Kansas City Royals The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From 1973 to the present, the Royals have played in Kauffman Stadium. The "Royals" name originates from the American Royal Livestock Show, held in Kansas City since 1899. Entering Major League Baseball as an expansion franchise in 1969, the club was founded by Ewing Kauffman, a Kansas City businessman. The franchise was established following the actions of Stuart Symington, then-United States Senator from Missouri, who demanded a new franchise for the city after the Athletic Kansas City's first major league team moved to Oakland, California.
Kansas City Royals extend deal with AAA Omaha Associated Press - September 2, 2010 1:04 PM ET OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - The Kansas City Royals have extended their contract with AAA Omaha through the 2014 season.
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BetUs.comDetroit Tigers (66-68) at Kansas City Royals (56-77), 8:10 pmMiamiHerald.comBy Sports Network Reigning American League Cy Young Award winner Zack Greinke can continue a recent hot streak tonight when the Kansas City Royals host the ...Tigers-Royals PreviewCBSSports.comKansas City Royals Vs. Detroit Tigers 9/3/10: Mitch's Free Pick MLB BaseballSports Chat PlaceTigers vs Royals Baseball BettingOffshore InsidersBetUs.comall 33 news articles »
BetUs.comDetroit Tigers (66-68) at Kansas City Royals (56-77), 8:10 pmMiamiHerald.comBy Sports Network Reigning American League Cy Young Award winner Zack Greinke can continue a recent hot streak tonight when the Kansas City Royals host the ...Tigers-Royals PreviewCBSSports.comKansas City Royals Vs. Detroit Tigers 9/3/10: Mitch's Free Pick MLB BaseballSports Chat PlaceTigers vs Royals Baseball BettingOffshore InsidersBetUs.comall 33 news articles » Kansas City Royals catcher Jason Kendall to have shoulder surgery Friday KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Jason Kendall, who had been the Kansas City Royals starting catcher in 118 of their first 132 games, will undergo shoulder surgery Friday in Los Angeles for a torn right rotator cuff.
BASEBALL ROUNDUP; Nationals Await Results On Strasburg Stephen Strasburg's right arm has the Washington Nationals on edge again. Washington General Manager Mike Rizzo said Sunday that the team would wait for results of a magnetic resonance imaging test on Strasburg, their ace right-hander, before deciding what to do with him.
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Washington PostWhat We Learned In Kansas CitySB Nation Dallas (blog)... right, and left fielder Josh Hamilton celebrate after the Rangers' 4-3 win a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday, Sept. ...Royals pay for lapses in 4-3 loss to RangersKansas City StarRookie Moreland homers again, Texas beats RoyalsThe Associated PressTexas Rangers (74-57) at Kansas City Royals (55-76), 8:10 pmMiamiHerald.comDetroit Free Press -Sports Chat Placeall 613 news articles »
Washington PostWhat We Learned In Kansas CitySB Nation Dallas (blog)... right, and left fielder Josh Hamilton celebrate after the Rangers' 4-3 win a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday, Sept. ...Royals pay for lapses in 4-3 loss to RangersKansas City StarRookie Moreland homers again, Texas beats RoyalsThe Associated PressTexas Rangers (74-57) at Kansas City Royals (55-76), 8:10 pmMiamiHerald.comDetroit Free Press -Sports Chat Placeall 613 news articles » Kansas City Royals reinstate Gil Meche from DL; Jason Kendall to have surgery The Royals have reinstated pitcher Gil Meche and infielder Josh Fields from the 60-day disabled list.
Royals? Bullington Baffles Yankees for His First Win 
Bryan Bullington allowed two hits in eight innings as the Yankees struggled at the plate and in the field.
Bryan Bullington allowed two hits in eight innings as the Yankees struggled at the plate and in the field. Former Miller star Chavez now pitches for Kansas City Royals Former Fontana A.B. Miller High School pitching standout Jesse Chavez is learning how tough a Major League Baseball career can be. Chavez was recently traded from the Atlanta Braves to the Kansas City Royals, his fourth team in two seasons.
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Kansas City StarROYALS NOTEBOOK September call-up Lucas May happy to be in the big leaguesKansas City StarKansas City Royals Lucas May joined the team before Wednesday's baseball game at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, MO, ...Meche, Fields off DL, May called up from OmahaThe Associated PressRoyals reinstate Meche, Fields from 60-day DL, recall May from OmahaKansas City RoyalsMeche, Fields off DL, May called up from OmahaOne News Pageall 152 news articles »
Kansas City StarROYALS NOTEBOOK September call-up Lucas May happy to be in the big leaguesKansas City StarKansas City Royals Lucas May joined the team before Wednesday's baseball game at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, MO, ...Meche, Fields off DL, May called up from OmahaThe Associated PressRoyals reinstate Meche, Fields from 60-day DL, recall May from OmahaKansas City RoyalsMeche, Fields off DL, May called up from OmahaOne News Pageall 152 news articles » Chukars Add Appy League Arms The Kansas City Royals have reassigned right-handed pitchers Cole Lohden and Robert Penny to the Idaho Falls Chukars Friday. Both pitchers were playing with the Burlington Royals, who were eliminated from the Appalachian League playoffs Thursday.
Yankees Pull Further and Further and Further Away 
Alex Rodriguez homered in his final three at-bats in the Yankees? victory against the Royals, each one traveling farther than the one before.
Alex Rodriguez homered in his final three at-bats in the Yankees? victory against the Royals, each one traveling farther than the one before. Tigers-Royals Preview Zack Greinke earned just one victory despite an outstanding four-start finish to August, but the Kansas City Royals ace might have an excellent opportunity to win his first outing in September. Greinke boasts an ERA under 1.00 in his past seven starts against the Detroit Tigers, who may not have major league RBI leader Miguel Cabrera for the opener of this three-game series Friday night at...
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All Access Music GroupKansas City Royals extend deal with AAA OmahaKFVS(AP) - The Kansas City Royals have extended their contract with AAA Omaha through the 2014 season. The Omaha club has been Kansas City's AAA affiliate since ...Royals renew Omaha through '14Minor League Baseball.com (blog)Omaha's Rosenblatt Stadium, Last Game Tonight 9.2.10; Steve Rosenblatt's PitchallvoicesPivovar: Thank you for the memories, RosenblattOmaha World-HeraldAll Access Music Groupall 44 news articles »
All Access Music GroupKansas City Royals extend deal with AAA OmahaKFVS(AP) - The Kansas City Royals have extended their contract with AAA Omaha through the 2014 season. The Omaha club has been Kansas City's AAA affiliate since ...Royals renew Omaha through '14Minor League Baseball.com (blog)Omaha's Rosenblatt Stadium, Last Game Tonight 9.2.10; Steve Rosenblatt's PitchallvoicesPivovar: Thank you for the memories, RosenblattOmaha World-HeraldAll Access Music Groupall 44 news articles » Meche, Fields off DL, May called up from Omaha The Kansas City Royals have reinstated pitcher Gil Meche and infielder Josh Fields from the 60-day disabled list.
Sabathia Wins His 15th as Yankees Add to Their Lead 
The Yankees rode eight and two-thirds strong innings by C. C. Sabathia and a home run by Austin Kearns to edge the Royals in the opener of a four-game series.
The Yankees rode eight and two-thirds strong innings by C. C. Sabathia and a home run by Austin Kearns to edge the Royals in the opener of a four-game series. Fantasy Baseball Prospect Report: Eric Hosmer The Kansas City Royals are trying to turn around their franchise, from the bottom up. They are asking their fans to be patient as they try to get the talent in the minor leagues to build from within. Slowly but surely, we?re seeing positive signs.
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Kansas City StarKansas City Royals catcher Jason Kendall to have shoulder surgery FridayThe Canadian PressJason Kendall, who had been the Kansas City Royals starting catcher in 118 of their first 132 games, will undergo shoulder surgery Friday in Los Angeles for ...Royals | Brayan Pena expected to see majority of timeKFFL (blog)Royals' Kendall set for shoulder surgeryMiamiHerald.comKendall Will Miss 8-10 Months After Surgery To Repair "Extensively Torn ...SB Nation Kansas City (blog)all 61 news articles »
Kansas City StarKansas City Royals catcher Jason Kendall to have shoulder surgery FridayThe Canadian PressJason Kendall, who had been the Kansas City Royals starting catcher in 118 of their first 132 games, will undergo shoulder surgery Friday in Los Angeles for ...Royals | Brayan Pena expected to see majority of timeKFFL (blog)Royals' Kendall set for shoulder surgeryMiamiHerald.comKendall Will Miss 8-10 Months After Surgery To Repair "Extensively Torn ...SB Nation Kansas City (blog)all 61 news articles » Meche, Fields off DL, May called up from Omaha The Kansas City Royals have reinstated pitcher Gil Meche and infielder Josh Fields from the 60-day disabled list. The Royals also said Wednesday they've called up catcher Lucas May from Omaha. Pitcher Luke Hochevar and outfielder David DeJesus were moved to the 60-day DL to make room on the 40-man roster.
BASEBALL ROUNDUP; Strasburg Scratched, But Substitute Shines With Stephen Strasburg suddenly scratched, reliever Miguel Batista was pressed into making his first start in nearly two years, and the 39-year-old journeyman was rather Strasburglike. Batista allowed only three singles in five scoreless innings, two throwing errors hurt Atlanta's starter, Tommy Hanson, and the last-place Nationals beat the National League East-leading Braves, 3-0, Tuesday night in Washington.
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Kansas City Royals (54-73) at Cleveland Indians (51-76), 7:05 pmMiamiHerald.comBy Sports Network The Kansas City Royals will pay a visit to the American League Central-rival Cleveland Indians tonight for the first of three straight ...ROYALS NOTEBOOK Sore right hand puts Butler on the shelf for a few daysKansas City StarCleveland Indians vs Kansas City Royals 8/27/10: JD's Free Pick MLB BaseballSports Chat PlaceRoyals vs Indians Baseball OddsOffshore Insidersall 633 news articles »
Rodriguez Is Hit by Pitch, but Says He?ll Be Fine 
Alex Rodriguez was hit by a pitch in the eighth, but he said he was O.K. after leaving the game with a purple mark on his left hand and a total of 599 home runs in his eventful career.
Alex Rodriguez was hit by a pitch in the eighth, but he said he was O.K. after leaving the game with a purple mark on his left hand and a total of 599 home runs in his eventful career. Kila Ka'aihue hits first home run for Kansas City Royals in loss to Detroit Tigers - Examiner.com ![](http://="http://nt3.ggpht.com/news/tbn/EwqF363JeZ9CAM/6.jpg")
Kansas City StarKila Ka'aihue hits first home run for Kansas City Royals in loss to Detroit TigersExaminer.comLast night (August 24), the Kansas City Royals star prospect Kila Ka'aihue (Ky-uh-HOO-A) hit his first home run of the 2010 season. ...Game of the Day Royals 4, Tigers 3San Francisco ChronicleMLB Picks: Kansas City Royals vs. Detroit Tigers Odds: August 25th 2010Bleacher ReportRoyals notebook: Humber's three scoreless innings lead to first big-league victoryKansas City StarCBSSports.com -Detroit Free Pressall 626 news articles »
Kansas City StarKila Ka'aihue hits first home run for Kansas City Royals in loss to Detroit TigersExaminer.comLast night (August 24), the Kansas City Royals star prospect Kila Ka'aihue (Ky-uh-HOO-A) hit his first home run of the 2010 season. ...Game of the Day Royals 4, Tigers 3San Francisco ChronicleMLB Picks: Kansas City Royals vs. Detroit Tigers Odds: August 25th 2010Bleacher ReportRoyals notebook: Humber's three scoreless innings lead to first big-league victoryKansas City StarCBSSports.com -Detroit Free Pressall 626 news articles » A Glowing Makeover for Boston?s Citgo Sign 
The 60-by-60-foot Citgo sign that hovers near Fenway Park has temporarily gone dark as more than 9,000 feet of lights are being replaced.
The 60-by-60-foot Citgo sign that hovers near Fenway Park has temporarily gone dark as more than 9,000 feet of lights are being replaced. Chicago White Sox (66-55) at Kansas City Royals (51-70),7:10 & 10:10 pm (DH) - MiamiHerald.com Chicago White Sox (66-55) at Kansas City Royals (51-70),7:10 & 10:10 pm (DH)MiamiHerald.com... the Chicago White Sox hope a series of games against the non-contending Kansas City Royals will enable the struggling club to gain some ground in the ...White Sox-Royals PreviewCBSSports.comRoyals end three-game marathon with winThe Associated PressWhite Sox can't keep pace in KCESPN (blog)USA Today -Chicago Sun-Times -Kansas City Starall 799 news articles »
ROYALS 7, YANKEES 4; Rodriguez and Yanks Find It's Not Their Day Had the umpire Chad Fairchild called Mark Teixeira safe at first base with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning at Yankee Stadium on Saturday afternoon, it would have set up an exciting finish. That would have brought Alex Rodriguez to the plate with the bases loaded and his team trailing by three runs and Rodriguez needing but one home run to reach the 600 mark in his career.
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Kansas City StarRoyals | Wilson Betemit, Josh Fields to share timeKFFL (blog)Kansas City Royals 3Bs Wilson Betemit and Josh Fields will share playing time at third base for the remainder of the season, according to The Kansas City ...Betemit, Fields to share time at third baseKansas City Starall 8 news articles »
Kansas City StarRoyals | Wilson Betemit, Josh Fields to share timeKFFL (blog)Kansas City Royals 3Bs Wilson Betemit and Josh Fields will share playing time at third base for the remainder of the season, according to The Kansas City ...Betemit, Fields to share time at third baseKansas City Starall 8 news articles » Momentous Hit for Yankees, but Not for Rodriguez 
Jorge Posada drove in the 1,000th run of his career and A. J. Burnett was strong for five innings as the Yankees won easily after a rain delay.
Jorge Posada drove in the 1,000th run of his career and A. J. Burnett was strong for five innings as the Yankees won easily after a rain delay. Kansas City Royals activate Robinson Tejeda, back from a tendon strain - The Canadian Press ![](http://="http://nt0.ggpht.com/news/tbn/3KeOzZs0qF9hgM/6.jpg")
Kansas City StarKansas City Royals activate Robinson Tejeda, back from a tendon strainThe Canadian PressCLEVELAND ? Right-hander Robinson Tejeda has been activated by the Kansas City Royals. Right-hander Kanekoa Texeira was put on the 15-day disabled list, ...Royals place P Texeira on DLMiamiHerald.comTexeira placed on DL with right elbow strainMaui NewsRoyals Bring Back Robinson Tejeda, Send Kanekoa Texeira To Disabled ListSB Nation Kansas City (blog)Kansas City Royals -Duluth News Tribuneall 60 news articles »
Kansas City StarKansas City Royals activate Robinson Tejeda, back from a tendon strainThe Canadian PressCLEVELAND ? Right-hander Robinson Tejeda has been activated by the Kansas City Royals. Right-hander Kanekoa Texeira was put on the 15-day disabled list, ...Royals place P Texeira on DLMiamiHerald.comTexeira placed on DL with right elbow strainMaui NewsRoyals Bring Back Robinson Tejeda, Send Kanekoa Texeira To Disabled ListSB Nation Kansas City (blog)Kansas City Royals -Duluth News Tribuneall 60 news articles » Herzog?s Path to Hall Began When He Left Mets 
Whitey Herzog spent seven seasons with the Mets, as the third-base coach under Manager Wes Westrum in the 1960s and as a scout and director of player development.
Whitey Herzog spent seven seasons with the Mets, as the third-base coach under Manager Wes Westrum in the 1960s and as a scout and director of player development. Burnett Rebounds in Yankees? Victory 
A. J. Burnett rebounded from his outburst last Saturday, pitching five scoreless innings Friday before being removed because of a rain delay.
A. J. Burnett rebounded from his outburst last Saturday, pitching five scoreless innings Friday before being removed because of a rain delay. Rodriguez Hits 599th Homer in Victory 
Alex Rodriguez edged closer to the 600-homer plateau with a seventh-inning liner into the right-field stands off Robinson Tejeda.
Alex Rodriguez edged closer to the 600-homer plateau with a seventh-inning liner into the right-field stands off Robinson Tejeda. EXTRA BASES; Some Players Are Not All-Stars, but They Are All-Important John Sterling, the longtime radio voice of the Yankees, often observes in his broadcasts that you cannot predict baseball. And he is right, of course. If we could, why would we watch? But everybody tries to predict what will happen, or at least has expectations to match against the reality of the games. This is true for fans, writers and, especially, general managers, who construct their teams based on how they expect each player to perform.
Nationals Back Hernandez With Homers in Win Over Royals Mike Morse and Cristian Guzman hit solo home runs, and Livan Hernandez pitched seven strong innings in Washington?s win over visiting Kansas City.
Braves' Jones Seems Close To Retiring Struggling through another disappointing season, Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones said that he was meeting with team officials Tuesday to discuss his future and acknowledged that he was considering retirement. Jones declined to say whether he would retire at the end of the season, but it seemed clear that he had made up his mind and merely needed to work out a settlement with the team over the $28 million he is guaranteed for 2011 and 2012.
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