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Twins beat KC, set up 1-game playoff with Detroit

More than 51,000 fans and dozens of players from Metrodome lore turned out on Sunday to say goodbye to this big, dingy building after 28 weird, wacky and sometimes wonderful baseball seasons.

Chamberlain stumbles again as Yanks lose to Royals

The Yankees ended the first regular season at their new $1.5 billion ballpark the same way they began — with a loss.

Greinke not making case for Cy Young

All this Cy Young talk is wearing on Zack Greinke. Even when it comes from the hometown fans, Kansas City's attention-shy ace doesn't want to hear it.

Greinke goes 7, Royals beat Twins 4-1

The Minnesota Twins somehow missed Zack Greinke the first 14 times they faced the Kansas City Royals this season.

Boston closer to playoffs after 10-3 win over KC

David Ortiz homered and drove in three runs, and Clay Buchholz took a shutout into the seventh inning to help the Boston Red Sox move closer to the postseason with a 10-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday night.

Greinke OK to make Tuesday start

Kansas City Royals ace Zack Greinke, hit in his throwing arm by a line drive during his previous start, played catch Saturday and should be able to make his scheduled start Tuesday against Boston.

Tejeda wins third straight start

Robinson Tejeda won his third straight start, pitching six solid innings and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 2-1 on Sunday.

Royals agree to deal with Crow

The Kansas City Royals agreed to a three-year major league contract with first-round draft pick Aaron Crow on Thursday.

Cuddyer keep Twins in playoff chase with 7-3 win

Michael Cuddyer homered, doubled and drove in three runs Wednesday and the Minnesota Twins beat the Cleveland Indians 7-3 for a three-game sweep.

Kansas City's Greinke shuts down Tigers in 9-2 win

Zack Greinke boosted his Cy Young credentials and stalled the Detroit Tigers.

Royals' Davies beats Indians for 4th straight win

Kyle Davies carried a no-hit bid into the sixth inning and won his fourth straight start, pitching the Kansas City Royals past the Cleveland Indians 7-0 on Sunday.

Meche probably done, Bannister seeks 2nd opinion

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 beat Tigers 7-4 for 3-game sweep

Alex Gordon and Alberto Callaspo homered, leading the last-place Kansas City Royals past the Detroit Tigers 7-4 on Thursday for a surprising three-game sweep of the AL Central leaders.

KC ends 9-game skid against LA with 6-3 win

Billy Butler homered twice and had four RBIs, and the Kansas City Royals ended a nine-game losing streak to the Los Angeles Angels with a 6-3 win on Monday.

Royals OF Jose Guillen out for remainder of season

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

Angels improve to 9-0 against Royals this season

Joe Saunders won his third straight start and Bobby Abreu drove in three runs, leading the Los Angeles Angels to a 7-2 win over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday.

A's jump on Royals early, cruise to win

Landon Powell hit his first career grand slam to help the Oakland Athletics beat the Kansas City Royals 10-4 Wednesday.

Hillman to return in 2010

Kansas City manager Trey Hillman hasn't put a whole lot of thought into job security, certainly hasn't lost any sleep over it. He's been too busy trying to get the Royals headed in the right direction.

Greinke pitches 1-hitter, Royals beat Seattle 3-0

His team may be in last place, but that hasn't stopped Kansas City ace Zack Greinke from building his case as the best pitcher in the American League.

Sizemore, Huff lead Tribe to 4-2 win over Royals

Grady Sizemore scored three runs and David Huff bounced back from a bad start in his previous outing to help the Cleveland Indians to a 4-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday.

Royals cut LHP Mahay, bring up RHP Yabuta

The Kansas City Royals have cut left-handed pitcher Ron Mahay and promoted righty Yasuhiko Yabuta from the minors.

Twins' Cuddyer homers twice in an inning

Michael Cuddyer homered twice in Minnesota's eight-run seventh inning and Denard Span added a three-run triple, helping the Twins turn a close game into a 10-3 rout over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday.

Contreras pitches White Sox past Royals

Jose Contreras won for the first time in six weeks, leading the White Sox over the Kansas City Royals 4-2 Wednesday and making a strong bid to save his job in Chicago's starting rotation.

Royals, Crow may now start talking

Now that the deadline has passed for signing players taken in baseball's June draft, the Kansas City Royals hope to resume talks with first-round pick Aaron Crow.

Royals demote one-time top prospect 3B Alex Gordon

Alex Gordon, regarded in spring training as one of baseball's top prospects, was demoted to the minor leagues Tuesday by the Kansas City Royals.

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Oklahoma City rated as worse to live in than Baghdad or Chernobyl
Source: The Big Picture

According to this list, wonderfully titled "Hells on Earth," Oklahoma City ranks ahead of the likes of Baghdad and Chernobyl as one of the top five worst cities in the world.

Kansas City Royals 2006 Season and Off Season - Associated Content
Source: Associated Content

A look back at the Kansas City Royals 2006 season and the moves that they made during the off season.

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