Royals' Nunez set for rehab assignment Jul 6, 2008
Hillman also noted that John Bale is progressing well in Arizona, but the left-hander is slightly behind Nunez's pace and will remain in Suprise for now. "He's got specific numbers of pitches in the bullpen, and then he's going to graduate to live batting practice the same way Nunez did," Hillman said. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Sonnanstine, Zobrist lead Rays past Royals 3-0 Jul 6, 2008
Kansas City LHP John Bale (shoulder-hand) is throwing off a bullpen mound. Tampa Bay RHP Al Reyes (right shoulder) threw a 28-pitch simulated game. (Florida Times-Union)
Nunez, Bale showing progress with rehab Jul 2, 2008
BALTIMORE -- Pitchers Leo Nunez and John Bale are making good progress in their rehabilitation work in Surprise, Ariz. Royals manager Trey Hillman reported Tuesday. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
TRANSACTIONS Jun 26, 2008
Transferred LHP John Bale from the 15- to the 60-day DL.. MISSESOTA TWINS Activated INF Nick Punto from the 15-day DL. Optioned INF Matt Macri to Rochester (IL). (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Royals claim pitcher Tejeda off waivers from Texas Jun 26, 2008
The team moved left-handed pitcher John Bale to the 60-day disabled list to clear room for Tejeda, who started his major league career with Philadelphia, on its 40-man roster. Tejeda, a 6-foot-3, 230-pound, right-hander, was not expected to join the Royals against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Keeping it down key for Hochevar Jun 25, 2008
That was back on April 20 at Oakland when he replaced left-hander John Bale, a victim of shoulder fatigue, in the rotation. Manager Trey Hillman's other option was to start a consortium of relief pitchers. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Royals claim Tejeda off waivers Jun 25, 2008
To make room for him on the 40-man roster, the Royals transferred left-hander John Bale to the 60-day disabled list. Leo Nunez is also on the disabled list, and his loss ultimately triggered several of the recent bullpen moves. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Royals 'pen misses Nunez's strong arm Jun 16, 2008
Nunez (strained right lat) and John Bale (broken left hand) are staying behind at the Surprise, Ariz. camp to continue rehabbing their injuries. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Hudson visits KC teammates in Arizona Jun 14, 2008
According to manager Trey Hillman, pitchers John Bale (broken hand) and Leo Nunez (strained lat) likely will be left in Surprise to continue their rehabilitation work. Hudson, Bale and Nunez are the only three Royals currently on the disabled list. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
KC's Davies improves by reducing walks Jun 11, 2008
Left-hander John Bale has been out since April 17, his stay on the disabled list lengthened when he broke his hand on May 2 in Cleveland. "He's got more hand strength going. I don't know when he picks up a baseball," Hillman said. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Team-by-Team Disabled List May 17, 2008
LHP John Bale, 15-day, April 16. Los Angeles. (International Herald Tribune)
Close Royals rotation turning page on past May 13, 2008
" To be sure, there are other topics mixed in -- golf swings or video games -- but it's mostly how to win baseball games. Hochevar (2-2, 4.94 ERA), who replaced injured John Bale in the rotation on April 20, is the eager-to-learn rookie in the group. "Meche really helped me with my curveball in between my last two starts," Hochevar said. "I talked to him a lot because he's obviously got a good curveball, and I kind of picked his brain about what he does and what he thinks about on his curveball.... (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Royals pitcher apologizes May 6, 2008
Kansas City pitcher John Bale broke his hand Friday in 'a moment of frustration ... Advertisements Doug Tucker, The Associated Press KANSAS CITY, MO. - Appearing embarrassed and uncomfortable, John Bale apologized Monday for punching a door and breaking his pitching hand ... "John Bale is as remorseful in making a really poor decision at a poor time, especially with his pitching hand, as anybody I've ever managed. He's killing himself right now.". (News & Observer -- Sports)
Pitching allows Royals to complete sweep May 6, 2008
LHP John Bale, already on the disabled list with a tight shoulder, broke his pitching hand punching a door at the team's hotel Friday night. He returned to Kansas City Sunday morning and will be examined by team doctors, possibly as early as Monday. (The Examiner)
Bale issues apology for breaking pitching hand May 6, 2008
"John Bale is as remorseful in making a really poor decision at a poor time, especially with his pitching hand, as anybody I've ever managed. He's killing himself right now. We met for over 40 minutes today. We've met two or three different times since the incident. It's unfortunate. Hopefully, the bone heals up as quickly as possible. Hopefully he doesn't miss any more time than necessary.". Copyright 2008. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
KC's Bale apologizes for breaking hand May 6, 2008
John Bale has a 3-6 record and 4 ... KANSAS CITY -- John Bale apologized on Monday for breaking his pitching hand, an injury he said will keep him from throwing for four to six weeks. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Royals mailbag: Will KC tinker with rotation? May 6, 2008
With Brett Tomko struggling right now and John Bale out, what are the chances that the Royals will call up one of their Minor Leaguers, such as Tyler Lumsden or Kyle Davies, for a couple of starts. -- Andrew G., Blue Springs, Mo. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Benson accused of intoxicated boating May 5, 2008
The Royals' John Bale, on the DL with a tight shoulder, broke his pitching hand punching a door at the team's hotel Friday. Tennis Yet another feat of clay for Nadal Rafael Nadal won his fourth straight Barcelona Open title with a 6-1, 4-6, 6-1 victory over David Ferrer in the final. (Boston Globe)
Tigers put Willis rehab on hold May 5, 2008
Briefly: Royals left-hander John Bale, already on the disabled list because of a tight shoulder, broke his pitching hand punching a door at the team's hotel Friday night. Bale informed team officials he had pain in his hand after arriving at Progressive Field for Saturday's game against Cleveland. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Covering the bases May 5, 2008
Royals pitcher breaks hand punching wallKansas City Royals left-hander John Bale, already on the disabled list due to a tight shoulder, broke his pitching hand punching a door at the team's hotel in Cleveland on Friday night. Bale returned to Kansas City Sunday morning and will be examined by doctors today. (News & Observer -- Sports)
MLB Notebook: Tigers' Willis recalled, but his role is still in question May 5, 2008
Kansas City left-hander John Bale, already on the disabled list due to a tight shoulder, broke his pitching hand punching a door at the team's hotel Friday night. Copyright Associated Press. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Bale punches door, breaks left hand May 5, 2008
John Bale was apparently frustrated that his left shoulder didn't feel as well as he had hoped Saturday following Friday's bullpen session ... CLEVELAND -- Don't look for Royals left-hander John Bale to come off the disabled list anytime soon, and manager Trey Hillman isn't happy about it. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Royals rally to beat Indians, Sabathia 4-2 May 4, 2008
LHP John Bale (shoulder tightness) is scheduled to throw live batting practice Monday. Bale, who has made three starts, will pitch in the bullpen when he returns. (Anchorage Daily News)
Rain forces KC's Bale to work indoors May 3, 2008
When John Bale's activated, he might return to the bullpen instead of the rotation ... CLEVELAND -- Royals left-hander John Bale didn't expect his throwing session in live batting practice to be indoors Friday afternoon at Progressive Field, but with the thunderstorms that rolled through northeast Ohio, Bale either had to throw indoors or not throw at all. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Royals in town this weekend May 2, 2008
Royals - Pitchers John Bale (left shoulder) and Luke Hudson (right shoulder) are on the disabled list. Next: Indians open a three-game series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Tuesday. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
KC's Bale doing well during recovery May 2, 2008
ARLINGTON -- Left-hander John Bale is making progress, but there's no certainty when he might return to pitching. Royals manager Trey Hillman watched Bale throw before Tuesday night's game against the Rangers, and reported he was doing well as he recovers from left shoulder fatigue. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
KC's Bale remains on disabled list May 2, 2008
ARLINGTON -- Left-hander John Bale did not come off the Royals' disabled list on Thursday, and he isn't likely to until sometime next week. Bale was eligible to come off the 15-day DL, where he's been since April 17 because of left shoulder fatigue. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Royals seeking power from Guillen May 2, 2008
Crown points Lefty John Bale threw from a mound on Sunday; he's been on the DL since April 17 with shoulder fatigue. Hillman said Mark Grudzielanek was still day-to-day with a sore lower back. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Lesson not lost on Royals' Hochevar Apr 23, 2008
Luke Hochevar (pictured) is scheduled to make one more start before John Bale is slated to come off the 15-day disabled list ... Hochevar can expect to make at least one more start since the starter he replaced, left-hander John Bale, is on the disabled list at least until April 30. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Hochevar hit hard in return Apr 21, 2008
" Hochevar was making his second Major League start -- his first came last September -- after being activated on Sunday morning to replace the disabled John Bale in the rotation. To make room, the Royals cut veteran Hideo Nomo from the roster. His first crisis sprang up in the second inning and he survived in style. Jack Cust walked, Bobby Crosby singled and they advanced to second and third as Ryan Sweeney bounced out. But Hochevar responded with back-to-back strikeouts of Chris Denorfia and... (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Royals designate Nomo for assignment Apr 21, 2008
The latest move was set into motion when starter John Bale was placed on the disabled list. Reliever Joel Peralta was recalled from Omaha to replace Bale but a starter was needed for Sunday's game against Oakland. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Athletics seeking sweep of Royals Apr 20, 2008
--) Hochevar is being recalled from Triple-A Omaha to make his first start this season, taking the spot vacated when John Bale (left shoulder fatigue) went on the disabled list. Hochevar was 1-1 with a 2. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Hochevar gets the call for series finale vs. A's Apr 20, 2008
Now, with John Bale on the disabled list, Hochevar gets a second chance. "I'm glad it's happening for him sooner than later," Royals manager Trey Hillman said. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Royals add Peralta to bullpen Apr 19, 2008
" He replaced left-handed starter John Bale, who went on the 15-day disabled list. Royals manager Trey Hillman said he still doesn't know who will replace Bale as Sunday's starter against the A's. Hillman looks at Peralta as a reliever who can pitch short or long. "However we need him, but we're not afraid to go multiple innings," Hillman said. "Now that he's here, if we had an unfortunate ball magnet early in the game and we have to go [to the bullpen] early, it'd probably be Joel. " By ball... (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Anderson's 3-run double helps Angels beat Royals 5-3 Apr 18, 2008
Notes:@ Royals LHP John Bale, who complained about having a "dead arm" after giving up five runs over three innings in Tuesday's loss at Seattle, was placed on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 16 because of what the team described as shoulder fatigue. He is 0-3 with a 7. (International Herald Tribune)
Anderson's Three-Run Double Helps Angels Defeat Royals Apr 18, 2008
The Royals placed left-handed starter John Bale on the 15-day disabled list (arm) Thursday and right-handed reliever Joel Peralta from Triple-A Omaha. Copyright 2008 Courtesy of. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Royals put lefty Bale on disabled list Apr 18, 2008
The Royals believe John Bale's shoulder fatigue isn't serious ... ANAHEIM -- Left-handed starter John Bale was placed on the Royals' disabled list Thursday and right-handed reliever Joel Peralta was recalled from Triple-A Omaha ... "[We have] all kinds of options. It depends on what we do in the bullpen. We've got a day off the next day and we could go with a bullpen start. For right now, the only thing we know is that John Bale is not going to pitch it and we're going to evaluate the next two... (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Mariner offense follows McLaren's message Apr 17, 2008
But after his teammates gave him a 1-0 lead, John Bale (0-3) allowed seven hits and five earned runs in three-plus innings. His results fit his complaint of a dead arm. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
American League: Roundup for Tuesday Apr 17, 2008
Kansas City starter John Bale (0-3) allowed seven hits and five earned runs in three-plus innings. Hideo Nomo, in his second game of a comeback at the age of 39 after having elbow surgery in 2006, allowed four runs while pitching the fourth and fifth. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Brown OK with his few appearances Apr 17, 2008
00) vs. Royals (John Bale, 0-3, 7. 63), 1:05 p.m. PT. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Hillman not worried about Bale, Nomo Apr 17, 2008
ANAHEIM -- There's no great concern about either starter John Bale or reliever Hideo Nomo at this point, Royals manager Trey Hillman indicated on Wednesday. Bale lasted just over three innings in Tuesday's 11-6 loss at Seattle. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Tomko tries to continue success Apr 17, 2008
08), 3:05 p.m. CT Sunday: Royals (John Bale, 0-3, 7. 63) at Athletics (Dana Eveland, 1-1, 2. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Mariners break out bats vs. Royals Apr 16, 2008
" He added that his back feels better now and expects to settle back into his old ways of preparing for starts. Royals starter John Bale (0-3) was pressed his entire three-plus-innings outing. The Mariners rapped seven hits and scored five runs off him. Ichiro Suzuki opened the Mariners' first with a double to right, then stole third. It extended his hitting streak against the Royals to 26 games, dating back to April 14, 2005. He scored on Lopez's first sac fly. Seattle then scored two in the... (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Bale, Royals have long day in Seattle Apr 16, 2008
Not for starter John Bale or most of the bullpen pitchers who came out of retirement to join him. "Today, obviously, we didn't pitch very well," manager Trey Hillman said. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Batista to battle Royals in finale Apr 15, 2008
Batista will be opposed by Royals left-hander John Bale ... KC: LHP John Bale (0-2, 5. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Royals ready for Robinson Day Apr 15, 2008
" Gathright recalled that an uncle showed him films about black baseball stars such as Robinson and others, raising his interest in their history. Mariners wearing No. 42 will include their starting pitcher, ex-Royal Miguel Batista. KC: LHP John Bale (0-2, 5.84 ERA) Bale was hurt by one home run hit by Melky Cabrera and some defensive lapses in his second start of the season against the Yankees. He's lost twice now, and he wasn't hit all that hard in either outing. He made his first Major League... (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Mariners battling despite injuries Apr 14, 2008
" SEA: LHP Jarrod Washburn (1-1, 3.00 ERA) Washburn goes into his start against the Royals with some confidence. He's coming off an outstanding start against the Rays on Wednesday, allowing one run and six hits in seven innings. Now he faces a team against which he has a career 8-4 record with a 3.36 ERA in 14 starts. The Royals have a lifetime .223 average against Washburn. David DeJesus has done the most damage to him over the years, hitting .429 (6-for-14). KC: RHP Zack Greinke (2-0, 0.60... (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Royals hope to heat back up on road Apr 14, 2008
Tuesday: Royals (John Bale, 0-2, 5. 84) at Mariners (Miguel Batista, 0-2, 6. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Reinforcements on way for Mariners Apr 13, 2008
" SEA: LHP Erik Bedard (1-0, 3.27 ERA) Bedard is hoping that a change of uniform also means a change of fortunes against the Angels. In his four-plus seasons with Baltimore, Bedard had a 1-3 record with a 6.18 ERA against the Angels. That's the highest ERA among any team he has faced, with a minimum of 20 innings. Vladimir Guerrero has a .462 average (6-for-13) against him. Garret Anderson is .375 average (6-for-16) with six RBIs vs. Bedard. When he was with Minnesota, Torii Hunter hit .444... (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
DeJesus anxious to return with Royals• Powder blues' return a hit in Kansas City Apr 13, 2008
Manager Trey Hillman and seven players -- Brian Bannister, Gil Meche, Joey Gathright, Tony Pena, John Bale, Zack Greinke and Butler -- helped hand out the free jerseys when the gates opened at 4 p.m. CT. All 20,000 powder blue tops were handed out within 40 minutes after the gates opened. Vehicles were already lining up at 1:30 p.m. to enter the parking lot. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Silva looks to slay Angels Apr 12, 2008
00) vs. Royals (John Bale, 0-2, 5. 84), 3:40 p.m. PT. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Molina's record may benefit Mussina Apr 12, 2008
The Royals' John Bale is the only lefty starter they have faced this year, and they prevailed, 6-1. Tickets. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Jersey's return nothing to be blue about Apr 12, 2008
00), 9:10 p.m. CT Tuesday: Royals (John Bale, 0-2, 5. 84) at Mariners (Miguel Batista, 0-2, 6. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Yankees Beat Royals to Avoid Sweep Apr 12, 2008
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)
