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Royals notebook | Hillman seeks to tighten focus after series of base-running errors
2 hours ago | from Kansas City Star
A growing series of base-running gaffes prompted an on-field review Friday by manager Trey Hillman prior to the start of the club's regular pregame batting practice.
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Chicago White Sox (41-38) at Kansas City Royals (33-45), 8:10 p.m.
There haven't been many pitchers who have slowed down the Chicago White Sox as of late, but Zack Greinke has shown in the past to be quite capable of such a task.
12 hours ago | from Kansas City Star
Withering Away: Limpid Royals Waste More Good Pitching, Lose Again
More photos » by ED ZURGA - AP about : Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Bruce Chen throws in the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox Thursday, July 2, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga) Browse more photos »
Thu, Jul 2 | from Royals Review
A Note on My Criticism of Posnanski
Here on media relations day in the Royals blogosphere... In any case, since the post in question was published, Joe P. has been appropriately harsh, which is really all that matters. The next step in all this, for all of us, is to stop fixating on Hillman. Hillman is not the issue, he is a symptom.
Thu, Jul 2 | from Royals Review
Major elbow surgery for Royals' Aviles
It is with a sense of relief that Royals shortstop Mike Aviles now looks forward to reconstructive-elbow surgery and the prospect of spending the next nine to 12 months in rehabilitation.
Wed, Jul 1 | from Kansas City Star
Royals' Olivo suspended one game, fined
Royals catcher Miguel Olivo received a one-game suspension and an undisclosed fine Wednesday morning for actions stemming from his ejection Saturday for arguing a check-swing call with umpire Phil Cuzzi in a 6-2 loss at Pittsburgh.
Wed, Jul 1 | from Kansas City Star
Opinion: Midafternoon Royals Links: Even Gibbons Thinks the Ship is Sinking
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Mon, Jun 22 | from Royals Review
Haren picks up victory over Royals
Chris Young had a career high four hits before getting hurt and Dan Haren earned his sixth victory in seven decisions to help the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Kansas City Royals 12-5 on Thursday night.
Thu, Jun 18 | from Kansas City Star
Opinion: Royals Draft-Day 1 Recap
The Royals took Aaron Crow at #12 overall. He was ranked #7 by both Baseball America and Baseball Prospectus. I've never been a huge Aaron Crow guy--so I'm a little lukewarm on this pick. I had him ranked #8--so I don't think he's a dud--I just had Green ranked a little higher. But a lot of fans...
Tue, Jun 9 | from Royals Review
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Wed, Apr 1 | from Royals Review
Opinion: So like the Royals... Three Years Ago- A Chat With Bucs Dugout
The jury is still out, of course, and we'll have to see whether the Pirates will raise payroll once they're in a position for a free agent or two to put them over the top, and we'll also have to see what sorts of players they pick when it gets to the point where it really matters who their supporti...
Tue, Jan 27 | from Royals Review
Podcast: How The Deadspin Editorship Ruins Your Personal Life, But Saves Your Team [World Series]
It wasn't long after Brad Lidge struck out Eric Hinske with a dirtball slider on Wednesday night that the posts started popping up about the eerie connection between being Deadspin's lead editor and the World Series champion. Fans of the Texas Rangers, Chicago Cubs, Kansas City Royals, l...
Mon, Nov 3 | from Deadspin
Podcast: MLB Week 7: Stop blaming pitchers for lousy Tigers and Padres; Too much, too young for Kazmir and Braun?
With Cubs homer Joe Aiello out of the picture on the Thursday show, host Brandon Rosage takes his shot at both questions following a pitiful Tigers loss in Kansas City and a fourth shutout loss by San Diego — this time at the hands of Cubs starter Ryan Dempster.
Thu, May 15 | from MVN
Opinion: Soria as a starter? Not everyone agrees
The Royals situation with Soria is mirrored by the Yankees quandry with Joba Chamberlain. He dominated as a reliever and scouts think he has the stuff to be a very successful starting pitcher. Many commentators think the Yankees should keep in the bullpen and groom him to be Mariano River...
Wed, Mar 12 | from Royals Review
Podcast: What's Eating Zack Greinke?
We don't know Zack Greinke, but we have heard some interviews with him from 610-AM sports radio in Kansas City, and, well, we find it difficult to imagine that he's plagued by existential dread and angst. That is to say: We're not sure the elevator goes up to that floor.
Wed, Mar 28 | from Deadspin
Podcast: What's Going On With Zack Greinke?
For those of you who don't have your Google News Alerts set to "Kansas City Royals," you might not being paying close attention to a truly bizarre story involving Zack Greinke. The one-time Royals phenom, once called "the future of pitching" by Baseball Prospectus, has left the team for an...
Tue, Feb 28 | from Deadspin
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