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ROYALS RUMORS & GOSSIP
Royals Injury Update: Eric Hosmer, Danny Valencia
The Kansas City Royals moved to within a game of .500 with a 7-1 win over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday. At 49-50, the Royals are in third place in the American League Central, seven games behind the Detroit Tigers. Mike Moustakas went 3-for-5 with two home runs and three RBI for the Royals, who played without Eric Hosmer for the second straight game with a hand injury. Moustakas...
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Struggling team or no, Yost sleeps well at night
CHICAGO -- Royals manager Ned Yost says he doesn't let the circumstances of a struggling ballclub drive him crazy anymore. He's been through it before, he says, and it doesn't help matters.
"You're always looking for ways to do something," Yost said. "But we've done everything and covered everything. All you can do is wait it out until we (start...
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Mike Moustakas homers twice as Royals snap skid with 7-1 win over White Sox
Dayton Moore tapped his hand against the back of a bench. Seated next to him, Ned Yost kicked his foot up against a nearby railing. Together they sat inside the visitors’ dugout Tuesday at U.S. Cellular Field and watched the latest edition of the Royals take batting practice.
Moore built this roster. Yost guides it. Shortly before Moore flew into Chicago to visit his free-falling...
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Shields looks to pitch Royals to series win in Windy City
The Kansas City Royals and starter James Shields have enjoyed plenty of recent success at U.S. Cellular Field.
As Shields looks to win a fourth consecutive start there, Kansas City tries to capture a fourth straight road series over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday.
The Royals (49-50) have won seven of their previous eight series at U.S. Cellular.
They finally found some offense...
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Despite recent swoon, Moore says Royals won't become 'sellers' at trade deadline
CHICAGO -- Royals general manager Dayton Moore is flying to Chicago today, but don't necessarily read much into that: Moore said it was a pre-planned trip not associated with the team's recent swoon.
Asked if manager Ned Yost's job was safe, Moore said by phone: "We're all accountable. But he can't play. I can't play. It comes down to performance on the...
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Batting Practice Doesn’t Translate as White Sox Beat Royals 3-1
“I think we’ve got guys who can definitely hit for power. If you don’t believe me, just watch BP.” -Ned Yost
Well, Royals fans…. We’re not far from Rock Bottom. Actually, we’re two games from Rock Bottom, but don’t worry. Dayton Moore still thinks that we can win with the players that are currently on the roster, and that’s why he isn’t selling.
The Royals lost...
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Billy Butler willing to rework contract to remain with Royals
The 2014 season has not gone the way that Billy Butler had imagined. Owed a $12.5 million club option for 2015 there is no guarantee he will remain with the Kansas City Royals beyond this season.
That of course does not mean that the 28-year-old Butler wants out of Kansas City.
“If the option doesn’t work, I’d be more than happy to renegotiate in any type of way. I’ve always...
Via Tireball.com
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Royals Injury Update: Eric Hosmer scratched with hand injury
Kansas City Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer has been scratched from Monday night’s game against the Chicago White Sox with a bruised hand, reports Andy McCullough of The Kansas City Star:Eric Hosmer has been scratched due to his hand injury from yesterday. Billy Butler will play first base. Sal Perez is DH. Let's get weird.— Andy McCullough (@McCulloughStar) July 21, 2014...
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Royals Rumors: Kansas City considering trade for Rangers' Alex Rios
The Kansas City Royals have been connected to some of the top available starting pitchers this month, but they are also in need of an offensive upgrade in order to jump back into the American League Central race.They are looking to add a bat and have considered Texas Rangers outfielder Alex Rios, according to Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com.#452105716 / gettyimages.comEvan Grant of the...
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Attention Royals: The All-Star Break is Over!!!!
Unfortunately for all the fans of the Kansas City Royals, someone played a terrible joke on them and forgot to tell the Royals that the All-Star Break ended on Friday! Because of this extended vacation, they have officially fallen out of contention and into 3rd in the Central, and 3.5 out of the Wild-Card, all while dropping under .500 for the season at 48-49.
But wait. We were...
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It’s time for the Royals to trade James Shields
On June 17th, the Royals took sole possession of first place in the American League Central, as they stood a half game up on Detroit in the division race. Since that date, the Royals have gone 10-17, while the Tigers have gone 18-10, and Kansas City now finds themselves in third place, seven games behind […]
Yosted (Stop me If You’ve Heard This Before)
Kansas City was majorly Yosted tonight. Mr. Glass must be going through serious withdrawals what with losing 3/4 to the Tigers, and now again tonight.
At one point in this game, the Royals actually had a lead. I promise. There’s proof and everything.
Our boys put a run on the board in the first inning after a double by Omar Infante and a long single by Eric Hosmer.
Boston then...
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Red Sox ball girl accidentally fields fair ball (Video)
Your browser does not support iframes.A Boston Red Sox ball girl accidentally fielded a ball that was still in play during Friday night's game against Kansas City. It happened in the top of the fourth inning as Royals batter Eric Hosmer pulled the ball fair down the first base line. The Red Sox ball girl instinctively scooped it up as it curved into foul territory, not realizing...
Via Holdout Sports
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Billy Butler doesn’t want to be traded, hopes Royals pick up $12.5 million option for 2015
Billy Butler swung a pair of Mariucci bats inside the visitors’ clubhouse at Fenway Park, rotating the lumber from hand to hand, pondering the factors behind his first-half torment.
“Some years, you just have a down year,” said Butler, the Royals’ designated hitter. “And you feel the same. For whatever reason, it just happens. I’m not saying you’re any less of a player...
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Royals Acquire P Jason Frasor from Rangers
The Texas Rangers have sent RHP Jason Frasor to the Kansas City Royals. In exchange, they will receive 26-year-old RHP Spencer Patton. #Royals acquire right-handed reliever Jason Frasor from the Rangers for fellow righty Spencer Patton, who was at Omaha. — Kansas City Royals (@Royals) July 16, 2014 Frasor has been having a very solid season—posting a 3.34 ERA in 38 appearances—and...
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