K.C. Royals

Royals, Gordon agree on one-year deal
February 10, 2012
Alex Gordon doesn’t know where negotiations stand on a long-term contract. He doesn’t even know how much he deserves to make after a breakout season with the Kansas City Royals.
Lawsuit: George Brett falsely advertises necklaces
February 7, 2012
Lawyers are seeking class-action status for a lawsuit that claims Hall of Fame slugger George Brett has been falsely advertising necklaces and bracelets as being able to help improve health and sports performance.
Royals look to lock up young stars
January 17, 2012
Kansas City Royals owner David Glass believes small-market franchises must do whatever it takes to lock up young talent long term, even if it’s a sometimes risky proposition.
Royals sign Yuniesky Betancourt
December 21, 2011
Betancourt is back with the Kansas City Royals after agreeing to a one-year contract. The deal was announced Tuesday. Betancourt, who played for the Royals from 2009-10, started at shortstop for the NL Central champion Milwaukee Brewers last season.
Kansas City Royals, Fox Sports drop broadcaster, Hall of Famer Frank White
December 2, 2011
The Kansas City Royals and Fox Sports Kansas City have announced they will not renew Frank White’s announcer contract for 2012.
AP source: Royals, Bruce Chen agree to $9 million deal
November 24, 2011
The Kansas City Royals agreed to a $9 million, two-year contract with left-hander Bruce Chen on Wednesday, solidifying their starting rotation.
Sanchez excited to be with Royals
November 13, 2011
Jonathan Sanchez walked through Kauffman Stadium on a blustery fall morning, bundled up in a black coat with a black stocking cap pulled onto his head. He’s certainly not in San Francisco anymore.
Royals trade OF Melky Cabrera for LHP Jonathan Sanchez
November 8, 2011
The Royals traded outfielder Melky Cabrera to the San Francisco Giants for left-hander Jonathan Sanchez on Monday, upgrading their rotation and clearing the way for hotshot prospect Lorenzo Cain to get a chance in center field.
Royals OF Alex Gordon wins first Golden Glove
November 2, 2011
Clayton Kershaw, Matt Kemp and Andre Ethier became the first trio of Los Angeles Dodgers to win NL Gold Gloves in the same year, and Adrian Gonzalez, Dustin Pedroia and Jacoby Ellsbury became the first three Red Sox in 32 seasons to win the AL honor together.
Indians get Derek Lowe; Royals keep Joakim Soria
November 1, 2011
Three days before the opening of the free-agent market, the Cleveland Indians acquired pitcher Derek Lowe from the Atlanta Braves for minor-league left-hander Chris Jones on Monday in the first significant trade of the offseason.
Royals name Dave Eiland new pitching coach
October 26, 2011
Royals manager Ned Yost said last month that he wanted to find a new pitching coach who managed to have a long career in the major leagues despite having “mediocre stuff.”
Royals’ season ends on 1-0 loss to Twins
September 29, 2011
Bruce Chen began to hear rumors the night before: The sputtering Boston Red Sox were interested in pulling off a rare last-day-of-the-season trade so the veteran could pitch for them in a potential playoff game.
Starling cited for drinking
September 29, 2011
Kansas City Royals prospect Bubba Starling has been given a citation for underage drinking in Arizona.
Twins’ grand slam downs Royals, 7-4
September 28, 2011
Vin Mazzaro entered the game against Minnesota on Tuesday night in the toughest of situations — bases loaded, nobody out with the Kansas City Royals down 3-2.
Upstart Royals upend Twins
September 27, 2011
Melky Cabrera and Felipe Paulino were given fresh starts by Kansas City in 2011. The two showed Monday night why they have the Royals excited for 2012.

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