Royals | Bloomquist scratched Friday
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:25:05 -0700

Rustin Dodd, of MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals SS Willie Bloomquist (personal) was scratched from the lineup Friday, July 3, because of a family emergency.

Royals | Bannister on the trading block
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:04:37 -0700

SI.com's Jon Heyman posted on his Twitter page that Kansas City Royals SP Brian Bannister has been placed on the trading block.

Royals | Crisp to 60-day DL
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:30:25 -0700

The Kansas City Star's Bob Dutton reports Kansas City Royals OF Coco Crisp (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day disabled list.

Royals | Olivo to continue to play
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:15:59 -0700

The Kansas City Star's Bob Dutton reports Kansas City Royals C Miguel Olivo will continue to see playing time when C John Buck (back) returns. "It's tough to sit a guy down who is leading the team in home runs," manager Trey Hillman said, "especially considering how inefficient we are in scoring runs. To take that guy and put him on the bench doesn't make a lot of sense."

Royals | Mahay feeling fine
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:01:39 -0700

Bob Dutton, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Royals RP Ron Mahay (flu) worked a perfect ninth inning Wednesday, July 1, which was his first appearance since June 21. Mahay was dealing with the flu for the majority of last week.

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 | Hochevar on a hot streak
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:42:11 -0700

MLB.com's Rustin Dodd reports Kansas City Royals SP Luke Hochevar was named the team's Pitcher of the Month after going 3-1 with a 2.94 ERA in June.

Royals | Teahen hits Buehrle well
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:32:39 -0700

MLB.com's Rustin Dodd reports Kansas City Royals IF Mark Teahen is hitting .426 in 47 career at-bats against Chicago White Sox SP Mark Buehrle.

Royals | Under pressure to win as many games as possible?
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:20:36 -0700

Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the Kansas City Royals could look to trade some of their bullpen pitchers, but a general manager who has spoken with them recently came away with the impression the Royals are under pressure to win as many games as possible.

Royals | Butler picks up four hits Wednesday
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:05:32 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals 1B Billy Butler went 4-for-4 with two singles and two doubles Wednesday, July 1.

Royals | Olivo suspended
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:47:57 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals C Miguel Olivo has been suspended one game for his animated argument with an umpire Saturday, June 27. He is serving his suspension Wednesday, July 1. Olivo was also fined an undisclosed amount.

Royals | Buck expected back late this week
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:42:01 -0700

Dick Kaegel, of MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals C John Buck (back) is expected to return late this week or early next week.

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 | Aviles out for the season
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:22:36 -0700

Dick Kaegel, of MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals SS Mike Aviles (elbow) will undergo reconstructive surgery on his right elbow which will keep him out for the rest of the season, according to manager Trey Hillman. Aviles is expected to be out for nine to 12 months, which means he would be out until next April at the minimum.

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 | Guillen sits again
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:23:26 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals OF Jose Guillen (side) was out of the lineup for a second straight day Tuesday, June 30, with a stiff left side. He entered the game as a pinch hitter in the sixth inning and stayed in the game.

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 | Orvella signed
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:11:29 -0700

The Associated Press reports the Kansas City Royals signed RP Chad Orvella (Rays) to a minor league contract and sent him to Double-A Northwest Arkansas.

Royals | Meche will make start
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:10:47 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals SP Gil Meche (arm) will make his next start Wednesday, July 1, after throwing in the bullpen without trouble Monday, June 29.

Royals | Soria strikes out the side
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:10:17 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals CL Joakim Soria struck out the side Monday, June 29, as he recorded his 10th save.

Royals | Hochevar tosses seven scoreless in win
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:04:28 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals SP Luke Hochevar allowed two hits and four walks while fanning two in seven shutout innings to beat the Minnesota Twins Monday, June 29. He struggled with his fastball command early but held the Twins at bay without allowing a hit with runners in scoring position.

Royals | Guillen not in lineup Monday
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:19:23 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals OF Jose Guillen (oblique) was not in the lineup Monday, June 29, and could miss another game with a stiff left side. The stiffness starts in his lower back and runs up his entire left side, according to manager Trey Hillman.

Royals | Ponson could start Wednesday
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:05:41 -0700

Bob Dutton, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Royals SP Sidney Ponson could receive the start Wednesday, July 1, if SP Gil Meche (arm) is unable to throw.

Royals | Trade buzz update
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:15:22 -0700

The Kansas City Star's Bob Dutton reports there are rumors the Kansas City Royals are openly offering OF David DeJesus, IF Mark Teahen, SP Kyle Davies, SP Brian Bannister and a few relievers around the trade market.

Royals | Guillen update
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:11:40 -0700

The Kansas City Star's Bob Dutton reports Kansas City Royals OF Jose Guillen (nose) was back in right field Sunday, June 28, after a ball took a carom off the scoreboard wall and hit him in the nose the day before. "It's still sore," Guillen said. "I don't know if it's broken, but it might be cracked. I can hear some crunching when I wiggle it."

Royals | Chen to get another turn
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:10:27 -0700

The Kansas City Star's Bob Dutton reports Kansas City Royals manager Trey Hillman said he plans to give SP Bruce Chen another turn in the rotation after he allowed four runs in 6 1/3 innings Saturday, June 27.

Royals | Meche to test fatigued arm
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:07:53 -0700

The Kansas City Star's Bob Dutton reports Kansas City Royals SP Gil Meche (arm) will test his dead arm Monday, June 29, in a throwing session to determine whether he'll make his start Wednesday, July 1.

Royals | DeJesus breaks out of slump Sunday
Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:41:39 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals OF David DeJesus broke out of an 0-for-12 slump with a solo home run in the fourth inning Sunday, June 28. DeJesus finished the game 1-for-4.

Royals | Soria earns save Sunday
Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:41:29 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals CL Joakim Soria struck out one over one inning Sunday, June 28, to earn his ninth save in 11 opportunities.

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 | Chen suffers loss Saturday
Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:04:29 -0700

Kansas City Royals SP Bruce Chen allowed four runs on seven hits over 6 1/3 innings Saturday, June 27, against the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to The Associated Press. He walked none and struck out two, falling to 0-1 on the season.

Royals | Meche suffers loss Friday
Sat, 27 Jun 2009 12:19:47 -0700

Kansas City Royals SP Gil Meche allowed four runs on five hits over five innings Friday, June 26, against the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to The Associated Press. He walked three and struck out three, falling to 4-7 on the season.

Royals | Farnsworth to DL
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:01:31 -0700

Bob Dutton, of The Kansas City Star, reports the Kansas City Royals placed RP Kyle Farnsworth (groin) on the 15-day disabled list Friday, June 26, with a partial tear and a Grade 2 strain in his right groin.

Royals | Chen to start Saturday
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:01:13 -0700

Bob Dutton, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Royals SP Bruce Chen will start against the Pittsburgh Pirates Saturday, June 27. He was recalled from Triple-A Omaha Friday, June 26.

Royals | Jacobs adjusting stance
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:52:04 -0700

Bob Dutton, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Royals 1B Mike Jacobs said he is working on making changes to his swing. "We're trying to shorten it up and trying to simplify some things. With my tap, I've got to be so perfectly on time. I've been struggling this year. No doubt about it," Jacobs said. The team also wants him to go with a less rigid stance at the plate. Jacobs is hitting just .159 in his last 25 games with only 13 hits in 82 at-bats.

Royals | Ponson tested positive for stimulant during WBC
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:21:04 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals SP Sidney Ponson tested positive for a stimulant while pitching in the 2009 World Baseball Classic and has been banned from international competition for two years. Major League Baseball will not suspend Ponson. The International Baseball Federation said Ponson tested positive for Phentermine, a stimulant and appetite suppressant.

Royals | Ponson activated
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:59:30 -0700

The Sports Network reports the Kansas City Royals activated SP Sidney Ponson (elbow) from the 15-day disabled list Friday, June 26.

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 | Ponson could start Saturday
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:50:41 -0700

Bob Dutton, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Royals SP Sidney Ponson (elbow) could be activated from the disabled list in time to start Saturday, June 27.

Royals | Farnsworth likely headed to DL
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:25:32 -0700

Bob Dutton, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Royals RP Kyle Farnsworth (groin) is likely headed to the disabled list after an MRI exam revealed a Grade 2 strain and partial tear of his right groin.

Royals | Teams interested in Teahen
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:12:38 -0700

Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, reports teams have been inquiring about the trade availability of Kansas City Royals 3B Mark Teahen. The Royals are believed to be willing to trade anyone that is not a core player this season.

Royals | Bannister allows five in loss Thursday
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:21:40 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals SP Brian Bannister (5-5) gave up six hits and five runs in six innings in a loss to the Houston Astros Thursday, June 25.

Royals | Chen could be recalled
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:16:18 -0700

Dick Kaegel, of MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals SP Bruce Chen could be recalled from the minors if the team has to place RP Kyle Farnsworth (groin) on the disabled list. Chen could receive the starting assignment Saturday, June 27. He is 4-2 with a 3.40 ERA in 14 games for Triple-A Omaha this season.

Royals | Farnsworth undergoing tests Thursday
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:07:46 -0700

Dick Kaegel, of MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals RP Kyle Farnsworth (groin) is undergoing tests Thursday, June 25, to determine the extent of his right groin injury.

Royals | Shimek signs
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:58:38 -0700

The Kansas City Star's Bob Dutton reports the Kansas City Royals signed undrafted free agent P Scott Shimek to an undisclosed deal.