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Royals cut ties with Hernandez Thu Dec  7 20:01:46 2006 EST
Lake Buena Vista, FL (Sports Network) - The Kansas City Royals released pitcher Runelvys Hernandez on Thursday to clear a spot on their 40-man roster. Hernandez was cut loose to make room for right-handed pitcher Joakim Soria, who the club selected from the San Diego organization with the second overall selection in Thursday's Rule 5 draft. The 28-year-old Hernandez, who was the Royals' Opening Day starter in 2003, was also deemed expendable after Kansas City agreed to terms with free-agent Gil
Royals agree to terms with Meche Thu Dec  7 12:31:00 2006 EST

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) -The Kansas City Royals agreed to terms with right-hander Gil Meche on a five-year deal worth about $45 million on Thursday as baseball's winter meetings neared a conclusion.

Meche has a 55-44 career record with a 4.65 ERA in 147 games, all of them with the Seattle Mariners.

``We were proud to be a part of the process and delighted that Gil Meche made the decision to join the Royals,'' general manager Dayton Moore said. ``He is an impact pitching talent who fit

New York Mets Thu Dec  7 10:11:35 2006 EST
Acquired pitcher Ambiorix Burgos from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for pitcher Brian Bannister; promoted Tony Bernazard to vice president of development, Sandy Johnson to vice president of scouting and Ramon Pena to special assistant to the general manager.
Tigers roar again with Game 1 win Wed Oct 11 03:59:38 2006 EST
eams have met once previously in the postseason. Oakland defeated Detroit in five games during the 1972 ALCS, starting a string of three consecutive world titles...The Tigers last won the American League pennant in 1984, when they swept the Kansas City Royals in three games then knocked off the San Diego Padres in five games to win the World Series...Zumaya was clocked at 103 miles per hour during the eighth inning...Casey left the game with a left calf injury after the top of the sixth frame...
Playoff ticket punched, Twins still pushing for division title Tue Sep 26 02:18:00 2006 EST
falling to 25-33 and watching the Tigers and White Sox run away in the division race.

It's a long season, though, as the Twins reminded their competitors.

Capping a remarkable reversal, Minnesota clinched a wild-card spot by beating the Kansas City Royals 8-1 on Monday behind home runs from Torii Hunter and Justin Morneau.

``We never stopped talking about the playoffs,'' Morneau said, smiling in a pungent, plastic-covered clubhouse that was soaked in champagne and beer.

With his blue shi

Twins resume set with KC at Kauffman Fri Aug  4 16:52:15 2006 EST
(Sports Network) - Johan Santana tries to run his unbeaten streak to five games this evening when the Minnesota Twins continue their four-game set with the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Santana, who has won his last three decisions, owns an 8-1 record over the past 14 starts. He posted a no decision his last time out on July 30 against Detroit, yielding three runs and nine hits over 5 1/3 innings. The left-hander, who is 12-5 with a 3.11 earned run average on the season, is 1-0 with a
Royals activate Sanders; disable Duckworth, Mientkiewicz Tue Aug  1 00:45:08 2006 EST
Kansas City, MO (Sports Network) - The Kansas City Royals activated outfielder Reggie Sanders from the 15-day disabled, while placing first baseman Doug Mientkiewicz and pitcher Brandon Duckworth on the 15-day DL. Sanders, who was shelved with a right thigh strain, is hitting .244 with nine homers and 43 RBI. Mientkiewicz is out with a lower back strain and his trip to the DL is retroactive to July 26. He is hitting .283 with four homers and 43 RBI in 91 games. He aggravated the injury on a tag
Seventh heaven: Weaver wins seventh straight to lead LA past KC Sun Jul 23 21:20:46 2006 EST
Kansas City, MO (Sports Network) - Jered Weaver became the first rookie pitcher to win his first seven games in the majors since 1981 after the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim defeated the Kansas City Royals, 3-1, at Kauffman Stadium in the finale of a four-game set. Weaver (7-0) gave up a run on three hits with four walks and four strikeouts over 6 2/3 innings of work. The last pitcher to win the first seven starts of his career was Fernando Valenzuela of the Dodgers, who won his first eight sta
Angels edge Royals in 10 Sun Jul 23 02:58:46 2006 EST
Kansas City, MO (Sports Network) - Reggie Willits singled home the go-ahead run in the 10th inning for his major league RBI as the LA Angels edged the Kansas City Royals, 4-3, in the third matchup of a four-game set at Kauffman Stadium. With the score deadlocked, 3-3, Chone Figgins walked, stole second and advanced to third on a throwing error by catcher Paul Phillips. Willits then singled Figgins home for the winning run. Jose Molina went 2-for-3 for the Angels, who snapped a three-game losing
Toronto Blue Jays midseason progress report Fri Jul 14 17:53:57 2006 EST
$60 million in the offseason, but an arm injury has limited the one-time effective pitcher to just six starts. Burnett, who is 1-3 with a 4.58 ERA this year, is back in the rotation and has dropped his last two starts. On July 7 against the Kansas City Royals, Burnett yielded six runs -- four earned -- through six innings. Starter Josh Towers also gets a vote for most disappointing player. SECOND HALF PROJECTION - Manager John Gibbons is doing a respectable job so far this season and the playoff
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