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Royals extend manager Yost through 2012 Sat Jul 31 17:01:25 2010 EST
Kansas City, MO (Sports Network) - The Kansas City Royals extended manager Ned Yost's contract through the 2012 season on Saturday. Yost is in the midst of his first season with the Royals after replacing Trey Hillman earlier in the year. In 68 games with the club, he has guided Kansas City to a 31-37 record, although they still sit at 43-60 overall and in fourth place in the AL Central. This is Yost's second managerial stint after spending 2003-08 with the Milwaukee Brewers. He was poised to g
O's edge Royals in 11 innings Thu Jul 29 23:55:51 2010 EST
Kansas City, MO (Sports Network) - Ty Wigginton hit two sacrifice fly balls, including the game-winner in the 11th, helping the Baltimore Orioles snap a five-game losing streak with a 6-5 win over the Kansas City Royals. Nick Markakis and Corey Patterson both homered for Baltimore, which announced on Thursday that Buck Showalter will take over as manager next week. Brian Roberts went 2-for-6 and scored twice in the win. Brian Matusz continued his struggles, allowing five runs in 3 1/3 innings,
Dodgers acquire Podsednik from Royals Wed Jul 28 21:33:00 2010 EST
San Diego, CA (Sports Network) - The Los Angeles Dodgers made a move to bolster their outfield by acquiring former All-Star Scott Podsednik from the Kansas City Royals for two minor league players - catcher Lucas May and pitcher Elisaul Pimentel. Podsednik is hitting .310 with five homers and 44 RBI this season. It marked his first campaign with the Royals after he was signed as a free agent in the offseason. Before that, the 34-year-old spent the 2009 season with the White Sox, hitting .304 wi
Royals demote Marte, call up Bullington Wed Jul 28 13:59:53 2010 EST
Kansas City, MO (Sports Network) - The Kansas City Royals optioned reliever Victor Marte to and recalled pitcher Bryan Bullington from Triple-A Omaha Wednesday. This will be Bullington's second stint with the big league club this season. He made three appearances in May and gave up four runs in three innings with an 0-1 record. Marte was roughed up for eight runs in a combined inning of work in the last two games against Minnesota. In 22 appearances for the Royals this season, Marte has posted
Angels get Dan Haren and a tree falls in the forest Mon Jul 26 10:32:31 2010 EST
he is now going to be pitching for his fourth different organization since being drafted in 2001? Aren't franchises supposed to build their teams around pitchers like Haren? Why is it that he is always the guy who gets dealt? As bad as the Kansas City Royals are, how come Zack Greinke is off limits? Why do the Pittsburgh Pirates, who are heading towards their 18th straight losing season, not entertain offers for someone like Paul Maholm? And yes, I would rather have Paul Maholm than Haren. For
Dawson, Herzog take their spots in Hall of Fame Sun Jul 25 18:36:54 2010 EST
ther players in history, Willie Mays and Barry Bonds. Herzog guided the St. Louis Cardinals to the 1982 World Series title and also led the team to the National League pennant in 1985 and 1987. Before joining the Cardinals, he skippered the Kansas City Royals to three straight American League West titles from 1976-78. Harvey was a National League umpire for 31 seasons and was selected to work the World Series five times. He was also chosen to umpire the All-Star Game on six occasions. Unable to
A-Rod takes another crack at 600 in finale with Royals Sun Jul 25 11:04:54 2010 EST
(Sports Network) - The finale of the series between the New York Yankees and the Kansas City Royals could be a historic one, as Alex Rodriguez comes into the matchup one home run shy of becoming the seventh member of the 600 home run club. Rodriguez has hit memorable homers against the Royals in the past, as the illustrious third baseman clubbed his first-ever homer and his 500th long ball against Kansas City. A long ball from A-Rod might be needed in today's matchup, as the Yankees' starting p
Royals spoil Mitre's return to rotation in win over Yankees Sat Jul 24 16:12:06 2010 EST
Bronx, NY (Sports Network) - Scott Podsednik went 3-for-4, scored once and drove a run in, leading the Kansas City Royals to a 7-4 win over the New York Yankees in the third installment of a four-game set. Jose Guillen added his 16th homer and drove in two runs, while Rick Ankiel also had two RBI for the Royals, who won for the first time in this series and only the third time in 12 games overall. Kyle Davies (5-6) recorded his first win since May 28th, going eight starts without one, after yie
Yankees activate Mitre; Gardner hospitalized Sat Jul 24 12:55:56 2010 EST
Bronx, NY (Sports Network) - The New York Yankees have activated pitcher Sergio Mitre off the 15-day disabled list to start Saturday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Mitre had been sidelined since early June with a strained right oblique muscle. He has been slotted into the rotation spot vacated by veteran lefty Andy Pettitte, who is sidelined with a groin strain. The 29-year-old right-hander is 0-1 with a 2.88 earned run average in 12 games this season. He will make his third start of th
A-Rod hopes for another milestone against Kyle Davies Sat Jul 24 10:44:18 2010 EST
(Sports Network) - Alex Rodriguez continues his quest to become the youngest player to 600 home runs this afternoon when the New York Yankees resume their four-game series with the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium. On Saturday, Rodriguez is hoping history repeats itself, as he will face the pitcher who served up his 500th home run nearly three years ago in Kyle Davies. "To me, it's another ballgame. I want to continue the path I've been on," Davies said. "If he hits 600, so be it. As long a
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