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Kansas City Royals Continue Record Setting Scoreless Drought
Last Thursday, Brandon Moss hit a home run during the second inning for the Kansas City Royals against the Colorado Rockies. The home run gave the Royals a lead of 2-0 in the game and gave many the hope the team was poised to sweep... More of this article »
Kansas City Royals Pitcher Yordano Ventura Killed in Car Accident
When he was just a teen, Yordano Ventura decided to quit school in the Dominican Republic to work in construction. His family needed the money and he worked in the hot sun day after day. However, his fortunes changed when he received... More of this article »
Mike Scioscia Protests Game Following Long Dispute
Late Wednesday night, Los Angeles Angels’ manager Mike Scioscia had the official rulebook for Major League Baseball on his desk following the Angels loss to the Kansas City Royals 7-5. Shortly after the media left the clubhouse,... More of this article »
Johnny Cueto Dominates Mets – Royals up 2-0 in World Series
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Following the final out, after Johnny Cueto completed his two-hitter, several hundred fans remained in Kauffman Stadium, wanting one more look at the Kansas City Royals. The next time they see Eric Hosmer... More of this article »
Royals Win Game One of World Series in 14 Innings
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Alex Gordon hit a tying home run with one out in the ninth inning, Eric Hosmer hit a sacrifice fly against Bartolo Colon in the 14th and the Kansas City Royals beat the New York Mets 5-4 on Tuesday night in the... More of this article »
Kansas City Royals Agree with Edinson Volquez on Two-Year Deal
The Kansas City Royals have agreed to terms with free agent pitcher Edinson Volquez on a two-year deal worth $20 million reports Jon Heyman of CBS Sports. Volquez spent last season with the Pittsburgh Pirates who picked him up... More of this article »
Kansas City Royals Sign Kendrys Morales
The Kansas City Royals have signed designated hitter Kendrys Morales to a two year deal worth $17 million, reports Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports. The deal could be worth up to $18.5 million with performance incentives. Morales will... More of this article »
Royals’ Bats Explode to Force Game 7
After having dropped two consecutive games to the San Francisco Giants, the Kansas City Royals were facing elimination Tuesday night. Their offense responded by racking up 10 runs in a shutout victory. The series will continues... More of this article »
Kansas City Royals: James Shields Continues to Struggle
The San Francisco Giants knocked off the Kansas City Royals in game one of the World Series, as Madison Bumgarner turned in another excellent postseason performance. Royals ace James Shields was not up to the task. Nicknamed “Big... More of this article »
Kansas City Royals: Lorenzo Cain’s Star Shining in ALCS
With a 2-1 victory on Tuesday night, the Kansas City Royals have taken a 3-0 series lead on the Baltimore Orioles. Seven games into the postseason, the Royals have yet to lose a game. Outfielder Lorenzo Cain has emerged as a star... More of this article »
Royals Down A’s in Wild Card Thriller, Advance to Play Angels
The Kansas City Royals downed the Oakland Athletics in a thriller Tuesday night, and will advance to play the Los Angeles Angels in the Divisional Series. This 12 inning affair featured 28 hits, 17 runs, and two big comebacks... More of this article »
Big Game James Shields Set To Go in Wild Card Game for Royals
The Kansas City Royals will appear in the postseason for the first time since 1985 when they host the Oakland Athletics Tuesday night in the Wild Card game. If the Royals win, they will play the Los Angeles Angels, who won a major... More of this article »
Alex Gordon Leading Surging Royals in Hunt for October
The Kansas City Royals last playoff appearance occurred in 1985, when they defeated the St. Louis Cardinals to win the World Series. That gives them the longest active playoff drought among the four major American sports. As of... More of this article »
MLB Trade Rumors: Royals Should Move James Shields
The July 31st trade deadline is coming up this week, and so far there has been a paucity of big deals. With the second Wild Card allowing more teams to stay in contention, teams have been reluctant to deal away star players. The pitching... More of this article »
Royals Reach Agreement With Omar Infante
The Kansas City Royals have agreed to terms with second baseman Omar Infante, reports Buster Olney of ESPN. Infante’s contract is for four years and $30 million. The New York Yankees and the Cincinnati Reds were also... More of this article »
Avoid Ervin Santana – Breaking Down The Numbers
Free agent pitcher Ervin Santana is seeking a $100 million deal. That’s unlikely to happen. For various reasons, Santana is the riskiest pitcher in the free agent market. Pitchers tend to be risky, especially those on the wrong... More of this article »
Royals Miguel Tejada Suspended 105 Games For Amphetamines
Kansas City Royals infielder Miguel Tejada has been suspended for 105 games by Major League Baseball for testing positive for a banned amphetamine under the joint drug agreement, MLB has announced. The suspension is effective immediately. Tejada... More of this article »
Kansas City Royals Acquire Houston Astros Justin Maxwell
According to Ken Rosenthal at Fox Sports the Kansas City Royals have acquired OF Justin Maxwell from the Houston Astros. Maxwell is 29 and is hitting .241/.311/.387 with two home runs in 115 plate appearances for Houston in 2013,... More of this article »
2013 MLB Draft: First Round Prospects Update
The 2013 MLB First-Year Player Draft is almost one month in the past, as some of the game’s future top prospects continue to sign with their respective new teams and make their professional debuts across the country in various... More of this article »
David Lough Leads Royals to 9-8 Victory in Thriller at Minnesota
Kansas City Royals newcomer David Lough turned in a strong performance for the Royals on Sunday, going 4-for-4 with three doubles, a home run, and three RBI in a 9-8 victory against the Minnesota Twins that ended in thrilling fashion. Minnesota... More of this article »
James Shields Dominant Again, Royals Win Late
James Shields cost arguably the top prospect in baseball and was brought to Kansas City to be the ace of the staff. So far this year, Shields has been worth everything the Royals’ sacrificed. “Big Game” James was... More of this article »
George Brett Named Interim Hitting Coach For Kansas City Royals
Hall of Famer George Brett was named the interim hitting coach for the Kansas City Royals and will take over the job immediately. Brett will replace Jack Maloof and Andre David, who have been reassigned within the organization. Brett... More of this article »
Yadier Molina Slugs Cardinals Past Royals
Yadier Molina, the St. Louis Cardinals’ all-star catcher, led the charge on Monday in the Cardinals’ 6-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals. Molina went 2-for-2 with a home run and four RBI while drawing two walks. Molina... More of this article »
Royals Beat Twins Behind Ervin Santana
Ervin Santana pitched eight innings, allowed eight hits and struck out seven. Alcides Escobar back up the effort when he doubled home the go-ahead run and Kansas City beat the Minnesota Twins 3-1 on Monday in its home opener. Santana... More of this article »
Which Luke Hochevar Did The Kansas City Royals Sign?
The Kansas City Royals signed right-hander Luke Hochevar to a new deal worth $4.56 million, plus performance bonuses. Last season Hochevar made $3.51 million. Hochevar was 8-16 with a 5.73 ERA in 32 starts in 2012. Hochevar was... More of this article »
Kansas City Royals: Top 10 Prospects For 2013
Even after sending uber prospect Wil Myers, and two quality starting pitchers in Jake Odorizzi and Mike Montgomery, to Tampa Bay for veterans James Shields and Wade Davis, the Kansas City Royals still have a deep and talented farm... More of this article »
Miguel Tejada Reaches Agreement With Kansas City Royals
Tejada will get another shot at the major leagues with Kansas City Free-Agent Miguel Tejada has reached an agreement on a minor-league deal with the Kansas City Royals. The deal is reportedly worth $1.1 million if Tejada makes... More of this article »