Add to my watchlist

David DeJesus

Outfielder for Kansas City Royals

HOTW Articles

Royals | DeJesus in lineup Saturday
Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:19:32 -0700

Dave Skretta, of The Associated Press, reports Kansas City Royals OF David DeJesus (back) was in the starting lineup Saturday, Aug. 16. He missed the previous two games because of a sore back.

Royals | DeJesus sits Friday
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:35:18 -0700

Mike Fitzpatrick, of The Associated Press, reports Kansas City Royals OF David DeJesus (back) missed his second straight game Friday, Aug. 15, with a sore lower back.

Royals | DeJesus receives day off
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:44:58 -0700

Rick Gano, of The Associated Press, reports Kansas City Royals OF David DeJesus (rest), who is stuck in a 1-for-16 slump, was given the day off Thursday, Aug. 14.

Royals | DeJesus returns to lineup Tuesday
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 21:03:30 -0700

Updating a previous item, The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals OF David DeJesus (hip) was back in the lineup Tuesday night, Aug. 12, after sitting out the team's previous contest Sunday, Aug. 10.

Royals | DeJesus leaves game Saturday with hip injury
Sun, 10 Aug 2008 14:08:55 -0700

Kansas City Royals OF David DeJesus (hip) left the game against the Minnesota Twins Saturday, Aug. 9, after seven innings, because his hip was bothering him, according to The Associated Press. He was not in the starting lineup Sunday, Aug. 10.

Royals | DeJesus returns to lineup Friday
Fri, 8 Aug 2008 21:12:28 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals OF David DeJesus (back) returned to the team's starting lineup Friday, Aug. 8.

Royals | DeJesus a clutch hitter
Fri, 8 Aug 2008 21:12:03 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals OF David DeJesus leads the majors with a .437 average with runners in scoring position this year.

Royals | DeJesus questionable
Fri, 8 Aug 2008 08:48:07 -0700

The Sports Network reports Kansas City Royals OF David DeJesus (back, ankle) is questionable for the game Friday, Aug. 8.

Royals | DeJesus sits again
Mon, 4 Aug 2008 10:41:15 -0700

Royals.MLB.com's Mark Dent reports Kansas City Royals OF David DeJesus (back) was out of the lineup again Sunday, Aug. 3. Manager Trey Hillman said DeJesus' ankle was better, but his back is still sore.

Royals | DeJesus not in lineup Saturday
Sat, 2 Aug 2008 13:09:18 -0700

Bob Dutton, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Royals OF David DeJesus (ankle, back) was not in the starting lineup Saturday, Aug. 2.

Royals | DeJesus in lineup Friday
Fri, 1 Aug 2008 18:49:52 -0700

Dick Kaegel, of Royals.MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals OF David DeJesus (back) was in the starting lineup Friday, Aug. 1.

Royals | DeJesus not in lineup Wednesday
Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:20:44 -0700

Dick Kaegel, of MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals OF David DeJesus (back) is not in the team's starting lineup Wednesday, July 30, due to a sore back. The team does not believe his back soreness is a serious problem.

Royals | DeJesus moved in batting order
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 20:04:28 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals OF David DeJesus moved from leadoff to the No. 3 spot in the batting order Saturday, July 19.

Royals | DeJesus sets record before break
Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:43:30 -0700

Dick Kaegel, of MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals OF David DeJesus hit .460 (29-for-63) with runners in scoring position, which set a team record before the All-Star break. DeJesus also leads the majors in that category.

Royals | DeJesus hits game-winning home run
Sun, 13 Jul 2008 12:57:22 -0700

Kansas City Royals OF David DeJesus went 2-for-5 Saturday, July 12, against the Seattle Mariners, with a game-winning two-run homer, according to The Associated Press. It was the first walk-off homer in franchise history since Alberto Castillo accomplished the feat against the Cleveland Indians April 19, 2005.

Royals | DeJesus playing in left Friday
Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:36:01 -0700

Dick Kaegel, of Royals.MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals OF David DeJesus was in the starting lineup in left field Friday, July 11.

Royals | Hillman not thinking about moving DeJesus down in lineup
Thu, 10 Jul 2008 18:15:49 -0700

Dick Kaegel, of Royals.MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals manager Trey Hillman said he is not considering moving OF David DeJesus down to the No. 3 spot in the batting order despite his success with runners in scoring position.

Royals | DeJesus hitting well with RISP
Thu, 10 Jul 2008 18:10:22 -0700

Dick Kaegel, of Royals.MLB.com, reports, entering play Thursday, July 10, Kansas City Royals OF David DeJesus leads the American League in batting average with runners in scoring position with a .459 average. He has driven in 39 runs in those situations.

Royals | DeJesus' hitting streak ends
Sun, 6 Jul 2008 12:38:17 -0700

Kansas City Royals OF David DeJesus went 0-for-4 Saturday, July 5, against the Tampa Bay Rays, ending his hitting streak at 15 games, according to The Associated Press.

Royals | DeJesus extends hitting streak to 16 games
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 05:01:32 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals OF David DeJesus was 1-for-3 Friday, July 4, to extend his hitting streak to a career-best 16 games.

Royals | DeJesus keeps hitting streak alive
Thu, 3 Jul 2008 19:26:45 -0700

Kansas City Royals OF David DeJesus extended his hitting streak to 15 games with a sixth-inning single Thursday night, July 3, reports The Associated Press' David Ginsburg. He has matched his career-high hitting streak.

Royals | DeJesus moved to center
Thu, 3 Jul 2008 16:43:30 -0700

Dick Kaegel, of MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals OF David DeJesus was moved from left to center field because OF Joey Gathright (shoulder) is not in the team's starting lineup.

Royals | DeJesus extends hitting streak Wednesday
Wed, 2 Jul 2008 18:50:36 -0700

David Ginsburg, of The Associated Press, reports Kansas City Royals OF David DeJesus went 3-for-4 with one home run Wednesday, July 2, to extend his hitting streak to 14 games. He is batting .421 with 15 RBIs during the streak.

Royals | DeJesus in lineup Wednesday
Wed, 2 Jul 2008 17:45:03 -0700

Dick Kaegel, of Royals.MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals OF David DeJesus (ribcage) was in the starting lineup Wednesday, July 2.

Royals | DeJesus nominated for AL Player of the Month
Wed, 2 Jul 2008 12:30:02 -0700

Jeff Goldberg, of The Hartford Courant, reports Kansas City Royals OF David DeJesus was nominated for the American League Player of the Month for June. DeJesus hit .361 with 18 runs and 19 RBIs.

Royals | DeJesus may be gone a few more days
Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:45:17 -0700

Updating a previous item, The Kansas City Star reports Kansas City Royals OF David DeJesus (ribcage) said the bruised area felt "much better" than he expected on Monday, June 30, but manager Trey Hillman indicated it could be a few days before DeJesus returns to the lineup.

Royals | DeJesus not in lineup Monday
Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:14:36 -0700

Dick Kaegel, of Royals.MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals OF David DeJesus (ribcage) was not in the starting lineup Monday, June 30, because of a sore ribcage.

Royals | DeJesus' hitting streak intact
Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:11:00 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals OF David DeJesus' (rib cage) 13-game hitting streak is still intact after leaving the game following a walk Sunday, June 29.

Royals | DeJesus leads majors with RISP
Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:06:09 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals OF David DeJesus leads the majors with a .463 average with runners in scoring position.

Royals | DeJesus day-to-day
Sun, 29 Jun 2008 15:13:55 -0700

Kansas City Royals OF David DeJesus (rib cage) left the game against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, June 29, after colliding with C Jason LaRue in the first inning, according to The Associated Press. The team said DeJesus had bruises to his lower right rib cage, and he is listed as day-to-day. He was replaced in the game in the top of the second inning by IF/OF Esteban German.

Royals | DeJesus extends hitting streak
Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:58:29 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals OF David DeJesus recorded two singles Wednesday, June 25, to extend his hitting streak to 11 games.

Royals | DeJesus hitting well
Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:51:49 -0700

ESPNews reports Kansas City Royals OF David DeJesus is hitting .375 with three home runs and 11 RBIs during his 10-game hit streak.

Royals | DeJesus extends hit streak
Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:57:00 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals OF David DeJesus extended his hitting streak to 10 games Tuesday, June 24.

Royals | DeJesus homers Wednesday
Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:04:38 -0700

R.B. Fallstrom, of The Associated Press, reports Kansas City Royals OF David DeJesus hit his eighth home run of the season Wednesday, June 18. He is now 8-for-18 with eight RBIs and three home runs in his last four games.

Royals | DeJesus drives in more runs Tuesday
Tue, 17 Jun 2008 20:39:02 -0700

R.B. Fallstrom, of The Associated Press, reports Kansas City Royals OF David DeJesus is 5-for-9 with six RBIs in his last two games.

Royals | DeJesus hits grand slam
Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:31:48 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals OF David DeJesus hit his first career grand slam Sunday, June 15. He also had a career-high five RBIs in the game.

Royals | DeJesus' hitting streak snapped
Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:29:03 -0700

Bob Dutton, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Royals OF David DeJesus had his 12-game hitting streak snapped Monday, June 9.

Royals | DeJesus extends latest hit streak
Sun, 8 Jun 2008 23:14:40 -0700

Kansas City Royals OF David DeJesus extended his hitting streak to 12 games with a double in the third inning Sunday, June 8 against the New York Yankees, according to The Kansas City Star. His career-best streak is 15 games on two occasions in 2004.

Royals | DeJesus extends hitting streak
Fri, 6 Jun 2008 20:36:49 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals OF David DeJesus extended his hitting streak to 10 games Friday, June 6.

Royals | DeJesus enters game on hitting binge
Wed, 4 Jun 2008 22:54:01 -0700

The Kansas City Star reports Kansas City Royals OF David DeJesus entered the June 4 game against the Chicago White Sox on a 13-for-30 binge over the last seven games. It boosted his average from .270 to .299.

Royals | DeJesus drives in run Wednesday
Wed, 21 May 2008 20:27:02 -0700

According to the Yahoo! Sports box score, Kansas City Royals OF David DeJesus went 3-for-5 with an RBI Wednesday, May 21.

Royals | DeJesus injures ankle
Sun, 18 May 2008 12:34:26 -0700

Kansas City Royals OF David DeJesus (ankle) was seen sporting an ice pack on his left ankle Saturday, May 17, after a game against the Florida Marlins, according to the Associated Press. DeJesus needed the ice pack after having collided with OF Joey Gathright while trying to catch a fly ball. He was back in the starting lineup Sunday, May 18.

Royals | DeJesus given day off Thursday
Thu, 15 May 2008 12:22:40 -0700

Mark Dent, of MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals OF David DeJesus was given the day off Thursday, May 15.

Royals | DeJesus hits three-run shot
Thu, 8 May 2008 09:08:32 -0700

Kansas City Royals OF David DeJesus hit a three-run homer Wednesday, May 7. He's hitting .314 on the year.

Royals | DeJesus key to offense
Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:50:30 -0700

Mike Castiglione, of The Sports Network, reports Kansas City Royals manager Trey Hillman said that OF David DeJesus is a big key to the team's offense that has struggled to score runs. Hillman said DeJesus needs to realize that he needs to stay healthy and be prepared to play every night.

Royals | DeJesus brings in three, extends hitting streak to eight
Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:21:15 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals OF David DeJesus was 2-for-4 with three RBIs during the team's 8-4 victory Friday, April 25, over the Toronto Blue Jays. DeJesus extended his hitting streak to eight games.

Royals | DeJesus scores two runs Thursday
Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:59:03 -0700

According to the Yahoo! Sports box score, Kansas City Royals OF David DeJesus went 2-for-4 at the plate with an RBI and two runs scored in the first game of a doubleheader Thursday, April 24, against the Cleveland Indians. DeJesus hit his first home run of the season in the bottom of the third inning.

Royals | DeJesus held out Sunday
Sun, 20 Apr 2008 17:09:25 -0700

The Associated Press' Janie McCauley reports Kansas City Royals OF David DeJesus (toe) was held out of the contest Sunday, April 20, for the second time in a three-day span since he first jammed his left big toe Thursday, April 17.

Royals | DeJesus returns to action
Sat, 19 Apr 2008 19:13:15 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals OF David DeJesus (toe) returned to the lineup Saturday, April 19. He went 2-for-4 in the game.

Royals | DeJesus misses game; expected back quickly
Sat, 19 Apr 2008 09:59:48 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals OF David DeJesus (toe) did not play Friday, April 18. He jammed his toe the day before while shagging batting practice. DeJesus is expected to play Saturday, April 19.