Brian Bannister News

As Zack Greinke's magical season rolled along, another Kansas City Royals pitcher, Brian Bannister, excitedly tracked his teammate's progress.

Would Andy Ashby be one of the Royals five best pitchers this decade? Answer: no, but he'd be close.

The intrigue of the baseball awards is over now, because the only question about the M.V.P. awards to be announced next week is whether Joe Mauer and Albert Pujols will be unanimous.

Upon winning the American League Cy Young Award last week, Kansas City Royals ace Zack Greinke endeared himself to new-age statistical analysts everywhere.

Zack Greinke was his usual low-key, understated self as he made his way through the aftermath of his selection as American League Cy Young Award winner.

Athletics 11. Blue Jays 12. Reds 13. White Sox 14. Brewers 15. Rangers 16. Cubs 17.

"Numbers constitute the only universal language." -- Nathanael West, Author/Screenwriter I know there hasn't been a "real" game played in a while, let alone a regular season tilt, but I thought it would still be nice to fall back on some numbers today.

Royals second baseman Alberto Callaspo, the subject of offseason trade rumors, was honored Friday afternoon as this years winner of the Joe Burke Special Achievement Award.

All year long I've acted like a no-it-all telling you what to do with players in my Impact Reports column.

With the season over for the Kansas City Royals, the final chapter has been written for Class AAA Omaha as well.

I agree with Tango: Kansas City's Chris "Disco" Hayes has officially taken the lead from Brian Bannister for the title of Sabermetric Player of the Year.

Nick Swartz, the Royals head trainer for the last 19 years, will retire at the end of the season.

Royals manager Trey Hillman said on Tuesday that he still isn't sure who's going to start for the Royals on Thursday in the series finale against the Red Sox.

Right-hander Anthony Lerew's strong closing kick at Class AA Northwest Arkansas earned him a summons today to the big leagues to fill the Royals' need for a starting pitcher in Thursday's series finale against Boston.

Heres Zack Greinkes succinct assessment Sunday after a bullpen workout served to gauge his recovery from being hit Thursday in the right arm by a line drive: Good.

However slender the chance for David DeJesus to win a Gold Glove no full-time left fielder has done so in the American League since Rickey Henderson in 1981 he continues to climb the Royals career and single-season charts for outfield assists.DeJesus got two more assists Friday night when the Royals extended their winning streak to five games with ...

THT Daily: NL West action by Dave Studeman September 13, 2009 Player News Yesterdaya s Results Todaya s Games Standings You can always find the most recent THT Daily at http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/content/thtdaily/ Player News Player Headlines are courtesy of Rotoworld The Pirates have shut Ross Ohlendorf down for the rest of the season.

Mike Jacobs isnt sure where he fits or even whether he fits in the Royals future as the offseason approaches.

Luke Hochevar will enter his start on Saturday with the renewed confidence of a man who thinks he has his problems figured out.Hochevar was recently told he's been tipping his pitches and has spent the last several days working to fix the issue.

Royals starter Gil Meche is probably done for the year with a shoulder problem, and fellow right-hander Brian Bannister is flying to New York for a second opinion on his shoulder.