Kansas City Royals The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From 1973 to the present, the Royals have played in Kauffman Stadium. The "Royals" name originates from the American Royal Livestock Show, held in Kansas City since 1899. Entering Major League Baseball as an expansion franchise in 1969, the club was founded by Ewing Kauffman, a Kansas City businessman. The franchise was established following the actions of Stuart Symington, then-United States Senator from Missouri, who demanded a new franchise for the city after the Athletic Kansas City's first major league team moved to Oakland, California.
MLB 2012 Kansas City Royals Spring Training Schedule With the start of spring training right around the corner, fans of the Kansas City Royals have plenty to look forward to this season such as being the host city of the 2012 All-Star Game. Will this be the year the Royals surprise everyone and claim a World Series championship?
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FS ArizonaCactus League countdown: Kansas City RoyalsFS ArizonaDesignated hitter Billy Butler drove in 95 runs last year and, at 25, is part of a talented young core the Royals are building around. (US PRESSWIRE) Tyler Lockman covers the Arizona sportsscene for FOXSportsArizona.com.and more »
FS ArizonaCactus League countdown: Kansas City RoyalsFS ArizonaDesignated hitter Billy Butler drove in 95 runs last year and, at 25, is part of a talented young core the Royals are building around. (US PRESSWIRE) Tyler Lockman covers the Arizona sportsscene for FOXSportsArizona.com.and more » Kansas City Royals: 5 Players Who Could Break Out This Season As we inch closer to the start of the 2012 MLB regular season, it's time to start looking at potential breakout players for each team. The Kansas City Royals have many candidates, considering their roster is still very young and the fact that they had several players who made their major debuts last season. Here are five players that could have a break out season for the Royals in 2012. Begin ...
Rugby, the Royals and Unruly Behavior 
Mike Tindall married Zara Phillips, a granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II in July, then took part in the rugby World Cup and tabloid antics off the field in New Zealand.
Mike Tindall married Zara Phillips, a granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II in July, then took part in the rugby World Cup and tabloid antics off the field in New Zealand. Baseball's Kansas City Royals go green with solar array The Kansas City Royals baseball team is getting greener with the largest in-stadium solar array generating electricity in Major League Baseball. Click to Continue »
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SB Nation Kansas CityKansas City Royals Expected To Keep 'Training Wheels' On Bubba StarlingSB Nation Kansas Cityby Matt Conner ? Feb 3, 2012 8:44 AM CST For Kansas City Royals fans anxious to see Bubba Starling hitting in the bigs, you're in for a long ride. Jason Parks of Baseball Prospectus says the Royals are likely to take significant time before Starling ...Kansas City Royals: 5 Players Who Could Break Out This SeasonBleacher ReportThe Kansas City Royals Baseball AcademyCall to the PenFan's Interview: What Does the Groundhog See in the Royals' Future?Yahoo! Sportsall 4 news articles »
SB Nation Kansas CityKansas City Royals Expected To Keep 'Training Wheels' On Bubba StarlingSB Nation Kansas Cityby Matt Conner ? Feb 3, 2012 8:44 AM CST For Kansas City Royals fans anxious to see Bubba Starling hitting in the bigs, you're in for a long ride. Jason Parks of Baseball Prospectus says the Royals are likely to take significant time before Starling ...Kansas City Royals: 5 Players Who Could Break Out This SeasonBleacher ReportThe Kansas City Royals Baseball AcademyCall to the PenFan's Interview: What Does the Groundhog See in the Royals' Future?Yahoo! Sportsall 4 news articles » School Day at the ?K? Quiz Questions FOX 4 and the Kansas City Royals host the Emmy Award winning, world record setting School Day at the ?K?...
Hochevar Leads Royals Past Indians Luke Hochevar pitched eight innings of three-hit ball and the Kansas City Royals handed the Cleveland Indians a costly loss, 5-1 on Saturday night.
Royals Invite LH Pitcher Brandon Sisk To Spring Training The Kansas City Royals announced today that the club has invited left-handed pitcher Brandon Sisk to Major League Spring Training in Surprise, Ariz.
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SB NationJohn Lannan Trade Rumors: Kansas City Royals Could Offer Jarrod Dyson To NationalsSB NationBy Matt Conner - Editor The Nationals grabbed some great pitching with Gio Gonzalez and now Edwin Jackson via free agency, which means that John Lannan is likely the odd man out. "Maybe the $5 million is too steep for the Royals, but let's face it: If ...and more »
SB NationJohn Lannan Trade Rumors: Kansas City Royals Could Offer Jarrod Dyson To NationalsSB NationBy Matt Conner - Editor The Nationals grabbed some great pitching with Gio Gonzalez and now Edwin Jackson via free agency, which means that John Lannan is likely the odd man out. "Maybe the $5 million is too steep for the Royals, but let's face it: If ...and more » Kansas City Royals Major League Spring Training Invites Seven pitchers, three catchers, three infielders and three outfielders.
Cardinals? Pitcher, in First Home Run, Hits a Grand Slam Jake Westbrook, a St. Louis Cardinals starter in his 11th season, helped lead his team to victory over the host Milwaukee Brewers.
HBT: Josh Hamilton to talk about relapse report Rex Hudler, the ?Wonder Dog? himself, is shaping up as the favorite to take over as the Kansas City Royals color guy, according to the Star?s Bob Dutton. Hudler, who was let go by the Angels two years ago, would replace former Royals star Frank White.
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SB NationBilly Butler Named As Hutch Award Winner For Kansas City RoyalsSB NationKansas City Royals designated hitter Billy Butler has been selected as the recipient of the 47th annual Hutch Award. Do you want major updates to this story in your Facebook News Feed? Billy Butler has definitely done his part to give back to the ...and more »
SB NationBilly Butler Named As Hutch Award Winner For Kansas City RoyalsSB NationKansas City Royals designated hitter Billy Butler has been selected as the recipient of the 47th annual Hutch Award. Do you want major updates to this story in your Facebook News Feed? Billy Butler has definitely done his part to give back to the ...and more » Royals Install Solar Panels As Part Of Partnership With KCP&L The Kansas City Royals announced on Tuesday that they will enter a partnership with KCP&L to create the largest in-stadium solar array in Major League Baseball. According to a press release on the official Royal website , the solar array has already been installed at Kauffman stadium. KCP&L installed 120 solar panels on the roof of Kauffman Stadium's Outfield Experience canopy. The press release ...
Braves Fill-In Outduels Lincecum in 1-0 Victory Over Giants 
Mike Minor allowed only four hits and one intentional walk while striking out a season-high nine. Only two runners got as far as second base.
Mike Minor allowed only four hits and one intentional walk while striking out a season-high nine. Only two runners got as far as second base. Royals invite 16 to spring training The Kansas City Royals have invited 16 players to spring training, including highly touted prospects Mike Montgomery and Wil Myers and veterans Kevin Kouzmanoff and Zach Miner. The team announced the invites in a statement Wednesday. Montgomery is considered the organization's top prospect. The left-hander attended spring training last season before going 5-11 with a 5.32 ERA in 28 games with...
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Kansas City StarRoyals add new power to their lineup: solar powerKansas City StarThe Kansas City Royals baseball team is getting greener with the largest in-stadium solar array generating electricity in Major League Baseball. The 120 solar panels, which have been installed and tested, are expected to produce 36000 kilowatt hours of ...Royals will be greener, and hopefully meaner, in 2012 seasonExaminer.comall 2 news articles »
Kansas City StarRoyals add new power to their lineup: solar powerKansas City StarThe Kansas City Royals baseball team is getting greener with the largest in-stadium solar array generating electricity in Major League Baseball. The 120 solar panels, which have been installed and tested, are expected to produce 36000 kilowatt hours of ...Royals will be greener, and hopefully meaner, in 2012 seasonExaminer.comall 2 news articles » Kansas City Royals Updates Royals agree to terms with third baseman Kevin Kouzmanoff, To host Kia Tigers of the Korean Baseball Organization in Surprise, Arizona, Bruce Chen Joke of the Day
Girardi Says He Erred in Not Protesting Umpires? Ruling 
Yankees Manager Joe Girardi said he relied on the umpiring crew chief?s knowledge of the ground rules on a batted ball that was ruled ? incorrectly ? to be a home run.
Yankees Manager Joe Girardi said he relied on the umpiring crew chief?s knowledge of the ground rules on a batted ball that was ruled ? incorrectly ? to be a home run. Big Brothers Big Sisters names Kansas City Royal Eric Hosmer as new spokesperson - Missouri Sports Magazine SB Nation Kansas City (blog)Big Brothers Big Sisters names Kansas City Royal Eric Hosmer as new spokespersonMissouri Sports Magazine(Missouri Sports Magazine) ? Kansas City Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer has joined Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City (BBBS-KC) as a new celebrity ambassador for the organization. Hosmer will become an official celebrity spokesperson for ...Eric Hosmer Of Royals Named Big Brothers Big Sisters SpokesmanSB Nation Kansas City (blog)all 29 news articles »
SB Nation Kansas City (blog)Big Brothers Big Sisters names Kansas City Royal Eric Hosmer as new spokespersonMissouri Sports Magazine(Missouri Sports Magazine) ? Kansas City Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer has joined Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City (BBBS-KC) as a new celebrity ambassador for the organization. Hosmer will become an official celebrity spokesperson for ...Eric Hosmer Of Royals Named Big Brothers Big Sisters SpokesmanSB Nation Kansas City (blog)all 29 news articles » Yankees Lose by One Run, and They?re Pretty Sure Which One 
When the Royals? Billy Butler was awarded a home run in the third inning, the Yankees argued and complained but probably never imagined that the run he scored would prove so costly.
When the Royals? Billy Butler was awarded a home run in the third inning, the Yankees argued and complained but probably never imagined that the run he scored would prove so costly. Royals agree to deals with Hochevar, Paulino and Sanchez - Kansas City Star ![](http://="//nt1.ggpht.com/news/tbn/fTmRTjzWgAlQKM/6.jpg")
Kansas City StarRoyals agree to deals with Hochevar, Paulino and SanchezKansas City StarBy RUSTIN DODD Kansas City Royals starter Luke Hochevar delivered a pitch against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning Aug. 13, 2011. The Royals continued a busy couple days on Tuesday by agreeing to terms on one-year contracts with pitchers ...Kansas City Royals Avoid Arbitration As They Re-Sign Brayan Pena And Chris GetzSB NationRoyals avoid arbitration with 3 playersFox NewsRoyals' Brayan Pena avoids arbitrationESPNall 228 news articles »
Kansas City StarRoyals agree to deals with Hochevar, Paulino and SanchezKansas City StarBy RUSTIN DODD Kansas City Royals starter Luke Hochevar delivered a pitch against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning Aug. 13, 2011. The Royals continued a busy couple days on Tuesday by agreeing to terms on one-year contracts with pitchers ...Kansas City Royals Avoid Arbitration As They Re-Sign Brayan Pena And Chris GetzSB NationRoyals avoid arbitration with 3 playersFox NewsRoyals' Brayan Pena avoids arbitrationESPNall 228 news articles » Yankees? Bats Bail Out Nova 
The Yankees scored at least six runs for the fifth time in their last six games as they beat the Royals on Tuesday night.
The Yankees scored at least six runs for the fifth time in their last six games as they beat the Royals on Tuesday night. In Kansas City, ?your beer is going to be cooled by the sun? - NBCSports.com ![](http://="//nt2.ggpht.com/news/tbn/ippbReamWtFtKM/6.jpg")
NBCSports.comIn Kansas City, ?your beer is going to be cooled by the sun?NBCSports.comThe Kansas City Royals baseball team is getting greener with the largest in-stadium solar array generating electricity in Major League Baseball. The 160 solar panels, which have been installed and tested, are expected to produce 36000 kilowatt hours of ...and more »
NBCSports.comIn Kansas City, ?your beer is going to be cooled by the sun?NBCSports.comThe Kansas City Royals baseball team is getting greener with the largest in-stadium solar array generating electricity in Major League Baseball. The 160 solar panels, which have been installed and tested, are expected to produce 36000 kilowatt hours of ...and more » Yankees? Burnett Ends August Skid 
The right-hander, with offensive support from Derek Jeter, won for the first time in 14 starts as a Yankee in August.
The right-hander, with offensive support from Derek Jeter, won for the first time in 14 starts as a Yankee in August. Royals Announcer Gives Rotary Program - Trenton Republican Times ![](http://="")
Royals Announcer Gives Rotary ProgramTrenton Republican TimesRyan Lefebvre, announcer for the Kansas City Royals, presented the program at Thursday's Trenton Rotary Club meeting. John Anthony was the program chairman. Lefebvre has been with the Royals for 14 years, coming to Kansas City from the Minnesota Twins.
True Throwback - Rays and Royals Play in Under 2 Hours 
On Tuesday night, Tampa Bay beat Kansas City, 4-0, in 1 hour and 53 minutes; it is the only game so far this season to clock in under two hours.
On Tuesday night, Tampa Bay beat Kansas City, 4-0, in 1 hour and 53 minutes; it is the only game so far this season to clock in under two hours. Kansas City Royals Have Solid Team Presence On Twitter - SB Nation Kansas City ![](http://="//nt2.ggpht.com/news/tbn/Sr_znhLlWUHyBM/6.jpg")
SB Nation Kansas CityKansas City Royals Have Solid Team Presence On TwitterSB Nation Kansas CityBy Matthew Hays - Staff Writer With the emerging popularity of social media, the Kansas City Royals have many players utilizing it throughout the organization. Jan 28, 2012 - Let's be honest, in this day and age you are likely getting your day to day ...Pressing Questions: The Kansas City RoyalsYahoo! Sports (blog)Starting pitching the key for much-improved RoyalsTulsa Worldall 10 news articles »
SB Nation Kansas CityKansas City Royals Have Solid Team Presence On TwitterSB Nation Kansas CityBy Matthew Hays - Staff Writer With the emerging popularity of social media, the Kansas City Royals have many players utilizing it throughout the organization. Jan 28, 2012 - Let's be honest, in this day and age you are likely getting your day to day ...Pressing Questions: The Kansas City RoyalsYahoo! Sports (blog)Starting pitching the key for much-improved RoyalsTulsa Worldall 10 news articles » Indians' Slide Continues in 12-0 Loss The Cleveland Indians seem to reach a new low with every game.
Dodgers Snatch Victory From the Giants Clayton Kershaw allowed three hits in eight innings to help the Dodgers end two losing streaks: a four-game slide over all and a six-game skid against the Giants..
Yankees? Jeter Returns to Running and Hitting Drills The Yankees shortstop, on the disabled list with a calf strain, took batting practice on the field for the first time and started a running program.
Last-Place Athletics Fire Geren but Can?t Stop Losing Streak The Oakland Athletics fired Manager Bob Geren on Thursday, saying they had little choice with his banged-up team mired in a nine-game losing streak.
Paul Splittorff, Royals? Biggest Winner, Dies at 64 
Splittorff was a Royals lifer who not only spent his entire 15-year pitching career in Kansas City but who also became a color commentator and play-by-play announcer for the club.
Splittorff was a Royals lifer who not only spent his entire 15-year pitching career in Kansas City but who also became a color commentator and play-by-play announcer for the club. The End of a Brilliant, if Not Spotless, Career Shane Warne, 42, is about to play his last game of top-level cricket, drawing to a close a hugely successful career that was blighted by drug use and gambling-driven corruption.
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