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Royals OF Maier hit in face by pitch, fractures three bones

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 04:27:07 +1900

Mitch Maier of the Kansas City Royals suffered three broken bones when hit in the face by a pitch from Cleveland Indians left-hander ...

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Umpires Get on Board With Instant Replay

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +1900

Baseball umpires and management sign an agreement Wednesday to start using instant replay to help determine calls on the field.

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Gutierrez's homer helps Indians rally past Royals

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 01:51:11 +1900

Franklin Gutierrez hit a three-run homer in a five-run eighth inning, and the Cleveland Indians rallied to defeat the Kansas City Royals 8-5 on Wednesday night.

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Royals OF Maier hit in face by pitch

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 01:08:06 +1900

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Mitch Maier of the Kansas City Royals was hit in the face by a pitch from Clevelan...

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Royals OF Maier hit in face by pitch (AP)

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:45:04 +1900

Mitch Maier of the Kansas City Royals was hit in the face by a pitch from Cleveland Indians left-hander Zach Jackson and left the game in the fifth inning Wednesday night. The outfielder was taken to a hospital for X-rays and further evaluation, the team said. With runners on first and second and none out, Jackson threw a pitch up and in to Maier, who had squared around to bunt and could not get...

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Royals put Luke Hochevar on disabled list

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 22:53:54 +1900

CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Kansas City Royals placed pitcher Luke Hochevar on the 15-day disabled list We...

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Royals place Hochevar on DL

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 22:10:00 +1900

Royals place Hochevar on DL

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Surging Twins knock off reeling A's 3-1 (AP)

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:19:27 +1900

Mike Redmond drove in two runs for the Minnesota Twins, who survived some wildness by Francisco Liriano and beat Oakland 3-1 on Wednesday to send the Athletics to their 11th straight series defeat. The last time the A's lost 11 series in a row was 1960, when they played in Kansas City. The Twins won their 11th consecutive home series, improving to 30-9 at the Metrodome since June 1 in their last...

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Indians-Royals: Cleveland Clobbers KC 9-4

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 02:35:53 +1900

In the AL Central divisional matchup of the Indians and Royals—which could be dubbed, “The Battle of the Basement”—Cleveland hosted Kansas City in the first of a three-game series at Progressive Field in Cleveland, OH. Current cellar-dweller Kansas City jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in the top of the first. Indians pitcher, Anthony Reyes, jumping ahead in the count and throwing a load of strikes in his previous starts, opened this game by walking Mike Aviles. After a groundout moved Aviles to second, David DeJesus doubled to center, making Reyes pay for the walk. A pair of flyouts limited the damage to one run. The Indians struck back in the bottom of the second. Shin-Soo Choo hit the first pitch he saw out of the park over the center-field fence, making it a 1-1 game. Ryan Garko singled to left. On a Kelly Shoppach double, Garko motored all the way around from first base after it appeared left fielder Jose Guillen pulled up ...

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Sizemore's 3-run homer helps Indians beat Royals

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 02:23:22 +1900

Grady Sizemore hit a three-run homer to help the Cleveland Indians beat the Kansas City Royals 9-4 on Tuesday night.

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Royals RHP Hochevar leaves game

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 01:58:47 +1900

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Luke Hochevar of the Kansas City Royals left his start against the Cleveland India...

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Hochevar exits with unknown injury

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 01:08:00 +1900

Royals rookie pitcher Luke Hochevar left Tuesday night's game against the Indians prior to the sixth inning because of an apparent injury.

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Wells takes long route to KC

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:13:00 +1900

Pitcher Kip Wells had to come to Cleveland just to catch his breath. It's been a grinding whirlwind of a season for the recently-signed Royals right-hander.

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Gordon out of lineup with bad back

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:18:00 +1900

Third baseman Alex Gordon was out of the Royals' lineup on Tuesday night because of a stiff back. Esteban German replaced Gordon at third base with little-used Jason Smith moving into second base. German had started the last five games at second in place of disabled Mark Grudzielanek.

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Royals sign free agent pitcher Wells

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:17:31 +1900

Free agent pitcher Kip Wells, a 10-year veteran in the major leagues, was signed by the Kansas City Royals Tuesday.

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Royals sign right-hander Wells

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:34:00 +1900

Right-hander Kip Wells, a 10-year veteran, signed with the Royals and will join them immediately, the club announced on Tuesday. Left-hander Josh Newman will be optioned to Triple-A Omaha to make room for Wells.

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Royals sign free agent Kip Wells to bolster bullpen

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:16:58 +1900

The Kansas City Royals signed free-agent pitcher Kip Wells on Tuesday.

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Royals sign pitcher Kip Wells

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:08:13 +1900

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- The Kansas City Royals signed free-agent pitcher Kip Wells on Tuesday.T...

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Royals add veteran Kip Wells to help bullpen

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:55:42 +1900

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Royals sign free agent RHP Kip Wells (AP)

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:52:59 +1900

The Kansas City Royals signed free-agent pitcher Kip Wells on Tuesday. The 31-year-old Wells started the season as the Colorado Rockies' opening day starter, but was eventually demoted to the bullpen. The Rockies designated Wells for assignment last week. The right-handed pitcher is 1-2 with a 5.27 ERA in 15 appearances.

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Matsui's return to Yankees could rattle lineup

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +1900

Many questions will come into play for the Yankees once Hideki Matsui comes back, such as "Who's going to sit?" The Yankees probably will prefer to see those questions as options for a lineup that was staggering before a 15-6 rout of the Royals on Sunday.

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YANKS DISH OUT A ROYAL BEATING

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 07:00:52 +1900

It doesn't matter to the Yankees that they played the Royals, who looked like they couldn't get out of their own way in consecutive games and were about as dangerous as Iceland in Olympic beach volleyball. What matters to the Yanks is they put...

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Yanks dish out Royal whipping

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 04:01:22 +1900

Jason Giambi hit a grand slam, Alex Rodriguez sent a three-run homer bouncing into Monument Park and the Yankees broke loose against Brian Bannister and the Royals in a 15-6...

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Yankees break out in 15-6 win over Royals

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +1900

Now this was a called shot. After the Yankees had barely squeaked out a 13-inning win Saturday, patching together two unearned runs and ending it with a squibber through the infield by a minor-league call-up, Alex Rodriguez had looked a day into the future and liked what he saw.

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Ziegel: Pummeling of Royals a mere mirage for Yanks

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 01:25:00 +1900

The clock, she is winding down. The Yankees have lost six of their last nine - not good - and 13 of 21. It won't be getting any easier for the Yankees to close ground on the teams ahead of them, but at least the opportunity is still there.

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YANKEES ROUT ROYALS 15-6

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:58:34 +1900

Jason Giambi hit a grand slam, Alex Rodriguez sent a three-run homer bouncing into Monument Park and the Yankees battered Brian Bannister and the Kansas City Royals 15-6 on Sunday to salvage a split of the season series. Cody Ransom added a two-run...

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Giambi, A-Rod power Yankees in rout (AP)

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:50:33 +1900

Jason Giambi hit a grand slam, Alex Rodriguez sent a three-run homer bouncing into Monument Park and the New York Yankees battered Brian Bannister and the Kansas City Royals 15-6 on Sunday to salvage a split of the season series. Cody Ransom added a two-run homer and Xavier Nady also went deep for the Yankees, who began the day six games behind Boston for the AL wild-card spot.

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Jason Giambi, Alex Rodriguez lead Yankees in rout of Royals

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:49:24 +1900

NEW YORK - Jason Giambi hit a grand slam, Alex Rodriguez sent a three-run homer bouncing into Monument Park and the New York Yankees battered Brian Bannister and the Kansas...

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Yankees 15, Royals 6: Yankee Home Runs Help Mussina Overcome a Shaky Start

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:48:24 +1900

Alex Rodriguez and Xavier Nady homered in a six-run first, and Jason Giambi added a grand slam in the second. >

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Giambi, A-Rod lead Yankees in 15-6 rout of Royals

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:40:31 +1900

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Bats come alive as Yankees pound Royals

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:40:00 +1900

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Yankees take it to Royals in blowout

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:15:00 +1900

Jason Giambi connected for a grand slam and Alex Rodriguez hit a three-run homer to lead the Yankees past the Royals, 15-6, on Sunday at Yankee Stadium.

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DeJesus rounding into form at plate

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 18:10:00 +1900

After battling a sore back, David Dejesus said he didn't feel like himself at the plate, but the Royals outfielder is beginning to find his stroke.

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LIVE: Yanks-Royals

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:27:28 +1900

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MO WOES KNOT A PROBLEM

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 07:42:05 +1900

In a nearly five-hour marathon, the Yankees called on their bullpen to throw 62/3 scoreless innings and Mariano Rivera in a - gulp - non-save situation. But in yesterday's 13-inning, 3-2 win over the Royals, he was just as dominant in a tie game as...

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NO FORMULA TO JOE'S DECISIONS

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 07:42:05 +1900

JOE Girardi confided yesterday that during troubled times some of the best encouragement comes from his wife, Kimberly. Perhaps one of her pep talks might be useful again after the way the Yankees went life-or-death with the lowly Royals before...

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GARDNER KNEW HE'D GET FASTBALL

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 07:42:05 +1900

Brett Gardner knew exactly what was coming from Royals reliever Jeff Fulchino on 3-2. Johnny Damon's presence in the on-deck circle told him so. "Early in the count, I was just looking to get a good pitch to hit and put some barrel on it and hit...

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Gardner's RBI single helps Yankees escape Royals in 13th

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:01:17 +1900

Brett Gardner singled through the left side of the infield with two outs in the 13th inning, driving in Robinson Cano and giving ...

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GARDNER PARTY

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:45:42 +1900

Brett Gardner singled through the left side of the infield with two outs in the 13th inning, driving in Robinson Cano and giving the New York Yankees a much-needed 3-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday. The Yankees won for just the...

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Brett Gardner Wins It for Yankees in 13th

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:45:08 +1900

The New York Yankees defeated the Kansas City Royals 3-2 in 13 innings on Saturday afternoon. Sidney Ponson took the hill for the Yankees. He lasted 6.1 innings, gave up two earned runs on seven hits, walked two, and struck out two. Zack Greinke was on the mound for the Royals. Greinke went 6.2 innings, gave up two unearned runs on six hits, walked two, and struck out five. The Royals put their first run of the game on the board in the top of the second. Alex Gordon left the yard for the 14th time this season, giving KC a 1-0 edge. The Yankees once again passed on a prime opportunity to score runs in the bottom of the fourth inning. With the bases loaded and nobody out, Alex Rodriguez struck out and Jason Giambi grounded into a 4-6-3 double play to end the inning. KC scored again in the top of the sixth. Esteban German hit a sacrifice fly to score Jose Guillen, and the Royals went up 2-0. The Yankees finally put up a run in the bottom of the seventh. Robinson Cano ...

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Yankees 3, Royals 2: 13 Innings Later, Yankees Finally Beat Royals

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:42:02 +1900

Brett Gardner’s single to left brought home Robinson Canó for the victory. >

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Yankees win on Gardner's single in 13th (AP)

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:40:42 +1900

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Yanks beat KC in 13 innings

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:10:00 +1900

The Yankees rallied to even the score for the second day in a row against the Royals, and they made the most of the comeback Saturday with a 3-2 win in walk-off fashion when Brett Gardner drove in Robinson Cano for the game-winning run in the 13th inning.

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Gardner lifts Yankees over Royals, 3-2, in 13 innings at Stadium

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 21:29:00 +1900

Brett Gardner singled through the left side of the infield with two outs in the 13th inning, driving in Robinson Cano and giving the Yankees a much-needed 3-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday.

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LIVE: Fading Yanks host Royals

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:26:20 +1900

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Royals 4, Yankees 3: Yankees Change the Roster, but Not the Result

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 05:05:26 +1900

The Yankees front office made a lot of big decisions Friday before the team opened a three-game series at home against the Kansas City Royals. >

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Royals sign top Draft pick Hosmer

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 04:48:00 +1900

The Royals signed No. 3 overall pick Eric Hosmer just minutes before the deadline on Friday night. It's the second season in a row they went to the end of the deadline to ink their top pick.

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Rivera's wild pitch hands Royals win vs. Yanks

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 04:32:43 +1900

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Mo's wild pitch a Royal pain

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 04:30:00 +1900

He is the best in the history of the game at what he does, but Mariano Rivera had another bad night Friday. The Yankees' legendary closer uncorked a wild pitch in the ninth, allowing the Royals to beat the Bombers, 4-3.

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Rivera's wild pitch costs Yankees win (AP)

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 04:21:45 +1900

Mariano Rivera's first wild pitch of the season allowed the tiebreaking run to score in the ninth inning, and Jason Giambi flied out with the bases loaded to end the Kansas City Royals' 4-3 victory over the fading New York Yankees on Friday night. Mark Teahen hit a two-run double and Kansas City got another solid outing from Gil Meche, who hasn't lost in eight starts since July 2 at Baltimore.

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