Royals Awards winners announced
(Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:14:00 EDT)
The lineup is all set, from Mike Aviles through Kila Ka'aihue. No, not for the Royals' opener. This is for the revival of Kansas City's baseball dinner, now called Royals Awards Night.

Kauffman renovations ahead of slate
(Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:08:00 EDT)
The clubhouses were done two years ago. Last year, the huge CrownVision board and new bullpens were in place. Now comes the last phase of renovations for Kauffman Stadium.

NLBM set to present Legacy Awards
(Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:42:00 EDT)
Ryan Howard, Cliff Lee and Cito Gaston are the headliners for the ninth annual Legacy Awards of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City on Saturday night.

Royals add catcher Wilson to Minors
(Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:47:00 EDT)
If the Royals need a backup for their backup catchers, they might have one in Vance Wilson. Kansas City signed Wilson, 35, to a Minor League contract on Wednesday as he continues rehabilitation for a right elbow injury.

Teahen enjoys chance to chat
(Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:34:00 EDT)
Royals outfielder Mark Teahen took the time to chat with fans Tuesday.

Sweeney hopes to play one more year
(Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:29:00 EDT)
Mike Sweeney is going to give it another shot. Sweeney, released by the Oakland A's late last season, wants to sign with another club in time for 2009 Spring Training.

New additions give KC hope in '09
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:01:00 EDT)
The Royals were aggressive early in the offseason, adding players to improve their club. And as the new year dawns, general manager Dayton Moore may not be finished.

Royals re-sign Colon, issue camp invite
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:26:00 EDT)
Right-hander Roman Colon has been re-signed by the Royals to a Minor League contract and invited to next month's Major League camp, the club announced Monday.

Royals ride momentum into 2009
(Thu, 01 Jan 2009 10:00:00 EDT)
The Royals are hoping to pick up in 2009 where they left off in '08, when they wrapped up September with an 18-8 record and avoided the AL Central cellar.

Bell's determination leads to Hall ballot
(Sat, 27 Dec 2008 10:00:00 EDT)
Jay Bell never thought he would play 18 seasons in the big leagues. Instead, he finds himself on the ballot for the National Baseball Hall of Fame for the first time.

Surge comes too late in '08 for Royals
(Fri, 26 Dec 2008 10:00:00 EDT)
The Royals' strong September showing wasn't enough to put the team in the playoff hunt, but it did help the Royals finish above last place for the first time in five years.

Relive Royals' early Christmas party
(Fri, 26 Dec 2008 18:51:00 EDT)
Every day from now to Spring Training, MLB.com/Live will air a classic game on Baseball's Best. David DeJesus' walk-off homer against the Mariners on July 12, and Mark Grudzielanek's 2,000th hit, can be seen Monday at 2 p.m. CT.

Christmas for Hillman is hectic but fun
(Wed, 24 Dec 2008 10:00:00 EDT)
Royals manager Trey Hillman is looking forward to a big family Christmas with his wife, Marie, their children, T.J. and Brianna, and whatever other relatives join them at their celebrations in Texas. Hillman took time to talk about holidays of the past and the present.

Mailbag: McRae was a tough competitor
(Mon, 22 Dec 2008 12:48:00 EDT)
Beat reporter Dick Kaegel addresses the grittiest player in Royal blue, Spring Training scheduling, Mitch Maier's place and more in the mailbag.

Hudson returns to Royals
(Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:19:00 EDT)
Luke Hudson, 31, agreed Thursday to a new Minor League contract with Kansas City and a non-roster invitation to Major League Spring Training.

FanFest, Awards Night tickets on sale
(Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:45:00 EDT)
With winter weather striking the Kansas City area, here's a chance for Royals fans to think warm spring thoughts. The Royals announced Thursday that tickets are on sale at <a href="http://mlb.mlb.com/kc/fan_forum/fanfest.jsp&partnerId=rss_kc"><b>Royals.com</b></a> for the club's second annual FanFest as well as for Royals Awards Night.

Relive Brett's infamous Pine Tar Game
(Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:39:00 EDT)
Every day from now to Spring Training, MLB.com/Live will air a classic game on Baseball's Best, George Brett's infamous pine tar game can be seen on Friday at 10 a.m. ET.

Royals sign four to Minor League deals
(Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:29:00 EDT)
A busy week continued for the Royals on Wednesday as they announced the signings of four Minor League free agents, inviting all of them to Major League Spring Training.

Royals bow out of Furcal bidding
(Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:18:00 EDT)
The Braves may or may not have Rafael Furcal officially, finally, and fully signed-sealed-and-delivered on a new three-year contract. But the Royals, once a suitor for Furcal, are definitely out of the picture.

Lefty Bale signs one-year deal
(Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:00:00 EDT)
John Bale will be back for a third season with the Royals after all. Bale, who was non-tendered on Friday, re-upped with the club on Tuesday. The left-hander agreed to a new one-year contract.

Farnsworth, Royals agree to deal
(Sat, 13 Dec 2008 15:50:00 EDT)
Kyle Farnsworth passed his physical Friday and the Royals announced on Saturday that they had agreed to terms with the right-hander on a two-year deal that includes a club option for 2011. The deal is believed to be worth around $9.25 million.