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Brian Bannister

A's fall short in twin-bill opener

Crosby's error in 10th proves costly in loss to Royals KANSAS CITY -- Unfortunately for Oakland, an error by shortstop Bobby Crosby in the 10th loomed large in making that comeback a moot point. With the game deadlocked at...

MLB: Oakland at Kansas City, ppd., rain

Published: Sept. 3, 2008 at 9:32 PM KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 3 (UPI) -- Persistent rains associated with what was once Hurricane Gustav forced postponement Wednesday of the scheduled game between Oakland and Kansas City. It...

Athletics, Royals game wiped out by rain

By DOUG TUCKER - Mike Sweeney was eager for a chance to play against the Kansas City Royals, who he spent his first 11 1/2 seasons with. Sweeney signed with the Oakland Athletics just before the start of spring training...

THT Daily:THT Daily: Hanging in there

You can always find the most recent THT Daily at said after Tuesday's game. Miner (8-4) Minnesota Twins at Toronto Blue Jays, 7:07 PM (R) Nick Blackburn (9-8) vs. (R) A.J. Burnett (16-10) New York Yankees at Tampa Bay...

Athletics-Royals Preview

August was unkind to both the Oakland Athletics and the Kansas City Royals. With the clubs now playing each other, one was bound to start September on a high note. After opening September with a win, the Royals seek to...

Kansas City Royals (56-77) at Detroit Tigers (64-69), 7:05 p.m.

By Sports Network - The Sports Network The Detroit Tigers are still searching for the first win on their current homestand and will take a shot at the Kansas City Royals tonight in the opener of a three-game series at...

Harrison leads Rangers to sweep of Royals, 3-2

Matt Harrison won for the fourth time in August, pitching the Texas Rangers to a 3-2 win over the crumbling Kansas City Royals. The Royals have lost 10 of their last 11 games and 17 of 20, falling to a season-worst 21...

Span's throw lifts Twins to 6-5 win over Seattle

The Minnesota Twins are just a game back in the AL Central, thanks in no small part to rookie outfielder Denard Span. Span cut down the tying run at the plate with a perfect throw from right field and Minnesota broke out...

AL: Garza helps AL East-leading Rays drop Jays

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Matt Garza and two relievers combined on a six-hitter and Carlos Pena homered to lead AL East-leading Tampa Bay past Toronto 1-0 Wednesday night. Garza (11-7) allowed six hits and three walks with...

Royals settle rotation for time being

Aug 27, 2008

KANSAS CITY -- After Brian Bannister starts on Wednesday night against the Rangers, Kyle Davies and Brandon Duckworth will remain in the rotation when the Royals visit Detroit over the weekend. But manager Trey Hillman...