delay.

Royals seeking innings from Greinke
(Wed, 23 Jul 2008 02:26:00 EDT)
Since the All-Star break, Royals starters have accumulated fewer innings than relievers, a trend the club hopes can come to an end with Zack Greinke on the mound.

Pena perfect, but still a shortstop
(Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:22:00 EDT)
Despite Tony Pena Jr.'s 1-2-3 ninth on Monday, and despite his 90-plus-mph fastball, he's not switching over to pitcher anytime soon.

Gobble off to DL with bad back
(Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:27:00 EDT)
After allowing 10 runs in the eighth inning on Monday, lefty reliever Jimmy Gobble went on the Royals' 15-day disabled list on Tuesday with a back ailment.

Royals subjected to Tigers' revenge
(Tue, 22 Jul 2008 02:15:00 EDT)
After winning all six previous games against Detroit this season, Kansas City suffered a 19-4 meltdown on a 97-degree Monday night as 14,137 fans watched at Kauffman Stadium. The Tigers scored 10 runs in the eighth inning.

Davies rested, ready to face Tigers
(Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:20:00 EDT)
Kyle Davies finished up the last turn of the rotation before the All-Star break, and he's also the Royals' fifth starter of the second half. So he's well-rested, with eight days between starts.

Teahen gets a rest, but Guillen back
(Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:05:00 EDT)
Mark Teahen got Monday night off, but Jose Guillen was back in the outfield for the Royals against the Tigers. Teahen was just 2-for-14 in the three-game series at Chicago.

Nunez comes off DL, returns to Royals
(Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:45:00 EDT)
Setup man Leo Nunez, on the DL since May 29 with a strained right lat, was activated in time for Monday night's game vs. the Tigers. To make room on the roster, reliever Joel Peralta was optioned to Omaha.

Mailbag: What's going on in the Minors?
(Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:30:00 EDT)
What's the status of the Omaha Royals? Will Mitch Maier be called up any time soon? What are the official rules about qualifying as a rookie? Dick Kaegel answers these questions and more in the mailbag.

Royals claim first series at Cell since '03
(Sun, 20 Jul 2008 18:24:00 EDT)
Esteban German's two-run double in the eighth inning gave the Royals an 8-7 victory on Sunday over the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field to claim the rubber game of the three-game set. The Royals hadn't taken a series at the Cell since Sept. 19-21, 2003, when they also won two of three.

Hochevar's studies continue vs. Tigers
(Sun, 20 Jul 2008 20:24:00 EDT)
Luke Hochevar has learned many lessons in his rookie campaign in the big leagues, and he still considers himself a student of the game as the Royals ready for their 100th game of the season.

Guillen misses start, but sees action
(Sun, 20 Jul 2008 23:01:00 EDT)
Royals outfielder Jose Guillen was out of the starting lineup for the third straight game on Sunday vs. the White Sox due to back spasms. He did, however, pinch-hit, score a run and play the field, throwing out a runner.

A game of inches for Royals' Butler
(Sun, 20 Jul 2008 14:25:00 EDT)
Royals designated hitter Billy Butler is finding early success with just a few minor tweaks in his batting stance.

Royals, Meche solve 'Cell' spell
(Sat, 19 Jul 2008 23:35:00 EDT)
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.

Buck's presence keys Royals success
(Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:27:00 EDT)
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.

Teahen leads off for Royals
(Sat, 19 Jul 2008 23:35:00 EDT)
The Royals' lineup got a new twist on Saturday night, with Mark Teahen leading off against the Chicago White Sox.

Greinke has rough night in Chicago
(Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:38:00 EDT)
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.

Meche trying to get back on track
(Sat, 19 Jul 2008 01:51:00 EDT)
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.

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