Greinke not pleased with Minors start
(Sun, 21 Mar 2010 21:43:00 EDT)
This just wasn't Zack Greinke's day. Just as well that he was on limited display Sunday at the Royals' training complex.

Royals pound 17 knocks in tie with Rockies
(Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:10:00 EDT)
Alberto Callaspo went 3-for-5 and drove in two runs, and Billy Butler went 2-for-2 as the Royals played the Rockies to an 11-11 tie on Sunday.

Davies impressive in loss to Brewers
(Sat, 20 Mar 2010 18:40:00 EDT)
Kyle Davies tossed four solid innings, allowing one run on a solo home run while fanning six, but the Royals lost to the Brewers on Saturday, 1-0.

Slimmer Pena catching on with Royals
(Sat, 20 Mar 2010 16:04:00 EDT)
Royals fans might see more of catcher Brayan Pena this year but, at the same time, they'll be seeing less of him.

Selig mum on Royals' All-Star Game hopes
(Sat, 20 Mar 2010 18:02:00 EDT)
Commissioner Bud Selig dropped by Saturday's Royals-Brewers game, but he didn't drop any real news about Kansas City's standing in the All-Star Game derby.

Davies pleased with effort vs. Brewers
(Sat, 20 Mar 2010 20:14:00 EDT)
Kyle Davies, trying to win the fifth rotation spot, worked four innings and gave up just one run and three hits in his best outing in the Cactus League.

Gordon tests broken right thumb in cage
(Sat, 20 Mar 2010 16:07:00 EDT)
Royals third baseman Alex Gordon was smiling on Saturday after getting his first turn against pitches in the batting cage since breaking his right thumb on March 6.

Parrish solid in relief in loss to Cubs
(Sat, 20 Mar 2010 18:26:00 EDT)
Billy Butler drew a walk in his first at-bat in the first and doubled in the fourth, but the Cubs beat a split-squad Royals team on Saturday, 4-0.

KC clobbers Arizona behind Anderson cycle
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:40:00 EDT)
Brian Anderson hit for the cycle before the conclusion of the fourth inning and Brian Bannister cruised through four scoreless in Friday's 24-9 victory over the D-backs.

Anderson hits for cycle against D-backs
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:18:00 EDT)
Brian Anderson had a game to remember and it only took him four innings. On Friday against the D-backs, the Royals' right fielder hit for the cycle.

Dyson reassigned to Triple-A Omaha
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:42:00 EDT)
Royals outfielder Jarrod Dyson was reassigned to Triple-A Omaha following Friday's 24-9 victory against the D-backs.

Betancourt working to be more consistent
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:26:00 EDT)
Yuniesky Betancourt's improved health should come as no surprise. He spent part of his offseason strengthening his body and his work has not gone unnoticed.

Offseason work has Soria ready for action
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:01:00 EDT)
Joakim Soria bypassed the warmer climate of his native Monclova, Mexico, this winter to stay in Kansas City for the birth of his daughter, and for the chance to work with strength and conditioning coordinator, Ty Hill.

Hochevar finds positives in second outing
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:23:00 EDT)
Luke Hochevar looked through the debris of five runs to find some treasure. Hochevar gave up two hits, four walks and five runs in the second inning of Wednesday's 16-14 loss to the San Diego Padres.

Callaspo has hot bat, raises average
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:34:00 EDT)
Alberto Callaspo was 3-for-3, boosting his average to .448 (13-for-29) with four doubles. Billy Butler had three RBIs, matching his previous total.

Guillen showing moxie this spring
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:44:00 EDT)
Jose Guillen is dedicating himself to proving to manager Trey Hillman that he can still patrol right field where David DeJesus is slated to play. And so far Hillman is pleased.

Royals option Crow to Double-A
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:52:00 EDT)
All along, the Royals never publicly counted pitcher Aaron Crow out of the Major League picture. But, at the same time, the indications were that he'd start the season in the Minor Leagues. The latter became official on Wednesday, when Crow was optioned to Double-A Northwest Arkansas.

Royals search for right group of lefties
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:48:00 EDT)
Not that there were many choices to begin with, but the Royals' search for left-handed pitchers has narrowed to four -- Bruce Chen, Dusty Hughes, Edgar Osuna and John Parrish.

Meche works four innings in start
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:37:00 EDT)
Starter Gil Meche worked four innings and was touched for three hits and two runs (one earned) against the Brewers.