<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>royalshome News</title><link>http://www.royalshome.com</link><description>Kansas City Royals Fans Website</description><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles-Royals Preview 2009-05-17]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/orioles-royals-preview-2483.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even Baltimore's lowly pitching staff has managed to shut down struggling Kansas City. The Royals haven't even faced the Orioles' most consistent starter yet.After faltering at the plate yet again, the stumbling Royals face dependable Orioles rookie Koji ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles 3, Royals 2]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/orioles-3-royals-2.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rich Hill took a giant step toward forgetting his disappointing 2008 season.Hill came off the disabled list to pitch into the sixth inning, picking up his first victory in more than a year as the Baltimore Orioles beat the slumping Kansas City Royals 3-2 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hill returns from DL to lift Orioles]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/hill-returns-from-dl-to-lift-orioles.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rich Hill came off the disabled list to pitch into the sixth inning, picking up his first victory in more than a year as the Baltimore Orioles beat the slumping Kansas City Royals 3-2 on Saturday night.Hill, who had been out with a strained left elbow, li]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-2486.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Joakim Soria might be out longer than 15 days after being placed on the disabled list with rotator cuff inflammation Sunday, retroactive to May 8. Soria is eligible to come off the DL May 23 when the Royals are at St. Louis, but it appears qu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-2487.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP John Bale, who is on the disabled list, threw a scoreless inning Friday for Class AA Northwest Arkansas on a minor league rehab assignment. Bale threw 12 pitches, eight for strikes, while striking out one, walking one and not allowing a hit. Bale ha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-2488.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Mike Aviles, who is in a 4-for-28 skid to drop his average to .194, was held out of the lineup with tightness in his forearm. "Mike is not one to make excuses, but he's got a little bit of a stiff forearm that's been bothering him," Royals manager Tr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles-Royals Preview 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/orioles-royals-preview-2489.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Kansas City Royals snapped their longest losing streak of the season behind another dominant outing from their ace and a big night at the plate.Without Zack Greinke on the mound, the pressure now will be more squarely on the offense.The Royals look to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-2474.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Joakim Soria might be out longer than 15 days after being placed on the disabled list with rotator cuff inflammation Sunday, retroactive to May 8. Soria is eligible to come off the DL May 23 when the Royals are at St. Louis, but it appears qu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-2475.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP John Bale, who is on the disabled list, threw a scoreless inning Friday for Class AA Northwest Arkansas on a minor league rehab assignment. Bale threw 12 pitches, eight for strikes, while striking out one, walking one and not allowing a hit. Bale ha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-2476.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Mike Aviles, who is in a 4-for-28 skid to drop his average to .194, was held out of the lineup with tightness in his forearm. "Mike is not one to make excuses, but he's got a little bit of a stiff forearm that's been bothering him," Royals manager Tr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals and Greinke fanning fan interest in KC]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-and-greinke-fanning-fan-interest-in-kc.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With a spiffy, spruced-up stadium and Zack Greinke's array of nearly unhittable pitches, the Kansas City Royals are helping Rick Adams beat the recession blues.A year ago, Adams operated two frozen custard stands in Kauffman Stadium and business, reflecti]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles-Royals Preview 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/orioles-royals-preview-2478.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Kansas City Royals snapped their longest losing streak of the season behind another dominant outing from their ace and a big night at the plate.Without Zack Greinke on the mound, the pressure now will be more squarely on the offense.The Royals look to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greinke cruises to 7th win as Royals end skid at 6]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/greinke-cruises-to-7th-win-as-royals-end-skid-at-6.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Zack Greinke felt the pressure of ending his team's season-worst losing streak. He was eager to bounce back from his first loss of the year. And he even had two extra hours to think about it.Amped a little too much, even for him, Greinke came out firing, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BECKER BLOGS BASEBALL 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/becker-blogs-baseball-2480.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ANAHEIM]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BECKER BLOGS BASEBALL 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/becker-blogs-baseball-2481.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ANAHEIM]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles-Royals Preview 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/orioles-royals-preview-2482.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Though he suffered his first loss of the season his last time out, Zack Greinke was just as dominant as he's been all year.Mired in a season-high six-game slide, the Kansas City Royals turn to their ace Friday night when they continue a four-game series w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-2465.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 08:15:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brian Bannister does not believe he needs to miss a start because of a tender shoulder. But manager Trey Hillman is not as certain Bannister will make his Tuesday start against the Indians. Bannister left a Wednesday start in the sixth inning at Oakland w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-2466.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 08:15:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Major League Baseball ruled in favor of the Royals' appeal to overturn a scoring decision made May 8 at Anaheim. Howie Kendrick was originally given an inside-the-park homer, but the ruling took that away and gave an error to RF Jose Guillen, who had th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-2467.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 08:15:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Gil Meche gave up a fourth-inning home run to Orioles 1B Aubrey Huff on Thursday. It was the first home run Meche has allowed this season in 45 2/3 innings. Dating to last year, it was the first home run off Meche in 67 2/3 innings. --C John Buck, w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles-Royals Preview 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/orioles-royals-preview-2468.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 08:15:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Though he suffered his first loss of the season his last time out, Zack Greinke was just as dominant as he's been all year.Mired in a season-high six-game slide, the Kansas City Royals turn to their ace Friday night when they continue a four-game series w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles 9, Royals 5]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/orioles-9-royals-5.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 08:15:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The losses piling up, injuries mounting, the Baltimore Orioles needed to find some way, any way, to win on the road.A trip to Kauffman Stadium was all it took.Cesar Izturis and Nick Markakis each drove in three runs and the Orioles won again in their favo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB changes scoring decision from Angels-Royals]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/mlb-changes-scoring-decision-from-angels-royals.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 08:15:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Major League Baseball has overturned a scoring decision from last Friday's game between the Angels and Royals, ruling Los Angeles' Howie Kendrick reached on an error instead of an inside-the-park homer.Kendrick was initially given the homer after Kansas C]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chat transcript: Chris Rose on April 30, 2009]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/chat-transcript-chris-rose-on-april-30-2009.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 08:15:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[1:54FOXSports.com:Hello everybody. Chris Rose will be with us momentarily. Please feel free to start asking questions now.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles-Royals Preview 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/orioles-royals-preview-2472.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 08:15:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After generating minimal offense and failing to win a game on a disastrous road trip, the Kansas City Royals are likely excited about returning home.The Royals look to get their offense back in gear and win their seventh consecutive home game for the firs]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Athletics 7, Royals 2 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/athletics-7-royals-2-2473.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 08:15:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Oakland Athletics appear to be coming out of their season-long offensive slump.A day after pounding out 13 hits and scoring a season-high 12 runs, the A's took advantage of a Kansas City fielding error to score five runs in the seventh inning on the w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-2456.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 08:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Royals batted .201 and scored nine runs while going 0-5 on a trip to Oakland and Anaheim. --LF David DeJesus, who went 1-for-18 on the road trip, was held out of the lineup Wednesday. DeJesus grounded out for as a pinch hitter SS Mike Aviles in the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-2457.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 08:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Luke Hochevar will remain in the rotation and start Sunday against the Orioles, manager Trey Hillman said. Hochevar, who was 5-0 with a 0.90 ERA with Class AAA Omaha, gave up eight runs in two innings in a Tuesday loss at Oakland. --RHP Doug Waechte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-2458.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 08:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Royals' difficult trip got worse Wednesday night. Not only did they lose their fifth straight, 7-2 at Oakland, but right-hander Brian Bannister left with stiffness in his right shoulder. After Bannister threw a ball to Ryan Sweeney in the sixth, train]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles-Royals Preview 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/orioles-royals-preview-2459.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 08:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After generating minimal offense and failing to win a game on a disastrous road trip, the Kansas City Royals are likely excited about returning home.The Royals look to get their offense back in gear and win their seventh consecutive home game for the firs]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Athletics 7, Royals 2 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/athletics-7-royals-2-2460.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 08:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Oakland Athletics appear to be coming out of their season-long offensive slump.A day after pounding out 13 hits and scoring a season-high 12 runs, the A's took advantage of a Kansas City fielding error to score five runs in the seventh inning on the w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A's use big 7th inning to down Royals]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/a-s-use-big-7th-inning-to-down-royals.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 08:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Oakland Athletics appear to be coming out of their season-long offensive slump.A day after pounding out 13 hits and scoring a season-high 12 runs, the A's took advantage of a Kansas City fielding error to score five runs in the seventh inning on the w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels almost back to normal, on field at least]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/angels-almost-back-to-normal-on-field-at-least.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 08:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite a season that started with tragedy, the Angels have returned to normal &#151; on the field anyway, Jon Paul Morosi says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals-Athletics Preview 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-athletics-preview-2463.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 08:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The last time the Kansas City Royals won a game, Brian Bannister had a big hand in the outcome.Looking to continue his strong start, the right-hander tries to help the Royals end their season-high four-game losing streak Wednesday night in the finale of a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cust, Cabrera lead way as A's roll 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/cust-cabrera-lead-way-as-a-s-roll-2464.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 08:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jack Cust hit a three-run homer in a seven-run second inning, Orlando Cabrera had three hits and four RBIs and the Oakland Athletics beat the Kansas City Royals 12-3 on Tuesday night.Two days after getting shut out by Texas, the A's set a season-high for ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-2447.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Kyle Farnsworth worked a flawless sixth inning Tuesday and has not allowed a run in seven straight appearances, covering eight innings, while striking out seven. Farnsworth went 0-3 and allowed seven runs in 3 1/3 innings in his first five appearanc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-2448.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Tuesday's 12-3 Kansas City loss snapped a six-game winning streak against the Athletics. After losing the first three last season at Oakland, the Royals won the next six. --RHP Joakim Soria, who is on the disabled list with a sore right shoulder, threw ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-2449.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Athletics gave Royals right-hander Luke Hochevar a rude welcome back to the major leagues. Hochevar was promoted for a Tuesday start at Oakland after dominating the Pacific Coast League. Hochevar was 5-0 with a 0.90 ERA in six starts with Class AAA Om]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals-Athletics Preview 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-athletics-preview-2450.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The last time the Kansas City Royals won a game, Brian Bannister had a big hand in the outcome.Looking to continue his strong start, the right-hander tries to help the Royals end their season-high four-game losing streak Wednesday night in the finale of a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Athletics 12, Royals 3]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/athletics-12-royals-3.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Oakland's Orlando Cabrera called a hitters' only meeting as soon as he arrived at the ballpark Tuesday to get the attention of some of the team's younger players.Then the Athletics' shortstop went out and gave his teammates an example of what he was talki]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cust, Cabrera lead way as A's roll]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/cust-cabrera-lead-way-as-a-s-roll.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jack Cust hit a three-run homer in a seven-run second inning, Orlando Cabrera had three hits and four RBIs and the Oakland Athletics beat the Kansas City Royals 12-3 on Tuesday night.Two days after getting shut out by Texas, the A's set a season-high for ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BECKER BLOGS BASEBALL]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/becker-blogs-baseball.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ANAHEIM]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[HUNTER SHOWS HE'S STILL GOT IT]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/hunter-shows-he-s-still-got-it.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ANAHEIM]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oakland optimistic about offense ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/oakland-optimistic-about-offense-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OAKLAND The evidence may not be found in the box scores, but Jim Skaalen sees progress with his hitters.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[American League Central teams a perfect match this season ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/american-league-central-teams-a-perfect-match-this-season-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 08:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Last month in Cleveland, after theTwins wrapped up a win at Progressive Field following a doubleheader loss at Boston the day before, manager Ron Gardenhire praised his team's ability to rebound.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2009-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-2441.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 08:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Joakim Soria, who saved 42 games last year when he was an All-Star, was placed on the disabled list Sunday with a sore right shoulder. The Royals opted to rest Soria to see if it would calm down the inflammation. --1B Billy Butler has raised his ave]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2009-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-2442.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 08:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joakim Soria, who is 1-0 with seven saves in as many chances, has been placed on the disabled list with rotator cuff inflammation, so the Royals' bullpen will be going through a transformation with its All-Star closer absent. Manager Trey Hillman said he ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2009-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-2443.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 08:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Royals have scored seven runs in their past four games, three of them losses. Before that they had tallied 37 runs in five games, all victories. --Bad weekend: The Royals were swept in a three-game weekend series at Anaheim and have lost three strai]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ANGELS FYI 2009-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/angels-fyi-2444.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 08:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Remember that renewed emphasis on plate discipline theAngels stressed in spring training? It hasn't exactly carried over into the regular season, especially for two young players the team was focusing heavily on, Howie Kendrick and Erick Aybar.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals-Athletics Preview 2009-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-athletics-preview-2445.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 08:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Kansas City Royals came to the West Coast last week riding a lengthy winning streak sparked by a surging offense. Their bats were silenced in Southern California, and they may have trouble breaking out of their slump as their trip continues to Oakland]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Structural Damage in Soria's Shoulder ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/no-structural-damage-in-soria-s-shoulder-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 08:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 11, 2009 (AOL Weblogs delivered byNewstex) --by Ed PriceAn examination by California-based specialist Lewis Yocum found no structural damage in the shoulder ofRoyals closer Joakim Soria, agent Oscar Suarez told FanHouse.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2009-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-2431.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 08:15:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Joakim Soria, who saved 42 games last year when was an All-Star, was placed on the disabled list Sunday with a sore right shoulder. The Royals opted to rest Soria to see if it would calm down the inflammation. --RHP Luke Hochevar, who was 5-0 with a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2009-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-2432.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 08:15:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Zack Greinke lost Saturday for the first time since Sept. 7, snapping his nine-game winning streak. Greinke lost to the Angels 1-0 although he threw a complete-game four-hitter. He leads the majors with four complete games. He entered the season wit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2009-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-2433.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 08:15:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Joakim Soria's shoulder is a concern again, enough to put him on the disabled list this time. The Royals went nine days without pitching Soria because of a sore right shoulder before using him on back-to-back dates May 2-3 at Minnesota. He pi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ON THE ANGELS]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/on-the-angels.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 08:15:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Torii Hunter has heard the rumblings about how he has lost a step, about how he didn't really deserve the eighth straight Gold Glove Award he won last season, about how he is an "average" center fielder in the eyes of some of Baseball's new statistical gu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals put All-Star closer Soria on disabled list]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-put-all-star-closer-soria-on-disabled-list.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 08:15:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All-Star closer Joakim Soria was placed on the 15-day disabled list Sunday with a shoulder injury, and the Kansas City Royals recalled right-hander Luke Hochevar from Triple-A Omaha.Soria was second in the AL last year with 42 saves. He has seven saves in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals place Soria on disabled list]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-place-soria-on-disabled-list.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 08:15:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All-Star closer Joakim Soria was placed on the 15-day disabled list Sunday with a shoulder injury, and the Kansas City Royals recalled right-hander Luke Hochevar from Triple-A Omaha.Soria was second in the AL last year with 42 saves. He has seven saves in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hunter's impressive grab gets Angels a win]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/hunter-s-impressive-grab-gets-angels-a-win.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 08:15:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[According to Torii Hunter, it was the second-best catch he's ever made.The Angels' Gold Glove center fielder made a wall-climbing, homer-stealing catch in the ninth inning to help Los Angeles hold off the Kansas City Royals 4-3 on Sunday.Hunter sprinted a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ON THE ANGELS 2009-05-10]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/on-the-angels-2438.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 08:15:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nearly 48 hours before he was scheduled to compete against the starting pitcher with the most infinitesimal earned-run average in the major leagues, Joe Saunders started to feel the pressure.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ANGELS FYI 2009-05-10]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/angels-fyi-2439.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 08:15:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This is how it was supposed to work.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals-Angels Preview 2009-05-10]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-angels-preview-2423.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 08:16:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite an injury-riddled rotation that contributed to a very slow start, the Los Angeles Angels are right about where they were expected to be - near the top of the AL West.The Angels seek a season-high fourth straight victory and a three-game sweep of t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels 1, Royals 0]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/angels-1-royals-0.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 08:16:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Facing the stingiest pitcher in the American League this season, Joe Saunders had the game of his career.The Los Angeles Angels' left-hander bested Zack Greinke, tossing a five-hitter to lead the Angels to a 1-0 victory against the Kansas City Royals on S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greinke's start fueling Royals' resurgence 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/greinke-s-start-fueling-royals-resurgence-2425.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 08:16:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A carnival of excitement has descended on Kauffman Stadium this season thanks to an unassuming pitcher who once said his head and arm don't always agree on what to throw.The Royals are winning, Kauffman Stadium is hopping and the nation is taking notice -]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-2426.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 08:16:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--IF-OF Willie Bloomquist, hitting for SS Mike Aviles in the seventh, singled up the middle on a 1-2 pitch to extend his hitting streak to 11 games. 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The Kansas City Royals ace instead lets his pitching speak quite loudly for him.Looking to become the majors' first seven-game winner - and co]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kendrick's inside-the-park HR lifts Angels 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kendrick-s-inside-the-park-hr-lifts-angels-2430.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 08:16:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Howie Kendrick jokingly credited all the treadmill work he has done over the years for helping him hit the first inside-the-park home run - of his life.Truth is, if he didn't make it all the way around the bases Friday, it wouldn't have been a laughing ma]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-2417.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 08:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--IF-OF Willie Bloomquist, hitting for SS Mike Aviles in the seventh, singled up the middle on a 1-2 pitch to extend his hitting streak to 11 games. Bloomquist's longest hitting streak is 12 games, July 3-23, 2005, while with the Mariners. --RHP Luke Hoch]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-2418.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 08:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Gil Meche lost for only the second time in nine decisions at Anaheim Stadium. He had won six straight starts there before losing Friday night 4-1 to the Angels. --LHP Ron Mahay and RHP Kyle Farnsworth pitched 2 1/3 scoreless innings Friday. The Roya]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-2419.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 08:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Royals' streak of playing on 20 consecutive days will end with an off-day Monday after three games at Anaheim. 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The last time the Royals swept a homestand of two or more series was April 18-24, 2003, when they went 5-0 against the Tigers and Twins. --RHP Brian Banniste]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-2409.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF/OF Willie Bloomquist singled to lead off the fifth inning Thursday, extending his hitting streak to 10 games. In the streak, he is hitting .441 (15-for-34) with two triples, a home run, 10 runs, four RBIs and seven walks. The Royals are 12-3 when Bl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-2410.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joakim Soria said he felt fine and insisted that his right shoulder was not sore. But his performance was anything but smooth Thursday. The Royals closer earned his seventh save in as many chances, but not before allowing a run on two hits and two walks i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ANGELS FYI]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/angels-fyi.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Reliever Justin Speier blamed frustration for the meltdown in the ninth inning of Wednesday's loss to the Blue Jays during which he confronted an umpire, then members of his own coaching staff.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals-Angels Preview]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-angels-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Kansas City Royals are trying to extend their longest winning streak of the season. 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On the field, something just wasn't right and he was in a jam right off the bat.Once he worked out the kinks, the right-hander was as good as he's been all season.Bannister worked six scoreless innings ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals stave off M's, push win streak to 6]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-stave-off-m-s-push-win-streak-to-6.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brian Bannister worked six scoreless innings to outpitch Jarrod Washburn and the Kansas City Royals extended their winning streak to six games with a 3-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday.The Royals turned four double plays in front of 32,714 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2009-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-2399.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 08:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LF David DeJesus batted leadoff Wednesday for the first time this season and went 2-for-4 with a walk. 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"]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2009-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-2401.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 08:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A day after the Royals' 8-7, 11-inning victory over the White Sox, Kansas City manager Trey Hillman explained some of his unorthodox moves in the Tuesday night contest that lasted 4 hours, 33 minutes. 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Probably, but it sure felt like the Royals bats triggered all those b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 father figures play big role in Greinke's success]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/2-father-figures-play-big-role-in-greinke-s-success.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 08:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When Zack Greinke needed it the most, an "old-school baseball lifer" stepped up to help revive his career, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Box Score: Royals Edge Sox in 11 ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/morning-box-score-royals-edge-sox-in-11-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 08:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 6, 2009 (Gothamist delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss draws Ozzie's ire]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/loss-draws-ozzie-s-ire.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 08:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Four consecutive losses, shaky pitching, inconsistent hitting ... even before Lance Broadway coughed up the game in the 11th inning Tuesday the fuse already was lit.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mariners-Royals Preview 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/mariners-royals-preview-2407.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 08:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trips to Missouri were never as meaningful as Ken Griffey Jr. had hoped after leaving the Seattle Mariners. 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Crisp, who has walked a team-leading 21 times, also walked four times on Aug. 1, 2007, against the Orioles while with the Red Sox. --RHP Sidney Ponson, who is 0-4 with a 7.16 ERA in five s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-2391.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Backup SS Tony Pena Jr., who was 0-for-11, was placed on the 15-day disabled list Sunday with a fractured left hamate bone. INF Luis Hernandez had his contract purchased from Class AAA Omaha, where he was hitting .292. 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They expect to win, refuse to roll over when it gets tough.Jo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals seal rally over ChiSox in 11]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-seal-rally-over-chisox-in-11.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[John Buck lined a game-winning single with the bases loaded in the 11th inning to help the Kansas City Royals complete an 8-7 comeback victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night.Kansas City came back from a 4-0 deficit to tie it at 7-all on Billy]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guillen gushes over Greinke ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/guillen-gushes-over-greinke-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ozzie Guillen is not easily impressed, with his own players and especially with the opposition.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zack Greinke Is a Joy to Watch ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/zack-greinke-is-a-joy-to-watch-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 5, 2009 (AOL Weblogs delivered byNewstex) --by Tom Fornelli  Fletch already mentioned it in the Starting Five this morning, but on Monday night in Kansas City Zack Greinke was once again absolutely dominant in going the distance and pitching a shutout]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The top figures in The Rivalry, 2003-09 ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/the-top-figures-in-the-rivalry-2003-09-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 5, 2009 (Newsday delivered byNewstex) --So, last night's Red Sox-Yankees game featured a 2-hour, 14-minute rain delay, Joe Girardi jawing with Red Sox first-base coach Tim Bogar and later getting ejected, two homers by Mark Teixeira, in-game injury de]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-2381.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 08:15:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Backup SS Tony Pena Jr., who was 0-for-11, was placed on the 15-day disabled list Sunday with a fractured left hamate bone. IF Luis Hernandez had his contract purchased from Class AAA Omaha, where he was hitting .292. RHP Doug Waechter, who is on the DL w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-2382.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 08:15:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Third baseman Alex Gordon, who had April 17 surgery on his right hip to repair a labral tear, said Monday he should be able to start throwing in two weeks, take light swings in five weeks and have a follow-up checkup in six weeks. 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Ken Rosenthal says look no further than L.A.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lies and Damned Lies ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/lies-and-damned-lies-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 08:15:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 4, 2009 (Kansas City Star delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2009-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-2372.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Tony Pena Jr. was placed on the 15-day disabled list Sunday with a fractured hamate bone in his left hand. Pena injured the hand while fouling off a pitch in the 10th inning Saturday. 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RHP Doug Waechter, who is on the DL w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2009-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-2374.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Royals are going to remain in the American League Central race all year -- and they are in first place after a victory Sunday over the Twins -- they are going to need a healthy Joakim Soria to close games and Gil Meche to start every fifth day. Sor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox-Royals Preview 2009-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/white-sox-royals-preview-2375.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Kansas City Royals should have known Zack Greinke was in for some early success after he shut down the Chicago White Sox in his 2009 debut.The right-hander looks to become the major league's first six-game winner while trying to help the Royals win th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tom Powers: Twins digging a hole from the pitcher's mound ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/tom-powers-twins-digging-a-hole-from-the-pitcher-s-mound-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TOM POWERS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins pitcher Scott Baker goes from 'A' to 'F' in a hurry ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/twins-pitcher-scott-baker-goes-from-a-to-f-in-a-hurry-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Enough with the lessons. Scott Baker has learned enough. TheTwins have learned enough. Now they just would like to win.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins option catcher Jose Morales to Class AAA Rochester ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/minnesota-twins-option-catcher-jose-morales-to-class-aaa-rochester-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jose Morales will take one more bruise, one more reminder of a catcher's life, with him to Rochester.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No-hit through 6, Royals rally late to stun Twins]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/no-hit-through-6-royals-rally-late-to-stun-twins.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sitting in the Kansas City dugout watching Scott Baker go for a no-hitter, Willie Bloomquist and the Royals wondered aloud how to hex the Minnesota ace."We were trying every way possible to jinx him every inning," Bloomquist said.Whatever they did right b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals place Pena on DL]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-place-pena-on-dl.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kansas City placed Tony Pena Jr. on the 15-day disabled list on Sunday with a fractured bone in his left hand.To fill Pena's spot, the Royals promoted infielder Luis Hernandez from Triple-A Omaha.Pena fractured his left hamate bone Saturday against Minnes]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals-Twins Preview 2009-05-03]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-twins-preview-2363.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 08:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gil Meche insists a nagging back problem won't keep him off the mound.The right-hander expects to start Sunday as the visiting Kansas City Royals try to win the third and deciding game of their series with the Minnesota Twins.Some lower-back tightness for]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals 10, Twins 7(11)]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-10-twins-7-11-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 08:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[From pitches in the wrong places to foolish baserunning and bobbled groundballs, the list of blunders by both teams was long.But Joakim Soria returned to the mound and made his manager's last move work out well.Soria returned to his All-Star closing form ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals outlast Twins in 11 innings]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-outlast-twins-in-11-innings.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 08:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Umpires at the Metrodome on Saturday night for the Royals-Twins game were hoping for no close home run calls.The instant replay machine wasn't working, the crew informed team officials shortly before the first pitch, so there would be no use of baseball's]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-2366.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 08:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joakim Soria was not needed, but at least he was available to the Royals. 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They went 16-7 in April 2003 and 16-8 in 1989. --The Royals turned six double plays Thursday, tying a club record and matching an American League record]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-2368.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 08:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With RHP Joakim Soria nursing a sore shoulder, the Royals have a big vacancy at the end of their bullpen. 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While manager Trey Hillman said he would use a closer-by-committee while Soria heals, RHP Juan Cruz, who is 1-0 with a 2.08 ERA in seven appearances,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sacrifice Fly Rule ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/sacrifice-fly-rule-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 30, 2009 (Baseball Musings delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucking the Slump ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/bucking-the-slump-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 30, 2009 (Baseball Musings delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals-Twins Preview 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-twins-preview-2352.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite being without a key member of their team, the Minnesota Twins wrapped up a difficult first month of the season with a .500 record. 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Enough to chase him from baseball, make his bosses wonder if he'd ever come back.So as the spotlight grew with all those zeros he kept putting up on the scoreboard]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[J.J. LATEST PUTZ TO RUIN SANTANA GEM - NO BULL(PEN): BEST PITCHER IN BASEBALL DESERVES BETTER ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/j-j-latest-putz-to-ruin-santana-gem-no-bull-pen-best-pitcher-in-baseball-deserves-better-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[THERE is a funny story going around that the cover headline of this week's Sports Illustrated is "THE BEST PITCHER IN Baseball" and the picture to go along with it belongs to Kansas City's Zack Greinke and not theMets' Johan Santana.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gaston faces big decisions about rotation ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/gaston-faces-big-decisions-about-rotation-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball REPORTER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gaston faces big decisions about his rotation ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/gaston-faces-big-decisions-about-his-rotation-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball REPORTER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-2340.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Zack Greinke's streak of 43 innings without allowing an earned run ended in the first inning Wednesday. Vernon Wells' two-out single scored Marco Scutaro, who led off the game with a double. Scutaro, who walked to lead off the third, scored the othe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-2341.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With RHP Joakim Soria nursing a sore shoulder, the Royals have a big vacancy at the end of their bullpen. While manager Trey Hillman said he would use a closer-by-committee while Soria heals, RHP Juan Cruz, who is 1-0 with a 2.08 ERA in seven appearances,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-2342.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Gil Meche, who left his Tuesday start after 3 2/3 innings with lower back tightness in a loss to the Blue Jays, should make his next start, manager Trey Hillman said Wednesday. Meche, who is scheduled to start Sunday at Minnesota, underwent e]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greinke allows earned runs, but Royals still romp]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/greinke-allows-earned-runs-but-royals-still-romp.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Anyone wishing to talk about 20 wins or Cy Young awards or anything else that might await Zack Greinke at the end of the season would be smart to do it when Greinke is out of the room.He just won't have it. None of it. 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"But not yet]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals' bats come alive in win against Blue Jays ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-bats-come-alive-in-win-against-blue-jays-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Zack Greinke gave up an earned run for the first time in 43 innings, but Billy Butler backed him up with two homers and the Kansas City Royals used a 15-hit barrage to rout the Toronto Blue Jays 11-3 Wednesday night.Vernon Wells' RBI single with two outs ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2009-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-2329.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:15:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With RHP Joakim Soria nursing a sore shoulder, the Royals have a big vacancy at the end of their bullpen. 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Meche was b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2009-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-2331.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:15:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Brian Bannister has given credit to Dr. Andrew Jacobs, the Royals' psychologist, for helping him out of pitching jams. "We work on different scenarios and go through certain things between innings," Bannister said. "It's been awesome. Just trying to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Richmond gives Jays another big effort]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/richmond-gives-jays-another-big-effort.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:15:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Two seasons ago, Gil Meche spurned theBlueJays in favour of a five-year, $55 million (U.S.) contract with the Kansas City Royals.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Royals Preview 2009-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/blue-jays-royals-preview-2333.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:15:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Zack Greinke finally gave up a run, but that hardly seems cause for concern.Coming off consecutive complete-game efforts, the Kansas City right-hander looks to become the major leagues' first five-game winner Wednesday night when the Royals continue a fou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 8, Royals 1]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/blue-jays-8-royals-1.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:15:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Richmond called it his best outing in the majors. Aaron Hill agreed.Richmond pitched seven sharp innings, Vernon Wells drove in three runs and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Kansas City Royals 8-1 Tuesday night.Hill had three more hits to increase h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wells drives in three as Blue Jays rip Royals ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/wells-drives-in-three-as-blue-jays-rip-royals-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:15:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Richmond pitched seven sharp innings, Vernon Wells drove in three runs and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Kansas City Royals 8-1 Tuesday night.Aaron Hill, who leads the majors with 36 hits and has a hit in all but one game this year, had three hits,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zack Greinke First Royal On SI Cover In Twenty Years ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/zack-greinke-first-royal-on-si-cover-in-twenty-years-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:15:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 28, 2009 (AOL Weblogs delivered byNewstex) --by Tom Fornelli  It's not often that we approach the end of April and theKansasCityRoyals are either in first place or only a game out of it, but that's the situation the team currently finds itself in as ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Come On Baby, Cover Me ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/come-on-baby-cover-me-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:15:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 27, 2009 (Kansas City Star delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays' bats go silent]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/jays-bats-go-silent.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball REPORTER,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soggy night, silent night for Jays' bats]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/soggy-night-silent-night-for-jays-bats.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball REPORTER,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-2322.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Righty Brian Bannister began the season in the minors, but he has pitched like an ace since his April 22 recall from Class AAA Omaha. Bannister held the Blue Jays to one hit over seven innings in the Royals' 7-1 victory Monday night. Toronto entered the g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-2323.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Luke Hochevar, the first pick in the 2006 draft, is 4-0 with a 1.44 ERA with Class AAA Omaha. Hochevar picked up an 8-1 victory Monday over Oklahoma City, allowing one unearned run and four hits in six innings, while walking two and striking out sev]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-2324.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With RHP Joakim Soria nursing a sore shoulder, the Royals have a big vacancy at the end of their bullpen. While manager Trey Hillman said he would use a closer-by-committee while Soria heals, RHP Juan Cruz, who is 1-0 with a 2.08 ERA in seven appearances,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals silence Blue Jays' bats]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-silence-blue-jays-bats.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On a wet, miserable night, theJays' offence was doused 7-1 on a combined two-hitter by Royals right-hander Brian Bannister and two relievers, dropping Toronto into second place in the AL East, percentage points behind the surging Boston Red Sox.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sipp pours it on, Twins taste defeat ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/sipp-pours-it-on-twins-taste-defeat-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians 4 Twins 2]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bannister solid as Royals beat Jays 7-1 ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/bannister-solid-as-royals-beat-jays-7-1-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brian Bannister gave up one hit over seven innings and Jose Guillen hit two homers to lead the Kansas City Royals over theTorontoBlueJays 7-1 last night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Royals Preview 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/blue-jays-royals-preview-2328.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays haven't lost back-to-back games during their impressive start, but to avoid that fate they'll have to go through a pitcher off to a similarly strong beginning.Gil Meche will try to lead the Kansas City Royals to a second straight vic]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays grind out another win]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/jays-grind-out-another-win.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Something has happened to Roy Halladay. 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Hillman finally admitted]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Royals Preview]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/blue-jays-royals-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After finishing near the bottom of their respective divisions last season, the Toronto Blue Jays and Kansas City Royals both got off to surprising starts. 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Granderson hit his s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Games of the Day ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/games-of-the-day-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 26, 2009 (Baseball Musings delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Royals Preview 2009-04-26]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/tigers-royals-preview-2303.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Magglio Ordonez seems to like few things as much as hitting in Kauffman Stadium.Hitting against Sidney Ponson may be one of them.Ordonez will get to do both Sunday as his Detroit Tigers conclude their nine-game road trip and three-game weekend series with]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 9, Royals 1]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/tigers-9-royals-1.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Zach Miner and Gerald Laird like coming to Kansas City, and it is not just for the barbecue and scenic fountains.Laird and Curtis Granderson hit two-run homers and Magglio Ordonez added a solo shot as the Detroit Tigers beat the Royals 9-1 Saturday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers dial long distance vs. Royals]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/tigers-dial-long-distance-vs-royals.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gerald Laird and Curtis Granderson hit two-run homers and Magglio Ordonez a solo shot as the Detroit Tigers defeated the Kansas City Royals 9-1 Saturday night.Laird had three hits, and homered in the second with Carlos Guillen aboard. Granderson hit his s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals activate slugging outfielder Guillen]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-activate-slugging-outfielder-guillen.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jose Guillen was activated from the disabled list Saturday and started in right field for the Kansas City Royals against the Detroit Tigers.Guillen had been out with a partially torn right hip flexor tendon, leaving the Royals without one of their biggest]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals activate OF Guillen from DL]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-activate-of-guillen-from-dl.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jose Guillen was activated from the disabled list Saturday and started in right field for the Kansas City Royals against the Detroit Tigers.Guillen had been out with a partially torn right hip flexor tendon, leaving the Royals without one of their biggest]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-2308.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Zack Greinke is the first Royals pitcher to throw back-to-back complete games since RHP Jamey Wright on Sept. 6 and 13, 2003. 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Royals' Callaspo goes deep]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/finally-royals-callaspo-goes-deep.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Alberto Callaspo homered to lead off the second inning for the Kansas City Royals on Friday night, ending the longest stretch without a home run in the majors.He connected off Detroit Tigers rookie Rick Porcella, driving the 0-1 pitch an estimated 391 fee]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soria out with sore shoulder]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/soria-out-with-sore-shoulder.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All-Star closer Joakim Soria will be out of the Kansas City Royals lineup at least three days with a sore right shoulder.Soria had an MRI exam that revealed no structural damage, and Royals manager Trey Hillman said Friday night before the Royals played D]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Short-handed Jays get upper hand]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/short-handed-jays-get-upper-hand.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball REPORTER,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fill-in leaves Tribe empty ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/fill-in-leaves-tribe-empty-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Royals BLANK TRIBE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-2287.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manager Trey Hillman continues to pull the wrong switches in his bullpen machinations, and his Royals relievers continue to let him down. With the scored tied 2-2 in the eighth inning Thursday and left-handed Cleveland outfielder Grady Sizemore coming to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-2288.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Royals top the American League with three shutouts. All three have been by 2-0 scores, over the Indians, Rangers and White Sox. RHP Zack Greinke started two of the shutouts, while RHP Brian Bannister started the other Wednesday with six scoreless in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-2289.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With 3B Alex Gordon out for 10 to 12 weeks after having hip surgery, Mark Teahen will get the majority of the playing time at third base. Teahen came up as a third baseman, but shifted to the outfield to make room for Gordon, who was the second player pic]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Royals Preview 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/tigers-royals-preview-2290.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Zack Greinke was nearly flawless in his first career shutout. Victories for the Kansas City Royals haven't come easily since.The Royals look for another stellar outing from their young ace as they try to get back on track Friday night in the opener of a t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians 5, Royals 2]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/indians-5-royals-2.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A day after grumbling about Cleveland's inability to produce good at-bats, Grady Sizemore took matters into his own hands.Sizemore greeted reliever Ron Mahay with a tiebreaking, three-run homer in the eighth inning Thursday and the Indians beat the Kansas]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tribe score 4 in 8th, rally past Royals]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/tribe-score-4-in-8th-rally-past-royals.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Grady Sizemore greeted reliever Ron Mahay with a tiebreaking, three-run homer in the eighth inning Thursday and the Cleveland Indians beat the Kansas City Royals 5-2.Royals starter Gil Meche (1-1) had retired 16 straight batters and took a 2-1 lead into t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ozzie's plan: Stick with Contreras ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/ozzie-s-plan-stick-with-contreras-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[IfWhiteSox manager Ozzie Guillen had a Plan B that allowed him to sleep easier, he would have initiated it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-2276.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Brian Bannister improved to 4-1 lifetime against the Indians with Wednesday's win. 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CF David DeJesus, 2B Alberto Callaspo, 3B Mark Teahen, C Miguel Olivo and CF Coco Crisp (2) grounded into DPs. And the six were in consecutive innings, third ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2009-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-2268.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With 3B Alex Gordon out for 10 to 12 weeks after having hip surgery, Mark Teahen will get the majority of the playing time at third base. 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Ramirez will be used out of the bullpen as a middle]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[On deck: Indians vs. Kansas City Royals ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/on-deck-indians-vs-kansas-city-royals-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When: Today through Thursday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals-Indians Preview 2009-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-indians-preview-2271.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Last season was undoubtedly Cliff Lee's finest, and the Cleveland Indians' pitcher was at his best when facing the Kansas City Royals.Following a slow start this year, the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner will look to continue his turnaround Wednesday ni]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians 8, Royals 7]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/indians-8-royals-7.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians pitcher Aaron Laffey was pleased he was able to keep the ball down during key spots. Kansas City manager Trey Hillman was upset with his team's approach at the plate.The result was an impressive night for Cleveland's defense.Grady Sizemore hit a t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sizemore hits 3-run jack as Tribe tops Royals]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/sizemore-hits-3-run-jack-as-tribe-tops-royals.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Grady Sizemore hit a three-run homer and the Cleveland Indians turned double plays in six straight innings in an 8-7 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night.Sizemore connected in Cleveland's four-run fourth inning as the Indians built a 6-1 l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox notebook Red Sox honor Pumpsie Green ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/red-sox-notebook-red-sox-honor-pumpsie-green-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[rchimelis@repub.com]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals put Waechter on DL, recall Bannister]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-put-waechter-on-dl-recall-bannister.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Kansas City Royals have placed pitcher Doug Waechter on the 15-day disabled list and recalled right-hander Brian Bannister from Triple-A Omaha.The team said Tuesday that Waechter's placement on the DL is retroactive to April 18. The Royals said he has]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays rescue: karma from the concerts Rays rescue: karma from the concerts ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/rays-rescue-karma-from-the-concerts-rays-rescue-karma-from-the-concerts-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By SEAN DALY]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-2259.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Zack Greinke, who pitched 14 scoreless innings in victories over the Rangers and Indians, was named the American League co-player of the week with Texas 2B Ian Kinsler. Greinke tossed a seven-hit shutout Saturday against the Rangers, striking out 10]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-2260.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With 3B Alex Gordon out for 10 to 12 weeks after having hip surgery, Mark Teahen will get the majority of the playing time at third base. Teahen came up as a third baseman, but shifted to the outfield to make room for Gordon, who was the second player pic]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-2261.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brian Bannister could be moving from the Class AAA Omaha rotation to the Kansas City rotation before the end of the week, possibly as early as Wednesday. Bannister retired all six Albuquerque batters he faced, striking out one, Sunday before being pulled ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nobody should be upset by Swisher's words]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/nobody-should-be-upset-by-swisher-s-words.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nick Swisher said something his former skipper didn't like, but Ken Rosenthal says Ozzie Guillen is just overreacting.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[What they're saying about Trey Hillman ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/what-they-re-saying-about-trey-hillman-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 20, 2009 (The Dallas Morning News delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Managerial Moves, Part 1 ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/managerial-moves-part-1-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 20, 2009 (Kansas City Star delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals-Indians Preview 2009-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-indians-preview-2265.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the second straight season, the Cleveland Indians have been unable to avoid a disappointing start.They look to begin putting it behind them when they open a three-game home series against the AL Central rival Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night.The In]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunday Night Thought of the Week ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/sunday-night-thought-of-the-week-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 19, 2009 (Kansas City Star delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2009-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-2249.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With 3B Alex Gordon out for 10 to 12 weeks after having hip surgery, Mark Teahen will get the majority of the playing time at third base. Teahen came up as a third baseman, but shifted to the outfield to make room for Gordon, who was the second player pic]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2009-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-2250.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Royals locked up Zack Greinke to a four-year contract in January, through the 2112 season, and it looks as if it will be money well spent. Greinke is 3-0 with a 0.00 ERA in his first three starts, allowing 16 hits, walking five and striking out an Ame]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2009-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-2251.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Royals are 7-2 when RHPs Gil Meche, Zack Greinke and Kyle Davies start. In both defeats, the bullpen blew the lead. --2B Alberto Callaspo went 1-for-4 Sunday to celebrate his 26th birthday. Callaspo is hitting .375 and has hit safely in seven of his]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young comes through as Rangers rally ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/young-comes-through-as-rangers-rally-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Michael Young was just trying to put the ball in play. He did a lot more than that, and seconds later the Texas Rangers were celebrating a comeback victory.Young hit a ninth-inning leadoff homer off reliever Kyle Farnsworth and the Rangers rallied from tw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals 2, Rangers 0 (F) ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-2-rangers-0-f-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 18, 2009 (Fort Worth Star-Telegram delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City 2, Rangers 0 ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-2-rangers-0-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 18, 2009 (The Dallas Morning News delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starting Five: Zack Greinke is Goooooooood ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/starting-five-zack-greinke-is-goooooooood-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 19, 2009 (AOL Weblogs delivered byNewstex) --by Jeff Fletcher  Starting Five is our wrapup of the previous day's Baseball action, with a quick nod to what is ahead.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals-Rangers Preview 2009-04-19]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-rangers-preview-2256.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Stellar starting pitching is keeping the Kansas City Royals' early-season success going.The Royals will look for another strong effort on the mound from Kyle Davies in Sunday's series finale in Texas, where they'll aim for their first road sweep of the Ra]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals-Rangers Preview 2009-04-19]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-rangers-preview-2257.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Stellar starting pitching is keeping the Kansas City Royals' early-season success going.The Royals will look for another strong effort on the mound from Kyle Davies in Sunday's series finale in Texas, where they'll aim for their first road sweep of the Ra]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals-Rangers Preview 2009-04-19]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-rangers-preview-2240.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Stellar starting pitching is keeping the Kansas City Royals' early-season success going.The Royals will look for another strong effort on the mound from Kyle Davies in Sunday's series finale in Texas, where they'll aim for their first road sweep of the Ra]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals' Greinke tames Texas for first shutout]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-greinke-tames-texas-for-first-shutout.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Most pitchers dread a trip to Rangers Ballpark. Not Kansas City's Zack Greinke. He kept posting zeros.Greinke did not allow a run for his third straight start this season, pitching a seven-hitter for his first career shutout as the Royals beat the Texas R]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another power outage Rangers shut out for seven innings while Kansas City tees off ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/another-power-outage-rangers-shut-out-for-seven-innings-while-kansas-city-tees-off-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ARLINGTON - Gil Meche pitched into the seventh without allowing a run, Mark Teahen assumed his new role by going 5-for-6 with a homer and the Kansas City Royals beat theRangers, 12-3, on Friday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[More on decision to pinch-hit for Michael Young ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/more-on-decision-to-pinch-hit-for-michael-young-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 18, 2009 (The Dallas Morning News delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City 12, Rangers 3 ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-12-rangers-3-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 18, 2009 (The Dallas Morning News delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-2245.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Third baseman Alex Gordon may not return before the All-Star break after undergoing right hip surgery Friday to repair a labral cartilage tear. Gordon is expected to be out 10 to 12 weeks, which means his earliest return would be late June, but it might n]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-2246.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Mark Teahen, C John Buck, DH Mike Jacobs and RF Willie Bloomquist all doubled in the seventh inning. The last time the Royals had four doubles in an inning was against the Rangers last year. "I'm just a little slow," said Teahen, on settling for sing]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-2247.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OF Jose Guillen is on the 15-day disabled list with a partially torn right hip flexor tear. In his absence, manager Trey Hillman has used Mark Teahen and Willie Bloomquist in right field, and newly recalled Mitch Maier should see action there, too. Teahen]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals-Rangers Preview 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-rangers-preview-2248.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Zach Greinke might have already shown the Kansas City Royals were right to sign him to a contract extension.After three seasons, Kevin Millwood is still trying to prove he's worth his hefty contract with the Texas Rangers.On Saturday night, two of the AL']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-2231.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Third baseman Alex Gordon may not return before the All-Star break after undergoing right hip surgery Friday to repair a labral cartilage tear. Gordon is expected to be out 10 to 12 weeks, which means his earliest return would be late June, but it might n]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-2232.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Mark Teahen, C John Buck, DH Mike Jacobs and RF Willie Bloomquist all doubled in the seventh inning. The last time the Royals had four doubles in an inning was against the Rangers last year. "I'm just a little slow," said Teahen, on settling for sing]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-2233.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OF Jose Guillen is on the 15-day disabled list with a partially torn right hip flexor tear. In his absence, manager Trey Hillman has used Mark Teahen and Willie Bloomquist in right field, and newly recalled Mitch Maier should see action there, too. Teahen]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals-Rangers Preview 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-rangers-preview-2234.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Zach Greinke might have already shown the Kansas City Royals were right to sign him to a contract extension.After three seasons, Kevin Millwood is still trying to prove he's worth his hefty contract with the Texas Rangers.On Saturday night, two of the AL']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meche holds down Rangers, gets K.C. a win]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/meche-holds-down-rangers-gets-k-c-a-win.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gil Meche didn't look like somebody who hates pitching in Rangers Ballpark, and his Kansas City Royals teammates certainly didn't seem like the worst-hitting team in the majors.Meche pitched into the seventh without allowing a run, Mark Teahen assumed his]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals' Gordon out at least 10-12 weeks]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-gordon-out-at-least-10-12-weeks.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Third baseman Alex Gordon is expected to be out of Kansas City's lineup for at least two months after having surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right hip.The surgery was performed Friday in Colorado and Royals manager Trey Hillman said the recovery ti]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals' Gordon has hip surgery, out 10-12 weeks]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-gordon-has-hip-surgery-out-10-12-weeks.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Third baseman Alex Gordon could be out of Kansas City's lineup for half the season after having surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right hip.The surgery was performed Friday in Colorado, and Royals manager Trey Hillman said the recovery time is 10 to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Curious Case of Mike Jacobs ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/the-curious-case-of-mike-jacobs-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 17, 2009 (Kansas City Star delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[What they're saying in Kansas City ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/what-they-re-saying-in-kansas-city-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 17, 2009 (The Dallas Morning News delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2009-04-17]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-2223.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Royals will throw their three best starters -- RHP Gil Meche on Friday, RHP Zack Greinke on Saturday, and RHP Kyle Davies on Sunday -- in the three-game series at Texas. The three are 3-0, although Meche has no-decisions in his two starts. They have]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2009-04-17]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-2224.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OF Jose Guillen is on the 15-day disabled list with a partially torn right hip flexor tear. In his absence, manager Trey Hillman has used Mark Teahen and Willie Bloomquist in right field, and newly recalled Mitch Maier should see action there, too. Teahen]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2009-04-17]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-2225.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Third baseman Alex Gordon was placed on the 15-day disabled list Thursday but is expected to be out much longer with a right hip labral cartilage tear. Gordon, who injured the hip Saturday against the Yankees and sat out the next two games, will have arth]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Laffey, Wood help Tribe for a second win ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/laffey-wood-help-tribe-for-a-second-win-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kansas City, Mo. - Kerry Wood earned his first save, Aaron Laffey earned another start and theIndians finally looked like an opportunistic team in a 5-4 victory over the Royals on Wednesday afternoon at Kauffman Stadium.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Head¿s up! Another opposing pitcher buzzes White Sox hitters ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/head¿s-up-another-opposing-pitcher-buzzes-white-sox-hitters-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheWhiteSox lost to the Tigers at Comerica Park Wednesday, 9-0.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals' Gordon placed on disabled list]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-gordon-placed-on-disabled-list.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Royals third baseman Alex Gordon has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a cartilage tear in his right hip.The Royals said Thursday that Gordon will undergo surgery in Vail, Colo., on Friday to have the tear repaired. His return is uncertain.Gord]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals-Rangers Preview]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-rangers-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ian Kinsler has had some big games at the plate against the Kansas City Royals. None of those performances came anywhere close to matching his last effort for the Texas Rangers.After the game of his career, Kinsler looks to help the Rangers continue their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clubhouse leaders add human touch to stadium]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/clubhouse-leaders-add-human-touch-to-stadium.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The link from old Stadium to new one in The Bronx is not the transfer of Monument Park or the recreation of the facade or the imitation of the dimensions.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Start is better, ending still bad ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/start-is-better-ending-still-bad-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Royals 9Indians 3]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2009-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-2216.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OF Jose Guillen is on the 15-day disabled list with a partially torn right hip flexor tear. 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In four relief appearances, Farnsworth is 0-2 with a 16.20 ERA, allowing six hits, including a home run, and six runs in 3 1/3 innings. --3B Alex Gordon]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2009-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-2218.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Sidney Ponson still does not have a career victory against the Indians, but the veteran gave the Royals a quality start in a no-decision Wednesday. Ponson permitted two runs on six hits in six innings in the Royals' 5-4 loss to Cleveland. Pon]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nady's injury rocks Yanks' outfield]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/nady-s-injury-rocks-yanks-outfield.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfield was supposed to be an area of strength for the Yankees. Xavier Nady's injury makes it dangerously thin, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Laffey helps Indians avoid sweep vs. Royals]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/laffey-helps-indians-avoid-sweep-vs-royals.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While failing to get a win on his 24th birthday, Aaron Laffey may have landed a job.The left-hander, who almost made the rotation in spring training, went 5 1-3 innings and allowed only two runs Wednesday while Cleveland picked up its first road win and a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[POSADA BRINGS BACK THE BANG ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/posada-brings-back-the-bang-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[KANSAS CITY, Mo. - There were a lot of things working against theYankees last year, if you really think about it. Rookie manager. Injured ace. Kid pitchers who looked barely ready for Scranton. The rise of the Rays. The retention of the Red Sox. All of it]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SABATHIA SHINES 2ND TIME AROUND]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/sabathia-shines-2nd-time-around.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yankees 6]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-2206.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manager Trey Hillman handed Miguel Olivo the starting catching job during the offseason. John Buck had been the starting catcher since the Royals acquired him in the June 24, 2004, Carlos Beltran trade. After hitting .224 last year with nine home runs, ha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-2207.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Royals moved into first place in the American League Central with a 5-3 record. "That means we've gotten off to a decent start," Royals manager Trey Hillman said. "I say that humbly. We got off to a decent start last year. It's about maintaining it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-2208.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OF Jose Guillen is on the 15-day disabled list with a partially torn right hip flexor tear. In his absence, manager Trey Hillman has used Mark Teahen and Willie Bloomquist in right field. Teahen has already started at three different positions -- second, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[On deck: Indians at Kansas City ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/on-deck-indians-at-kansas-city-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When: Tonight through Wednesday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians make losing reappear ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/indians-make-losing-reappear-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kansas City, Mo. - TheIndians found out Monday night that bad starts do not vanish with one victory. In fact, the occasional victory only serves to make a bad start that much more aggravating.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians-Royals Preview 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/indians-royals-preview-2211.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sidney Ponson didn't have an easy time against one of his many former teams in his Kansas City Royals debut. His next start might not be any easier.On Wednesday, the veteran right-hander again looks for his first victory against the Cleveland Indians whil]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buck's bat sparks Royals' win over Indians]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/buck-s-bat-sparks-royals-win-over-indians.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The big biceps get the attention. Now John Buck has a strong core to do the important work.Figuring a solid core would help with his flexibility and give him more stamina for the entire season, Buck changed his offseason workouts to emphasize the muscles ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cooper could be first manager fired]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/cooper-could-be-first-manager-fired.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Firing Cecil Cooper wouldn't be unreasonable, but it wouldn't turn the suspect Astros into contenders, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians on deck \ ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/indians-on-deck--.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEXT GAME]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-2197.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[   It was alluring to put third baseman Alex Gordon's name in the lineup on Monday night.   After all, Gordon was hitting .500 (8-for-16) off Indians starter Fausto Carmona.   "Very tempting, I would be the first one to tell you," Royals manager Tre]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-2198.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[   --Royals manager Trey Hillman on RHP Zack Greinke pitching his way into and out of trouble for five innings against the Indians: "You can't say enough about what he did when he had to with runners on base. That's when he was at his best. That's what ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-2199.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[   OF Jose Guillen is on the 15-day disabled list with a partially torn right hip flexor tear. In his absence, manager Trey Hillman has used Mark Teahen and Willie Bloomquist in right field. Teahen has already started at three different positions -- sec]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians-Royals Preview 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/indians-royals-preview-2200.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carl Pavano's attempt at reviving his pitching career with the Cleveland Indians got off to a rough start.Kyle Davies, meanwhile, appears to keep getting better for the Kansas City Royals.Pavano looks to bounce back from an awful debut and help the Indian]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greinke helps Royals double up Tribe]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/greinke-helps-royals-double-up-tribe.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Zack Greinke reached 25 scoreless innings in a row. It wasn't easy.Greinke (2-0) wiggled out of trouble for five scoreless innings, before departing after 104 pitches and the Kansas City Royals held on to defeat the Indians 4-2 Monday night.He stranded tw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[EMPTY FEELING FOR JOBA AND BOMBERS - 'PEN BETRAYS CHAMBERLAIN IN LOSS ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/empty-feeling-for-joba-and-bombers-pen-betrays-chamberlain-in-loss-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Royals 6 -Yankees 4]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wise move, same result at leadoff]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/wise-move-same-result-at-leadoff.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Asked Tuesday before the season opener about the length of DeWayne Wise's lifeline in the leadoff role,WhiteSox manager Ozzie Guillen said he was ''gambling once again.'']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Series preview]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/series-preview.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Where: Kauffman Stadium]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[KC AND SUNSHINE CAN'T STOP YANKS - PETTITTE, TEAMMATES PROVE SHADE TOO GOOD FOR ROYALS ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kc-and-sunshine-can-t-stop-yanks-pettitte-teammates-prove-shade-too-good-for-royals-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yankees 4 - Royals 1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2009-04-13]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-2188.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Royals' bullpen has logged 20 strikeouts in 15 2/3 innings. "I feel good about our bullpen," Royals manager Trey Hillman said. "It's a major factor when you've got guys out the bullpen that can strike guys out." --Mark Teahen has started three games]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2009-04-13]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-2189.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Royals were upbeat and optimistic entering the season after going 18-8 last September and having a good spring training with no major injuries. Kansas City has improved from a pitiful 56 victories in 2005 to 75 in 2008, its first year under manager Tr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2009-04-13]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-2190.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After a spring training void of any major injuries, the Royals were struck twice in the first five games by hip injuries that caused manager Trey Hillman to drastically alter his batting order. Jose Guillen went on the disabled list with a Grade II partia]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals 6, Yankees 4]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-6-yankees-4.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joba Chamberlain's season debut went just fine. It was the pitchers who followed him that cost the New York Yankees.John Buck homered and drove in three runs, helping the Kansas City Royals rally past New York 6-4 on a rainy Sunday to avoid a three-game s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians-Royals Preview 2009-04-13]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/indians-royals-preview-2192.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Before the start of the season, the Cleveland Indians were considered a sleeper to win the AL Central.After one week, the only surprise has been how long it took to get their first win.The Indians look to build off their first victory of the season when t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yanks' bullpen blows lead as Royals rally for win]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/yanks-bullpen-blows-lead-as-royals-rally-for-win.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joba Chamberlain's season debut went just fine. It was the pitchers who followed him that cost the New York Yankees.John Buck homered and drove in three runs, helping the Kansas City Royals rally past New York 6-4 on a rainy Sunday to avoid a three-game s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-04-13]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/-2194.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians 8,BlueJays 4]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A couple of bullpen decisions proved costly ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/a-couple-of-bullpen-decisions-proved-costly-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Random thoughts from Baseball's opening week, and wishing everyone a Happy Easter:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking down the best and worst in baseball]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/breaking-down-the-best-and-worst-in-baseball.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Need to know who's the best player in the game? Joel Sherman talked to scouts and execs to get the inside scoop on that and more.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees-Royals Preview 2009-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/yankees-royals-preview-2182.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Although the free-spending New York Yankees added high-priced free agents CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett in the offseason, they are eventually expecting just as much from one of their homegrown starters - Joba Chamberlain.Chamberlain makes his season debut ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees 6, Royals 1]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/yankees-6-royals-1.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CC Sabathia made one tiny adjustment and returned to the form that landed him a $161 million deal with the New York Yankees.Making an effort to get his right foot down quicker, Sabathia pitched shutout ball into the eighth inning to lead New York to a 6-1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[CC dominates, gets first win as Yankee]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/cc-dominates-gets-first-win-as-yankee.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CC Sabathia rebounded smartly from his disappointing Yankees debut, and Jorge Posada and Nick Swisher drove in three runs apiece Saturday night in New York's 6-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals.Sabathia, signed to a $161 million, seven-year contract i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-2185.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Royals were upbeat and optimistic entering the season after going 18-8 last September and having a good spring training with no major injuries. Kansas City has improved from a pitiful 56 victories in 2005 to 75 in 2008, its first year under manager Tr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-2186.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Royals have not defeated Yankees LHP Andy Pettitte since 1999. He is 8-0 in his past 12 starts against Kansas City. His last loss to the Royals was Aug. 18, 1999, when he allowed one unearned run in eight innings. --The Royals have scored seven runs]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-2187.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right fielder Jose Guillen was placed on the 15-day disabled list Friday because of a Grade 2 partial tear of his right hip flexor. Guillen suffered the injury in the ninth inning Thursday while running to first base. With Guillen out, manager Trey Hillma]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's early, but Ozzie doing some juggling ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/it-s-early-but-ozzie-doing-some-juggling-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A team hitting a collective .198 has more woes than just a struggling leadoff man.WhiteSox manager Ozzie Guillen is the first to acknowledge that, with a lineup Friday that reflected a change in the No. 2 spot.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-2174.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Royals were upbeat and optimistic entering the season after going 18-8 last September and having a good spring training with no major injuries. Kansas City has improved from a pitiful 56 victories in 2005 to 75 in 2008, its first year under manager Tr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-2175.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Royals have not defeated Yankees LHP Andy Pettitte since 1999. He is 8-0 in his past 12 starts against Kansas City. His last loss to the Royals was Aug. 18, 1999, when he allowed one unearned run in eight innings. --The Royals have scored seven runs]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-2176.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right fielder Jose Guillen was placed on the 15-day disabled list Friday because of a Grade 2 partial tear of his right hip flexor. Guillen suffered the injury in the ninth inning Thursday while running to first base. With Guillen out, manager Trey Hillma]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[All¿s quiet with Sox ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/all¿s-quiet-with-sox-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Remember this little blast from the past?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees-Royals Preview]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/yankees-royals-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CC Sabathia's debut with the New York Yankees was certainly memorable. Not for reasons he would prefer, though.Sabathia hopes his second start goes a bit better when he takes the ball Saturday night as New York continues its three-game series with the Kan]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees 4, Royals 1]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/yankees-4-royals-1.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andy Pettitte beats Kansas City so often, even he has trouble keeping track.The New York Yankees' left-hander allowed three hits over seven strong innings Friday, striking out six and walking one in a 4-1 victory that made him 8-0 in his last 12 starts ag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New version of the Kauffman Stadium opens]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/new-version-of-the-kauffman-stadium-opens.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[First stop was to the mini field with the cartoonish plastic bats and rubbery turf. Then came a few pitches through what looked like living room blinds, followed by a few swings against a video version of Joba Chamberlain.After that, a race against Royals]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pettitte, Yankees take series opener from Royals]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/pettitte-yankees-take-series-opener-from-royals.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andy Pettitte gave up three hits in seven strong innings and Jorge Posada hit a two-run single, carrying the New York Yankees over the Royals 4-1 Friday in the opener of Kansas City's renovated Kauffman Stadium.Pettitte (1-0) struck out six and walked one]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pen backs Kazmir as Rays rip Bosox ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/pen-backs-kazmir-as-rays-rip-bosox-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[AL ROUNDUP ASSOCIATED PRESSScott Kazmir's strong start at Fenway Park held up this time.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/-2165.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yankees 11, Orioles 2]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays keep roll going thanks to slick Garza ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/rays-keep-roll-going-thanks-to-slick-garza-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's like the off-season never happened for Matt Garza and the Tampa Bay Rays.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals to host Yanks in renovated Kauffman Stadium]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-to-host-yanks-in-renovated-kauffman-stadium.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Kansas City Royals have augmented the splash with flash.Kauffman Stadium already had the famed outfield fountains. Now, party decks, wraparound seating and thousands upon thousands of colorful lights have been added as part of a $275 million facelift ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Washburn out-duels Perkins in M's 2-0 win ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/washburn-out-duels-perkins-in-m-s-2-0-win-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mariners 2, TWINS 0 -- At Minneapolis, Jarrod Washburn gave up five hits in eight innings and Brandon Morrow got his first save of the season for the Mariners.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals 2, White Sox 1]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-2-white-sox-1.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Kansas City Royals must have known about Coco Crisp's history against the division-rival White Sox when they picked him up in the offseason.Their new leadoff man hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning that broke a scoreless tie, and Kansas City held ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-2170.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Royals were upbeat and optimistic entering the season after going 18-8 last September and having a good spring training with no major injuries. Kansas City has improved from a pitiful 56 victories in 2005 to 75 in 2008, its first year under manager Tr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-2171.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Sidney Ponson is the Royals' No. 4 starter and will throw the first pitch Friday at the newly renovated Kauffman Stadium, but first he'll have to be added to the 40-man big league roster. Ponson signed a minor league contract with the Royals ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-2172.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHPs Gil Meche, Zack Greinke and Kyle Davies, the Royals' three starting pitchers in the opening series against the White Sox, combined to allow one run in 20 innings. They allowed 13 hits, struck out 21 and walked five. --The Royals scored just six run]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joba: Forget video, I love NY and Yogi]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/joba-forget-video-i-love-ny-and-yogi.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joba Chamberlain had no desire to view a video clip of his October DUI bust in Nebraska -- he already has deleted the incident from his mind.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2009-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-2156.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Royals right-hander Zack Greinke had an 0-6 record with a 7.78 ERA in eight previous games at U.S. Cellular Field, but he tamed the White Sox on Wednesday night. Greinke gave up three singles in six-plus innings as the Royals shut out the White Sox 2-0 to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2009-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-2157.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF David DeJesus became the Royals' 10th opening-day left fielder in as many years and the 19th in the past 20 years. Other left fielders on opening day in this decade were Mark Teahen, 2008; Ross Gload, 2007; Emil Brown, 2006; Terrence Long, 2005; Aaro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2009-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-2158.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Royals were upbeat and optimistic entering the season after going 18-8 last September and having a good spring training with no major injuries. Kansas City has improved from a pitiful 56 victories in 2005 to 75 in 2008, its first year under manager Tr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals-White Sox Preview 2009-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-white-sox-preview-2159.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Although the Chicago White Sox made a quick exit from the 2008 postseason, John Danks had a successful and memorable second season in the major leagues.Making his 2009 debut on Thursday afternoon at U.S. Cellular Field, the left-hander faces the Kansas Ci]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals 2, White Sox 0]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-2-white-sox-0.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Zack Greinke wouldn't give in. He kept going for the corners instead of going after the hitters, and by his own admission, was "too fine."Or was he perfectly fine?Greinke pitched three-hit ball into the seventh inning and the Kansas City bullpen was perfe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cox cable to televise KC games ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/cox-cable-to-televise-kc-games-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SPRINGDALE - Baseball fans in Northwest Arkansas won't have to drive to Kansas City, Mo., to see the unveiling of refurbished Kauffman Stadium on Friday. 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JAYS??????????????????5???bt?Detroit?Tigers?????????????????????4;????Oakland?At]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Joba video a warning sign?]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/is-joba-video-a-warning-sign-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Joba Chamberlain who is on video failing a sobriety test last October is both polite and unsteady. He also is 23.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2009-04-08]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-2147.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Royals were upbeat and optimistic entering the season after going 18-8 last September and having a good spring training with no major injuries. Kansas City has improved from a pitiful 56 victories in 2005 to 75 in 2008, its first year under manager Tr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2009-04-08]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-2148.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manager Trey Hillman had right-hander Kyle Farnsworth pitching in a crucial situation in the eighth inning Tuesday with the Royals clinging to a one-run lead. Why Farnsworth was in left Hillman open to a ton of second-guessing. Gil Meche had held the Whit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2009-04-08]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-2149.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--There were 13 Royals on the opening-day roster who were not on the 2008 season-opening roster. They are 1B Mike Jacobs, SS Mike Aviles, CF Coco Crisp, Cs Miguel Olivo and Brayan Pena, INF/OF Willie Bloomquist, RHPs Kyle Farnsworth, Kyle Davies, Juan Cru]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals-White Sox Preview 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-white-sox-preview-2150.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Chicago White Sox relied heavily on power hitting in 2008. A home run by Jim Thome helped them start this season with a victory.The White Sox look to win their fifth straight at home over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night when the clubs contin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox 4, Royals 2 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/white-sox-4-royals-2-2151.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jim Thome pumped his fist as he rounded the bases and then came out for a curtain call. Even after all these years, a go-ahead home run on opening day is something to celebrate.Thome hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning, rallying the Chicago White S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox 4, Royals 2 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/white-sox-4-royals-2-2152.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jim Thome got to totally enjoy this opening-day home run.Thome hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning, rallying the Chicago White Sox past the Kansas City Royals 4-2 Tuesday in a season opener delayed a day because of bad weather.Chicago trailed 2-1 w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thome's 3-run blast in 8th rallies ChiSox]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/thome-s-3-run-blast-in-8th-rallies-chisox.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jim Thome hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning and the Chicago White Sox rallied past the Kansas City Royals 4-2 in a season opener delayed a day because of bad weather.Thome hit his 542nd career home run, connecting with two outs off Royals newcome]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals-White Sox Preview 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-white-sox-preview-2154.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Chicago White Sox needed an extra day to clinch the AL Central title in 2008. 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That excellent s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-2141.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Royals hit .310 in spring training, led by 2B Mark Teahen's .433 with seven home runs and 14 RBIs. 1B Mike Jacobs topped the team with 21 RBIs and also had seven home runs, while hitting .273. --The Royals' pitching staff had a 5.69 ERA in exhibitio]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-2142.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Royals are upbeat and optimistic entering the season after going 18-8 last September and having a good spring training with no major injuries. The Royals have improved from a pitiful 56 victories in 2005 to 75 in 2008, their first under manager Trey H]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals-White Sox Preview 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-white-sox-preview-2143.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Chicago White Sox needed an extra day to clinch the AL Central title in 2008. 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The biggest turnover is in the pitching staff, where 60 percent of the 2008 rotatio]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2009-04-06]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-2134.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jamey Wright, who came to camp as a non-roster invitee, had his contract purchased Sunday and will be used as a long reliever. Wright was 8-7 with a 5.12 ERA in 75 relief appearances last season with the Texas Rangers. 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Opening day festivities will be held before the first pitch.Th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 Kansas City Royals Roster]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/2009-kansas-city-royals-roster.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No. Player B T Born Ht WtCatchers14 Buck, John R R 07-07-1980 6-322021 Olivo, MiguelR R 07-15-1978 6-02203 Pena, Brayan S R 01-07-1982 5-11 210Infielders30 Aviles, Mike R R 03-13-1981 5-919516 Butler, BillyR R 04-18-1986 6-124013 Callaspo, AlbertoS R 04-1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals-White Sox opener postponed, snow predicted 2009-04-05]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-white-sox-opener-postponed-snow-predicted-2137.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The season opener between the Kansas City Royals and Chicago White Sox scheduled for Monday has been postponed because snow is in the forecast.The game will be played Tuesday at 1:05 p.m. Opening day festivities will be held before the first pitch.The dec]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals-White Sox opener postponed, snow predicted 2009-04-05]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-white-sox-opener-postponed-snow-predicted-2138.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The season opener between the Kansas City Royals and Chicago White Sox scheduled for Monday has been postponed because snow is in the forecast.The game will be played Tuesday at 1:05 p.m. Opening day festivities will be held before the first pitch.The dec]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wright, Costa involved in Royals roster moves]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/wright-costa-involved-in-royals-roster-moves.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Kansas City Royals have purchased the contract of right-handed pitcher Jamey Wright from Triple-A Omaha and assigned outfielder Shane Costa.The moves came Sunday after the Royals made the deadline for getting their roster down to 25.Wright went 8-7 wi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals trim 4 players off roster]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-trim-4-players-off-roster.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Kansas City Royals trimmed four players off their roster Saturday, leaving them one move to make.The Royals reassigned left-handed pitcher Tim Hamulack and righties Roman Colon and Brandon Duckworth to Triple-A Omaha. The club also optioned outfielder]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals 5, Rangers 4]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-5-rangers-4.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kris Benson appears ready to make his long awaited return to the big leagues.Benson made his final exhibition start Saturday and pitched five innings in the Texas Rangers' 5-4 loss to the Kansas City Royals.Kansas City's Mike Jacobs and John Buck each hit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-2128.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Royals are upbeat and optimistic entering the season after going 18-8 last September and having a good spring training with no major injuries. 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He hit .262 with four homers in Cactus League action. --RHP Sidney Ponson and LHP Horacio Ramirez will the Royals' No. 4 and 5 starter, respectively, manager Trey Hillman announced. R]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers cleared the way to give Andruw a shot 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/rangers-cleared-the-way-to-give-andruw-a-shot-2131.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers released Frank Catalanotto so they could keep Andruw Jones. Ken Rosenthal explains why they made the move.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-2119.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Royals general manager Dayton Moore came from the Braves' organization, where strong pitching made Atlanta a perennial playoff team. Moore still believes in the importance of pitching, but he has learned quickly in the American League that nearly every cl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-2120.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Ryan Shealy cleared waivers and was outrighted to Class AAA Omaha. He hit .262 with four homers in Cactus League action. --RHP Sidney Ponson and LHP Horacio Ramirez will the Royals' No. 4 and 5 starter, respectively, manager Trey Hillman announced. R]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-2121.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Royals are upbeat and optimistic entering the season after going 18-8 last September and having a good spring training with no major injuries. The Royals have improved from a pitiful 56 victories in 2005 to 75 in 2008, their first under manager Trey H]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers 7, Royals 2]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/rangers-7-royals-2.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[David Murphy's two-run single highlighted a four-run fifth inning against Zach Greinke, and the Texas Rangers defeated the Kansas City Royals 7-2 on Friday night.Rookie Elvis Andrus led off the fifth with a bunt single, and the Rangers later loaded the ba]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals outright 1B Shealy to minors]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-outright-1b-shealy-to-minors.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Kansas City Royals outrighted first baseman Ryan Shealy to Triple-A Omaha on Friday, trimming their roster to 30.Shealy, who remained with the Royals for Friday night's exhibition game against the Texas Rangers, hit .262 with four homers and nine RBIs]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Predictions for all 30 MLB teams]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/predictions-for-all-30-mlb-teams.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You've waited five months for baseball to return. It's time to get serious. It's time for Ken Rosenthal's predictions for all 30 MLB teams.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers cleared the way to give Andruw a shot 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/rangers-cleared-the-way-to-give-andruw-a-shot-2125.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers released Frank Catalanotto so they could keep Andruw Jones. Ken Rosenthal explains why they made the move.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2009-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-2113.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Sidney Ponson and LHP Horacio Ramirez will the Royals' No. 4 and 5 starter, respectively, manager Trey Hillman announced. 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Moore still believes in the importance of pitching, but he has learned quickly in the American League that nearly every cl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers 9, Royals 3]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/rangers-9-royals-3.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Feldman allowed a run and three hits in his sixth spring training start, and the Texas Rangers beat the Kansas City Royals 9-3 Thursday.The start may be Feldman's last for a while because the Rangers are moving him to the bullpen to start the season]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals 6, Rockies 5]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-6-rockies-5.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Aaron Cook worked on his slider throughout spring training and called it his most improved pitch after working three innings in the Colorado Rockies' 6-5 loss to the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday.Cook gave up three runs and seven hits in his final outin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers cleared the way to give Andruw a shot 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/rangers-cleared-the-way-to-give-andruw-a-shot-2118.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers released Frank Catalanotto so they could keep Andruw Jones. Ken Rosenthal explains why they made the move.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-2105.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Sidney Ponson and LHP Horacio Ramirez will the Royals' No. 4 and 5 starter, respectively, manager Trey Hillman announced. RHP Brian Bannister was optioned to Class AAA Omaha on April 1, a day after the Royals made the same move with RHP Luke Hocheva]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-2106.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Royals are upbeat and optimistic entering the season after going 18-8 last September and having a good spring training with no major injuries. 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Ken Rosenthal explains why they made the move.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City trades Ross Gload to Florida]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-trades-ross-gload-to-florida.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Kansas City Royals traded first baseman Ross Gload and cash to the Florida Marlins on Wednesday for a player to be named.Kansas City also optioned right-hander Brian Bannister to Triple-A Omaha and released right-hander Joel Peralta. Left-hander John ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City trades Gload to Florida]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-trades-gload-to-florida.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Kansas City Royals traded first baseman and outfielder Ross Gload to the Florida Marlins on Wednesday for a player to be named and cash.The Royals have agreed to pay most of Gload's $1.9 million guaranteed contract. General manager Dayton Moore said t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/-2111.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Kansas City Royals ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 at Chicago White Sox, 2:05 p.m.April 8 at Chicago White Sox, 8:11 p.m.April 9 at Chicago White Sox, 2:05 p.m.April 10 N.Y. Yankees, 4:10 p.m.April 11 N.Y. Yankees, 7:10 p.m.April 12 N.Y. Yankees, 2:10 p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Imagining one crazy summer in New York]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/imagining-one-crazy-summer-in-new-york.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What do Beyonce, Bobby Valentine and the Royals have in common? Ken Rosenthal can envision them contributing to a Yankees fiasco.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-2098.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:15:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Luke Hochevar bid for a spot in the Royals rotation ended March 31 when he was optioned to Class AAA Omaha. 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The Royals have improved from a pitiful 56 victories in 2005 to 75 in 2008, their first under manager Trey H]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-2100.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:15:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Royals general manager Dayton Moore came from the Braves' organization, where strong pitching made Atlanta a perennial playoff team. Moore still believes in the importance of pitching, but he has learned quickly in the American League that nearly every cl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals option right-hander Hochevar to Omaha]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-option-right-hander-hochevar-to-omaha.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:15:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Kansas City Royals optioned right-hander Luke Hochevar to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday, opening the door for Sidney Ponson to fill a slot in the starting rotation.Hochevar, the first overall pick in the 2006 draft, had a 3.86 ERA in five spring training ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Athletics 7, Royals 2]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/athletics-7-royals-2.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:15:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sidney Ponson didn't do much to help his bid for a spot in the Kansas City Royals' rotation.Ponson gave up seven runs in five innings in the Royals' 7-2 loss to the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday, hours after Luke Hochever was optioned to Triple-A Omaha, el]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[These things will happen this season]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/these-things-will-happen-this-season.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:15:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manny will be a pain. 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Moore still believes in the importance of pitching, but he has learned quickly in the American League that nearly every cl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2009-03-31]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-2094.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHPs Gil Meche and Zack Greinke will start the first two games of the season at Chicago, manager Trey Hillman announced. 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The Royals have improved from a pitiful 56 victories in 2005 to 75 in 2008, their first under manager Trey H]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cubs 8, Royals 8(10)]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/cubs-8-royals-8-10-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rich Harden returned to the mound for the first time since March 15 because of food poisoning and gave up three homers and five runs in the Chicago Cubs' 8-8, 10-inning tie with the Kansas City Royals on Monday.Milton Bradley went 4-for-4 with a walk for ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-30]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/-2097.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Kansas City Royals ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 at Chicago White Sox, 2:05 p.m.April 8 at Chicago White Sox, 8:11 p.m.April 9 at Chicago White Sox, 2:05 p.m.April 10 N.Y. Yankees, 4:10 p.m.April 11 N.Y. Yankees, 7:10 p.m.April 12 N.Y. Yankees, 2:10 p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals 17, Mariners 12]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-17-mariners-12.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Seattle's struggling pitching staff gave up more than 15 runs for the second consecutive day in a 17-12 loss to the Kansas City Royals on Sunday.A day after getting tagged for 16 runs by the Los Angeles Angels, Mariners pitchers allowed 22 hits and a nine]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-2090.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Royals general manager Dayton Moore came from the Braves' organization, where strong pitching made Atlanta a perennial playoff team. Moore still believes in the importance of pitching, but he has learned quickly in the American League that nearly every cl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-2091.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHPs Gil Meche and Zack Greinke will start the first two games of the season at Chicago, manager Trey Hillman announced. 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The Royals have improved from a pitiful 56 victories in 2005 to 75 in 2008, their first under manager Trey H]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers 8, Royals 5]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/rangers-8-royals-5.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Horacio Ramirez took a step toward claiming one of the final two slots in the Kansas City rotation, throwing five solid innings in the Royals' 8-5 loss to the Texas Rangers on Saturday.Ramirez is the Royals' only left-handed rotation candidate. He gave up]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes: Yanks appear open to moving Cabrera 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/notes-yanks-appear-open-to-moving-cabrera-2088.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Yankees are telling clubs that they are open to moving outfielder Melky Cabrera, who would be a perfect fit for the White Sox.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-2076.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHPs Gil Meche and Zack Greinke will start the first two games of the season at Chicago, manager Trey Hillman announced. 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The Royals have improved from a pitiful 56 victories in 2005 to 75 in 2008, their first under manager Trey H]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-2078.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Royals general manager Dayton Moore came from the Braves' organization, where strong pitching made Atlanta a perennial playoff team. Moore still believes in the importance of pitching, but he has learned quickly in the American League that nearly every cl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City hoping to kick that losing habit]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-hoping-to-kick-that-losing-habit.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Watching the only team he ever loved stumble through a long parade of wasted seasons has just about broken George Brett's heart."It's been a tough 24 years to be honest with you," he said.When that famous picture of him and Bret Saberhagen leaping joyfull]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals 4, Dodgers 1]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-4-dodgers-1.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Royals ace Gil Meche didn't pitch around Manny Ramirez on Friday. If he had, the Dodgers wouldn't have gotten a hit that reached the outfield grass.Meche worked seven scoreless innings and allowed four hits - three singles Ramirez - as the Royals beat the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Contentious AL Central could be quite the race]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/contentious-al-central-could-be-quite-the-race.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Think the stock market is tough to figure out? Try deciphering the volatile AL Central. Ken Rosenthal takes a shot at it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes: Yanks appear open to moving Cabrera 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/notes-yanks-appear-open-to-moving-cabrera-2082.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Yankees are telling clubs that they are open to moving outfielder Melky Cabrera, who would be a perfect fit for the White Sox.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/-2083.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Kansas City Royals ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 at Chicago White Sox, 2:05 p.m.April 8 at Chicago White Sox, 8:11 p.m.April 9 at Chicago White Sox, 2:05 p.m.April 10 N.Y. Yankees, 4:10 p.m.April 11 N.Y. Yankees, 7:10 p.m.April 12 N.Y. 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RHP Kyle Farnsworth and RHP Juan Cruz were signed as free agents, a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mariners 10, Royals 9]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/mariners-10-royals-9.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ichiro Suzuki didn't want to spend time talking about jealous teammates, a divisive clubhouse or record flops from a year ago.To him, it's all just "silly."Suzuki arrived at Seattle Mariners spring training on Thursday fresh off a second World Baseball Cl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes: Yanks appear open to moving Cabrera 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/notes-yanks-appear-open-to-moving-cabrera-2073.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Yankees are telling clubs that they are open to moving outfielder Melky Cabrera, who would be a perfect fit for the White Sox.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/-2074.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Kansas City Royals ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 at Chicago White Sox, 2:05 p.m.April 8 at Chicago White Sox, 8:11 p.m.April 9 at Chicago White Sox, 2:05 p.m.April 10 N.Y. 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He h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2009-03-26]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-2064.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Royals' punchless offense added two key components via offseason trades: slugging 1B Mike Jacobs, who hit 32 homers for the Marlins, and leadoff hitter CF Coco Crisp from the Red Sox. RHP Kyle Farnsworth and RHP Juan Cruz were signed as free agents, a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes: Yanks appear open to moving Cabrera]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/notes-yanks-appear-open-to-moving-cabrera.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Yankees are telling clubs that they are open to moving outfielder Melky Cabrera, who would be a perfect fit for the White Sox.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/-2066.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Kansas City Royals ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 at Chicago White Sox, 2:05 p.m.April 8 at Chicago White Sox, 8:11 p.m.April 9 at Chicago White Sox, 2:05 p.m.April 10 N.Y. Yankees, 4:10 p.m.April 11 N.Y. Yankees, 7:10 p.m.April 12 N.Y. 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Ken Rosenthal says battles like this won't end on Opening Day.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-2056.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Royals' punchless offense added two key components via offseason trades: slugging 1B Mike Jacobs, who hit 32 homers for the Marlins, and leadoff hitter CF Coco Crisp from the Red Sox. RHP Kyle Farnsworth and RHP Juan Cruz were signed as free agents, a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-2057.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Abbott and Costello could do a "Who's on First" and a "Who's on Second" routine with the Royals. Even manager Trey Hillman does not know for sure. 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He h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals 8, Athletics 3]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-8-athletics-3.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mike Aviles hit a grand slam in the third inning and drove in five runs and the Kansas City Royals defeated the Oakland Athletics 8-3 on Tuesday night.Royals right-hander Zack Greinke, who had given up 11 runs in eight innings in his previous two starts, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Competitions won't end on April 6 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/competitions-won-t-end-on-april-6-2060.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Obsessed with who'll be the Yanks' starting CF on April 6? Don't be. Ken Rosenthal says battles like this won't end on Opening Day.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Padres 9, Royals 7]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/padres-9-royals-7.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chase Headley gave the Padres a much-needed lift, hitting a game-ending three-run homer in the ninth inning and lifting San Diego to a 9-7 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Monday.The Padres trailed 4-0 in the sixth and 7-4 in the ninth before rallyi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-2052.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:15:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Zack Greinke has allowed 19 hits and 11 earned runs in eight innings in his last two starts, losses to the Brewers and Mariners. --LHP Jimmy Gobble, who had been the longest tenured Royal, was given his unconditional release. 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Billy Butler and Mike Jacobs probably will share the first base and designated hitter roles, but neither is ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Competitions won't end on April 6]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/competitions-won-t-end-on-april-6.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:15:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Obsessed with who'll be the Yanks' starting CF on April 6? Don't be. Ken Rosenthal says battles like this won't end on Opening Day.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels 18, Royals 12]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/angels-18-royals-12.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Matt Brown went 6-for-6 with two home runs. 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RHP Kyle Farnsworth and RHP Juan Cruz were signed as free agents, a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-2049.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Abbott and Costello could do a "Who's on First" and a "Who's on Second" routine with the Royals. Even manager Trey Hillman does not know for sure. Billy Butler and Mike Jacobs probably will share the first base and designated hitter roles, but neither is ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-2050.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Zack Greinke has allowed 19 hits and 11 earned runs in eight innings in his last two starts, losses to the Brewers and Mariners. --LHP Jimmy Gobble, who had been the longest tenured Royal, was given his unconditional release. Gobble, a 1999 sandwich]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[TODAY'S TOP SPORTS BRIEFS  2009-03-22]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/today-s-top-sports-briefs--2051.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOCAL & STATE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals 13, Diamondbacks 6]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-13-diamondbacks-6.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Arizona ace Brandon Webb had another shaky outing in a 13-6 loss to the Kansas City Royals on Saturday.Webb allowed four runs and seven hits in four innings, walking two and striking out five. His spring training ERA rose to 8.18 after the 80-pitch outing]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team USA members reach out to youths]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/team-usa-members-reach-out-to-youths.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With fewer blacks in baseball, Jimmy Rollins and other stars are taking action. That's great for the entire sport, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-2042.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Royals' punchless offense added two key components via offseason trades: slugging 1B Mike Jacobs, who hit 32 homers for the Marlins, and leadoff hitter CF Coco Crisp from the Red Sox. RHP Kyle Farnsworth and RHP Juan Cruz were signed as free agents, a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-2043.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Abbott and Costello could do a "Who's on First" and a "Who's on Second" routine with the Royals. Even manager Trey Hillman does not know for sure. Billy Butler and Mike Jacobs probably will share the first base and designated hitter roles, but neither is ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-2044.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Zack Greinke has allowed 19 hits and 11 earned runs in eight innings in his last two starts, losses to the Brewers and Mariners. --LHP Jimmy Gobble, who had been the longest tenured Royal, was given his unconditional release. Gobble, a 1999 sandwich]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/-2045.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Kansas City Royals ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 at Chicago White Sox, 2:05 p.m.April 8 at Chicago White Sox, 8:11 p.m.April 9 at Chicago White Sox, 2:05 p.m.April 10 N.Y. Yankees, 4:10 p.m.April 11 N.Y. Yankees, 7:10 p.m.April 12 N.Y. Yankees, 2:10 p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-2034.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Royals' punchless offense added two key components via offseason trades: slugging 1B Mike Jacobs, who hit 32 homers for the Marlins, and leadoff hitter CF Coco Crisp from the Red Sox. RHP Kyle Farnsworth and RHP Juan Cruz were signed as free agents, a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-2035.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Abbott and Costello could do a "Who's on First" and a "Who's on Second" routine with the Royals. Even manager Trey Hillman does not know for sure. Billy Butler and Mike Jacobs probably will share the first base and designated hitter roles, but neither is ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-2036.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Zack Greinke has allowed 19 hits and 11 earned runs in eight innings in his last two starts, losses to the Brewers and Mariners. --LHP Jimmy Gobble, who had been the longest tenured Royal, was given his unconditional release. Gobble, a 1999 sandwich]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals 9, Dodgers 4]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-9-dodgers-4.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Claudio Vargas sought advice from Los Angeles Dodgers pitching coach Rick Honeycutt and it paid immediate dividends.Vargas, vying for the final slot in the Dodgers' rotation, pitched three effective innings, but the Kansas City Royals took advantage of tw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/-2038.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Kansas City Royals ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 at Chicago White Sox, 2:05 p.m.April 8 at Chicago White Sox, 8:11 p.m.April 9 at Chicago White Sox, 2:05 p.m.April 10 N.Y. Yankees, 4:10 p.m.April 11 N.Y. Yankees, 7:10 p.m.April 12 N.Y. Yankees, 2:10 p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals release pitcher Gobble 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-release-pitcher-gobble-2039.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Left-handed reliever Jimmy Gobble was placed on waivers by the Kansas City Royals and is expected to be released Friday.The 27-year-old pitcher has been in the organization since 1999 and was 22-23 with a 5.23 ERA in 235 career games. He debuted with the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-2029.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Royals' punchless offense added two key components via offseason trades: slugging 1B Mike Jacobs, who hit 32 homers for the Marlins, and leadoff hitter CF Coco Crisp from the Red Sox. RHP Kyle Farnsworth and RHP Juan Cruz were signed as free agents, a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-2030.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Robinson Tejeda came to spring training competing for one of the final two slots in the Royals' bullpen, and he is making it difficult for the Royals not to keep him. Tejada struck out seven Rangers, a Royals spring training high, in four innings Friday w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-2031.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Jimmy Gobble, who had problems getting out right-handed hitters last year, was released by the Royals. He will receive around $332,000 of his $1.35 million salary. Gobble had an 8.81 ERA in 2008, when he missed several months with a back injury. --R]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closers can't find the keys to the vault]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/closers-can-t-find-the-keys-to-the-vault.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You can bank on the best closers to put away games, but they can't bank on blockbuster deals, Tracy Ringolsby says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals release pitcher Gobble 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-release-pitcher-gobble-2033.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Left-handed reliever Jimmy Gobble was placed on waivers by the Kansas City Royals and is expected to be released Friday.The 27-year-old pitcher has been in the organization since 1999 and was 22-23 with a 5.23 ERA in 235 career games. He debuted with the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mariners 9, Royals 3]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/mariners-9-royals-3.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jarrod Washburn had his longest and best outing of spring training for the Seattle Mariners.Washburn struck out five in 5 2-3 innings and allowed two runs on seven hits, as the Mariners defeated the Kansas City Royals 9-3 Wednesday night.Rookie Mike Wilso]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-2025.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Robinson Tejeda came to spring training competing for one of the final two slots in the Royals' bullpen, and he is making it difficult for the Royals not to keep him. 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RHP Kyle Farnsworth and RHP Juan Cruz were signed as free agents, a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals release pitcher Gobble]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-release-pitcher-gobble.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Left-handed reliever Jimmy Gobble was placed on waivers by the Kansas City Royals and is expected to be released Friday.The 27-year-old pitcher has been in the organization since 1999 and was 22-23 with a 5.23 ERA in 235 career games. He debuted with the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2009-03-18]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-2015.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Sidney Ponson signed a minor league deal with the Royals, who invited him to their major league spring camp. 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RHP Kyle Farnsworth and RHP Juan Cruz were signed as free agents, a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2009-03-18]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-2017.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Robinson Tejeda came to spring training competing for one of the final two slots in the Royals' bullpen, and he is making it difficult for the Royals not to keep him. Tejada struck out seven Rangers, a Royals spring training high, in four innings Friday w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals sign veteran RHP Ponson]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-sign-veteran-rhp-ponson.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sidney Ponson will get another chance to pitch, this time with the Kansas City Royals.Coming off two starts for the Netherlands in the World Baseball Classic, Ponson signed a minor league contract with the Royals on Tuesday and was invited to big league c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals 9, Rockies 9(10)]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-9-rockies-9-10-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ubaldo Jimenez sizzled in the World Baseball Classic, then fizzled against Kansas City.The Colorado Rockies hard-throwing right-hander was roughed up by the Royals on Tuesday, only to have his team erase a three-run deficit in the ninth for a 9-9 tie in 1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals sign veteran righty Ponson]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-sign-veteran-righty-ponson.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sidney Ponson will get another chance to pitch, this time with the Kansas City Royals.Coming off two starts for the Netherlands in the World Baseball Classic, Ponson signed a minor league contract with the Royals on Tuesday and was invited to big league c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals 11, White Sox 7]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-11-white-sox-7.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Bartolo Colon struggled in his spring debut for the Chicago White Sox.Colon gave up four runs and three hits over 1 2-3 innings in Chicago's 11-7 loss to the Kansas City Royals on Monday. The right-hander walked two and struck out one in his first appeara]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals' Pimentel out 6 weeks with elbow injury]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-pimentel-out-6-weeks-with-elbow-injury.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals right-hander Julio Pimentel will be out at least six weeks with an elbow injury and possibly the season, if surgery is required.The Royals say Pimentel has a non-displaced bone spur fracture in his pitching elbow. The bone spur is close]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals' Pimentel out 6 weeks with elbow injury 2009-03-16]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-pimentel-out-6-weeks-with-elbow-injury-2023.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals right-hander Julio Pimentel will be out at least six weeks with an elbow injury and possibly the season, if surgery is required.The Royals say Pimentel has a non-displaced bone spur fracture in his pitching elbow. The bone spur is close]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2009-03-17]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-2014.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 07:20:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Robinson Tejeda came to spring training competing for one of the final two slots in the Royals' bullpen, and he is making it difficult for the Royals not to keep him. 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Gerry Fraley calls it one of the darkest days in team history.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-2011.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Julio Pimentel, who was in the Futures All-Star Game last year, left with an elbow injury after throwing a pitch in the eighth inning Friday. 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Before free agency, col]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians 9, Royals 9(10)]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/indians-9-royals-9-10-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Oddly enough, both starting pitchers were happy after Cleveland and Kansas City slugged their way to a 28-hit, 9-9 tie Tuesday.Cleveland right-hander Anthony Reyes, who was shut down last September by a sore elbow, is encouraged that something new he's tr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2009-03-04]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-1952.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Royals' punchless offense added two key components via offseason trades: slugging 1B Mike Jacobs, who hit 32 homers for the Marlins, and leadoff hitter CF Coco Crisp from the Red Sox. 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The Royals are experimenting in spring training on moving Teahen to second base after incumbent Mark Grudzielanek filed for free agency and rejected a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels 6, Royals 4]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/angels-6-royals-4.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shane Moseley is hoping to avoid a big decision by pitching his way into the Angels rotation.Out of minor league options, Moseley said that he knows where he'd like to end up after he pitched two hitless innings in Los Angeles' 6-4 win over the Kansas Cit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moseley pitches two hitless innings for Angels]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/moseley-pitches-two-hitless-innings-for-angels.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shane Moseley is hoping to avoid a big decision by pitching his way into the Angels rotation.Out of minor league options, Moseley said that he knows where he'd like to end up after he pitched two hitless innings in Los Angeles' 6-4 win over the Kansas Cit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-1942.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mark Teahen's professional debut at second base was not what he or the club was hoping for or expecting. 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RHP Kyle Farnsworth and RHP Juan Cruz were signed as free agents, a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals pitcher Bale to undergo surgery 2009-02-28]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-pitcher-bale-to-undergo-surgery-1945.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals left-hander John Bale will undergo surgery on Tuesday to correct a thyroid problem."John Bale has a condition known as Graves' disease, better known as hyperthyroidism," Royals manager Trey Hillman said Saturday. "It means an overactive]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-1933.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mark Teahen's professional debut at second base was not what he or the club was hoping for or expecting. 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RHP Kyle Farnsworth and RHP Juan Cruz were signed as free agents, a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals sign reliever Juan Cruz]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-sign-reliever-juan-cruz.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Royals general manager Dayton Moore took another step toward refurbishing the Kansas City bullpen Saturday, agreeing to a two-year contract with right-hander Juan Cruz that includes an option for 2011.Cruz was 4-0 with a 2.61 ERA in 57 relief appearances ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Padres 2, Royals 2(10)]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/padres-2-royals-2-10-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brian Bannister retired all six San Diego batters he faced Saturday in his spring training debut, and the Kansas City Royals and the Padres played to a 2-2 tie after 10 innings.Jose Guillen and Ross Gload homered for the Royals while Adrian Gonzalez and C]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals pitcher Bale to undergo surgery]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-pitcher-bale-to-undergo-surgery.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals left-hander John Bale will undergo surgery on Tuesday to correct a thyroid problem."John Bale has a condition known as Graves' disease, better known as hyperthyroidism," Royals manager Trey Hillman said Saturday. "It means an overactive]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Source: Royals sign Cruz to 2-year, $6M deal]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/source-royals-sign-cruz-to-2-year-6m-deal.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Royals, intent on competing in 2009, signed free-agent reliever Juan Cruz to a two-year contract Saturday. The deal is worth $6 million, according to a major-league source.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals 6, Giants 1]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-6-giants-1.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even after more than two decades in the majors, 45-year-old Randy Johnson is being exposed to new experiences.Try a catcher attempting a straight steal of home plate in a spring training game.Kansas City's Miguel Olivo was unable to fool Johnson with his ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-1929.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's a good thing the Royals have a plethora of spring training fields in Surprise, Ariz. They need all of them so their first basemen and second basemen can take ample groundballs. The Royals have five players taking steady ground balls at first base. Th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-1930.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF Tug Hulett, who batted .224 in 30 games last season with Seattle, was claimed on waivers Feb. 19 by the Royals. Hulett, who turns 26 on Feb. 28, batted .298 with 22 doubles and 14 home runs in 91 games last season with Class AAA Tacoma. He owns a .3]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-1931.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Royals' punchless offense added two key components via offseason trades: slugging 1B Mike Jacobs, who hit 32 homers for the Marlins, and leadoff hitter CF Coco Crisp from the Red Sox. RHP Kyle Farnsworth, who was signed to a two-year contract as a fre]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/-1932.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Kansas City Royals ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 at Chicago White Sox, 2:05 p.m.April 8 at Chicago White Sox, 8:11 p.m.April 9 at Chicago White Sox, 2:05 p.m.April 10 N.Y. Yankees, 4:10 p.m.April 11 N.Y. Yankees, 7:10 p.m.April 12 N.Y. Yankees, 2:10 p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-1923.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's a good thing the Royals have a plethora of spring training fields in Surprise, Ariz. They need all of them so their first basemen and second basemen can take ample groundballs. The Royals have five players taking steady ground balls at first base. Th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-1924.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF Tug Hulett, who batted .224 in 30 games last season with Seattle, was claimed on waivers Feb. 19 by the Royals. Hulett, who turns 26 on Feb. 28, batted .298 with 22 doubles and 14 home runs in 91 games last season with Class AAA Tacoma. He owns a .3]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-1925.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Royals' punchless offense added two key components via offseason trades: slugging 1B Mike Jacobs, who hit 32 homers for the Marlins, and leadoff hitter CF Coco Crisp from the Red Sox. RHP Kyle Farnsworth, who was signed to a two-year contract as a fre]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals 7, Rangers 2]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-7-rangers-2.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kyle Davies started spring training the same way he finished last season.Davies pitched two scoreless innings and Ross Gload hit a bases-loaded triple to help the Kansas City Royals beat the Texas Rangers 7-2 on Thursday.The win snapped the Royals' six-ga]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/-1927.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Kansas City Royals ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 at Chicago White Sox, 2:05 p.m.April 8 at Chicago White Sox, 8:11 p.m.April 9 at Chicago White Sox, 2:05 p.m.April 10 N.Y. Yankees, 4:10 p.m.April 11 N.Y. Yankees, 7:10 p.m.April 12 N.Y. 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The Royals have five players taking steady ground balls at first base. Th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2009-02-26]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-1919.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF Tug Hulett, who batted .224 in 30 games last season with Seattle, was claimed on waivers Feb. 19 by the Royals. Hulett, who turns 26 on Feb. 28, batted .298 with 22 doubles and 14 home runs in 91 games last season with Class AAA Tacoma. He owns a .3]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers 12, Royals 7]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/rangers-12-royals-7.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The only problem Kris Benson had in his Texas debut was waiting 20 minutes between innings as his new teammates circled the bases.Benson allowed one run and two hits in two crisp innings, and the Rangers backed him with nine early runs Wednesday in a 12-7]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lineup not well-armed ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/lineup-not-well-armed-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The stellar pitching staff that might have been was long ago pushed out of the equation for the Canadian national team, leaving manager Ernie Whitt to squeeze all he can from the unsung staff that is at the World Baseball Classic.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/-1922.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Kansas City Royals ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 at Chicago White Sox, 2:05 p.m.April 8 at Chicago White Sox, 8:11 p.m.April 9 at Chicago White Sox, 2:05 p.m.April 10 N.Y. 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RHP Kyle Farnsworth, who was signed to a two-year contract as a fre]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: A-Rod linked to trainer banned by MLB 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/report-a-rod-linked-to-trainer-banned-by-mlb-1915.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 08:16:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yankees star Alex Rodriguez has had a long relationship with a steroid-linked trainer who's been banned from major-league clubhouses, The Daily News in New York reported Friday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City picks up infielder 2009-02-19]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-picks-up-infielder-1916.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 08:16:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Kansas City Royals have claimed infielder Tug Hulett off waivers from the Seattle Mariners.The Royals designated left-handed pitcher Neal Musser for assignment Thursday to make room on the 40-man roster.Hulett hit .224 (11-for-49) with a home run and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-1906.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's a good thing the Royals have a plethora of spring training fields in Surprise, Ariz. 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He owns a .3]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-1908.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Royals' punchless offense added two key components via offseason trades: slugging 1B Mike Jacobs, who hit 32 homers for the Marlins, and leadoff hitter CF Coco Crisp from the Red Sox. RHP Kyle Farnsworth, who was signed to a two-year contract as a fre]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: A-Rod linked to trainer banned by MLB 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/report-a-rod-linked-to-trainer-banned-by-mlb-1909.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yankees star Alex Rodriguez has had a long relationship with a steroid-linked trainer who's been banned from major-league clubhouses, The Daily News in New York reported Friday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-1902.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 08:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's a good thing the Royals have a plethora of spring training fields in Surprise, Ariz. They need all of them so their first basemen and second basemen can take ample groundballs. The Royals have five players taking steady ground balls at first base. Th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-1903.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 08:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF Tug Hulett, who batted .224 in 30 games last season with Seattle, was claimed on waivers Feb. 19 by the Royals. Hulett, who turns 26 on Feb. 28, batted .298 with 22 doubles and 14 home runs in 91 games last season with Class AAA Tacoma. He owns a .3]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-1904.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 08:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Royals' punchless offense added two key components via offseason trades: slugging 1B Mike Jacobs, who hit 32 homers for the Marlins, and leadoff hitter CF Coco Crisp from the Red Sox. 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He owns a .3]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-1900.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Royals' punchless offense added two key components via offseason trades: slugging 1B Mike Jacobs, who hit 32 homers for the Marlins, and leadoff hitter CF Coco Crisp from the Red Sox. RHP Kyle Farnsworth, who was signed to a two-year contract as a fre]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: A-Rod linked to trainer banned by MLB 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/report-a-rod-linked-to-trainer-banned-by-mlb-1901.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yankees star Alex Rodriguez has had a long relationship with a steroid-linked trainer who's been banned from major-league clubhouses, The Daily News in New York reported Friday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-1893.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 08:15:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF Tug Hulett, who batted .224 in 30 games last season with Seattle, was claimed on waivers Feb. 19 by the Royals. 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RHP Kyle Farnsworth, who was signed to a two-year contract as a fre]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Dodgers, Hudson reach one-year deal]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/sources-dodgers-hudson-reach-one-year-deal.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 08:15:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Dodgers have reached agreement on a one-year, $3.38 million contract with free-agent second baseman Orlando Hudson, according to major-league sources.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: A-Rod linked to trainer banned by MLB]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/report-a-rod-linked-to-trainer-banned-by-mlb.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 08:15:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yankees star Alex Rodriguez has had a long relationship with a steroid-linked trainer who's been banned from major-league clubhouses, The Daily News in New York reported Friday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City picks up infielder]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-picks-up-infielder.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Kansas City Royals have claimed infielder Tug Hulett off waivers from the Seattle Mariners.The Royals designated left-handed pitcher Neal Musser for assignment Thursday to make room on the 40-man roster.Hulett hit .224 (11-for-49) with a home run and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2009-02-19]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-1890.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mark Teahen has never read the book that says second basemen should be no taller than 6 feet. 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RHP Kyle Farnsworth, who was signed to a two-year contract as a fre]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[1B Jacobs agrees to 1-year contract with Royals]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/1b-jacobs-agrees-to-1-year-contract-with-royals.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Power-hitting first baseman Mike Jacobs agreed to a $3.275 million, one-year contract with the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday, avoiding arbitration.Jacobs had been seeking $3.8 million, while the Royals offered $2.75 million.The Royals acquired Jacobs last]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-1882.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Royals' punchless offense added two key components via offseason trades: slugging 1B Mike Jacobs, who hit 32 homers for the Marlins, and leadoff hitter CF Coco Crisp from the Red Sox. RHP Kyle Farnsworth, who was signed to a two-year contract as a fre]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-1883.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mark Teahen has never read the book that says second basemen should be no taller than 6 feet. Teahen stands 6-foot-3 and is taking groundballs at second base in spring training drills. He was the Royals' 2008 Opening Day left fielder and also played right]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-1884.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Jose Guillen had dropped at least 10 pounds from last season upon his arrival in camp. 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RHP Kyle Farnsworth, who was signed to a two-year contract as a fre]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-1877.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mark Teahen has never read the book that says second basemen should be no taller than 6 feet. Teahen stands 6-foot-3 and is taking groundballs at second base in spring training drills. He was the Royals' 2008 Opening Day left fielder and also played right]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-1878.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Jose Guillen had dropped at least 10 pounds from last season upon his arrival in camp. 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Last]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals, Teahen agree to 1-year deal for $3.6M 2009-02-08]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-teahen-agree-to-1-year-deal-for-3-6m-1880.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mark Teahen and the Kansas City Royals agreed on Sunday to a one-year contract worth $3,575,000 and avoided salary arbitration.Teahen played in a career-best 149 games last season, hitting .255 with 31 doubles, 15 home runs and 59 RBIs. Teahen plays all t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-1871.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 08:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Royals' punchless offense added two key components via offseason trades: slugging 1B Mike Jacobs, who hit 32 homers for the Marlins, and leadoff hitter CF Coco Crisp from the Red Sox. RHP Kyle Farnsworth, who was signed to a two-year contract as a fre]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-1872.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 08:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mark Teahen has never read the book that says second basemen should be no taller than 6 feet. Teahen stands 6-foot-3 and is taking groundballs at second base in spring training drills. 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He wen]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals, Teahen agree to 1-year deal for $3.6M 2009-02-08]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-teahen-agree-to-1-year-deal-for-3-6m-1874.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 08:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mark Teahen and the Kansas City Royals agreed on Sunday to a one-year contract worth $3,575,000 and avoided salary arbitration.Teahen played in a career-best 149 games last season, hitting .255 with 31 doubles, 15 home runs and 59 RBIs. Teahen plays all t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[TODAY'S TOP SPORTS BRIEFS  2009-02-09]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/today-s-top-sports-briefs--1875.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 08:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOCAL & STATE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[American League preview capsules ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/american-league-preview-capsules-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[AL East]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-1865.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Royals' punchless offense added two key components via offseason trades: slugging 1B Mike Jacobs, who hit 32 homers for the Marlins, and leadoff hitter CF Coco Crisp from the Red Sox. RHP Kyle Farnsworth, who was signed to a two-year contract as a fre]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-1866.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mark Teahen has never read the book that says second basemen should be no taller than 6 feet. Teahen stands 6-foot-3 and is taking groundballs at second base in spring training drills. He was the Royals' 2008 Opening Day left fielder and also played right]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-1867.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jamey Wright, who had pitched in the majors with the Royals, Rockies, Brewers, Cardinals, Rangers and Giants, signed a minor league contract with the Royals and was invited to spring training. Wright started four games for the Royals in 2003. He wen]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halos weren't the only inactive AL contender]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/halos-weren-t-the-only-inactive-al-contender.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Why weren't the Angels more aggressive this winter? Don't single them out in the AL's inactive offseason, Tracy Ringolsby says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals, Teahen agree to 1-year deal for $3.6M 2009-02-08]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-teahen-agree-to-1-year-deal-for-3-6m-1869.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mark Teahen and the Kansas City Royals agreed on Sunday to a one-year contract worth $3,575,000 and avoided salary arbitration.Teahen played in a career-best 149 games last season, hitting .255 with 31 doubles, 15 home runs and 59 RBIs. Teahen plays all t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[TODAY'S TOP SPORTS BRIEFS  2009-02-09]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/today-s-top-sports-briefs--1870.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOCAL & STATE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-1859.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Royals' punchless offense added two key components via offseason trades: slugging 1B Mike Jacobs, who hit 32 homers for the Marlins, and leadoff hitter CF Coco Crisp from the Red Sox. RHP Kyle Farnsworth, who was signed to a two-year contract as a fre]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-1860.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mark Teahen has never read the book that says second basemen should be no taller than 6 feet. Teahen stands 6-foot-3 and is taking groundballs at second base in spring training drills. He was the Royals' 2008 Opening Day left fielder and also played right]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-1861.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jamey Wright, who had pitched in the majors with the Royals, Rockies, Brewers, Cardinals, Rangers and Giants, signed a minor league contract with the Royals and was invited to spring training. Wright started four games for the Royals in 2003. He wen]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals, Teahen agree to 1-year deal for $3.6M 2009-02-08]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-teahen-agree-to-1-year-deal-for-3-6m-1862.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mark Teahen and the Kansas City Royals agreed on Sunday to a one-year contract worth $3,575,000 and avoided salary arbitration.Teahen played in a career-best 149 games last season, hitting .255 with 31 doubles, 15 home runs and 59 RBIs. 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RHP Kyle Farnsworth, who was signed to a two-year contract as a fre]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-1850.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Royals' offense should be better, the bullpen has been reconstructed via trades, and young players -- primarily third baseman Alex Gordon, designated hitter-first baseman Billy Butler, and right-handers Kyle Davies and Luke Hochevar -- must step up if]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-1851.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jamey Wright, who tied for third in the American League last year by making 75 appearances for Texas, signed a minor league deal with Kansas City. 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Ken Rosenthal says the money may not be there to get it done.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2009-01-22]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-1763.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 08:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Jimmy Gobble ($1.35 million), C John Buck ($2.9 million) and RHP Joel Peralta ($640,000) agreed to one-year deals with the Royals, avoiding arbitration. 1B Mike Jacobs, who hit 32 home runs in 2008 for the Marlins and was acquired in an offseason tr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2009-01-22]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-1764.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 08:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Royals had more questions than answers entering the offseason. The Nos. 3, 4 and 5 starters are up in the air with plenty of candidates but no sure bets. 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Ken Rosenthal says the money may not be there to get it done.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crisp ready to knuckle down with the Royals ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/crisp-ready-to-knuckle-down-with-the-royals-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 12:30:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jan. 18--Coco Crisp is talking about his days with the Red Sox. He's talking about the championship, the fans and the pressure -- when he cracks his knuckles.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2009-01-18]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-1738.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 08:15:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Royals had more questions than answers entering the offseason. The Nos. 3, 4 and 5 starters are up in the air with plenty of candidates but no sure bets. 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Ken Rosenthal says the money may not be there to get it done.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tight on money, Braves slow search for a hitter 2009-01-16]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/tight-on-money-braves-slow-search-for-a-hitter-1746.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 14:50:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves have rebuilt their pitching staff, but what about a hitter? Ken Rosenthal says the money may not be there to get it done.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tight on money, Braves slow search for a hitter]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/tight-on-money-braves-slow-search-for-a-hitter.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 08:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves have rebuilt their pitching staff, but what about a hitter? 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He gives Kansas City a backup capable of playing every infield and outfield positi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2009-01-16]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-1731.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 08:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Royals had more questions than answers entering the offseason. The Nos. 3, 4 and 5 starters are up in the air with plenty of candidates but no sure bets. Kansas City hopes the acquisition of 1B Mike Jacobs will beef up a lineup that was in need of pow]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals hope to carry strong finish over to 2008]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-hope-to-carry-strong-finish-over-to-2008.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 08:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The long-struggling Kansas City Royals only need to look at the Tampa Bay Rays if they need some inspiration heading into the 2009 season.After making their run to the World Series, the Rays are role models for small-market clubs such as Kansas City."No d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[TODAY'S TOP SPORTS BRIEFSHOT DATESSomething local goes here xyxy xyxyx xyxyxyx ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/today-s-top-sports-briefshot-datessomething-local-goes-here-xyxy-xyxyx-xyxyxyx-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 08:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MISCELLANEOUS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-1725.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF/OF Willie Bloomquist, who played the past seven seasons with the Mariners, signed a two-year, $3.1 million deal with the Royals. 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The final month included Gi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BRIEF: Royals sign five to minor-league deals ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/brief-royals-sign-five-to-minor-league-deals-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jan. 12--The Royals signed five players to minor-league contracts with invitations to big-league spring training on Monday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-1718.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF/OF Willie Bloomquist, who played the past seven seasons with the Mariners, signed a two-year, $3.1 million deal with the Royals. Last season, he hit .279 in 71 games. He gives Kansas City a backup capable of playing every infield and outfield positi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-1719.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Royals had more questions than answers entering the offseason. The Nos. 3, 4 and 5 starters are up in the air with plenty of candidates but no sure bets. Kansas City hopes the acquisition of 1B Mike Jacobs will beef up a lineup that was in need of pow]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-1720.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Royals can start 2009 the way they finished 2008, they could be contenders, not pretenders. 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The final month included Gi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals finalize deal with infielder Bloomquist ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-finalize-deal-with-infielder-bloomquist-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jan. 9--It's not the pizzazz of Rafael Furcal, but the Royals did address the middle infield on Friday by finalizing a two-year deal worth $3 million with veteran Willie Bloomquist.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bloomquist heading to Kansas City ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/bloomquist-heading-to-kansas-city-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 08:15:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Willie Bloomquist, the free agent utilityman who played seven positions for theSeattleMariners over the past six years, has signed a two-year, $3 million contract with Kansas City Royals - and had two words Friday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2009-01-10]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-1714.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 08:15:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Royals can start 2009 the way they finished 2008, they could be contenders, not pretenders. 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The final month included Gi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2009-01-10]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-1709.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF/OF Willie Bloomquist, who played the past seven seasons with the Mariners, signed a two-year, $3.1 million deal with the Royals. Last season, he hit .279 in 71 games. He gives Kansas City a backup capable of playing every infield and outfield positi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2009-01-10]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-1710.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Royals had more questions than answers entering the offseason. The Nos. 3, 4 and 5 starters are up in the air with plenty of candidates but no sure bets. Kansas City hopes the acquisition of 1B Mike Jacobs will beef up a lineup that was in need of pow]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't count out the Red Sox in '09 title hunt]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/don-t-count-out-the-red-sox-in-09-title-hunt.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Red Sox got lost in the mix after not spending big bucks this winter. But, still count them as title contenders, Dayn Perry says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remaining free agents  2009-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/remaining-free-agents--1712.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Remaining free agents]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2009-01-10]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-1704.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 08:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Royals can start 2009 the way they finished 2008, they could be contenders, not pretenders. After a horrid August in which they lost 18 of 21 games during one stretch, the Royals' 18-8 record in September led the majors. The final month included Gi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2009-01-10]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-1705.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 08:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF/OF Willie Bloomquist, who played the past seven seasons with the Mariners, signed a two-year, $3.1 million deal with the Royals. Last season, he hit .279 in 71 games. He gives Kansas City a backup capable of playing every infield and outfield positi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2009-01-10]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-1706.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 08:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Royals had more questions than answers entering the offseason. The Nos. 3, 4 and 5 starters are up in the air with plenty of candidates but no sure bets. 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He pitched in Kansas City's farm system last year. --SS Mike Aviles, who batted .3]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2009-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-1700.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Royals had more questions than answers entering the offseason. The Nos. 3, 4 and 5 starters are up in the air with plenty of candidates but no sure bets. Kansas City hopes the acquisition of 1B Mike Jacobs will beef up a lineup that was in need of pow]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2009-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-1701.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After the Royals lost all three games left-hander John Bale started last April and he had an unsightly 7.63 ERA in that month, the Royals did not start another southpaw the rest of the season. Bale re-signed with the Royals but will be in the bullpen in 2]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BoSox sign Baldelli, add OF depth]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/bosox-sign-baldelli-add-of-depth.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rocco Baldelli is going home to New England.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remaining free agents  2009-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/remaining-free-agents--1703.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Remaining free agents]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals confident stadium will be ready for opener]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-confident-stadium-will-be-ready-for-opener.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Standing in mud and dust, often straining to be heard above the rat-a-tat-tat of concrete drills, Kansas City Royals officials said Wednesday they're confident that Kauffman Stadium will be ready for opening day.Whenever the massive $250 million renovatio]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2009-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-1694.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After the Royals lost all three games left-hander John Bale started last April and he had an unsightly 7.63 ERA in that month, the Royals did not start another southpaw the rest of the season. Bale re-signed with the Royals but will be in the bullpen in 2]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2009-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-1695.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Roman Colon was invited to the Royals' big-league spring training after agreeing to a minor league deal. Colon, 29, last pitched in the majors in 2006 for the Tigers. He pitched in Kansas City's farm system last year. --SS Mike Aviles, who batted .3]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2009-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-1696.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Royals had more questions than answers entering the offseason. The Nos. 3, 4 and 5 starters are up in the air with plenty of candidates but no sure bets. Kansas City hopes the acquisition of 1B Mike Jacobs will beef up a lineup that was in need of pow]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Red Sox on verge of signing Baldelli]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/sources-red-sox-on-verge-of-signing-baldelli.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rocco Baldelli is going home to New England.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remaining free agents  2009-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/remaining-free-agents--1698.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Remaining free agents]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[King of spring]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/king-of-spring.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even in the black hole otherwise known as early January, Baseball still fills up the cosmos with news, rumors and gossip. 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Ken Rosenthal says it's all part of Scott Boras' master plan.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teixeira will get his payday, but is he really worth it? 2008-12-20]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/teixeira-will-get-his-payday-but-is-he-really-worth-it--1575.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mark Teixeira is on the verge of a payday that would make even Manny jealous. But Ken Rosenthal is wondering if he's worth it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agent: Furcal 'swinging back toward Dodgers' 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/agent-furcal-swinging-back-toward-dodgers--1576.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A day after saying the Braves were "the favorites" to land his client's services, Rafael Furcal's agent told reporters on Wednesday that things are "swinging back toward Dodgers, probably."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Signing Teixeira would help Yanks derail BoSox 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/signing-teixeira-would-help-yanks-derail-bosox-1577.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[... if the Yankees sign Mark Teixeira, they'd really stick it to the Red Sox. Ken Rosenthal says that's reason enough to get it done.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-1565.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Luke Hudson, who refused an outright assignment to the minor last month and became a free agent, returned to the Royals organization on a minor league contract. He was invited to Kansas City's major league spring camp. --UT Esteban German agreed to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-1566.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Royals had more questions than answers entering the offseason. The Nos. 3, 4 and 5 starters are up in the air with plenty of candidates but no sure bets. 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But Ken Rosenthal is wondering if he's worth it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agent: Furcal 'swinging back toward Dodgers' 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/agent-furcal-swinging-back-toward-dodgers--1569.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A day after saying the Braves were "the favorites" to land his client's services, Rafael Furcal's agent told reporters on Wednesday that things are "swinging back toward Dodgers, probably."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Signing Teixeira would help Yanks derail BoSox 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/signing-teixeira-would-help-yanks-derail-bosox-1570.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[... if the Yankees sign Mark Teixeira, they'd really stick it to the Red Sox. Ken Rosenthal says that's reason enough to get it done.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-1559.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Luke Hudson, who refused an outright assignment to the minor last month and became a free agent, returned to the Royals organization on a minor league contract. He was invited to Kansas City's major league spring camp. --UT Esteban German agreed to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-1560.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Royals had more questions than answers entering the offseason. The Nos. 3, 4 and 5 starters are up in the air with plenty of candidates but no sure bets. Kansas City hopes the acquisition of 1B Mike Jacobs will beef up a lineup that was in need of pow]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-1561.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the Royals exceeding their projected $70 million budget, they non-tendered four players but are likely to lose just two of the four. The Royals non-tendered left-handed pitcher John Bale, outfielder Joey Gathright, utility player Jason Smith and righ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teixeira will get his payday, but is he really worth it?]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/teixeira-will-get-his-payday-but-is-he-really-worth-it-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mark Teixeira is on the verge of a payday that would make even Manny jealous. But Ken Rosenthal is wondering if he's even worth it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agent: Furcal 'swinging back toward Dodgers' 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/agent-furcal-swinging-back-toward-dodgers--1563.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A day after saying the Braves were "the favorites" to land his client's services, Rafael Furcal's agent told reporters on Wednesday that things are "swinging back toward Dodgers, probably."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Signing Teixeira would help Yanks derail BoSox 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/signing-teixeira-would-help-yanks-derail-bosox-1564.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[... if the Yankees sign Mark Teixeira, they'd really stick it to the Red Sox. Ken Rosenthal says that's reason enough to get it done.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cubs make quick strike]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/cubs-make-quick-strike.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cubs signed free-agent speedster Joey Gathright to a one-year, $800,000 deal Tuesday, giving them one more option in a crowded outfield picture.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agent: Furcal 'swinging back toward Dodgers']]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/agent-furcal-swinging-back-toward-dodgers-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A day after saying the Braves were "the favorites" to land his client's services, Rafael Furcal's agent told reporters on Wednesday that things are "swinging back toward Dodgers, probably."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-1555.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Royals had more questions than answers entering the offseason. The Nos. 3, 4 and 5 starters are up in the air with plenty of candidates but no sure bets. Kansas City hopes the acquisition of 1B Mike Jacobs will beef up a lineup that was in need of pow]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-1556.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After trading away relievers Leo Nunez and Ramon Ramirez, the Royals were on a mission at the winter meetings in Las Vegas to shore up their bullpen with right-handed power arms. Mission accomplished. The Royals signed Doug Waechter to a one-year contract]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-1557.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF/OF Esteban German agreed to a one-year contract, avoiding arbitration. --OF Joey Gathright, INF Jason Smith, LHP John Bale were non-tendered and became free agents. Gathright quickly signed a one-year, $800,000 deal with the Cubs, while Bale returne]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Signing Teixeira would help Yanks derail BoSox 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/signing-teixeira-would-help-yanks-derail-bosox-1558.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[... if the Yankees sign Mark Teixeira, they'd really stick it to the Red Sox. Ken Rosenthal says that's reason enough to get it done.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-1545.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Royals had more questions than answers entering the offseason. The Nos. 3, 4 and 5 starters are up in the air with plenty of candidates but no sure bets. Kansas City hopes the acquisition of 1B Mike Jacobs will beef up a lineup that was in need of pow]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-1546.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After trading away relievers Leo Nunez and Ramon Ramirez, the Royals were on a mission at the winter meetings in Las Vegas to shore up their bullpen with right-handed power arms. 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Ken Rosenthal says that's reason enough to get it done.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bale agrees to $1.2M, 1-year deal with Royals]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/bale-agrees-to-1-2m-1-year-deal-with-royals.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Left-hander John Bale and the Kansas City Royals agreed Tuesday to a one-year contract.Bale was 0-3 with a 4.39 ERA in 2008, appearing in just 13 games while struggling with injuries - one self-inflicted.While on the disabled list in May with shoulder tig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: No Furcal deal yet, Braves are 'favorites']]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/sources-no-furcal-deal-yet-braves-are-favorites-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves are on the verge of scoring a major offseason upset &#151; the luring of free-agent shortstop Rafael Furcal back to Atlanta.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: A's up offer, look like leaders for Furcal 2008-12-15]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/sources-a-s-up-offer-look-like-leaders-for-furcal-1551.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[From every indication, the A's are the front-runner to sign free-agent shortstop Rafael Furcal.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yanks shedding salaries to go after more players 2008-12-14]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/yanks-shedding-salaries-to-go-after-more-players-1552.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By shedding salaries like Carl Pavano's $11 million, the Yankees can add players and still cut costs. 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Ricciardi.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[CC, Burnett in no hurry to make decisions 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/cc-burnett-in-no-hurry-to-make-decisions-1512.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett are accepting all offers. But when will they actually sign? Ken Rosenthal has the difficult answers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BASEBALL NOTES]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/baseball-notes.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The American League may not have won the World Series this year, but it is still regarded as the superior league. The Red Sox have been the AL's premier team the past six years, but their quest for a World Series appearance in 2009 is far from a gimme. 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He is p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The stove has been working overtime in recent years]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/the-stove-has-been-working-overtime-in-recent-years.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 08:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As Edinson Volquez-for-Josh Hamilton proved, the offseason was made for trading. Jeff Moore looks back on some recent dandies.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2008-11-29]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-1446.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 08:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Royals had more questions than answers entering the offseason. The Nos. 3, 4 and 5 starters are up in the air with plenty of candidates but no sure bets. 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Kansas City hopes the acquisition of 1B Mike Jacobs will beef up a lineup that was in need of pow]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[sports in brief ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/sports-in-brief-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BasebALl: RoyALs' Aviles earns Topps rookie ALl-star team]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox trade Crisp to Royals for relief help 2008-11-19]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/red-sox-trade-crisp-to-royals-for-relief-help-1416.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Coco Crisp was traded from the Boston Red Sox to the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday for reliever Ramon Ramirez.Royals general manager Dayton Moore called the switch-hitting Crisp a "championship-caliber player" who will help Kansas City move f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIKE IT IS Saban's success adds to heat on SEC coaches ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/like-it-is-saban-s-success-adds-to-heat-on-sec-coaches-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A few random thoughts while preparing for the drive to Starkville, Miss., a village that is a bit isolated but not so stark anymore.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sox deal Crisp for Royals' Ramirez ]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/sox-deal-crisp-for-royals-ramirez-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Red Sox generAL manager Theo Epstein thought it would be easier to find a fourth outfielder than an effective eighth-inning reliever, so he didn't hesitate yesterday in trading Coco Crisp to theKansasCityRoyALs for Ramon Ramirez.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2008-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-1408.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Mike Arbuckle, who spent the past 16 years in the Phillies' organization, was added to the Royals' staff as a senior adviser to general manager Dayton Moore for scouting and player development. 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Arbuckle lives in Liberty, Mo., a Kansas City suburb. --LHP]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2008-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-1401.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:15:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Royals had more questions than answers entering the offseason. The Nos. 3, 4 and 5 starters are up in the air with plenty of candidates but no sure bets. Kansas City hopes the acquisition of 1B Mike Jacobs will beef up a lineup that was in need of pow]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where will Teixeira mark his turf?]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/where-will-teixeira-mark-his-turf-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:15:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As teams continue to play the hot stove waiting game, Ken Rosenthal says the first big domino to fall will be slugger Mark Teixeira.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox trade Crisp to Royals for relief help 2008-11-19]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/red-sox-trade-crisp-to-royals-for-relief-help-1403.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:15:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Coco Crisp was traded from the Boston Red Sox to the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday for reliever Ramon Ramirez.Royals general manager Dayton Moore called the switch-hitting Crisp a "championship-caliber player" who will help Kansas City move f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cubs land Gregg in deal with Marlins 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/cubs-land-gregg-in-deal-with-marlins-1404.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:15:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cubs, facing the possible loss of closer Kerry Wood, have acquired right-hander Kevin Gregg from the Marlins.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Unit's days with D-backs could be numbered 2008-11-11]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/big-unit-s-days-with-d-backs-could-be-numbered-1405.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:15:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson is only five wins away from 300, but Ken Rosenthal says he might not be accomplishing that feat in a D-backs uniform.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-1392.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Royals' offseason makeover began at the top, as they acquired a leadoff hitter in a Nov. 19 trade. Outfielder Coco Crisp arrived from the Red Sox in a deal that sent right-handed reliever Ramon Ramirez to Boston. Crisp was a fourth defender this year,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-1393.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Two players who concluded last season on the Royals' 60-day disabled list were taken off the team's roster. RHP Luke Hudson, who missed the entire season while rehabbing from shoulder surgery, was designated for assignment, while RHP Ryan Braun, who had]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-1394.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Royals had more questions than answers entering the offseason. 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Kansas City hopes the acquisition of 1B Mike Jacobs will beef up a lineup that was in need of pow]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox trade Crisp to Royals for reliever]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/red-sox-trade-crisp-to-royals-for-reliever.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Kansas City Royals picked up the leadoff hitter they had been seeking, acquiring center fielder Coco Crisp from the Boston Red Sox for reliever Ramon Ramirez on Wednesday.Kansas City was 12th among 14 AL teams in runs last season and added power last ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox trade Crisp to Royals for relief help]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/red-sox-trade-crisp-to-royals-for-relief-help.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Coco Crisp was traded from the Boston Red Sox to the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday for reliever Ramon Ramirez.Royals general manager Dayton Moore called the switch-hitting Crisp a "championship-caliber player" who will help Kansas City move f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cubs land Gregg in deal with Marlins 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/cubs-land-gregg-in-deal-with-marlins-1397.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cubs, facing the possible loss of closer Kerry Wood, have acquired right-hander Kevin Gregg from the Marlins.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Unit's days with D-backs could be numbered 2008-11-11]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/big-unit-s-days-with-d-backs-could-be-numbered-1398.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson is only five wins away from 300, but Ken Rosenthal says he might not be accomplishing that feat in a D-backs uniform.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals sign RHP Duckworth for 2009 2008-11-11]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-sign-rhp-duckworth-for-2009-1399.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Brandon Duckworth signed a one-year contract with the Royals on Monday and was sent outright to Triple-A Omaha.Duckworth spent most of last season with Omaha but went 3-3 with a 4.50 ERA in seven starts for Kansas City. The Royals said he wil]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-1384.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Two players who concluded last season on the Royals' 60-day disabled list were taken off the team's roster. RHP Luke Hudson, who missed the entire season while rehabbing from shoulder surgery, was designated for assignment, while RHP Ryan Braun, who had]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-1385.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Royals have more questions than answers entering the offseason. The Nos. 3, 4 and 5 starters are up in the air with plenty of candidates but no sure bets. They hope the acquisition of 1B Mike Jacobs will beef up a lineup that was in need of additional]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-1386.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Keeping Zack Greinke beyond 2010 may not be an easy task for the Royals. Greinke, who turned 25 on Oct. 21, was the Royals' first-round pick in 2002, the sixth overall selection. He was 13-10 with a 3.47 ERA in 32 starts last season and struck out 183 in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cubs land Gregg in deal with Marlins 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/cubs-land-gregg-in-deal-with-marlins-1387.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cubs, facing the possible loss of closer Kerry Wood, have acquired right-hander Kevin Gregg from the Marlins.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Unit's days with D-backs could be numbered 2008-11-11]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/big-unit-s-days-with-d-backs-could-be-numbered-1388.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson is only five wins away from 300, but Ken Rosenthal says he might not be accomplishing that feat in a D-backs uniform.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals sign RHP Duckworth for 2009 2008-11-11]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/royals-sign-rhp-duckworth-for-2009-1389.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Brandon Duckworth signed a one-year contract with the Royals on Monday and was sent outright to Triple-A Omaha.Duckworth spent most of last season with Omaha but went 3-3 with a 4.50 ERA in seven starts for Kansas City. The Royals said he wil]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Payroll flexibility gives A's option to look at Furcal 2008-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/payroll-flexibility-gives-a-s-option-to-look-at-furcal-1390.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With plenty of cash on hand, the normally tight-fisted A's are looking to do some shopping. Ken Rosenthal looks at their potential list.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewers not likely to part ways with Fielder 2008-11-04]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/brewers-not-likely-to-part-ways-with-fielder-1391.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Brewers may be fielding offers for Prince Fielder, but Ken Rosenthal says they aren't likely to part with the slugger.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Roster Report 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-roster-report-1377.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:17:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Royals have more questions than answers entering the offseason. The Nos. 3, 4 and 5 starters are up in the air with plenty of candidates but no sure bets. They hope the acquisition of 1B Mike Jacobs will beef up a lineup that was in need of additional]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-1378.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:17:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Keeping Zack Greinke beyond 2010 may not be an easy task for the Royals. Greinke, who turned 25 on Oct. 21, was the Royals' first-round pick in 2002, the sixth overall selection. 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The Royals said he wil]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Payroll flexibility gives A's option to look at Furcal 2008-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/payroll-flexibility-gives-a-s-option-to-look-at-furcal-1382.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:17:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With plenty of cash on hand, the normally tight-fisted A's are looking to do some shopping. 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They hope the acquisition of 1B Mike Jacobs will beef up a lineup that was in need of additional]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch 2008-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-inside-pitch-1370.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Keeping Zack Greinke beyond 2010 may not be an easy task for the Royals. Greinke, who turned 25 on Oct. 21, was the Royals' first-round pick in 2002, the sixth overall selection. He was 13-10 with a 3.47 ERA in 32 starts last season and struck out 183 in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes 2008-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.royalshome.com/news/kansas-city-royals-notes-quotes-1371.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Two players who concluded last season on the Royals' 60-day disabled list were taken off the team's roster. 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