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Cabrera tied the game at 1 with a solo homer in the third, driving a 1-2 pitch to left off John Bale, the first left-hander the Yankees have faced this year. The Yankees seized a 2-1 lead in the fourth when Jorge Posada, who led off the inning with a single and advanced to third on Hideki Matsui's base hit, scored when Jose Molina grounded into a double play. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Yanks' lineup moves include Matsui in right Apr 11, 2008
The switch was just one change in the Yankees' fluid lineup, which Girardi insisted shifted because New York is facing its first left-hander of the year -- the Royals' John Bale -- and not because his club has scored just 25 runs in its first nine games, its fewest since 1989. The timing, especially considering New York has scored just twice in the first two games on the road this year, made all the moves curious. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Pettitte, new lineup power Yanks Apr 11, 2008
Having scored their fewest runs (25) in their first nine games of a season since 1989, Cabrera got the Yankees' offense rolling in the third inning when he connected off left-hander John Bale for his second home run of the year, part of a two-RBI night. The homer was a rarity for Cabrera, who had slugged just three of his previous 16 career home runs off left-handed pitching. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Pettitte remains a Royals nemesis Apr 11, 2008
Melky Cabrera's 400-foot homer off left-hander John Bale got the Yankees a 1-1 tie in the third. That was their first run in 19 innings against Royals pitching, going back to the second inning of the series opener. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Royals look for vindication vs. Twins Apr 11, 2008
Hideo Nomo finished up Thursday night's 6-1 loss to the Yankees by pitching three innings in relief of starter John Bale. "That's huge for our bullpen going into that Twins series," catcher John Buck noted. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Royals' Wednesday outfield uncertain Apr 9, 2008
40) at Royals (John Bale, 0-1, 5. 68), 7:10 p.m. CT Friday: Twins (Boof Bonser, 0-2, 4. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Hughes opens Yankees' lengthy road trip Apr 8, 2008
40) at Royals (John Bale, 0-1, 5. 68), 8:10 p.m. ET Friday: Yankees (TBD) at Red Sox (Clay Buchholz, 0-1, 5. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Will Guillen's stay be extended? Apr 8, 2008
Hillman also confirmed his rotation for the four days following Bannister will be Zack Greinke and John Bale against the Yankees and Gil Meche and Brett Tomko against the Minnesota Twins. Bannister will return on Sunday to face the Twins. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Damon aims to amp up offense Apr 7, 2008
40) at Royals (John Bale, 0-1, 5. 68), 8:10 p.m. ET. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Royals hosting Yanks in KC opener Apr 7, 2008
14), 7:10 p.m. CT Thursday: Royals (John Bale, 0-1, 5. 58) vs. Yankees (Andy Pettitte, 0-1, 5. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Royals fall for first time in '08 Apr 5, 2008
" The Twins were up, 4-3, and nobody came close to scoring the rest of the game. Left-hander John Bale, starting his first game for the Royals, had a rather messy four innings -- nine hits and the four runs. Not that he got knocked around very much -- bunts and infield hits helped create the turmoil. "I liked what I saw," said Royals manager Trey Hillman. Carlos Gomez bunted for a hit, stole second and scored on Joe Mauer's single in the first. Mauer started the two-run third inning with a... (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Healthy, Baker set to take on Royals Apr 4, 2008
Baker will face Royals left-hander John Bale in the start ... KC: LHP John Bale (1-1, 4. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Royals look to continue winning ways Apr 4, 2008
John Bale will be making his first start since 2003 in Friday's series opener at the Metrodome ... Royals left-hander John Bale gives credit for his offseason weight loss to his wife, Genevieve ... KC: LHP John Bale (0-0. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Morneau looks to get bat going Apr 3, 2008
Friday: Royals (John Bale, 0-0. --) vs. Twins (Scott Baker, 0-0. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Royals' Greinke looks to sweep Apr 3, 2008
Friday: Royals (John Bale, 1-1, 4. 05 ERA in 2007) at Twins (Scott Baker, 9-9, 4. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
KC's DeJesus to undergo MRI Apr 2, 2008
John Bale, who will be the starting pitcher on Friday night at Minnesota, was to throw a bullpen session caught by Miguel Olivo. Reliever Yasuhiko Yabuta was to play catch and test his right leg, which was bruised when he was hit by a line drive last weekend. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Royals' Tomko will wait to make first start Apr 1, 2008
John Bale will pitch the series opener on Friday at Minnesota, followed by Meche on Saturday. Meantime, Tomko will be in the bullpen for at least Monday's opener and perhaps on Wednesday as well. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Royals make final roster decisions Mar 30, 2008
Pitchers (11) -- John Bale, Brian Bannister, Jimmy Gobble, Zack Greinke, Ron Mahay, Gil Meche, Nunez, Ramon Ramirez, Joakim Soria, Brett Tomko and Yasuhiko Yabuta. Catchers (2) -- Buck and Tupman. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Promising young players key for Royals this season Mar 29, 2008
Then comes right-hander Zack Greinke, lefty John Bale and right-hander Brett Tomko. Bale and Tomko won spots in spring training and Greinke will take another shot at fulfilling the promise that made him the sixth overall draft pick in 2002. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Royals Opening Day outlook Mar 29, 2008 Royals make several moves as opening-day approaches Mar 27, 2008 Royals settle starting rotation Mar 27, 2008 Hillman mum on final two starters Mar 26, 2008 KC's De La Rosa, Bale struggle vs. LA Mar 25, 2008 Royals option Hochevar to Triple-A Mar 24, 2008 Bale making bid for spot in rotation Mar 19, 2008 Greinke sharp in win over San Francisco Mar 18, 2008 Reliever believer? Nomo trying it with Royals Mar 17, 2008 Royals rally for 6-5 win, Grudzielanek heads back to KC with back injury Mar 17, 2008 Nomo to bid for spot in Royals bullpen Mar 17, 2008 Meche gets official Opening Day nod Mar 16, 2008 No decision on Hochevar's role with KC Mar 15, 2008 Davies, Hochevar making case for rotation Mar 15, 2008 Back end of Royals' rotation still wide open Mar 15, 2008 Royals notes: Guillen to debut Sunday Mar 9, 2008 Teahen rips first spring homer for KC Mar 8, 2008 Royals notes: Bannister working out the kinks Mar 8, 2008 Notes: Capuano, Bush continue battle Mar 8, 2008 Brewers’ Young ready for baseball and baby Mar 4, 2008 Bale throws 3 scoreless innings as KC beats White Sox 7-6 Mar 4, 2008 Notes: Ozuna returns after leg break Mar 3, 2008 Royals notes: Guillen's 15 days to be lifted? Mar 3, 2008 Notes: Ki00000743nsler happy to bat at top Feb 29, 2008 Royals notes: Hochevar pitches through flu Feb 29, 2008 Butler gets first nod Feb 28, 2008 Soria has new outlook Feb 27, 2008 Royals prepare for first exhibition game Feb 27, 2008 Rangers open Cactus schedule Feb 27, 2008 De La Rosa eyeing rotation spot Feb 27, 2008 Royals' vets to sit in Cactus League opener Feb 27, 2008 Notes: Hochevar could make roster Feb 27, 2008 What a difference a year makes for Royals closer Soria Feb 26, 2008 Notes: Improving the fundamentals Feb 26, 2008 Royals mailbag: Why so few complete games? Feb 26, 2008 Notes: Royals announce first-week plans Feb 25, 2008 Mailbag: Background info on Hillman? Feb 19, 2008 Bale would like a chance to start Feb 16, 2008 Notes: Hudson eager to put '07 in past Feb 14, 2008 Notes: Maroth already adjusting Feb 13, 2008 Royals ready to get spring camp rolling Feb 11, 2008 Royals ink Maroth to Minors contract Feb 9, 2008 Use of gagdets no gimmick for Royals Feb 9, 2008 Royals bullpen sets up to be strength Feb 7, 2008 Royals Spring Training quick hits Feb 6, 2008 Better Butler looks toward new season Jan 24, 2008 Tomko, Royals agree to deal Jan 22, 2008 Report: Tomko headed to Kansas City Jan 21, 2008 Notes: Sweeney weighing options Jan 19, 2008 Mailbag: Is Hillman helping to recruit? Jan 8, 2008 Royals, former Brave Mahay reach deal Dec 26, 2007 Knockin' on Dylan's door Dec 20, 2007 Royals have holes to fill this offseason Nov 8, 2007 Royals season in review Oct 2, 2007 Royals notes: Riske eyes future Oct 1, 2007 Royals rally to take series opener Sep 26, 2007 Notes: Brown leading team in RBIs Sep 24, 2007 Royals drop chance to play spoiler Sep 22, 2007 More > Sep 22, 2007 Meche turns in worthy performance Sep 19, 2007 No big hit, no sweep for Tribe Sep 17, 2007 Gobble, Soria save day for Royals Sep 17, 2007 Scott Baker beats Kansas City for third time this season, leading Twins to 6-3 win Sep 12, 2007 A-Rod's 52nd helps Wang win 18th Sep 10, 2007 Greinke's short day does in Royals Sep 10, 2007
Manager Trey Hillman is trying to bring a new dawn to the Royals from his successful experience in the Land of the Rising Sun. One thing he brings with him is the reputation of springing the unexpected on unsuspecting opponents. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Royals to finalize roster in Milwaukee Mar 28, 2008
"We're going to leave John Bale back [in Surprise, Ariz.] He's going to pitch again here, but he'll join us in time for Opening Day in Detroit," Hillman said. Bale, who won the fourth rotation spot, will make his first start on April 4 at Minnesota. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Kansas City also designated left-hander Jorge De La Rosa for assignment and optioned right-hander Kyle Davies to Triple-A Omaha, clearing the way for left-hander John Bale and right-hander Brett Tomko to get the final two spots in the rotation. Right-hander Hideo Nomo, who hasn t pitched in the majors since 2005, was setback by straining his groin against San Diego on Tuesday night. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Left-hander John Bale and right-hander Brett Tomko will fill out the Royals' pitching rotation. That became apparent on Wednesday when left-hander Jorge De La Rosa was designated for assignment and right-hander Kyle Davies was optioned to Triple-A Omaha. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Although Hillman resolutely declines to confirm it, left-hander John Bale is assumed to have the No. 4 starting spot in hand. "We like what we've seen from Bale. Davies was not very sharp today. I'm not going to say that's going to take him out of the mix, but that probably promotes John Bales' status even more," Hillman said. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
-- Left-handers Jorge De La Rosa and John Bale each had difficult outings on Monday for the Royals. The difference is that Bale seemed to have the No. 4 spot in the rotation well in hand, while De La Rosa was scrambling to win the No. 5 spot. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
-- More and more it appears that the Royals will go with left-hander John Bale as their fourth starter. The fifth spot, though, is not so clear. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
-- If John Bale needed to make a case for his inclusion into the Royals starting rotation, he might well have done so with his performance on Tuesday. For his first five innings, Bale deftly controlled the game's tempo. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Hillman said Brett Tomko, John Bale, Luke Hochevar, Kyle Davies and Jorge De La Rosa are ahead of Nomo for two vacancies in the Royals' rotation. "Plain and simple, we're not going to consider him a starter," Hillman said. (The Examiner)
Hillman said Brett Tomko, John Bale, Luke Hochevar, Kyle Davies and Jorge De La Rosa are ahead of Nomo for two open spots in the Royals rotation. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Royals LHP John Bale worked five innings in a B game 7-2 victory over the Rangers. He allowed one run on five hits, walked none and struck out six. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
"With less than two weeks left in Arizona and if he felt like he wanted to go elsewhere and compete for a starting role, we wanted to make sure he was comfortable that he had the option to do that." Hillman told Nomo, who hasn't pitched in the big leagues since 2005, that the Royals had pitchers Kyle Davies, John Bale, Brett Tomko, Luke Hochevar and Jorge De La Rosa ahead of him in their pecking order for the two starting slots left in the rotation. "Our evaluation was he doesn't project in... (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
" Nomo is in a race for the fourth and fifth rotation spots with John Bale, Jorge De La Rosa, Kyle Davies, Brett Tomko and Luke Hochevar. "I cannot decide whether I can make the Major League team or not," Nomo said through a translator, "but the Royals have been really nice to me and I'm really enjoying playing. " McClure said Nomo's velocity has improved in each outing as he makes a comeback bid at age 39. "There are some guys making it very difficult right now," McClure said. "A lot of strike... (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
But the scramble for the fourth and fifth spots includes Brett Tomko, John Bale, Jorge De La Rosa, Kyle Davies, Hideo Nomo and Hochevar ... "I'm still interested to see what Nomo looks like, John Bale has done good, Hochevar has done good, Kyle Davies has had one good one and one bad one. It's a big day for both Hochevar and Davies tomorrow.". (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
John Bale faces the Rangers in a "B" game on Thursday before Jorge De La Rosa, Mike Maroth and Brian Lawrence go on exhibit against the Angels at Surprise. Brett Tomko will start against the Rangers on Friday. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
-- If there's to be just one left-handed starter in the Royals' rotation, John Bale would seem to have the edge over Jorge De La Rosa ... "At times he commanded his fastball, at times he didn't. But he used the cutter more today, and when he missed with it, he threw it in non-dangerous areas. It wasn't as in command as John Bale's was this morning if you want to make a comparison of the two lefties that pitched today, but it wasn't bad.". (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Lefties on display: John Bale and Jorge De La Rosa, battling for a left-handed spot in the rotation, had mixed results in Saturday's 8-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. Bale started and gave up three runs on six hits, including Mike Cameron's first-inning home run. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Up next: Left-handers John Bale and Jorge De La Rosa, contending for a rotation spot, will be the first two Royals pitchers against the Milwaukee Brewers at 2:05 p.m. CT on Saturday at Maryvale Ballpark. Ryan Braun and Chi-hui Tsao also are scheduled to pitch. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
The Official Site of The Kansas City Royals: News: Notes: Bannister working out the kinks. 03/07/2008 8:50 PM ET Notes: Bannister working out the kinks Righty says he needs more time to get where he needs to be By Dick Kaegel / MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Mike Cameron, Rickie Weeks and Prince Fielder check out some pictures of Fielder impersonating his father Cecil's batting stance. ( 00004000 Scott Paulus/Brewers). (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
John Bale made his case for a spot in the Kansas City rotation, pitching three hitless innings as Royals rallied past Chicago. Marlins 3, Red Sox 2. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
- John Bale made his case for a spot in the Kansas City rotation, pitching three hitless innings Monday as the Royals rallied for a 7-6 win over the Chicago White Sox. The Royals told Bale, used exclusively as a reliever, to be ready to compete for a starting job when he came to spring training. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
The Official Site of The Chicago White Sox: News: Notes: Ozuna returns after broken leg. 03/02/2008 9:47 PM ET Notes: Ozuna returns after broken leg Guillen speaks highly of lineup, Crede's place in Chicago By Justice B. Hill / MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Three of the five Royals pitchers will be left-handers -- starter John Bale, Jorge De La Rosa and Ron Mahay. Also scheduled are righties Yasuhiko Yabuta and Joakim Soria. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
He batted leadoff against Royals left-hander John Bale on Wednesday in the first Cactus League game. "He's swinging the bat well, so I'm going to let him stay up there and see what happens," Washington said. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
The Official Site of The Kansas City Royals: News: Notes: Hochevar pitches through flu. 02/28/2008 10:53 AM ET Notes: Hochevar pitches through flu Rookie works through two innings, then works through bug By Dick Kaegel / MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
- Billy Butler will be at first base and left-hander John Bale will be the starting pitcher today when the Kansas City Royals open their Cactus League schedule ... - Billy Butler will be at first base and left-hander John Bale will be the starting pitcher today when the Kansas City Royals open their Cactus League schedule ... - Billy Butler will be at first base and left-hander John Bale will be the starting pitcher today when the Kansas City Royals open their Cactus League schedule. (The Examiner)
Sports SURPRISE, Ariz. - Joakim Soria has gone from unknown to renown in a year. (The Examiner)
(AP) Billy Butler will be at first base and left-hander John Bale will be the starting pitcher Wednesday when the Kansas City Royals open their Cactus League schedule. Butler did not play first base until last season and was primary the designated hitter as a rookie. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
The Royals are starting left-hander John Bale, so it's not known who will be the third outfielder or the designated hitter instead of Frank Catalanotto. Milton Bradley, the Rangers regular right fielder, is still recovering from knee surgery and is still a few weeks away from playing in an exhibition game. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
For now, De La Rosa is in a crowded field vying for the fourth and fifth starting spots with the likes of Brett Tomko, Kyle Davies, Luke Hochevar, Luke Hudson, Hideo Nomo and fellow lefties John Bale and Mike Maroth ... "It's the same situation with John Bale. Once we get them extended and in competition, it's a lot easier to go backwards and go back to the bullpen. He's a candidate for both but primarily as a starting rotation member right now.". (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
The Royals will start left-hander John Bale in the Cactus opener. He's scheduled to pitch two innings, followed by Luke Hochevar, Brian Lawrence, Ron Mahay, Yasuhiko Yabuta and Carl 00003D31 os Rosa. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
He's scheduled to follow starter John Bale to the mound and pitch two innings in the Cactus League opener. "I'm fired up, I'm excited," Hochevar said. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
LHP John Bale will start the Royals exhibition opener Wednesday against the Texas Rangers. RHP Luke Hochevar, the top pick in the 2006 draft, and RHP Brian Lawrence, who pitched for the New York Mets last year, also are slated to pitch against the Rangers. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Left-hander John Bale is scheduled to start Wednesday's game against the Rangers ... Now left-hander John Bale is scheduled to start ... "He had a little cold and we want to be as fair as we can in giving guys fair shakes, especially in their first outing, so we thought it'd be a good idea to go with a healthy John Bale.". (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
189 vs. lefties last year) and possibly John Bale. 281) also available, Gobble's role could change. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Tomko will start in an intrasquad game on Thursday against lefty John Bale. No. 1 starter Gil Meche will oppose the San Diego Padres on Friday at Peoria. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Pitchers with no options remaining are John Bale, Jorge De La Rosa, Jimmy Gobble, Luke Hudson, Ron Mahay, Gil Meche and Leo Nunez. You didn't ask about position players, but here they are: Buck, Alberto Callaspo, Joey Gathright, Esteban German, Ross Gload, Jose Guillen, Justin Huber and Tony Pena Jr.. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
In his last six games and 5 1/3 innings last season, John Bale didn't allow a run ... -- Left-hander John Bale could come out of Spring Training as a member of the Royals' rotation. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
"I don't know what to think, but I know one thing -- one of them is lying and I guess that'll end up coming out. There are a lot of conflicting statements on both sides, it seems like," pitcher John Bale said. Pitcher Brandon Duckworth listened to most of the morning session and said: "They can say so much, but that doesn't discount we're having Congressional hearings over this, but yet, you have guys over in Iraq and Afghanistan dying. It's one of those things where you just kind of say we're... (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Maroth, who signed with the Royals last Friday as a free agent, will be a candidate for a starting rotation spot against other lefties in Jorge De La Rosa and John Bale. Maroth is such an outgoing sort that he has his own blog. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
" Others in the picture are left-handers John Bale, Jorge De La Rosa and Mike Maroth, plus righties Luke Hochevar, Kyle Davies, Luke Hudson and Hideo Nomo. Hillman's basic approach to camp? "We're not recreating the wheel here, but we might do some things a little bit different," he said. "Most of the things we'll probably keep very much the same. " is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs. | Jump to MLB Sites MLB.com Angels... (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Maroth arrives at a time when Jorge De La Rosa and John Bale are the top candidates to give the rotation a left-handed starter. Last season, Maroth was 5-2 in 13 games for the Tigers when he was traded to the Cardinals, who were desperate for a starting pitcher. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Pitcher John Bale came out in a wool snow cap, long-sleeved shirt, shorts and long socks -- all royal blue, of course. It's quickly become evident that Hillman is a stickler for detail. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
In addition, John Bale could be in the left-handed picture if he is unable to win a spot in the starting rotation. And Neal Musser is another hard-throwing lefty option. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
The Official Site of The Kansas City Royals: News: Kansas City Royals News. Jose Guillen, signed to play the outfield, 00000ABA was one of the Royals' biggest offseason acquisitions. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
The Royals signed veteran left-handed reliever Ron Mahay, plus return left-handers Jimmy Gobble and John Bale. They also have Neal Musser, who appeared in 17 games as a rookie after spending most of the season with Class AAA Omaha. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
If Tomko doesn't start, he would join a bullpen that includes left-handers Jimmy Gobble, Ron Mahay and John Bale. In 20 2-3 innings last year as a reliever, Tomko had 33 strikeouts and just seven walks. (AZCentral -- Sports)
" The Royals were known to be interested in Tomko, 34, as a possible addition to the rotation after they did not sign Jon Lieber, who went to the Cubs, and Hiroki Kuroda, who joined the Dodgers. The deal with Tomko also includes $1.5 million in incentives, ESPN reported. Tomko made $4.1 million last year, when he went 4-10 with a 5.55 ERA for the Dodgers and the Padres. He appeared in 40 games for the two clubs, 19 of them starts. The Royals were seeking a veteran arm to possibly fit in a... (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Less of Bale: Left-hander John Bale, who'll get a look as a starter in Spring Training, came to the first Royals FanFest with a leaner look. "I've lost 20 pounds. I cut out soda and started eating right," he said. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
And don't forget that lefty John Bale, a reliever last year, is supposed to get a shot at starting this spring. is a reporter for MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
He will become the third lefty in Kansas City's bullpen, joining John Bale and Jimmy Gobble. "Ron has a proven track record of success as a reliever and fares well not only against left-handers, but right-handers as well," Royals general manager Dayton Moore said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. Helen BarlowDecember 20, 2007. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
82 ERA in 2007) and long reliever John Bale, who has not started a Major League game since 2003. The free agent market includes Tom Glavine, Jeff Weaver, Joe Kennedy, Kyle Lohse and Eric Milton. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
What went right: The bullpen became the strongest component of the club with Soria/Octavio Dotel in the closing role with strong support from Riske, Jimmy Gobble, Joel Peralta and Greinke and, at times, Brandon Duckworth and John Bale. Royals relievers were the Majors' worst in 2006. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
John Bale, who has posted a 4. 06 ERA in 25 games this season, could be an option for the rotation next season. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
After Bannister left, six relievers combined for 8 1/3 scoreless innings: Ryan Z. Braun, Brandon Duckworth, Jimmy Gobble, Joel Peralta, John Bale and Joakim Soria. Under their stewardship, a mere four singles left White Sox bats. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
" Bale turns around: John Bale committed two mental miscues and took the loss on Friday. He allowed a foul ball to come back fair and permitted the game-winning hit on an 0-2 count. However, he came back in Saturday's game in a very similar situation to coax several key outs in the sixth inning. "I think we found out a lot about John Bale last night," Bell said. "He was able to comeback and put that behind him in a situation where we kind of have to find out about guys like that. " "I am glad... (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
John Bale broke two baseball axioms, including letting a foul ball bounce back fair. "That was a bad play," Bell said. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
John Bale struck out Marcus Thames, but Casey's slow roller foul down the first-base line ended up taking a left turn into fair territory once Bale let it roll as Casey ran by. "When I hit it, I knew it had a ton of English on it because of the way I caught [it]," Casey said. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
In the eighth inning, Jimmy Gobble, Joel Peralta and John Bale each got an out as Bell exercised a successful left-right-left, "let's play the percentages" tactic. In the ninth, Soria got all three outs by throwing 10 pitches, all for strikes. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
In the bottom of the seventh, the Tribe began to rally by putting two on against reliever John Bale. Brandon Duckworth then surrendered Franklin Gutierrez's RBI single to left and Casey Blake's RBI groundout, and suddenly it was a one-run game. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Then the bullpen yielded two runs, both charged to left-hander John Bale. He walked Peralta before pinch-hitter Jason Michaels singled, prompting a switch to righty Brandon Duckworth. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Justin Morneau s sacrifice fly off reliever John Bale put the Twins up 4-3. Davies pitched five-plus innings, giving up four hits while walking three and striking out four. (Winona Daily News, MN)
" Four innings later, one of those guys behind him -- Posada -- broke a 3-3 tie with a two-run double off John Bale down the right-field line. "We got some guys on base, and you want to try and stay in the middle of the field," Posada said. "You have a left-hander in there, and I got a great pitch to hit. " And that was all Wang needed for another quiet win.Conor Nicholl is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs. | Jump... (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
This time, A-Rod hit a mere double, Hideki Matsui walked and John Bale relieved Duckworth. To the plate came Yankees catcher Jorge Posada. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
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