Brian Bannister News

All year long I've acted like a no-it-all telling you what to do with players in my Impact Reports column.

With the season over for the Kansas City Royals, the final chapter has been written for Class AAA Omaha as well.

I agree with Tango: Kansas City's Chris "Disco" Hayes has officially taken the lead from Brian Bannister for the title of Sabermetric Player of the Year.

Nick Swartz, the Royals head trainer for the last 19 years, will retire at the end of the season.

Royals manager Trey Hillman said on Tuesday that he still isn't sure who's going to start for the Royals on Thursday in the series finale against the Red Sox.

Right-hander Anthony Lerew's strong closing kick at Class AA Northwest Arkansas earned him a summons today to the big leagues to fill the Royals' need for a starting pitcher in Thursday's series finale against Boston.

Heres Zack Greinkes succinct assessment Sunday after a bullpen workout served to gauge his recovery from being hit Thursday in the right arm by a line drive: Good.

However slender the chance for David DeJesus to win a Gold Glove no full-time left fielder has done so in the American League since Rickey Henderson in 1981 he continues to climb the Royals career and single-season charts for outfield assists.DeJesus got two more assists Friday night when the Royals extended their winning streak to five games with ...

THT Daily: NL West action by Dave Studeman September 13, 2009 Player News Yesterdaya s Results Todaya s Games Standings You can always find the most recent THT Daily at http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/content/thtdaily/ Player News Player Headlines are courtesy of Rotoworld The Pirates have shut Ross Ohlendorf down for the rest of the season.

Mike Jacobs isnt sure where he fits or even whether he fits in the Royals future as the offseason approaches.

Luke Hochevar will enter his start on Saturday with the renewed confidence of a man who thinks he has his problems figured out.Hochevar was recently told he's been tipping his pitches and has spent the last several days working to fix the issue.

Royals starter Gil Meche is probably done for the year with a shoulder problem, and fellow right-hander Brian Bannister is flying to New York for a second opinion on his shoulder.

Royals starter Gil Meche is probably done for the year with a shoulder problem, and fellow right-hander Brian Bannister is flying to New York for a second opinion on his shoulder.

Royals outfielder Jose Guillen will miss the rest of the season because of a right knee injury.

Right-hander Gil Meche's season seems to be over and righty Brian Bannister's status is still uncertain, Royals manager Trey Hillman said on Thursday.

Royals outfielder Jose Guillen will miss the rest of the season because of a right knee injury.

Royals outfielder Jose Guillen will miss the rest of the season because of a right knee injury.

Gil Meche's nightmare season continued with a late scratch from a scheduled start Friday.

Kansas City Royals right-hander Gil Meche has been scratched from his start against the Los Angeles Angels due to shoulder fatigue.

Landon Powell knows he needs to squeeze the most out of whatever playing time he gets.