Kansas City Royals News

The Tampa Bay Rays will attempt to maintain their hold on first place in the American League East when the up-and-coming club begins a four-game series with the Kansas City Royals tonight at Kauffman Stadium.

It might not be in this game but, almost certainly during this four-game series against Tampa Bay, Esteban German will get some time in the Royals' lineup.

Reliever Leo Nunez is expected to return to the Royals on Monday for the home series against the Detroit Tigers.

The Chicago White Sox weren't expected to contend in the AL Central after finishing near the bottom of the division last year.

The Royals regained their primary setup reliever Monday afternoon when they activated Leo Nuñez from the disabled list after clearing roster space by optioning Joel Peralta to Class AAA Omaha.“What ...

PETERSBURG -- Good teams squash bad teams. That's the way it's been throughout baseball history.

Kansas City Royals' George Brett, center, is restrained by umpire Joe Brinkman after his bat, held by umpire Tim McClelland, right, was ruled illegal because of pine tar beyond the legal limit on the handle ...

Kansas City Royals' David DeJesus walks to the dugout after being called out on strikes during the first inning of a baseball game against Chicago White Sox Friday, July 18, 2008 in Chicago.

Kenny Rogers pitched six strong innings and Placido Polanco homered and drove in two runs to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 7-1 Tuesday night.

Royals reliever Jimmy Gobble, who allowed 10 runs in one inning Monday against Detroit, was placed on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday with a stiff lower back.

Ed Lucas had a career-high six hits Monday, but he would have preferred to have missed out on that distinction after making the error that sent the game into extra innings.

Miguel Cabrera matched his career high with five hits and six RBIs and Matt Joyce added four hits and five RBIs as the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 19-4 on Monday night.

Kansas City Royals third baseman Esteban German, left, and closer Joakim Soria celebrate with teammates after the Royals defeated the Chicago White Sox 8-7 in a baseball game Sunday, July 20, 2008, in Chicago.

Be prepared for an explosion, folks! Any time now, Captain Ahab is going to detonate like a peg-legged fool too long at sea.

Rookie shortstop Mike Aviles extended his hitting streak to 10 games Sunday by going three for five in the Royals' 8-7 victory over the Chicago White Sox.

Esteban German hit a go-ahead, two-run double in the eighth inning to lead the Kansas City Royals to an 8-7 win over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday.

Jul. 20--The White Sox have ruled the American League Central for 90 days, every day since May 17.

A pitch from Oakland's Lenny DiNardo hit Jose Molina with the bases loaded in the 12th inning, and the Yankees edged the Athletics 4-3 yesterday in a tense game that lasted four hours, 45 minutes on a ...

AL Central rival Detroit visits the "The K" for a three-game series that features Frank White Powder Blue T-Shirts on July 22.

Jermaine Dye's two-run single highlighted a six-run first inning that featured seven Chicago hits and the White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 9-5 on Friday night.