http://www.newser.com/2008 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 07 Oct 2008 6:42:18 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/31458/mlbs-midterm-report-cards.html?refid=rss_all_defaultReport card time! Here’s how the rambunctious kids of MLB are doing so far, in Yahoo Sports’ Steven Henson’s estimation. A students —Rays, Red Sox, Cubs, Angels, White Sox Particular kudos go to the Rays, the poor kid who went to the head of the class. B students —Cardinals, Brewers, Twins, Phillies, Yankees, Athletics, Marlins, Orioles The Cardinals have a slight edge in the wildcard race. The Yankees, meanwhile, barely scrape together a B.http://www.newser.com/story/31458/mlbs-midterm-report-cards.html?refid=rss_all_defaultWed, 02 Jul 2008 12:08:53 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/27733/tomko-soria-help-royals-beat-slumping-marlins.html?refid=rss_all_defaultBrett Tomko pitched six innings Friday for his first victory in nearly six weeks, and two unearned runs helped the Kansas City Royals extend their winning streak to five games by beating the slumping Florida Marlins 7-6. Closer Joakim Soria allowed a run for the first time this season when he gave up a two-run homer to Jeremy Hermida in the ninth.http://www.newser.com/story/27733/tomko-soria-help-royals-beat-slumping-marlins.html?refid=rss_all_defaultFri, 16 May 2008 22:46:03 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/27651/royals-sweep-tigers-for-second-time-this-season.html?refid=rss_all_defaultJose Guillen homered and drove in three runs, Gil Meche pitched seven solid innings and the Kansas City Royals beat Detroit 8-4 yesterday to sweep the Tigers. Kansas City won its season-best fourth straight and improved to 6-0 this season against the Tigers, who have lost four in a row and 10 of 12 while falling into last place in the AL Central.http://www.newser.com/story/27651/royals-sweep-tigers-for-second-time-this-season.html?refid=rss_all_defaultFri, 16 May 2008 0:43:17 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/27539/verlander-loses-seventh-as-tigers-fall-to-royals.html?refid=rss_all_defaultLuke Hochevar pitched six strong innings and Joey Gathright drove in the only runs, helping the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 2-0 on Wednesday night and hand Justin Verlander his AL-leading seventh loss. Hochevar (3-2), the first overall pick in the 2006 draft, limited the Tigers to four singles while striking out five and walking three.http://www.newser.com/story/27539/verlander-loses-seventh-as-tigers-fall-to-royals.html?refid=rss_all_defaultWed, 14 May 2008 23:45:14 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/27411/guillen-leads-royals-past-tigs.html?refid=rss_all_defaultJose Guillen drove in a pair of runs to help the Kansas City Royals rally to beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 on Tuesday night. With the game tied 2-2 in the eighth inning, Guillen doubled with two outs off Francisco Cruceta (0-1). Esteban German ran for Guillen. After Billy Butler walked, Mark Teahen had an infield single but an error allowed German to score an unearned run.http://www.newser.com/story/27411/guillen-leads-royals-past-tigs.html?refid=rss_all_defaultTue, 13 May 2008 23:03:51 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/27190/bannister-pitches-royals-past-os.html?refid=rss_all_defaultBrian Bannister allowed two singles in eight innings and Kansas City beat Baltimore 4-0 Sunday to end its 12-game skid against the Orioles. Bannister struck out five and walked two to end a personal four-game losing streak. He did not allow a runner to reach second. Joakim Soria tossed a perfect ninth to finish the Royals’ fourth shutout of the year.http://www.newser.com/story/27190/bannister-pitches-royals-past-os.html?refid=rss_all_defaultSun, 11 May 2008 17:15:46 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/27100/millar-blast-beats-royals.html?refid=rss_all_defaultKevin Millar hit a three-run homer and finished with three hits to help the Baltimore Orioles beat Kansas City 6-5 last night on a rainy night for their 12th straight victory over the Royals. Millar, who entered hitting just .186 in his previous 15 games, homered just inside the left-field foul pole on a 2-1 pitch from Brett Tomko (1-4) with two out in the first.http://www.newser.com/story/27100/millar-blast-beats-royals.html?refid=rss_all_defaultSat, 10 May 2008 5:59:11 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/27088/huff-mora-homers-key-baltimore-win.html?refid=rss_all_defaultAubrey Huff and Melvin Mora homered, Steve Trachsel earned his first victory since April 4 and the Baltimore Orioles beat Kansas City 7-4 last night for their 11th straight victory over the Royals. Huff, who has hit safely in 18 of his past 20 games, hit a three-run homer with two out in the fifth to snap a 2-2 tie.http://www.newser.com/story/27088/huff-mora-homers-key-baltimore-win.html?refid=rss_all_defaultSat, 10 May 2008 0:03:24 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/26974/daniel-cabrera-keeps-winning-for-orioles.html?refid=rss_all_defaultDaniel Cabrera threw a three-hitter to remain perfect against Kansas City. Nick Markakis backed him with a three-run homer, and the Baltimore Orioles snapped a five-game losing streak with a 4-1 victory against the Royals last night. Cabrera (3-1) struck out seven and walked one in his fifth career complete game and first since Sept. 28, 2006 against the Yankees.http://www.newser.com/story/26974/daniel-cabrera-keeps-winning-for-orioles.html?refid=rss_all_defaultFri, 09 May 2008 0:21:10 CDT