Royals | Hochevar has tightness in rib cage
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:10:21 -0700

Updating an earlier item, The Associated Press reports the injury that caused Kansas City Royals SP Luke Hochevar (rib cage) to leave early Tuesday night, Aug. 19, was tightness in his rib cage. He warmed up for the sixth but instead left with a trainer. He is listed as day-to-day.

Royals | Hochevar leaves game early
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:20:49 -0700

Dick Kaegel, of MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals SP Luke Hochevar (undisclosed) left the game Tuesday, Aug. 19, with an undisclosed injury.

Royals | Bale to pitch in batting session soon
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:49:35 -0700

Dick Kaegel, of MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals SP John Bale (shoulder) is scheduled to pitch in a batting session within the next couple of days.

Royals | Gobble struggling with command
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:48:53 -0700

Dick Kaegel, of MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals SP Jimmy Gobble (back) has been struggling with his control during his rehab with Triple-A Omaha, according to manager Trey Hillman.

Royals | Mahay available Tuesday
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:48:06 -0700

Dick Kaegel, of MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals RP Ron Mahay (foot) is available to pitch if needed Tuesday, Aug. 19, according to manager Trey Hillman. Mahay said he is day-to-day. He has pitched once in the team's last nine games.

Royals | German playing third Tuesday
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:47:43 -0700

Dick Kaegel, of MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals 2B Esteban German is playing third base Tuesday, Aug. 19.

Royals | Gordon not in lineup Tuesday
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:34:50 -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 | Newman optioned
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:16:25 -0700

Dick Kaegel, of MLB.com, reports the Kansas City Royals optioned RP Josh Newman to Triple-A Omaha Tuesday, Aug. 19.

Royals | Hochevar to start Tuesday
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:46:49 -0700

MLB.com reports Kansas City Royals SP Luke Hochevar (6-11, 5.44 ERA) will start Tuesday, Aug. 19, against the Cleveland Indians.

Royals | Montgomery off to fast start
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:35:05 -0700

Royals.MLB.com's Dick Kaegel reports Kansas City Royals P Mike Montgomery has a 1.51 ERA in 35 2/3 innings for the Rookie Surprise Royals.

Royals | German auditioning at second
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:33:20 -0700

Royals.MLB.com's Dick Kaegel reports Kansas City Royals IF Esteban German is likely auditioning for playing time at second base next season. German has started the past four games at second base.

Royals | Aviles good in short history against Reyes
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:30:09 -0700

Royals.MLB.com's Dick Kaegel reports Kansas City Royals SS Mike Aviles is 5-for-6 (.833) in his career against Cleveland Indians SP Anthony Reyes.

Royals | Gathright hitless Sunday
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:43:16 -0700

Bob Dutton, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Royals OF Joey Gathright (shoulder) went 0-for-3 in his rehab start Sunday, Aug. 17, with Triple-A Omaha. He is 4-for-24 in six games with Omaha.

Royals | Callaspo hitless Sunday
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:42:54 -0700

Bob Dutton, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Royals IF Alberto Callaspo (undisclosed) went 0-for-4 in his first rehab game with Triple-A Omaha Sunday, Aug. 17.

Royals | Olivo to return Tuesday
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:42:00 -0700

Bob Dutton, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Royals C Miguel Olivo will return Tuesday, Aug. 19, after serving his four-game suspension.

Royals | Wells contract update
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:27:22 -0700

Updating a previous report, Bob Dutton, of The Kansas City Star, reports the Kansas City Royals signed free-agent SP Kip Wells (Rockies) to a prorated share of the major league-minimum or roughly $90,000 Monday, Aug. 18.

Royals | Wells agrees to terms
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:37:28 -0700

Jack Etkin and Tracy Ringolsby, of The Denver Post, report the Kansas City Royals agreed to terms with free-agent SP Kip Wells (Rockies) Monday, Aug. 18. Wells will initially work out of the bullpen but could eventually enter the rotation. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Royals | Make offer to Wells
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:40:33 -0700

Troy E. Renck, of The Denver Post, reports the Kansas City Royals have made an offer to free-agent SP Kip Wells (Rockies). If Wells signs with another team other than the Rockies, the Rockies will receive salary relief. The Royals are looking to add an arm to provide help to their bullpen.

Royals | Gload goes deep Sunday
Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:58:26 -0700

The Associated Press' Dave Skretta reports Kansas City Royals 1B Ross Gload hit a two-run homer Sunday, Aug. 17. It was his third of the year.

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 | Greinke solid in start Saturday
Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:10:11 -0700

Dave Skretta, of The Associated Press, reports Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke allowed two unearned runs on six hits in 6 2/3 innings Saturday, Aug. 16. He struck out five batters and walked two batters in the game. It was his first start since serving his five-game suspension.

Royals | Struggles continue
Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:06:55 -0700

Dave Skretta, of The Associated Press, reports the Kansas City Royals have lost eight of their last 10 games.

Royals | Hosmer financial details
Sat, 16 Aug 2008 07:22:16 -0700

Updating previous reports, Kansas City Royals 1B Eric Hosmer received a $6 million signing bonus, according to The Associated Press.

Royals | Melville financial details
Sat, 16 Aug 2008 07:10:06 -0700

Updating previous reports, Kansas City Royals P Tim Melville received a $1.25 million signing bonus, according to The Associated Press.

Royals | Hosmer agrees to terms
Sat, 16 Aug 2008 06:59:17 -0700

Updating previous reports, the Kansas City Royals have agreed to terms with 1B Eric Hosmer on a minor league contract, according to USAToday.com.

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 | German breaks out of slump
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:34:48 -0700

Mike Fitzpatrick, of The Associated Press, reports Kansas City Royals 2B Esteban German broke an 0-for-17 slump with a leadoff double in the third inning Friday, Aug. 15.

Royals | Buck snaps slump
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:33:52 -0700

Mike Fitzpatrick, of The Associated Press, reports Kansas City Royals C John Buck snapped an 0-for-30 slump with a leadoff double in the fifth inning Friday, Aug. 15.

Royals | Soria records save Friday
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:33:31 -0700

Mike Fitzpatrick, of The Associated Press, reports Kansas City Royals CL Joakim Soria recorded his 33rd save in 36 chances Friday, Aug. 15.

Royals | Meche solid Friday
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:33:11 -0700

Mike Fitzpatrick, of The Associated Press, reports Kansas City Royals SP Gil Meche was solid Friday, Aug. 15. He has not lost a decision in eight straight starts since July 2. He struck out eight and walked two in the game.

Royals | Davies optioned
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:10:27 -0700

Bob Dutton, of The Kansas City Star, reports the Kansas City Royals optioned SP Kyle Davies to Triple-A Omaha Friday, Aug. 15. Davies will likely be recalled after making one start at Omaha.

Royals | Fulchino recalled
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:08:06 -0700

Bob Dutton, of The Kansas City Star, reports the Kansas City Royals recalled P Jeff Fulchino from Triple-A Omaha Friday, Aug. 15.

Royals | Meche to start Friday
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 11:38:39 -0700

MLB.com reports Kansas City Royals SP Gil Meche (10-9, 4.24 ERA) will start Friday, Aug. 15, against the New York Yankees.

Royals | Melville signs
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:08:06 -0700

Royals.MLB.com's Mark Dent reports the Kansas City Royals signed fourth-round pick P Tim Melville to an undisclosed deal. Melville was originally projected to be an early first-round selection, but signability issues pushed him into the fourth.

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 | Maier to serve as emergency catcher
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:18:39 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals OF Mitch Maier will serve as the emergency catcher.

Royals | Olivo's suspension reduced to four games
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:16:12 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals C Miguel Olivo had his five-game suspension reduced to four games and began serving the penalty Thursday, Aug. 14.

Royals | Davies receives start Thursday
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:39:54 -0700

MLB.com reports Kansas City Royals SP Kyle Davies (5-3, 4.66 ERA) received the start Thursday, Aug. 14, against the Chicago White Sox.

Royals | Gathright hitless in rehab assignment
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:41:53 -0700

Dick Kaegel, of MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals OF Joey Gathright (shoulder) has gone 0-for-9 during his rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha.

Royals | Hochevar looking for win against White Sox
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:33:58 -0700

Dick Kaegel, of MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals SP Luke Hochevar is 0-1 with a 6.17 ERA against the Chicago White Sox this season.

Royals | Fortuna suspended 50 games
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:26:49 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals C Juan Fortuna was suspended for 50 games Wednesday, Aug. 13, after testing positive under baseball's minor league drug program. Fortuna tested positive for a metabolite of Boldenone.

Royals | Garcia suspended 50 games
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:26:07 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals P Juan X. Garcia was suspended for 50 games Wednesday, Aug. 13, after testing positive under baseball's minor league drug program. Garcia tested positive for a metabolite of Boldenone.

Royals | Hosmer remains unsigned
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:37:06 -0700

Kevin T. Czerwinski, of MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals 1B Eric Hosmer remains unsigned. The deadline to sign draft picks is Friday, Aug. 15, but one source is remaining optimistic that a deal will get done.

Royals | Mahay feeling better
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 09:38:17 -0700

Royals.MLB.com's Dick Kaegel reports Kansas City Royals RP Ron Mahay (foot) saw a specialist Monday, Aug. 11, and says he feels better. He takes anti-inflammatories, ices the foot and does stretching exercises.

Royals | Hochevar to start Wednesday
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 07:33:42 -0700

MLB.com reports Kansas City Royals SP Luke Hochevar (6-10, 5.54 ERA) will start Wednesday, Aug. 13, against the Chicago White Sox.