Royals | Jonathan Broxton reaches double digits in saves

Sun, 27 May 2012 16:46:56 -0700

Kansas City Royals RP Jonathan Broxton pitched a scoreless ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles Sunday, May 27, to pick up his 10th save of the season.

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Royals | Two hit solo homers

Sun, 27 May 2012 16:41:59 -0700

Kansas City Royals DH Billy Butler and OF Jeff Francoeur each hit solo home runs against the Baltimore Orioles Sunday, May 27.

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Royals | Jarrod Dyson feeling fine

Sun, 27 May 2012 16:34:23 -0700

Kansas City Royals OF Jarrod Dyson (hamstring) was not in the starting lineup Sunday, May 27, but said he is feeling fine.

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Royals | Jonathan Broxton earns save Saturday

Sun, 27 May 2012 11:58:00 -0700

Kansas City Royals RP Jonathan Broxton earned his ninth save of the year against the Baltimore Orioles Saturday, May 26. He allowed one hit over one scoreless inning.

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Royals | Greg Holland earns win Saturday

Sun, 27 May 2012 11:53:18 -0700

Kansas City Royals RP Greg Holland (1-2) struck out one batter over one scoreless inning in a victory over the Baltimore Orioles Saturday, May 26.

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Royals | Jarrod Dyson injury update

Sat, 26 May 2012 16:05:03 -0700

Updating a previous report, Kansas City Royals OF Jarrod Dyson (hamstring) left the game Saturday, May 26, with a right hamstring contusion. He is considered day-to-day at this point.

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Royals | Jarrod Dyson leaves game early

Sat, 26 May 2012 14:24:55 -0700

Kansas Royals OF Jarrod Dyson (undisclosed) left the game in the third inning Saturday, May 26, after colliding with OF Alex Gordon during a play. It is not known why he left the game.

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Royals | Bruce Chen suffers loss Friday

Sat, 26 May 2012 11:12:57 -0700

Kansas City Royals SP Bruce Chen (3-5) allowed six runs on seven hits over four innings in a loss to the Baltimore Orioles Friday, May 25, with two walks and two strikeouts.

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Royals | Salvador Perez to rehab

Fri, 25 May 2012 14:51:21 -0700

Kansas City Royals C Salvador Perez (knee) will catch three innings in extended spring training Saturday, May 26. It will be his first game action since injuring his knee back in March.

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Royals | Jonathan Sanchez to make rehab start Tuesday

Fri, 25 May 2012 14:50:14 -0700

Kansas City Royals SP Jonathan Sanchez (biceps) is scheduled to make a rehab start with Triple-A Omaha Tuesday, May 29.

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Royals | Blake Wood has surgery

Fri, 25 May 2012 14:44:29 -0700

Kansas City Royals Ps Blake Wood (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery Friday, May 25, without complications. SP Danny Duffy (elbow) will have his procedure next Thursday.

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Royals | Mike Montgomery not lights out

Fri, 25 May 2012 06:58:50 -0700

Kansas City Royals SP Mike Montgomery is 2-1 with a 4.38 ERA and a 1.37 WHIP at Triple-A Omaha. He has allowed 24 walks and struck out 36 in 51 1/3 innings.

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Royals | Wil Myers off to hot start at AAA

Fri, 25 May 2012 06:44:24 -0700

Kansas City Royals OF Wil Myers is hitting .438 (10-for-28) with two homers and five RBIs in his first eight games at Triple-A Omaha. He has four walks and three strikeouts.

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Royals | Luis Mendoza to pen

Wed, 23 May 2012 05:14:10 -0700

Kansas City Royals SP Luis Mendoza has been moved to the bullpen and will serve as the long man.

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Royals | Yuniesky Betancourt starting rehab assignment

Tue, 22 May 2012 15:17:14 -0700

Kansas City Royals SS Yuniesky Betancourt (ankle) will start a rehab assignment with Double-A Northwest Arkansas Thursday, May 24.

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Royals | Platoon at 2B

Tue, 22 May 2012 13:58:51 -0700

Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost said INFs Irving Falu and Johnny Giavotella will serve in a platoon at second base with 2B Chris Getz (rib cage) on the disabled list.

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Royals | Chris Getz to the DL

Tue, 22 May 2012 12:42:30 -0700

The Kansas City Royals placed 2B Chris Getz (rib cage) on the 15-day disabled list with a left rib cage injury Tuesday, May 22, and recalled P Will Smith from Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move. Smith was 1-3 with a 4.01 ERA in 51 2/3 innings with Omaha. RP Blake Wood (elbow) was also moved to the 60-day DL.

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Royals | Chris Getz leaves game

Mon, 21 May 2012 18:40:28 -0700

Kansas City Royals 2B Chris Getz (rib) left the game early Monday, May 21, after aggravating a bruised rib.

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Royals | Jeff Francoeur with four knocks

Mon, 21 May 2012 05:22:35 -0700

Kansas City Royals OF Jeff Francoeur had four hits Sunday, May 20.

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Royals | Everett Teaford placed on disabled list

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:31:46 -0700

Kansas City Royals SP Everett Teaford (abdomen) has been placed on the 15-day disabled list because of a lower abdominal strain. P Nathan Adcock was recalled from Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move.

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Royals | Bruce Chen earns win Saturday

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:23:54 -0700

Kansas City Royals SP Bruce Chen (3-4) allowed two runs on eight hits over 6 1/3 innings in a victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks Saturday, May 19, with two walks and four strikeouts.

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Royals | Yuniesky Betancourt to begin rehab assignment soon

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:22:38 -0700

Kansas City Royals SS Yuniesky Betancourt (ankle) is expected to start a minor league rehab assignment this week.

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Royals | Billy Butler drives in three runs Saturday

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:22:21 -0700

Kansas City Royals DH Billy Butler went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBIs against the Arizona Diamondbacks Saturday, May 19.

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Royals | Billy Butler goes deep

Sat, 19 May 2012 09:24:28 -0700

Kansas City Royals DH Billy Butler went 1-for-3 with one home run and one RBI against the Arizona Diamondbacks Friday, May 18.

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Royals | Tommy John surgery for Danny Duffy, Blake Wood

Fri, 18 May 2012 15:25:00 -0700

Kansas City Royals Ps Danny Duffy (elbow) and Blake Wood (elbow) will need to undergo Tommy John reconstructive surgery. Wood was previously diagnosed with nerve irritation in his elbow. Duffy and Blake will have the procedure in the next two weeks.

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Royals | Humberto Quintero hit in head

Thu, 17 May 2012 15:21:41 -0700

Kansas City Royals C Humberto Quintero (head) was hit in the head by a thrown ball and left as a precaution Thursday, May 17. Manager Ned Yost said Quintero was OK after the game.

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Royals | Salvador Perez progressing

Thu, 17 May 2012 12:22:06 -0700

Kansas City Royals C Salvador Perez (knee) has been hitting in the cages and is about a month away from returning. "Sal's getting close," skipper Ned Yost said. "He's probably, hopefully three weeks to a month away. I watched him hit in the cage and he's swinging the bat well. He's going to probably start catching side sessions after the weekend, start taking BP on the field after the weekend. That's good. He's getting close."

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Royals | Eric Hosmer being rested

Thu, 17 May 2012 12:21:42 -0700

Kansas City Royals 1B Eric Hosmer, who was out of the lineup Thursday, May 17, is likely to be rested again Friday, May 18. "With two lefties, (this will) just give him a chance to relax a little bit and clear his mind," manager Ned Yost said. "He's been grinding really hard through it, been doing a great job of staying positive, but I think it's time where he just sits back and takes it easy." Hosmer is hitting just .174, which is third lowest among hitters in the American League.

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Royals | Jonathan Sanchez heading for rehab

Thu, 17 May 2012 10:20:27 -0700

Kansas City Royals SP Jonathan Sanchez (biceps) is heading to Arizona to rehab his biceps tendonitis, and he's likely to make a few rehab starts. Sanchez is unlikely to return to the rotation for at least a few weeks.

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Royals | Luis Mendoza, Everett Teaford lined up for starts

Thu, 17 May 2012 10:18:46 -0700

Kansas City Royals SP Luis Mendoza is lined up to pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks Friday, May 18, while P Everett Teaford is slated to go Sunday, May 20. P Ryan Verdugo will be called up for a spot start Sunday if Teaford is needed in relief before then.

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