K.C. farmhand punished

? Kansas City Royals minor-league infielder Jason Taylor was suspended for 50 games Tuesday after a positive test for a banned substance under baseball’s minor-league drug program. Taylor tested positive for a drug of abuse, the commissioner’s office said. The penalty will be served at the start of this season. Taylor hit .242 with 17 homers and 58 RBIs for Class A Burlington last year.