http://mlb.mlb.com KC Homepage News Mon, 20 May 2013 13:33:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_19_kcamlb_oakmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=kc Sun, 19 May 2013 21:24:33 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_19_kcamlb_oakmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=kc Alex Gordon went 4-for-5, but Yoenis Cespedes belted Kelvin Herrera's second pitch of the eighth inning over the left-field wall to give the Oakland Athletics a 4-3 victory over the Royals on Sunday. Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47997790&notebook_id=47997796&vkey=notebook_kc&c_id=kc Sun, 19 May 2013 21:31:56 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47997790&notebook_id=47997796&vkey=notebook_kc&c_id=kc In addition to Alex Gordon, manager Ned Yost has tried four others in the leadoff batting order spot -- Jarrod Dyson, Lorenzo Cain, Alcides Escobar and now David Lough. Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47997790&notebook_id=47997794&vkey=notebook_kc&c_id=kc Sun, 19 May 2013 21:31:52 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47997790&notebook_id=47997794&vkey=notebook_kc&c_id=kc When Royals center fielder Lorenzo Cain bumped into the center-field wall while making a catch on a long drive by the A's Derek Norris on Saturday night, it brought back a non-too-pleasant memory of an injury last season. Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47997790&notebook_id=47997792&vkey=notebook_kc&c_id=kc Sun, 19 May 2013 15:44:30 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47997790&notebook_id=47997792&vkey=notebook_kc&c_id=kc School Day, the weather day for kids that was weathered out May 2, has been re-titled Summer School Day and is rescheduled for the afternoon of Wednesday, June 12, prior to the Royals' game against the Tigers at Kauffman Stadium. Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_20_kcamlb_houmlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_away&c_id=kc Sun, 19 May 2013 22:30:28 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_20_kcamlb_houmlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_away&c_id=kc Dallas Keuchel heads to the mound as the Astros open a series against Jeremy Guthrie and the Royals on Monday at Minute Maid Park. Evan Peaslee http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47980250&vkey=news_kc&c_id=kc Sun, 19 May 2013 11:45:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47980250&vkey=news_kc&c_id=kc Royals Minor League report: May 18 http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_18_kcamlb_oakmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=kc Sun, 19 May 2013 01:55:34 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_18_kcamlb_oakmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=kc Since a four-game winning streak, the Royals have lost nine of 12 games. The latest defeat came against the Oakland Athletics, 2-1, on Saturday night in front of a sellout crowd of 35,067. Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47932432&notebook_id=47933342&vkey=notebook_kc&c_id=kc Sat, 18 May 2013 20:47:58 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47932432&notebook_id=47933342&vkey=notebook_kc&c_id=kc All four of James Shields' losses this season have come by one run. He also had a no decision after going eight frames in an 11-inning, 2-1 loss to the White Sox. Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47932432&notebook_id=47933336&vkey=notebook_kc&c_id=kc Sat, 18 May 2013 20:47:56 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47932432&notebook_id=47933336&vkey=notebook_kc&c_id=kc Mike Moustakas' average was down to .189 entering Saturday's game, and he was in a 1-for-26 swoon with no RBIs and one run. But Royals manager Ned Yost was adamant that he was not giving up on his third baseman. Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47872100&vkey=news_kc&c_id=kc Sat, 18 May 2013 01:13:02 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47872100&vkey=news_kc&c_id=kc Royals Minor League report: May 17 http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_17_kcamlb_oakmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=kc Sat, 18 May 2013 02:16:56 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_17_kcamlb_oakmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=kc James Shields hasn't been giving up much lately, but he hasn't been getting much support either. That held true Friday night in a 2-1 loss at Oakland. Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47834504&notebook_id=47839680&vkey=notebook_kc&c_id=kc Sat, 18 May 2013 02:26:03 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47834504&notebook_id=47839680&vkey=notebook_kc&c_id=kc There was no delay in getting prospect David Lough right into the Royals' lineup when he reported on Friday. Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47834504&notebook_id=47836410&vkey=notebook_kc&c_id=kc Fri, 17 May 2013 21:41:13 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47834504&notebook_id=47836410&vkey=notebook_kc&c_id=kc Bubba Starling, the Royals' No. 1 Draft choice in 2011 and top prospect, underwent Lasik eye surgery on Thursday in Kansas City and is expected to return playing almost immediately. Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47834504&notebook_id=47834832&vkey=notebook_kc&c_id=kc Fri, 17 May 2013 21:31:27 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47834504&notebook_id=47834832&vkey=notebook_kc&c_id=kc Blaine Boyer, 31, had an 0-1 record and a 3.00 ERA in 13 games as a reliever at Triple-A Omaha. Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47793898&vkey=news_kc&c_id=kc Fri, 17 May 2013 22:43:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47793898&vkey=news_kc&c_id=kc The Royals placed center fielder Jarrod Dyson on the 15-day disabled list Friday with a sprained right ankle and recalled outfield prospect David Lough from Triple-A Omaha to take his spot. Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47787736&vkey=news_kc&c_id=kc Fri, 17 May 2013 11:45:09 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47787736&vkey=news_kc&c_id=kc Royals Minor League report: May 16 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47717416&vkey=news_kc&c_id=kc Thu, 16 May 2013 16:18:14 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47717416&vkey=news_kc&c_id=kc After a stretch in which Billy Butler and Kansas City were slumping, the Royals won their series against the Angels, with Butler driving in nine runs and going 8-for-13 in the three games. Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47693900&vkey=news_kc&c_id=kc Thu, 16 May 2013 01:54:37 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47693900&vkey=news_kc&c_id=kc Royals Minor League report: May 15 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47692434&vkey=news_kc&c_id=kc Thu, 16 May 2013 03:59:27 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47692434&vkey=news_kc&c_id=kc Jarrod Dyson went fence-climbing and it was not a good idea as the Royals center fielder sprained his right ankle on Wednesday night in Anaheim. Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_15_kcamlb_anamlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=kc Thu, 16 May 2013 03:39:16 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_15_kcamlb_anamlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=kc Ned Yost called his hitters together for a meeting before Wednesday night's game, and the Royals responded with a 9-5 victory for a series win at Angel Stadium. Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47683222&vkey=news_kc&c_id=kc Thu, 16 May 2013 00:06:04 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47683222&vkey=news_kc&c_id=kc The Royals broadcast on FSKC honored former radio voice Fred White with a half-inning of silence in the top of the first inning during Wednesday's game against the Angels in Anaheim. AJ Cassavell http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47602822&vkey=news_kc&c_id=kc Wed, 15 May 2013 12:31:17 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47602822&vkey=news_kc&c_id=kc Royals Minor League report: May 14 http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_14_kcamlb_anamlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=kc Wed, 15 May 2013 02:30:40 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_14_kcamlb_anamlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=kc Jeremy Guthrie's long unbeaten streak was shattered by a barrage of home runs -- four of them -- in the Royals' 6-2 loss to the Angels on Tuesday night at Angel Stadium. Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47541336&notebook_id=47549562&vkey=notebook_kc&c_id=kc Tue, 14 May 2013 22:24:52 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47541336&notebook_id=47549562&vkey=notebook_kc&c_id=kc The Angels will be the Royals' opponent at the annual Faith & Family Day on Saturday, May 25, at Kauffman Stadium. Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47541336&notebook_id=47546206&vkey=notebook_kc&c_id=kc Tue, 14 May 2013 22:08:31 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47541336&notebook_id=47546206&vkey=notebook_kc&c_id=kc There will be a five-game series at Detroit because a rainout on April 23 has been rescheduled as part of a split doubleheader on Aug. 16 at Comerica Park. Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47511930&vkey=news_kc&c_id=kc Wed, 15 May 2013 20:55:55 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47511930&vkey=news_kc&c_id=kc Fred White, a Royals radio voice for 25 years, died Wednesday due to complications from melanoma, a day after announcing his retirement following a 40-year relationship with the club. Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47499748&vkey=news_kc&c_id=kc Tue, 14 May 2013 14:05:39 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47499748&vkey=news_kc&c_id=kc Royals Minor League report: May 13 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130513&content_id=47432360&notebook_id=47434874&vkey=notebook_kc&c_id=kc Mon, 13 May 2013 20:10:38 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130513&content_id=47432360&notebook_id=47434874&vkey=notebook_kc&c_id=kc Entering Monday in a 4-for-35 slump, Billy Butler hopes his big five-hit, five-RBI game against the Angels helps him return to the consistently productive player he's been throughout his career. Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130513&content_id=47432360&notebook_id=47434868&vkey=notebook_kc&c_id=kc Mon, 13 May 2013 20:10:36 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130513&content_id=47432360&notebook_id=47434868&vkey=notebook_kc&c_id=kc For Royals coach Rusty Kuntz, the return to Angel Stadium prompted a memory of one of his earliest games as a big league outfielder. Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_13_kcamlb_anamlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=kc Tue, 14 May 2013 03:29:16 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_13_kcamlb_anamlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=kc Billy Butler, emerging from a nine-game period in which he'd batted just .114, belted five hits and had five RBIs on Monday night to lead the Royals over the Los Angeles Angels, 11-4, at Angel Stadium. Dick Kaegel