Alex Gordon, 3B, Kansas City Royals

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Royals | Gordon joining Class AAA Friday
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:01:17 -0700

Bob Dutton, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Royals 3B Alex Gordon (hip) will join Triple-A Omaha Friday, July 3, but figures to move to Double-A Northwest Arkansas next week and return to active duty after the All-Star break.

Royals | Gordon expected back after All-Star break
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:41:44 -0700

Dick Kaegel, of MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals 3B Alex Gordon (hip) is expected to return to the team after the All-Star break.

Royals | Gordon headed to Triple-A Friday
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:55:49 -0700

The Kansas City Star's Bob Dutton reports Kansas City Royals 3B Alex Gordon (hip) will continue his rehab assignment at Triple-A Omaha Friday, July 3.

Royals | Gordon update
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:30:48 -0700

The Kansas City Star's Bob Dutton reports Kansas City Royals 3B Alex Gordon (hip) is 2-for-5 with a home run in his first two rehab games in Arizona. Manager Trey Hillman said the reports he's hearing are that Gordon is not running well, which is expected at this point after surgery to repair a tear in his right hip labrum. Once Gordon is ready to return, the Royals have a plan in place to provide him with regular days off.

Royals | Willing to deal non-core players
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:36:17 -0700

Updating previous reports, FOXSports.com's Jon Paul Morosi reports the Kansas City Royals are willing to trade their non-core players. Their core group likely consists of SP Zack Greinke, SP Gil Meche, CL Joakim Soria, 3B Alex Gordon and 1B Billy Butler.

Royals | Gordon increasing workouts
Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:55:49 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals 3B Alex Gordon (hip) has increased his workouts and has added light jogging as he rehabs from hip surgery. He took roughly 60 groundballs and more than 30 swings at the team's Spring Training complex Friday, June 12. No timetable has been set for Gordon's return.

Royals | Gordon takes swings
Thu, 11 Jun 2009 07:17:30 -0700

The Kansas City Star's Bob Dutton reports Kansas City Royals 3B Alex Gordon (hip) took 15 swings in the batting cage Wednesday, June 10.

Royals | Gordon to jog Thursday
Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:07:55 -0700

Bob Dutton, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Royals 3B Alex Gordon (hip) will test the recovery of his right hip by jogging Thursday, June 4, for the first time since undergoing surgery in April. He is scheduled to continue his rehab this weekend.

Royals | Gordon begins throwing
Sun, 17 May 2009 13:11:40 -0700

Updating previous reports, Kansas City Royals 3B Alex Gordon (hip) threw two stints of 25 throws at approximately 45 feet Saturday, May 16, according to The Associated Press. It was his first day playing catch since undergoing hip surgery Friday, April 17.

Royals | Gordon hopes to resume throwing soon
Mon, 04 May 2009 19:06:25 -0700

Bob Dutton, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Royals 3B Alex Gordon (hip) hopes to resume throwing by the end of next week. Gordon will then begin taking light swings a week after he begins to throw.

Royals | Gordon update
Tue, 28 Apr 2009 07:14:56 -0700

The Kansas City Star's Sam Mellinger reports Kansas City Royals 3B Alex Gordon (hip) is doing the first step of his rehab from surgery in Colorado and will return to Kansas City later this week to continue his rehab. The team expects Gordon to complete a rehab assignment in late June or early July. Gordon won't require a second surgery and will be 100 percent when he returns.

Royals | Gordon's rehab going well
Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:21:39 -0700

Dick Kaegel, of MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals 3B Alex Gordon's (hip) early rehab for his right hip injury has been going well, according to manager Trey Hillman. Gordon was put on an exercise bike just three or four hours after his surgery to get the blood flowing in an aggressive program for recovery. He will be at the recovery clinic in Colorado for another week.

Royals | Teahen starts at third Friday
Fri, 17 Apr 2009 17:03:05 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals 2B Mark Teahen started at third base Friday, April 17, with 3B Alex Gordon (hip) sidelined. Teahen will be the primary third baseman with Gordon out, according to manager Trey Hillman. 2B Willie Bloomquist started in right field Friday.

Royals | Gordon out until late June
Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:21:52 -0700

Dick Kaegel, of MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals 3B Alex Gordon (hip) is expected to miss 10 to 12 weeks after undergoing successful hip surgery Friday, April 17.

Royals | Gordon placed on DL
Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:16:16 -0700

The Kansas City Star reports Kansas City Royals 3B Alex Gordon (hip) was placed on the 15-day disabled list Thursday, April 16, with a tear in his right hip labral cartilage. He will undergo surgery Friday, April 17. Gordon injured his hip sliding into second base Saturday, April 11, and aggravated it later in the game. There is no timetable for his return after surgery.

Royals | Gordon sits again
Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:19:38 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals 3B Alex Gordon (hip) didn't play again Monday, April 13, due to a sore right hip. Manager Trey Hillman said Gordon would return Tuesday.

Royals | Gordon sits
Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:44:33 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals 3B Alex Gordon (hip) didn't play Sunday, April 12, due to a sore right hip.

Royals | Gordon day-to-day
Sun, 12 Apr 2009 10:51:41 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals 3B Alex Gordon (hip) is listed as day-to-day, after leaving the game Saturday, April 11, against the New York Yankees, because of tightness in his right hip.

Royals | Gordon goes deep Tuesday
Tue, 07 Apr 2009 12:26:55 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals 3B Alex Gordon hit a solo home run and drove in two runs Tuesday, April 7.

Royals | Guillen, Gordon go yard Wednesday
Wed, 01 Apr 2009 17:50:58 -0700

Thomas Harding, of MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals OF Jose Guillen and 3B Alex Gordon hit back-to-back home runs in Spring Training Wednesday, April 1.

Royals | Unsure where DeJesus will hit in order
Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:02:26 -0700

Bob Dutton, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Royals manager Trey Hillman is not sure if he will hit OF David DeJesus second or third in the lineup this year. However, the likely solution is that DeJesus will bat third behind SS Mike Aviles. OF Jose Guillen is expected to hit fourth in the lineup. OF Mark Teahen is creeping into the consideration to bat third because of his hot spring and 3B Alex Gordon is a candidate to hit second as well.

Royals | Gordon expected to return Tuesday
Mon, 23 Mar 2009 11:34:38 -0700

Dick Kaegel, of MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals 3B Alex Gordon (hamstring) has been hitting in the cages and is expected to return to the lineup Tuesday, March 24. He is currently hitting .267 (12-for-45) with two home runs and nine RBIs this spring.

Royals | Gordon held out Sunday
Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:05:25 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals 3B Alex Gordon (hamstring) did not play for the second straight day Sunday, March 22, because of tightness in his lower hamstring.

Royals | Gordon struggling in spring
Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:18:30 -0700

Bob Dutton, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Royals 3B Alex Gordon went 0-for-3 Monday, March 9, and is hitting just .208 in Spring Training.

Royals | Gordon goes deep Wednesday
Wed, 04 Mar 2009 12:00:49 -0800

T.R. Sullivan, of MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals 3B Alex Gordon hit his second home run of the spring Wednesday, March 4.

Royals | Agree to terms with eight
Wed, 25 Feb 2009 11:31:48 -0800

Bob Dutton, of The Kansas City Star, reports the Kansas City Royals agreed to terms with P Henry Barrera, 3B Alex Gordon, IF Tug Hulett, 1B Kila Ka'aihue, 3B Mario Lisson, P Devon Lowery, SS Tony Pena Jr. and P Carlos Rosa Wednesday, Feb. 25. Terms of the deals were not disclosed.

Royals | Gordon working on defense
Fri, 30 Jan 2009 10:10:42 -0800

Buster Olney, of ESPN.com, reports Kansas City Royals 3B Alex Gordon has been working with former MLB 3B Joe Randa on improving his defense in the offseason. Gordon has been focusing on his mechanics and getting his feet in the right position so that he does not have to put too much strain on his arm.

Royals | More on Gordon's swing adjustments
Fri, 30 Jan 2009 10:00:16 -0800

Updating a previous item, Buster Olney, of ESPN.com, reports Kansas City Royals 3B Alex Gordon is changing the hand path of his swing while working with hitting coach Kevin Seitzer. The new approach is designed to put him in a better position to use the whole field, to hit the ball up the middle and to the opposite field. Seitzer is trying to make Gordon's swing more fluid and is all about a better mental approach. Gordon has been starting off his hitting sessions with Seitzer by hitting off a tee to make him use his hands properly, with his feet flat on the ground. When he hits batting practice he hits with certain situations in mind, different counts, different runner alignments and different pitchers. Gordon's main approach throughout batting practice is to hit the ball to the opposite field, an approach that Seitzer thinks will serve Gordon well through the entire 2009 season.

Royals | Gordon working on new approach
Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:24:05 -0800

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals 3B Alex Gordon has been working on a new hitting approach with hitting coach Kevin Seitzer for the last month and a half. The new approach is an attempt to bring up his power numbers and is currently a work in progress.

Royals | Gordon could be dealt
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:27:11 -0800

Dick Kaegel, of MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals 3B Alex Gordon could be dealt in the offseason, given OF Mark Teahen's ability to play third base.

Royals | Team wanting to extend Greinke, Gordon
Thu, 06 Nov 2008 06:43:19 -0800

FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports the Kansas City Royals are trying to save money so they can offer extensions to SP Zack Greinke and 3B Alex Gordon.

Royals | Gordon streaking
Thu, 25 Sep 2008 10:29:57 -0700

Royals.MLB.com's Dick Kaegel reports Kansas City Royals 3B Alex Gordon has hit safely in 10 straight games.

Royals | Gordon goes deep Tuesday
Tue, 23 Sep 2008 19:13:37 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals 3B Alex Gordon hit his 16th home run of the season Tuesday, Sept. 23.

Royals | Gordon plays Sunday
Sun, 14 Sep 2008 17:52:08 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals 3B Alex Gordon collected two hits Sunday, Sept. 14, in his first game since Aug. 21. Gordon (hip) had been out due to a right hip injury.

Royals | Gordon activated from disabled list
Sat, 13 Sep 2008 04:01:52 -0700

Updating previous reports, Kansas City Royals 3B Alex Gordon (hip) has been activated from the 15-day disabled list, according to USAToday.com.

Royals | Gordon won't play every day
Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:40:42 -0700

Thor Nystrom, of MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals 3B Alex Gordon (hip) will likely be activated this weekend and see action Saturday, Sept. 13. However, manager Trey Hillman said he won't use Gordon every day when he initially returns. "As soon as Alex comes back, I certainly don't plan on throwing him back playing every day after that injury. We'll kind of see how that goes, see how his body reacts. We'll mix Mark back in in the outfield and try to keep his at-bats going, as well," Hillman said. The team did not activate Gordon from the disabled list this week because they did not want him to play on the artificial surface in Minnesota.

Royals | Gordon to play Saturday
Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:50:40 -0700

Dave Campbell, of The Associated Press, reports Kansas City Royals 3B Alex Gordon (hip) will play in one of the team's games Saturday, Sept. 13.

Royals | Gordon could be activated soon
Tue, 09 Sep 2008 20:09:33 -0700

Jon Krawczynski, of The Associated Press, reports Kansas City Royals 3B Alex Gordon (hip) could be activated from the disabled list this weekend, according to manager Trey Hillman.

Royals | Gordon taking batting practice
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:06:46 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals 3B Alex Gordon (hip) took batting practice Saturday, Sept. 6. He could be activated from the disabled list as early as this weekend.

Royals | Gordon takes ground balls Friday
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 20:45:26 -0700

John Marshall, of The Associated Press, reports Kansas City Royals 3B Alex Gordon (hip) took ground balls before the game Friday, Sept. 5, but did not throw or take batting practice.

Royals | Gordon to have another MRI
Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:12:01 -0700

Dick Kaegel, of MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals 3B Alex Gordon (quadriceps) will undergo another MRI to determine his recovery from a torn muscle in his right hip flexor area. Gordon said that he is feeling better and is ready to return.

Royals | Gordon placed on DL
Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:03:33 -0700

Bob Dutton, of The Kansas City Star, reports the Kansas City Royals have placed 3B Alex Gordon (quadriceps) on the 15-day disabled list with a torn right quadriceps muscle.

Royals | Gordon has torn quadriceps
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:47:54 -0700

Bob Dutton, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Royals 3B Alex Gordon (quadriceps) has a torn quadriceps muscle in his right leg and will likely land on the disabled list.

Royals | Gordon injury update
Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:44:11 -0700

Updating a previous report, Dick Kaegel, of MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals 3B Alex Gordon (quadriceps) left the game Thursday, Aug. 21, because of tightness in his upper right quadriceps. He is listed as day-to-day.

Royals | Gordon leaves game
Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:21:48 -0700

According to a Yahoo! Sports box score, Kansas City Royals 3B Alex Gordon (undisclosed) left the game Thursday, Aug. 21, with an undisclosed injury.

Royals | Gordon returns to lineup Wednesday
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:27:37 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals 3B Alex Gordon (back) returned to the lineup Wednesday, Aug. 20. He went 1-for-4 and made a throwing error in the game.

Royals | Gordon not in lineup Tuesday
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:35:13 -0700

Dick Kaegel, of MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals 3B Alex Gordon (back) is not in the starting lineup Tuesday, Aug. 19, because of a stiff back. Manager Trey Hillman said Gordon will be rested for a day and is expected to return to the lineup Wednesday, Aug. 20.

Royals | Gordon struggling defensively
Sun, 10 Aug 2008 14:12:05 -0700

Kansas City Royals 3B Alex Gordon entered play Sunday, Aug. 10 with three errors in his last four games, according to The Associated Press.

Royals | Gordon walks five times Wednesday
Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:50:08 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals 3B Alex Gordon drew five walks (two intentional) Wednesday, July 30. His five walks broke the team's single-game record for walks.

Royals | Gordon struggling
Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:58:48 -0700

Nick Friedell, of Yahoo! Sports, reports Kansas City Royals 3B Alex Gordon is hitting .253 with 11 home runs and 42 RBIs this season but is only 5-for-35 with one home run and three RBIs since June 28. Gordon is hitting only .196 against left-handed pitchers compared to .277 against right-handed pitchers. He also has 80 strikeouts this season, which is fourth-most in the American League.