Zack Greinke, SP, Kansas City Royals

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Royals | Greinke receives bonus
Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:34:04 -0800

The Kansas City Star's Bob Dutton reports Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke will receive a $100,000 bonus for winning the AL Cy Young Award.

Royals | Greinke named AL Cy Young
Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:16:39 -0800

ESPN.com reports Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke was named the American League Cy Young winner for the 2009 season. He went 16-8 with a 2.16 ERA this year.

Royals | Greinke wins another award
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:12:55 -0700

Bob Dutton, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke was voted the top pitcher in the American League for the 2009 Players Choice Awards.

Royals | Greinke wins Bullet Rogan Award
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 07:03:13 -0700

MLB.com's Bill Chastain reports Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke won the American League Bullet Rogan Award. The award, named after former Kansas City Monarchs ace Charles Wilber "Bullet" Rogan, recognizes the top pitchers in the AL and NL each season.

MLB | 2009 AL All-Stars announced
Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:11:55 -0700

SportingNews.com reports The Sporting News announced its list of 2009 American League All-Stars Thursday, Oct. 22. The list includes Minnesota Twins C Joe Mauer, New York Yankees 1B Mark Teixeira, Toronto Blue Jays 2B Aaron Hill, Tampa Bay Rays 3B Evan Longoria, New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter, Seattle Mariners OF Ichiro Suzuki, Boston Red Sox OF Jason Bay, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter, New York Yankees DH Hideki Matsui, Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke and New York Yankees RP Mariano Rivera.

Royals | Greinke named AL Pitcher of the Year
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:20:28 -0700

Bob Dutton, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke was named The Sporting News' 2009 American League Pitcher of the Year.

Royals | Greinke pitches six innings Saturday
Sat, 03 Oct 2009 17:14:03 -0700

Jon Krawczynski, of The Associated Press, reports Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke allowed four runs on six hits in six innings Saturday, Oct. 3. He struck out five batters and walked two in the game.

Royals | Greinke to start Saturday
Tue, 29 Sep 2009 05:25:18 -0700

The Kansas City Star's Bob Dutton reports Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke will start Saturday, Oct. 3, on the next-to-last day of the season.

Royals | Greinke wins again
Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:25:56 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke allowed a run on seven hits and two walks while striking out eight over seven innings to beat the Minnesota Twins Sunday, Sept. 27. He's 5-0 with a 0.73 ERA in his last seven starts.

Royals | Greinke, Hillman ejected Thursday
Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:19:57 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke and manager Trey Hillman were both ejected during a loss Thursday, Sept. 24. Greinke was tossed from the bench by home plate umpire Greg Gibson.

Royals | Greinke tosses six scoreless innings
Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:56:36 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke (15-8) tossed six scoreless innings and gave up just two hits to beat the Boston Red Sox Tuesday, Sept. 22. He is 3-0 with a 0.26 ERA in his last five starts, giving up 18 hits and one earned run in 35 innings. Greinke lowered his ERA to 2.08, which leads the majors. He became the first pitcher in team history to win 15 games since 2002. Greinke walked three and struck out five in the game, bringing his season total of strikeouts to 229, which is second in the American League.

Royals | Greinke likely will be able to make next start
Sat, 19 Sep 2009 15:03:08 -0700

Bob Dutton, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke (arm) played catch Saturday, Sept. 19, and likely will be able to make his next scheduled start Tuesday, Sept. 22.

Royals | Greinke could have next start pushed back
Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:38:17 -0700

Updating previous reports, Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke (biceps) will play toss Saturday, Sept. 19, according to The Associated Press. The team is considering pushing his start back one day, from Tuesday, Sept. 22, to Wednesday, Sept. 23. "Greinke feels OK other than where he took his shot," manager Trey Hillman said. "He feels fine."

Royals | More on Greinke
Fri, 18 Sep 2009 05:41:36 -0700

Updating previous reports, The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke's (biceps) X-rays were negative, and the team will monitor him over the next several days.

Royals | Greinke leaves game early Thursday
Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:15:55 -0700

Dick Kaegel, of MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke (bicep) left in the fifth inning after being hit in the right arm by a line drive Thursday, Sept. 17. He threw five shutout innings while striking out eight to reach the 224 strikeout mark. Greinke also gave up three singles and two walks in the game to lower his major league-leading ERA to 2.14.

Royals | Greinke solid in no-decision
Fri, 11 Sep 2009 20:43:45 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke gave up just one run in seven innings against the Cleveland Indians Friday, Sept. 11, but ended up with his eighth no-decision of the year. He has received 29 runs in his combined 15 starts of losses and no-decisions. Greinke gave up just four hits and had not given up an earned run in 23 straight innings until the seventh inning. He struck out six, didn't allow a walk and did not allow a runner to reach second base until the seventh inning. Greinke is 2-0 with a 2.16 ERA in five starts against the Indians this year.

Royals | Greinke to pitch Friday
Wed, 09 Sep 2009 02:07:38 -0700

The Kansas City Star reports Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke will pitch Friday, Sept. 11, after telling coaches he did not need an extra day of rest.

Royals | Greinke to get extra rest
Mon, 07 Sep 2009 07:12:01 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals manager Trey Hillman said he will shuffle the rotation to give SP Zack Greinke an extra day or two of rest before his next start, which was scheduled Thursday, Sept. 10.

Royals | Greinke hurls quality start Saturday
Sun, 06 Sep 2009 11:28:33 -0700

Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke allowed one unearned run on eight hits over eight innings Saturday, Sept. 5, against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, according to The Associated Press. He walked two and struck out eight, but ended up with a no-decision. Greinke, who threw a career-high 125 pitches in the game, lowered his ERA to a major-league best 2.22, and increased his strikeout tally for the season to 210, the second-highest total in club history. Dennis Leonard holds the franchise record, with 244 strikeouts in 1977. In his last three starts, Greinke has allowed two earned runs and 14 hits over 25 innings, with 28 strikeouts.

Royals | Greinke named AL Player of the Week
Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:32:57 -0700

Tom Singer, of MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke was named the American League Player of the Week for the period ending Sunday, Aug. 30. He went 2-0 with a 1.05 ERA in two starts last week.

Royals | Greinke tosses one-hitter, passes 200 K's
Mon, 31 Aug 2009 01:55:45 -0700

The Kansas City Star's Bob Dutton reports Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke tossed a complete-game, one-hit shutout Sunday, Aug. 30, and he struck out 15 batters in a 3-0 shutout of the Seattle Mariners. Greinke now has 202 strikeouts.

Royals | Greinke fans 15 Tuesday
Tue, 25 Aug 2009 20:42:30 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke (12-8) struck out a team-high 15 batters in eight innings to beat the Cleveland Indians Tuesday, Aug. 25. He also surpassed his career high of 183 strikeouts in a season with the effort. Greinke struck out the side in the fifth inning in 12 pitches. He allowed two runs and five hits and now has 197 strikeouts on the season.

Royals | Greinke gives up three homers in loss
Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:07:42 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke (11-8) gave up three home runs in a loss to the Chicago White Sox Wednesday, Aug. 19. It was his first three-homer game since June of last season. Greinke allowed six hits (three doubles and three home runs) in seven innings. He is 1-5 with a 3.41 ERA since July.

Royals | Greinke solid in no-decision
Fri, 14 Aug 2009 19:05:18 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke gave up three hits and four walks while striking out six in seven shutout innings against the Detroit Tigers Friday, Aug. 14. He struck out the side in the first inning on 11 pitches. Greinke has four starts this year where he has not won despite giving up one run or less.

Royals | Greinke earns win Saturday
Sun, 09 Aug 2009 14:26:40 -0700

Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke allowed three runs on seven hits over seven innings Saturday, Aug. 8, against the Oakland Athletics, according to The Associated Press. He walked two and struck out five, improving to 11-7 on the season.

Royals | Greinke hit hard Monday
Mon, 03 Aug 2009 13:28:34 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke (10-7) allowed six runs and 10 hits in five innings in a loss to the Tampa Bay Rays Monday, Aug. 3. He is 0-4 in six starts since his last win June 28 and is 0-3 in five career games (four starts) at Tropicana Field, the home of the Tampa Bay Rays. Greinke struck out nine and walked three in the contest.

Royals | Greinke receives no-decision Wednesday
Wed, 29 Jul 2009 20:58:20 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke received the no-decision against the Baltimore Orioles Wednesday, July 29. He is 0-3 in five starts in July despite giving up only nine runs in 32 innings. Greinke gave up two runs in five innings Wednesday to raise his ERA to 2.08. His seven strikeouts moved him into eighth place on the team's career list with 661.

Royals | Greinke pitches well in loss Friday
Sat, 25 Jul 2009 14:43:56 -0700

Rustin Dodd, of MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke allowed one run on three hits in seven innings Friday, July 24, but suffered his sixth loss of the season. He struck out 10 batters and walked three in the game.

Royals | Greinke hurls quality start Saturday
Sun, 19 Jul 2009 12:57:29 -0700

Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke allowed one run on nine hits over seven innings Saturday, July 18, against the Tampa Bay Rays, according to The Associated Press. He walked three and struck out seven, but ended up with a no-decision.

Royals | Set second-half rotation
Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:22:49 -0700

Dick Kaegel, of MLB.com, reports the Kansas City Royals have set their starting rotation for the second half of the season. SP Brian Bannister will start Friday, July 17, followed by SP Zack Greinke and SP Luke Hochevar.

Royals | Greinke strikes out nine in loss
Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:39:35 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke (10-5) allowed three runs and seven hits while striking out nine in six innings in a loss to the Detroit Tigers Wednesday, July 8.

Royals | Greinke loses Wednesday
Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:07:08 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke allowed three earned runs over six innings Wednesday, July 8, against the Detroit Tigers, but he still took the loss and fell to 10-5. He struck out nine in the game while walking two and allowing seven hits.

Royals | Greinke named to All-Star team
Sun, 05 Jul 2009 13:55:36 -0700

Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke has been named to the American League All-Star team, according to MLB.com.

Royals | Greinke suffers loss Friday
Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:00:39 -0700

Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke allowed four runs (two earned) on nine hits over six innings Saturday, July 3, against the Chicago White Sox, according to The Associated Press. He walked one and struck out six, falling to 10-4 on the season.

Royals | Greinke wins No. 10 Sunday
Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:23:29 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke improved to 10-3 on the season Sunday, June 28, after allowing two earned runs over 6 1/3 innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Greinke allowed seven hits while striking out three in the game. Greinke became the American League's fourth 10-game winner and lowered his ERA to a major-league leading 1.95.

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 | Greinke gets ninth win
Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:04:30 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke allowed a run on eight hits and struck out five in eight innings to the Houston Astros to get his ninth win of the season Tuesday, June 23.

Royals | Greinke battered Wednesday
Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:07:36 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke (8-3) surrendered six runs (four earned) and eight hits while striking out nine in a loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks Wednesday, June 17. He has a 5.46 ERA in his last four starts after beginning the year 7-1.

Royals | Greinke pounded Friday
Fri, 05 Jun 2009 19:21:47 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke (8-2) raised his ERA from 1.10 to 1.55 against the Toronto Blue Jays Friday, June 5, in a loss. He allowed a season-high seven runs (five earned) and nine hits in five innings. Greinke also ended his streak of 111 innings without allowing a home run.

Royals | Greinke wins eighth game
Wed, 27 May 2009 05:12:54 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke struck out eight while pitching his fifth complete game, leading the Royals past the Detroit Tigers 6-1 Tuesday, May 26. Greinke leads the majors in ERA, complete games and shutouts (two), and he allowed six hits and one first-inning run in his latest start.

Royals | Greinke receives no-decision Thursday
Thu, 21 May 2009 15:30:44 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke (7-1) took the no-decision against the Cleveland Indians Thursday, May 21, giving up a season-high eight hits in six innings. His ERA rose from 0.60 to 0.82 in the game.

Royals | Greinke earns win Friday
Sat, 16 May 2009 11:42:59 -0700

Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke allowed one run on six hits over seven innings Friday, May 15, against the Baltimore Orioles, according to The Associated Press. He walked two and struck out six, improving to 7-1 on the season. Grienke tied Toronto Blue Jays SP Roy Halladay for most wins in the American League.

Royals | Greinke looking for first victory against Baltimore
Fri, 15 May 2009 14:20:38 -0700

MLB.com reports Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke is 0-2 in five career outings against the Baltimore Orioles.

Royals | Greinke suffers first loss of season
Sat, 09 May 2009 22:38:56 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke was excellent again Saturday, May 9, but suffered his first loss of the season. He allowed four hits, no walks and one run in a complete game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and his ERA rose to 0.51 this season. However, the Royals lost 1-0 to the Angels. "A loss is a loss. It might be a little tougher, but the end result is the same thing," Greinke said.

Royals | Greinke named AL Pitcher of the Month
Tue, 05 May 2009 12:55:47 -0700

Tom Singer, of MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke was named the American League Pitcher of the Month for the month of April. He went 5-0 with a 0.50 ERA with 44 strikeouts in 36 innings.

Royals | Greinke wins sixth game Monday
Mon, 04 May 2009 20:09:06 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke struck out 10 and allowed six hits in a win over the Chicago White Sox Monday, May 4. He did not walk a hitter and lowered his ERA to 0.40.

Royals | Greinke has struggled against White Sox
Mon, 04 May 2009 12:58:51 -0700

MLB.com reports Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke is 4-8 in his career against the Chicago White Sox.

Royals | Greinke loses scoreless-innings streak
Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:02:46 -0700

Doug Tucker, of The Associated Press, reports Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke gave up an earned run for the first time in 43 straight innings against the Toronto Blue Jays Wednesday, April 29, but still earned the win. He went seven innings and gave up five hits and two runs while striking out eight. Greinke is 5-0 and leads the American League with 44 strikeouts. His ERA rose from 0.00 to 0.50.

Royals | Greinke has not fared well against Toronto
Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:21:07 -0700

Dick Kaegel, of MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke is 1-3 with a 5.12 ERA in seven career outings against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Royals | Greinke throws another complete game
Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:00:04 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke struck out 10 and tossed his second straight complete game against the Detroit Tigers Friday, April 24. He gave up an unearned run in the game, snapping his streak at 38 consecutive scoreless innings.