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. 

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. 

--The Royals have not defeated Yankees LHP Andy Pettitte since 1999. 

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. 

--The Royals have not defeated Yankees LHP Andy Pettitte since 1999. 

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. 

Remember this little blast from the past? 

CC Sabathia's debut with the New York Yankees was certainly memorable. 

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. 

Andy Pettitte beats Kansas City so often, even he has trouble keeping track. 

First stop was to the mini field with the cartoonish plastic bats and rubbery turf. 

AL ROUNDUP ASSOCIATED PRESSScott Kazmir's strong start at Fenway Park held up this time. 

Yankees 11, Orioles 2 

It's like the off-season never happened for Matt Garza and the Tampa Bay Rays. 

The Kansas City Royals have augmented the splash with flash.