The Royals' streak of playing on 20 consecutive days will end with an off-day Monday after three games at Anaheim. 

The Royals' streak of playing on 20 consecutive days will end with an off-day Monday after three games at Anaheim. 

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. 

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. 

Having overcome an anxiety disorder that threatened his career, Zack Greinke is a man who chooses to say little. 

Having overcome an anxiety disorder that threatened his career, Zack Greinke is a man who chooses to say little. 

Howie Kendrick's two-run, inside-the-park homer Friday night helped the Los Angeles Angels to a 4-1 victory and put a stop to the Kansas City Royals' six-game win streak. 

--The Royals went 4-0 on the homestand, sweeping two-game series from the Mariners and White Sox. 

--INF/OF Willie Bloomquist singled to lead off the fifth inning Thursday, extending his hitting streak to 10 games. 

Joakim Soria said he felt fine and insisted that his right shoulder was not sore. 

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. 

The Kansas City Royals are trying to extend their longest winning streak of the season. 

May 7, 2009 (The Seattle Times delivered byNewstex) -- 

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. 

Brian Bannister felt fine warming up in the bullpen.