Kansas City must make a decision on Monday regarding whether or not to offer veteran infielder Mark Grudzielanek arbitration.

The Kansas City Royals have traded left-handed pitcher Tyler Lumsden to the Houston Astros for a player to be named.

Rumors of the Cubs trading for Kansas City's Mark Teahen have surfaced once again.

The Kansas City Royals are shopping outfielder Jose Guillen.

The Kansas City Royals today announced that the team has acquired center fielder Coco Crisp from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for right-handed pitcher Ramon Ramirez.

The Royals acquired center fielder Coco Crisp from the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday in exchange for relief pitcher Ramon Ramirez.

The Chicago Cubs are targeting Royals outfielder Mark Teahen as a possible solution to their need for a left-handed hitting outfielder.

Mike Arbuckle was hired by the Royals on Friday as senior adviser for scouting and player development.

The Royals have signed right-hander Brandon Duckworth to a one-year contract.

The Royals aren't expected to make a significant splash in the free agent market this winter.

The Dodgers are offering Rafael Furcal a two-year contract for about $25 to 30 million, according to a person familiar with their thinking.

The Blue Jays made a pair of waiver pickups Monday, claiming right-hander Kelvin Jimenez from the Cardinals and shortstop Angel Sanchez from the Royals, according to an Assocated Press report.

The Kansas City Royals have announced that the team and catcher Miguel Olivo have picked up their mutual options, guaranteeing a contract for the 2009 season.