Kansas City Royals

A-Rod Emerges From Prolonged Slumber; Yankees Take Series From Royals

Alex Rodriguez gave Will Smith a rude welcome to the major leagues Wednesday night, hitting two homers off the rookie to back another strong start for Andy Pettitte and lead the New York Yankees over the Kansas City Royals 8-3.

WFAN–2012/05/23

Hughes Gives Yankees Sorely Needed Boost; Bats Do Enough

Robinson Cano homered, Phil Hughes beat Kansas City for the second time this month and the New York Yankees — still looking to bust out with the bats — eked out a 3-2 victory over the Royals on Tuesday night.

2012/05/22

Mark Teixeira (credit: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Mark Teixeira Dropped To 7th, Yankees’ Lineup Responds With Zilch

Dropped as low as seventh in the batting order for the first time in eight years, Mark Teixeira didn’t think it would make much a difference on what pitches he’ll see.

2012/05/22

Yankees Shut Out Again, Sink To AL East Cellar

Felipe Paulino blanked New York for the second time in a month, and Mike Moustakas and Jeff Francoeur hit two-run homers to lead the Kansas City Royals over the reeling Yankees 6-0 on Monday night.

WFAN–2012/05/21

After hitting a grand slam, Robinson Cano of the New York Yankees is congratulated by Derek Jeter and Curtis Granderson at Kauffman Stadium. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

Yankees Offense Explodes, Powers Past Royals 10-4

The Yankees’ offense erupted on Sunday as they tagged the Royals for 10 runs and won 10-4.

WFAN–2012/05/06

Royals Beat Kuroda, Yankees 5-1

Russell Martin’s long homer off Jose Mijares in the seventh inning represented the only run for the Yankees

2012/05/05

Jeter Continues Super-Human Start, Yankees Get Back On Track

Derek Jeter belted a two-run homer, CC Sabathia went eight innings for the third straight time and the New York Yankees beat the Kansas City Royals 6-2 on an encouraging Friday night.

WFAN–2012/05/04

David Phelps (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

Shell-Shocked Yankees Look The Part In Loss To Lowly Royals

Mike Moustakas matched a career high with three RBIs and made a defensive gem in the ninth for Kansas City Royals in their 4-3 win over the Yankees, backing a strong start by Danny Duffy.

WFAN–2012/05/04

Mariano Rivera (credit: Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Yankees’ Girardi: Preliminary Report Has Rivera With Torn ACL

Mariano Rivera is down, for how long remains to be seem. After the 42-year-old legendary closer found out he had suffered a torn ACL in his right knee he told reporters he had to get it fixed and then would reassess whether his career is indeed over.

WFAN–2012/05/03

Chavez Suffers Whiplash And Possible Concussion, Doesn’t Travel With Yankees

The injuries are starting to pile up for the Yankees.

2012/05/03

Nick Swisher Eyeing Thurs. Return, Yankees’ Girardi Says More Like Next Week

The Yankees want injured outfielder Nick Swisher to rest up before returning to the lineup next week. Swisher, however, had his sights set on an earlier date.

2012/05/01

Parity In Baseball? Rest Of MLB Catching Up To High-Spending Yankees

Watch out, Yankees. Major League Baseball is starting to spread the wealth.

2012/04/06

Eric Hosmer Living Up To The Hype Of Royals’ Farm System

In a year or two, Eric Hosmer could be an important piece of a Royals team that will likely be contending in the American League Central.

2012/03/10

Yankees Sign Hideki Okajima To Minor League Deal

The New York Yankees agreed to a minor-league deal Wednesday with former Red Sox lefty Hideki Okajima. The 36-year old will have an opportunity to compete for a spot on the Yankees’ 2012 Opening Day roster in spring training.

WFAN–2011/12/28

Cashman: Too Early To Determine Off-Season Plan

Yankees’ GM Brian Cashman revealed that it’s too early to determine whether the Bombers will go after a big-name starting pitcher or if a big trade is the works.

WFAN–2011/11/09

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