http://www.kansascity.com/sports/royals/index.xml News, sports and entertainment from The Kansas City Star en-us Copyright 2012Kansas City Star Royals 60 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:18:18 CST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys 1.1.fi feedback@kansascity.com (Feedback) http://www.kansascity.com/2012/02/07/3415567/gordon-royals-appear-close-on.html http://www.kansascity.com/2012/02/07/3415567/gordon-royals-appear-close-on.html#storylink=rss Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:00 CST The Royals appear close to an agreement with left fielder Alex Gordon on a one-year contract that would eliminate the need for a Feb. 16 arbitration hearing in Tampa, Fla. http://www.kansascity.com/2012/02/07/3416171/company-led-by-brett-sued-over.html http://www.kansascity.com/2012/02/07/3416171/company-led-by-brett-sued-over.html#storylink=rss Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:00 CST A lawsuit against a company led by Royals legend George Brett alleges that the firm misrepresented the health benefits of wearing its jewelry. The lawsuit resembles legal action last year that crushed a leader of the so-called "performance jewelry" industry. http://www.kansascity.com/2012/02/03/3408765/gordon-hearing-date-approaching.html http://www.kansascity.com/2012/02/03/3408765/gordon-hearing-date-approaching.html#storylink=rss Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00 CST It's now 12 days and counting until left fielder Alex Gordon and the Royals are scheduled to head to an arbitration hearing on Feb. 16. The two sides exchanged figures on Jan. 17. Gordon is believed to have asked for $5.45 million, while the Royals countered at $4.15 million. Both parties can agree to a settlement up until the point in which the arbitrator issues a ruling. http://royalsblog.kansascity.com/?q=node/977 http://royalsblog.kansascity.com/?q=node/977#storylink=rss Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:09 CST Royals DH Billy Butler became just the fourth Royal in history to accept the Hutch Award during a ceremony on Wednesday in Seattle. The Hutch Award annually honors the major-league player who best exemplifies "the honor, courage and dedication" of Seattle's Fred Hutchinson, a former major-league pitcher and manager. http://www.kansascity.com/2012/01/30/3400762/detroits-fielder-signing-doesnt.html http://www.kansascity.com/2012/01/30/3400762/detroits-fielder-signing-doesnt.html#storylink=rss Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00 CST It's now been seven days and counting since the Tigers shook up the American League by agreeing to a nine-year, $214 million deal with Prince Fielder. This, of course, is not good news for the Royals, who had emerged during the offseason as a 2012 sleeper after a solid finish in 2011. Still, GM Dayton Moore says, the Royals won't make any reactionary moves. http://www.kansascity.com/2012/02/02/3407289/two-vying-for-whites-tv-spot.html http://www.kansascity.com/2012/02/02/3407289/two-vying-for-whites-tv-spot.html#storylink=rss Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00 CST Rex Hudler, a former big-league player with extensive broadcast experience, has emerged as the leading candidate to replace Frank White as the analyst for Royals' telecasts on Fox Sports Kansas City. http://www.kansascity.com/2012/01/31/3402263/royals-go-solar-with-panels-behind.html http://www.kansascity.com/2012/01/31/3402263/royals-go-solar-with-panels-behind.html#storylink=rss Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00 CST The Kansas City Royals are getting greener with the largest in-stadium solar array generating electricity in Major League Baseball. The 120 solar panels are expected to produce 36,000 kilowatt hours of electricity per year, which is enough to power for four homes. http://www.kansascity.com/2012/01/28/3397751/rangers-washington-wont-concede.html http://www.kansascity.com/2012/01/28/3397751/rangers-washington-wont-concede.html#storylink=rss Sat, 28 Jan 2012 05:00 CST The wounds are still fresh. The Texas Rangers' bitter World Series loss to the St. Louis Cardinals is still just a few months old, and the memory of another dream deferred is all too real. But Texas manager Ron Washington is a 59-year-old lifer who will tell you he's never pocketed a dime outside the game of baseball. So he's not the type to lather syrup on facts or eschew the truth. http://www.kansascity.com/2012/01/26/3393622/t-bones-hire-frank-white.html http://www.kansascity.com/2012/01/26/3393622/t-bones-hire-frank-white.html#storylink=rss Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00 CST The divorce is final now, says columnist Sam Mellinger. No reconciliation is coming, and no happy ending. Just more of a bitter war between the Royals and a hometown man whose statue stands in front of the stadium he literally helped build with a construction job one summer. http://royalsblog.kansascity.com/?q=node/975 http://royalsblog.kansascity.com/?q=node/975#storylink=rss Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:47 CST The annual winter train of prospect rankings continued recently as MLB.com released its list of top 100 prospects in the game. Center fielder Bubba Starling, the Royals' first-round pick in 2011, came in at No. 17, leading a group of four Royals prospects in the top 50. http://www.kansascity.com/2012/01/25/3391793/myers-montgomery-among-players.html http://www.kansascity.com/2012/01/25/3391793/myers-montgomery-among-players.html#storylink=rss Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:00 CST On Wednesday, the Royals announced their non-roster invitees for this year's big-league camp, including top prospects Wil Myers and Mike Montgomery. And the story of Eric Hosmer's path to Kansas City isn't lost on Myers, a 21-year-old outfielder recently ranked as the club's third-best prospect by Baseball America. http://royalsblog.kansascity.com/?q=node/974 http://royalsblog.kansascity.com/?q=node/974#storylink=rss Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:39 CST After Detroit acquired Prince Fielder, The Star's Rustin Dodd wanted to see how the Royals' projected lineup stacked up with the Tigers' top-heavy unit. http://royalsblog.kansascity.com/?q=node/973 http://royalsblog.kansascity.com/?q=node/973#storylink=rss Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:27 CST Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer recently appeared on MLB Network's "Intentional Talk" and shared a photo from his, um, awkward years. http://www.kansascity.com/2012/01/17/3376707/royals-need-to-get-long-term-deal.html http://www.kansascity.com/2012/01/17/3376707/royals-need-to-get-long-term-deal.html#storylink=rss Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00 CST Alex Gordon did not get a long-term contract on Tuesday, instead merely processing through baseball's standard arbitration process with the Royals, which means one more day that's gone with each side missing an opportunity that isn't coming back. http://royals.kansascity.com/entries/batting-practice-alex-gordon/ http://royals.kansascity.com/entries/batting-practice-alex-gordon/#storylink=rss Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:36 CST The Star's Lee Judge watched Alex Gordon work out with Royals hitting coach Kevin Seitzer this week. http://www.kansascity.com/2012/01/19/3380417/royals-announce-promotions-for.html http://www.kansascity.com/2012/01/19/3380417/royals-announce-promotions-for.html#storylink=rss Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:00 CST The Royals announced their list of promotions and giveaways for the 2012 season on Thursday, adding a few new wrinkles to some long-held traditions. http://www.kansascity.com/2012/01/17/3375266/royals-sign-outfielder-maier-to.html http://www.kansascity.com/2012/01/17/3375266/royals-sign-outfielder-maier-to.html#storylink=rss Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00 CST The Royals continued a busy couple days on Tuesday by agreeing to terms on one-year contracts with pitchers Luke Hochevar, Jonathan Sanchez and Felipe Paulino and outfielder Mitch Maier. http://www.kansascity.com/2012/01/16/3373824/royals-agree-on-one-year-deal.html http://www.kansascity.com/2012/01/16/3373824/royals-agree-on-one-year-deal.html#storylink=rss Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:00 CST It was just past lunchtime in Miami when Brayan Pena's phone starting ringing. If most 75-degree winter days in south Florida are good days, Pena grabbed his cell and quickly explained why this day felt better than most. http://www.kansascity.com/2012/01/14/3371443/brett-says-young-royals-remind.html http://www.kansascity.com/2012/01/14/3371443/brett-says-young-royals-remind.html#storylink=rss Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:00 CST The words are flowing quickly from George Brett's mouth. The greatest player in Royals history can't stop talking about winning baseball in Kansas City. http://videos.kansascity.com/vmix_hosted_apps/p/media?id=128996311 http://videos.kansascity.com/vmix_hosted_apps/p/media?id=128996311#storylink=rss Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:54 CST On Friday, the Royals' George Brett, Dennis Leonard and Bruce Chen hit the road to visit the Kansas City VA and Whiteman Air Force Base. Watch some of the highlights of their trip. http://www.kansascity.com/2012/01/14/3370449/royals-sign-veteran-kouzmanoff.html http://www.kansascity.com/2012/01/14/3370449/royals-sign-veteran-kouzmanoff.html#storylink=rss Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:00 CST The Royals have reached an agreement with veteran third baseman Kevin Kouzmanoff on a minor-league deal, club officials confirmed on Saturday morning. http://www.kansascity.com/2012/01/13/3369858/royals-caravan-visits-servicemen.html http://www.kansascity.com/2012/01/13/3369858/royals-caravan-visits-servicemen.html#storylink=rss Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:00 CST George Brett was on a mission. He had leaned in close to hear a story from Richard Moorehouse, a Vietnam veteran and Kansas City native. Now Brett wanted to have some fun. http://videos.kansascity.com/vmix_hosted_apps/p/media?id=128697881 http://videos.kansascity.com/vmix_hosted_apps/p/media?id=128697881#storylink=rss Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:01 CST George Brett, with the help of a veteran, played a prank on Bruce Chen as the Royals Caravan visited Whiteman Air Force Base. Watch the prank. http://www.kansascity.com/coveritlive http://www.kansascity.com/coveritlive#storylink=rss Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:25 CST The Star's Rustin Dodd is road-tripping with George Brett, Bruce Chen and others as they visit Whiteman Air Force Base and the Kansas City VA today. Follow Dodd's tweets throughout the day. http://www.kansascity.com/2012/01/11/3366007/royals-first-baseman-eric-hosmer.html http://www.kansascity.com/2012/01/11/3366007/royals-first-baseman-eric-hosmer.html#storylink=rss Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:00 CST The text message appeared, and Eric Hosmer took a moment to study the invitation on the face of his phone. This was a few weeks ago, and Hosmer was back home in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. And now, some 36-year-old major-league veteran with a south Florida address was interrupting his offseason with a simple offer. http://www.kansascity.com/2012/01/11/3365398/kc-royals-awards-luncheon-at-overland.html http://www.kansascity.com/2012/01/11/3365398/kc-royals-awards-luncheon-at-overland.html#storylink=rss Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:21 CST The Kansas City Royals and their fans gathered Wednesday afternoon at the Overland Park Convention Center for the team's annual awards luncheon. http://www.kansascity.com/2012/01/11/3366585/royals-will-get-national-attention.html http://www.kansascity.com/2012/01/11/3366585/royals-will-get-national-attention.html#storylink=rss Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:00 CST The Royals will earn some national exposure during the first weekend of the season. http://www.kansascity.com/2012/01/11/3364909/hosmer-chen-among-royals-honored.html http://www.kansascity.com/2012/01/11/3364909/hosmer-chen-among-royals-honored.html#storylink=rss Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:26 CST The Kansas City Royals and their fans gathered this afternoon at the Overland Park Convention Center for the team's annual awards luncheon. We were there, talking to everyone. http://www.kansascity.com/2012/01/09/3361948/royals-announce-minor-league-coaches.html http://www.kansascity.com/2012/01/09/3361948/royals-announce-minor-league-coaches.html#storylink=rss Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:00 CST The Royals filled out their minor-league coaching staffs Monday, announcing a few changes for their top affiliates. http://www.kansascity.com/2012/01/07/3358729/royals-awards-luncheon-on-wednesday.html http://www.kansascity.com/2012/01/07/3358729/royals-awards-luncheon-on-wednesday.html#storylink=rss Sat, 07 Jan 2012 22:15 CST Sure, it's January, but several Royals are ready to hit the road and talk baseball with fans. It's the first week of the annual Royals Caravan, with many current and former players road-tripping through the Midwest. http://www.kansascity.com/2012/01/05/3354822/royals-butler-gets-hutch-award.html http://www.kansascity.com/2012/01/05/3354822/royals-butler-gets-hutch-award.html#storylink=rss Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:08 CST Royals designated hitter Billy Butler will receive the 47th annual Hutch Award, an honor given each year to a major league baseball player who best exemplifies the honor, courage and dedication of baseball great Fred Hutchinson, both for on-field achievement and off-the-field work. http://royals.kansascity.com/entries/why-ron-polks-mvp-chart-works-me/ http://royals.kansascity.com/entries/why-ron-polks-mvp-chart-works-me/#storylink=rss Fri, 30 Dec 2011 11:21 CST Ron Polk's system for measuring player contribution was attacked almost immediately and has been called stupid, a waste of time, a joke and crap. I've also been called a moron for thinking it had any merit. Interestingly enough, people who played the game at a high level don't feel the same way. http://www.kansascity.com/2011/12/21/3331882/royals-pick-up-lefty-reliever.html http://www.kansascity.com/2011/12/21/3331882/royals-pick-up-lefty-reliever.html#storylink=rss Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:36 CST The Royals crossed another item off their offseason checklist on Wednesday, signing left-handed reliever Jose Mijares, who spent the last four seasons with the Minnesota Twins, to a one-year deal worth $925,000. And with the 40-man roster now full, it could potentially be the last significant addition of the offseason. http://mellinger.kansascity.com/entries/complicated-existance-yuniesky-betancourt/ http://mellinger.kansascity.com/entries/complicated-existance-yuniesky-betancourt/#storylink=rss Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:04 CST Sam Mellinger examines Royals fans' strong feelings toward Yuniesky Betancourt, saying the outrage is entirely predictable and mostly understandable. Even if it's also misguided. http://www.kansascity.com/2011/12/20/3330163/royals.html http://www.kansascity.com/2011/12/20/3330163/royals.html#storylink=rss Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:54 CST For the better part of the offseason, Royals general manager Dayton Moore articulated the club's need for a veteran utility infielder. On Tuesday afternoon, the Royals unveiled their man: Former Royals shortstop Yuniesky Betancourt. http://www.kansascity.com/2011/12/20/3330869/oswalt-may-be-willing-to-sign.html http://www.kansascity.com/2011/12/20/3330869/oswalt-may-be-willing-to-sign.html#storylink=rss Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:15 CST Here's a question: Would the Royals be interested in veteran right-hander Roy Oswalt if the former Astros and Phillies starter was willing to sign a one-year deal? http://royalsblog.kansascity.com/?q=node/963 http://royalsblog.kansascity.com/?q=node/963#storylink=rss Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:40 CST It's been a year since the Royals sent ace Zack Greinke (and shortstop Yuniesky Betancourt) to Milwaukee in exchange for shortstop Alcides Escobar, center fielder Lorenzo Cain and right-handed pitchers Jeremy Jeffress and Jake Odorizzi. The Star's Rustin Dodd takes another look at the players involved in that deal. http://royals.kansascity.com/ http://royals.kansascity.com/#storylink=rss Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:49 CST Lee Judge has his hands full attempting to understand how the game is played, so the last thing he wants to do is play GM. http://mellinger.kansascity.com/entries/using-little-nerd-dom-and-lot-guessing-project-mission-2012-royals/ http://mellinger.kansascity.com/entries/using-little-nerd-dom-and-lot-guessing-project-mission-2012-royals/#storylink=rss Sun, 18 Dec 2011 12:11 CST Sick of football talk? Sam Mellinger uses a combination of numbers and gut to predict how the Royals will do this season. http://www.kansascity.com/2011/12/13/3318682/royals-sign-four-to-minor-league.html http://www.kansascity.com/2011/12/13/3318682/royals-sign-four-to-minor-league.html#storylink=rss Tue, 13 Dec 2011 22:15 CST The Royals added four more players to the organization Tuesday, officially announcing minor-league deals for outfielder Greg Golson, right-handed pitcher Juan Gutierrez, left-hander Francisley Bueno and catcher Max Ramirez.