Kyle Davies News

Anthony Lerew has faced this Red Sox bunch before, but it's been a while. Obviously, Lerew hopes there will be a happier result as he starts against Boston for the Royals in the series finale on Thursday night.

His first two months a complete loss, David Ortiz's 2009 season has turned out to be far better than that.

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

News: Span is in Friday's lineup in center field against Kansas City and batting leadoff, the team's official web site reports.

Tim Wakefield has been pushed back from his originally scheduled Tuesday start to Wednesday.

Zack Greinke is growing more comfortable with being the center of attention and is trying, he said, to show his appreciation to fans for their support.

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

The late-season evaluation of rookie catcher Brayan Pena remains on hold. 'Just having trouble getting him in because of the performance of the other two guys,' Royals manager Trey Hillman said prior to Tuesday's game against Boston at Kauffman Stadium.

There's still an open spot in the Royals' rotation for Thursday night against the Red Sox.

Acronyms are everywhere. TiVo, CIA, MLB, these and many more are part of the lexicon of the life that we lead on a daily basis.

The Royals plan to scratch a member of their rotation from his next start -- but it's not Zack Greinke.

What: Indians vs. Kansas City. When: 1:05 p.m. Where: Progressive Field. TV/radio: WKYC Ch.

Mitch Maier is finally getting his chance to play. And he isn't disappointing. After struggling in the first half of the season as an extra outfielder, Maier has put together a solid second half for the Royals.

Once the calendar turns to September, Kyle Davies turns into an ace. The right-hander carried a no-hit bid into the sixth inning and won his fourth straight start, pitching the Kansas City Royals to a 7-0 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Sunday.

Eds: APNewsNow. Royals 7, Indians 0. AP Photo OHDR102 CLEVELAND Kyle Davies carried a no-hit bid into the sixth inning and won his fourth straight start, pitching the Kansas City Royals past the Cleveland Indians 7-0 on Sunday.

TV/radio: SportsTime Ohio tonight and Sunday, WKYC Channel 3 on Saturday and Sunday; WTAM AM/1100. Pitching matchups: RHP Justin Masterson vs.

's resurgence has been a big part of the Los Angeles Angels ' success. A matchup with the Kansas City Royals should help him stay on track.

Reporting from Kansas City, Mo. - The Angels had a lengthy stay in Kansas City, an off day last Thursday and four games Friday through Monday, just long enough to catch the nasty bug that has plagued the Royals all season.

" You can't blame a season of struggles for the Royals on Billy Butler. He was at it again on Monday, coming up with two home runs and four RBIs at Kauffman Stadium.

Royals pitcher Dusty Hughes admits he didn't know what to expect entering Sunday's game, but he did know one thing: if he did pitch, he was going to be nervous.'I was nervous , and I pretty much knew I wasn't even going to pitch that day,' Hughes joked.So when Royals manager Trey Hillman summoned him from the bullpen to take over for starter Luke ...