Kansas City Royals
Teixiera will miss 8-10 weeks for Yankees
Mar 06, 2013 17:36 EST
New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira will miss eight to 10 weeks with a right wrist strain suffered with the US World Baseball Classic team, Yankees manager Joe Girardi said Wednesday.
Cabrera working with MLB doping probe
Feb 15, 2013 13:08 EST
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Melky Cabrera said Friday that he is cooperating with Major League Baseball's probe into a Miami clinic that allegedly gave players performance-enhancing drugs.
Cy Young winner Greinke joins Dodgers
Dec 10, 2012 22:17 EST
Former Cy Young winner Zack Greinke signed a six-year, $147 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers that ranks as the biggest annual salary ever given to a Major League Baseball pitcher.
Stunned Yankees ponder future
Oct 19, 2012 12:33 EDT
The post-mortem was underway Friday after the star-studded, big-money New York Yankees were sent packing from baseball's post-season by the Detroit Tigers.
Tigers, A's claim baseball playoff berths
Oct 02, 2012 03:04 EDT
Detroit and Oakland secured Major League Baseball playoff berths, joining the Texas Rangers, New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles in the American League title chase.
Tigers clinch baseball playoff spot
Oct 02, 2012 00:07 EDT
Miguel Cabrera smacked his 44th home run and Jhonny Peralta hit another solo homer to power Detroit over Kansas City 6-3 and clinch a Major League Baseball playoff spot for the Tigers.
Drug cheat Cabrera suspended 50 games
Aug 15, 2012 18:33 EDT
Admitted drug cheat Melky Cabrera has been slapped with a 50-game suspension for violating Major League Baseball's drug policy.
Fielder wins All-Star Home Run Derby
Jul 10, 2012 02:01 EDT
Detroit slugger Prince Fielder belted 12 home runs in the final round to win the Home Run Derby, part of the Major League Baseball All-Star festivities.
Rivera vows to return after injury
May 04, 2012 18:53 EDT
New York Yankees closing pitcher Mariano Rivera vowed Friday that a torn knee ligament won't end his Major League Baseball career.
Yankees closer Rivera tears knee ligament
May 04, 2012 03:09 EDT
Mariano Rivera's career is in serious jeopardy after the New York Yankees closing pitcher tore a ligament in his right knee.
California ballgame inspires first-ever "news mob"
Apr 07, 2012 00:01 EDT
US baseball frenzy inspired a Southern California newspaper to field scores of reporters as part of a "news mob" to cover the Los Angeles Angels opening season game.
Filipino coaches in US on outreach tour
Feb 29, 2012 19:02 EST
As part of its sports diplomacy, the United States said Wednesday it has invited Filipino baseball and softball coaches to attend Major League Baseball (MLB) games and meet with student athletes.
Royals, Rays extend contracts of managers
Feb 14, 2012 16:26 EST
The Kansas City Royals picked up a 2013 Major League Baseball contract option for manager Ned Yost on Tuesday while the Tampa Bay Rays reportedly have signed a three-year extension with manager Joe Maddon.
Yost to be Royals' manager through 2013
Feb 14, 2012 11:51 EST
(Reuters) - The Kansas City Royals have picked up manager Ned Yost's contract option for the 2013 season, the Major League Baseball team said Tuesday.
Cubs sign outfielder DeJesus
Nov 30, 2011 17:39 EST
(Reuters) - The Chicago Cubs signed free agent outfielder David DeJesus to a two-year contract, the National League club said Wednesday in the first significant move by their new chief baseball executive Theo Epstein.
Cubs sign outfielder DeJesus
Nov 30, 2011 14:12 EST
(Reuters) - The Chicago Cubs signed free agent outfielder David DeJesus to a two-year contract, the National League club said on Wednesday in the first significant move by their new chief baseball executive Theo Epstein.
Royals reach deal with former Dodgers closer Broxton
Nov 29, 2011 13:26 EST
(Reuters) - The Kansas City Royals have agreed to a one-year contract with former Los Angeles Dodgers closer Jonathan Broxton, the American League team said Tuesday.
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Nov 26, 2011 19:00 EST
1949 - Steve Van Buren of the Philadelphia Eagles becomes the second NFL player, the first in 16 years, to rush for over 200 yards with a 205-yard performance in a 34-17 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Nov 26, 2011 19:00 EST
Already, the Sox have lost their closer to the Phillies, who are as fast as the Sox are methodical. At some point soon, the Sox are going to have to start addressing needs. Their decision to offer David Ortiz arbitration certainly speaks of their desire to keep him as their DH (or at least receive compensation if he departs).
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| Retired Numbers | 5, 10, 20, 42 | ||
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| World Series titles (1) | 1985 | ||
| AL Pennants (2) | 1985 • 1980 | ||
| Central Division titles (0) | None | ||
| West Division titles (6) [1] | 1985 • 1984 • 1980 • 1978 1977 • 1976 | ||
| Wild card berths (0) | None | ||
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[1] In 1981, a players' strike in the middle of the season forced the season to be split into two halves. Kansas City won the division in the second half, but lost the division playoff to the Athletics. The Royals finished three games under .500 and had only the fourth best record in the division when considering the entire season, eleven games behind the A's, Texas and Chicago. | |||
| Owner(s): David Glass | |||
| Manager: Trey Hillman | |||
| General Manager: Dayton Moore | |||
