The Kansas City Royals have traded left-handed pitcher Jorge De La Rosa and cash to the Colorado Rockies in exchange for a player to be named.

The Kansas City Royals have released right-handed pitcher Hideo Nomo.

The Kansas City Royals have requested unconditional release waivers on right-handed pitcher Hideo Nomo today.

Japan pitching legend Hideo Nomo was designated for assignment on Sunday, and his career may be over, according to an MLB.

Luke Hochevar, the first overall pick in the 2006 MLB draft by the Kansas City Royals, gave up four hits and no runs in six innings of work on Tuesday in a Triple-A start at Nashville.

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Francisco Liriano started for the Twins for the first time since 2006, but lost to the Royals 5-1 on Sunday afternoon.

The Twins recalled left-hander Francisco Liriano on Friday, and he’s expected to make his first start after missing all of last season because of elbow surgery Sunday against the Royals, as reported by the Associated Press.

Royals' outfielder Jose Guillen has received another stay on his pending 15-day suspension, according to the Kansas City Star.

Yankees starter Ian Kennedy was a last-second scratch from his start Wednesday night against the Royals, according to an Associated Press report.

Jose Guillen's 15-day suspension will start on Thursday, unless players and owners agree on changes to the current drug rules or the penalty is postponed once again, according to the Associated Press.

The Kansas City Royals completed an opening sweep of the Detroit Tigers on Thursday with a 4-1 win in Motown, according to the Associated Press.