The Kansas City Royals, based in Kansas City, Mo., participate in Major League Baseball (MLB) and are a member of the American League Central Division. The Royals were founded in 1969 and since 1973.
Butler back after resting sore right hand Worth noting CLEVELAND — Brian Bannister, Luke Hochevar and Gil Meche are nearing a return to the Royals. The rehabbing right-handers remain on track to rejoin the team in September, with Meche likely being activated from the 60-day disabled list on Wednesday when rosters expand. Meche, who has [...]
Omaha Royals Iowa 9, Omaha 8 LP: Brian Bannister (0-1) HR: Marc Maddox (#2) Omaha rallied with three in the eighth and two in the ninth before falling a run short. The loss drops Omaha 3 1/2 games behind Iowa in the division. Brian Bannister (2 IP+1, 4 H, 3 ER, 0 BB, 1 SO) [...]
CLEVELAND — Down six runs after two innings on Friday night, the Royals had time on their side. Unfortunately, that was about all they had going for them. The Indians roughed up Bryan Bullington for seven runs — six of which came in the second inning — over four frames, then tacked on eight more [...]
Royals prospect Mike Moustakas was named one of five finalists for the USA Today Minor League Player of the Year award on Thursday, putting the third baseman in a group that includes outfielder Domonic Brown (Phillies organization), first baseman Freddie Freeman (Braves), and right-handers Jeremy Hellickson (Rays) and Michael Pineda (Mariners). The winner will be [...]
Omaha Royals Omaha 2, Iowa 0 (11 innings) WP: Tim Collins (2-0) HR: Scott Thorman (#20) Scott Thorman clubbed a two-run walk-off home run in the 11th as the O-Royals took the opener from Iowa. Omaha and Memphis are both 1.5 games behind Iowa in the division race. Anthony Lerew limited the Cubs to six [...]
Omaha Royals Omaha 7, Memphis 3 WP: Luis Mendoza (10-8) HR: Jordan Parraz (#10) Omaha scored six runs in the third on their way to a win over Memphis. Brian Bannister made a rehab start, limiting Memphis to one hit while facing the minimum over two shutout frames. He threw 22 pitches, 15 for strikes. [...]
Maybe they weren't entirely to blame, but the Royals looked like a team a little worn down on Monday night. Granted, they did play three extra-inning games in a span of 24 hours. But in Monday's 12-3 loss, poor pitching, defensive miscues and a lack of production at the plate may have been signs of [...]
Omaha Royals Memphis 10, Omaha 9 LP: Louis Coleman (4-2) HR: Scott Thorman (#19) Omaha rallied from a 6-0 deficit before eventually falling at home to Memphis. The Redbirds scored their final two tallies when batters were hit with the bases loaded. Starter Edgar Osuna allowed six runs (four earned) on seven hits and two [...]
KANSAS CITY — If you haven't been around Kansas City baseball for a long period, there's something you've got to understand: Closing out a victory wasn't always so automatic as it is today. Joakim Soria, or someone like him, wasn't around the Royals for quite some time. Oh, there were the good ol' days with [...]
Betancourt's late-game heroics were historic After long night, Royals get back to work Bullpen outstanding during doubleheader Late night brings new guests to KC's 'pen KANSAS CITY — Royals setup reliever Blake Wood didn't pitch in Saturday's doubleheader because of a back problem. "Blake's had a little stiffness in his back lately, so we've been [...]