KC clobbers Arizona behind Anderson cycle
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:40:00 EDT)
Brian Anderson hit for the cycle before the conclusion of the fourth inning and Brian Bannister cruised through four scoreless in Friday's 24-9 victory over the D-backs.

Anderson hits for cycle against D-backs
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:00:00 EDT)
Brian Anderson had a game to remember and it only took him four innings. On Friday against the D-backs, the Royals' right fielder hit for the cycle.

Betancourt working to be more consistent
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:26:00 EDT)
Yuniesky Betancourt's improved health should come as no surprise. He spent part of his offseason strengthening his body and his work has not gone unnoticed.

Offseason work has Soria ready for action
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:01:00 EDT)
Joakim Soria bypassed the warmer climate of his native Monclova, Mexico, this winter to stay in Kansas City for the birth of his daughter, and for the chance to work with strength and conditioning coordinator, Ty Hill.

Hochevar finds positives in second outing
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:23:00 EDT)
Luke Hochevar looked through the debris of five runs to find some treasure. Hochevar gave up two hits, four walks and five runs in the second inning of Wednesday's 16-14 loss to the San Diego Padres.

Callaspo has hot bat, raises average
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:34:00 EDT)
Alberto Callaspo was 3-for-3, boosting his average to .448 (13-for-29) with four doubles. Billy Butler had three RBIs, matching his previous total.

Guillen showing moxie this spring
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:44:00 EDT)
Jose Guillen is dedicating himself to proving to manager Trey Hillman that he can still patrol right field where David DeJesus is slated to play. And so far Hillman is pleased.

Royals option Crow to Double-A
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:52:00 EDT)
All along, the Royals never publicly counted pitcher Aaron Crow out of the Major League picture. But, at the same time, the indications were that he'd start the season in the Minor Leagues. The latter became official on Wednesday, when Crow was optioned to Double-A Northwest Arkansas.

Royals search for right group of lefties
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:48:00 EDT)
Not that there were many choices to begin with, but the Royals' search for left-handed pitchers has narrowed to four -- Bruce Chen, Dusty Hughes, Edgar Osuna and John Parrish.

Meche works four innings in start
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:37:00 EDT)
Starter Gil Meche worked four innings and was touched for three hits and two runs (one earned) against the Brewers.

Greinke, Royals alter pitching plans
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:13:00 EDT)
Zack Greinke, originally scheduled to pitch against the Colorado Rockies at Surprise Stadium, instead will work in a Minor League game against a team from the San Diego Padres on a back field of the complex.

Royals send Rosa, Marte to Omaha
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:36:00 EDT)
The Royals optioned right-handed pitchers Carlos Rosa and Victor Marte to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday, reducing the camp roster to 49.

Royals option seven to Minor Leagues
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 02:10:00 EDT)
Noel Arguelles, the Royals' $7 million left-handed prize, was optioned to Class A Wilmington on Monday. The Royals also optioned shortstop Jeff Bianchi to Double-A Northwest Arkansas.

Greinke at his best against White Sox
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 02:13:00 EDT)
After allowing his first run of the spring in a four-inning outing against the White Sox, Zack Greinke said it was his best Cactus League start.

Royals bats back solid start from Greinke
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:53:00 EDT)
Four Royals starters produced multihit games, and Zack Greinke struck out three over four solid innings in the Royals' 9-1 victory over the White Sox on Monday.

Some Royals battles have sharper focus
(Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:40:00 EDT)
Royals manager Trey Hillman, who had opened Spring Training with only Zack Greinke and Gil Meche slotted into spots, indicated on Sunday that Brian Bannister and Luke Hochevar would be back as regular starters.

Davis has rough afternoon for Royals
(Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:53:00 EDT)
Kyle Davies didn't make it through the third inning as the Royals fell to the A's on Sunday afternoon. Vance Wilson homered.

Sore ankle may sideline Ankiel a week
(Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:10:00 EDT)
Royals center fielder Rick Ankiel will be out much longer than expected. Manager Trey Hillman revealed on Sunday that Ankiel, who has a sore right ankle, could be out of Cactus League games for another week.

Farnsworth finds groove as Royals prevail
(Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:28:00 EDT)
Kyle Farnsworth struggled mightily in his first spring outing but was sound in three scoreless innings of relief on Saturday afternoon as the Royals beat the Angels, 12-3.

Getz gets off slide with homer for Royals
(Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:16:00 EDT)
Chris Getz was not all that concerned about it but, hey, going hitless in your first 12 at-bats for a new team is not the way to make a big impression.

Thompson's versatility may land him spot
(Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:10:00 EDT)
If Brad Thompson has any kind of an edge in the Royals' pitching derby, it's that he's a horse of many colors. He can fit into any harness and pull starting duty or work in relief, long or short or medium.

Hochevar vows to take smarter approach
(Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:47:00 EDT)
Luke Hochevar got through his first Cactus League start in good shape for the Royals. Hochevar pitched the first three innings of a nine-inning, 6-6 tie with the Seattle Mariners.