Royals agree to terms with Hernandez Jorrin
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:15:00 -0500)
The Royals have agreed to contract terms with Ramon Hernandez Jorrin, a right-handed-hitting outfielder from Cuba, after evaluating him in the Dominican Republic.

Hudler, Frazier finalists for TV analyst role
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:00:00 -0500)
Two former players with long broadcasting backgrounds, Rex Hudler and George Frazier, are the two candidates to replace Frank White as the Royals' television analyst on FOX Sports Kansas City.

O'Neil's hire progressive, but not far enough
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:16:00 -0500)
The Cubs took a progressive step in 1962, when they named Buck O'Neil to the coaching staff to become the Major League's first black coach.

Sisk Royals' latest non-roster invitee
(Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:30:00 -0500)
Make it 17 non-roster players headed for Royals camp, with the addition of left-handed pitcher Brandon Sisk on Thursday.

With much to offer, Seratelli awaits chance
(Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:45:00 -0500)
Anthony Seratelli, a switch-hitting infielder and outfielder in the Royals' farm system, is a realist. He got a late start in pro ball, he hasn't set the world on fire, he's changed positions as often as his socks. So, yeah, he's got Major League dreams, but he's practical about it.

Butler humbled, thankful for Hutch Award
(Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:59:00 -0500)
Billy Butler was the first to admit that he isn't very experienced as a public speaker. So when the Kansas City Royals slugger strode to the podium at Safeco Field on Wednesday to accept the 47th annual Hutch Award for outstanding community service, he helped himself out with a prop.

Monarchs hold special place in Mr. Cub's heart
(Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:00:00 -0500)
Ernie Banks is best known for his legendary career in the Windy City. But "Mr. Cub" honed his craft while playing for the Kansas City Monarchs.

Solar panels to help power Kauffman Stadium
(Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:23:00 -0500)
It might not make a difference in their home-run totals or the speed of their pitches, but the Royals are going to be powered by the sun this year at Kauffman Stadium.

NLBM's Legacy Awards link present to past
(Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:10:00 -0500)
Following a one-year hiatus, the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum's Legacy Awards gala was held on Saturday in Kansas City to honor some of today's stars and reflect on the contributions of those who made it all possible.

White joins independent league in KC
(Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:49:00 -0500)
Frank White, out as a Royals broadcaster this winter, is joining Kansas City's independent league team as a coach.

Four Royals named to Top 100 Prospects list
(Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:00:00 -0500)
The Royals have four players among MLB.com's Top 100 Prospects -- outfielders Bubba Starling and Wil Myers and pitchers Mike Montgomery and Jake Odorizzi. But that doesn't make the organization unique. However, the Royals have two in the top 20, and all four reside in the top 50.

Royals invite 16 players to Spring Training
(Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:52:00 -0500)
Five of the Royals' brightest young prospects are among the 16 non-roster players invited to Major League Spring Training.

Prince helps AL Central's rich get richer
(Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:30:00 -0500)
No division was won by a greater margin last season than the American League Central, and its defending champions did their best to position themselves for another runaway on Tuesday by luring Prince Fielder.

Prince joins growing list of dangerous KC foes
(Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:30:00 -0500)
With Prince Fielder reportedly heading to Detroit, the Royals have another slugger coming over from the National League to contend with this season.

La Russa to manage in 2012 All-Star Game
(Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:31:00 -0500)
Major League Baseball announced on Tuesday that Tony La Russa will manage the National League squad in the 2012 All-Star Game, receiving the traditional spoils for the skipper of a pennant-winning team. The game will take place in Kansas City, not far down I-70 from St. Louis, where La Russa managed the past 16 years.

Royals HOF director puts knowledge to use
(Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:35:00 -0500)
Royals Hall of Fame director Curt Nelson has a lot of baseball facts and figures stashed away in his brain, which helped him become one of 32 contestants for the MLB Network game show "Baseball IQ."

Sweeney forms team for All-Star 5K & Fun Run
(Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:03:00 -0500)
It should be a fun, yet emotional, day for Mike Sweeney when he leads his "Sween Team" into the third All-Star Game Charity 5K & Fun Run on Sunday morning, July 8.

Starling, Myers among top outfield prospects
(Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:55:29 -0500)


Hochevar ready to help Royals build off 2011
(Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:00:00 -0500)
Luke Hochevar sounds ready to go, ready for the season to start. Or at least ready for Spring Training to launch.

Promotions for '12 include Gold Glove model
(Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:11:33 -0500)
A model of Alex Gordon's Gold Glove is one of the promotions announced on Thursday as part of the Royals' "Our Time"-themed season that will include the All-Star Game.