05/21/2008 | Royals notebook: Bannister looks to continue day-game dominance

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BOSTON | The form chart offers an imposing daily double that favors the Royals as they seek to avoid a sweep in today’s series finale against the Red Sox at Fenway Park. Brian Bannister and an afternoon game. “To me,” he said, “it’s not a big deal. I don’t pitch any differently. I don’t change anything.” And yet Bannister is the anti-vampire who ... [link]

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Boston Red Sox News & Notes - 5/22
Published 5/22/2008 by Ian at SOX & Dawgs
... when he gets on base. There’s 80 different things we can do,” Pedroia said. “He makes it easier on the guys behind him, that’s for sure. His speed, it takes over games. It’s fun to watch.” If you missed any of last night’s game, you missed the home plate umpire channeling his inner Leslie Nielson from The Naked Gun. Fortunately for us, Red over at Surviving Grady has the clip. Big thanks Red!! Royals starting pitcher Brian Bannister looks to continue his day-game dominance as he takes the mound today. The signing of ...

SlumpBot .200: Brian Bannister needs some sunshine
Published 5/27/2008 at Big League Stew
... Diagnosis: Before getting crushed in his last start by the Red Sox, Bannister had been 10-1 in his career during the day. It was something even he struggled to comprehend. "There always has been a (disparity) for me," he acknowledged. "I was even better (in the day) in the minor leagues. For me, I don't think hitters enjoy hitting as much during the day or when it's cold out. (KC Star) ...

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BOSTON | The form chart offers an imposing daily double that favors the Royals as they seek to avoid a sweep in today's series finale against the Red Sox at Fenway Park.
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