Kansas City outlasted Oakland in Tuesday’s wild card game, as Salvador Perez’s 12th-inning single scored Christian Colon to give the Royals a wild 9-8 come- from-behind victory in a contest that lasted 4 hours and 45 minutes. “That’s the most […]
Kansas City, MO (SportsNetwork.com) – The Kansas City Royals have announced their roster for Tuesday’s wild card game against the Oakland Athletics. Ace James Shields had already been named the starting pitcher for the Royals’ first playoff game in 29 […]
Kansas City ended the year 89-73, just one game back of the American League Central champion Detroit Tigers. The Royals actually had a chance to force a playoff game for a division title with a win and Detroit loss on […]
Bronx, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – Kansas City Royals pitcher Danny Duffy exited Saturday’s game against the New York Yankees after injuring himself in the bottom of the first inning. Duffy threw just one pitch to Yankees leadoff hitter Jacoby Ellsbury before […]
New York, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – The Kansas City Royals said Friday they have released pitcher Bruce Chen. Chen, 37, went 2-4 with a 7.45 ERA in 13 games for the Royals this season, including seven starts, before he was designated […]
Philadelphia, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – If the Kansas City Royals’ bullpen trio of Greg Holland, Kelvin Herrera and Wade Davis could somehow transform themselves into a single entity, there is a good chance this mega arm would find itself in discussions […]
Kansas City, MO (SportsNetwork.com) – The Kansas City Royals will get their first baseman back for the season’s stretch run, as the club reinstated Eric Hosmer from the 15-day disabled list as rosters expanded on Monday. Hosmer, hitting .267 with […]
Kansas City, MO (SportsNetwork.com) – The Kansas City Royals began to steel themselves for the AL Central pennant race Friday, designating journeyman hurler Bruce Chen for assignment. The Royals and Chen had agreed to terms on a one-year contract with […]
Kansas City, MO (SportsNetwork.com) – The Kansas City Royals claimed infielder Jayson Nix off waivers Thursday among a slew of roster moves. Nix was designated for assignment by the Pirates on Monday after batting .111 in 16 games for them. […]
Kansas City, MO (SportsNetwork.com) – Kansas City Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura has been scratched from his scheduled start Wednesday against Minnesota because of back tightness. Ventura pitched six innings in his last start on Friday against Texas and earned the […]