Royals designate Mahay, recall Yabuta Aug 25, 2009
The Official Site of the Kansas City Royals. Royals parting ways with Mahay. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Royals fall as Indians rally off Soria Aug 25, 2009
The Royals cut the lead to 7-6 in their half of the eighth, but the Indians put it away with three runs in the ninth against Wright and John Bale. Meche gave up four runs for the third straight start since coming off the disabled list, but this time he went two innings longer and was much more satisfied. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Valbuena, Hafner power Tribe past KC Aug 25, 2009
So when the Indians strung together three more runs off Jamey Wright and John Bale in the ninth, with Cabrera lacing a two-run double to left off Bale, it was necessary insurance. In the end, Valbuena still held up as the hero. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Podsednik, Pierzynski lead White Sox over Royals Aug 19, 2009
After a sacrifice and another out, Podsednik singled to center off Kansas City left-hander John Bale to give Chicago the lead. The White Sox rebounded after reliever Scott Linebrink gave up a game-tying three-run homer to pinch-hitter Mike Jacobs. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Rangers hold off Twins to extend AL wild-card lead Aug 18, 2009
After a sacrifice and another out, Podsednik singled off John Bale. Jayson Nix hit a two-run homer for the White Sox. (Anchorage Daily News)
Sox hold off Royals' late charge Aug 18, 2009
One out later, Podsednik lined a single up the middle off left-handed reliever John Bale, which was fielded by center fielder Josh Anderson about seven or eight steps behind second. Anderson bobbled the base hit momentarily, allowing the fleet-footed Rios to slide home safely in front of the throw. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Royals' late rally comes up short Aug 18, 2009
Royals reliever John Bale surrendered the go-ahead run on a Scott Podsednik single to center that scored Alex Rios from second. Bale had entered the game one batter earlier after reliever Roman Colon issued a walk to Rios. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Meche looks to finish season strong Aug 18, 2009
The Official Site of the Kansas City Royals. Kansas City (46-72) at Chicago (61-58), 7:11 p.m. CT. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Crosby homers twice as A's get past Royals Aug 11, 2009
Suzuki made it 5-3 with a solo homer off Roman Colon and Crosby led off the ninth with his sixth homer off John Bale, making Anderson a winner after allowing three runs on six hits in six innings. To view the entire article, please go to our /">. Article Rating Current Rating: 0 of 0 votes!Rate File: lect> Advertisement Before commenting read the News Tribune Forum's Thanks. To add your comments you must be registered and logged in *Member ID: *Password: Do not use usernames or passwords from... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
A's top Royals Aug 10, 2009
Kurt Suzuki hit a solo homer off Roman Colon in the eighth, and Crosby did the same thing in the ninth against John Bale for his first multi-homer game since May 21, 2004, also against Kansas City. "The second one was even more impressive, hitting a changeup opposite field off a left-hander," Oakland manager Bob Geren said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Four homers power A's past Royals Aug 10, 2009
Crosby put the capstone on the victory in the ninth with another solo homer off reliever John Bale. "The second one was even more impressive," Geren said. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Homers sink Hochevar, Royals in finale Aug 10, 2009
And, in the ninth, Crosby led off with a homer to right field against lefty John Bale. The four homers given up tied the Royals' season high; they also surrendered four on July 11 at Boston. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Bullpen can't hold off Mariners Aug 5, 2009
The relief woes began in the sixth, when John Bale replaced Hochevar, whose pitch count had climbed to 112. Bale allowed two hits -- sandwiched around a walk to Ichiro -- and exited with the score tied at 5. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Royals' plan didn't pan out this season Aug 5, 2009
Holdovers Robinson Tejeda and John Bale haven't helped very much nor has Roman Colon. And Ron Mahay, with the best bullpen ERA outside of Soria, has been under-used. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Royals no help to Chen vs. Niemann Aug 2, 2009
The Rays added four runs in the eighth against relievers Jamey Wright and John Bale. Wright gave up a two-run homer to Carl Crawford and didn't retire any of the four batters he faced in the inning. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Orioles top Royals in Tillman's debut Jul 30, 2009
Tejeda (1-1) walked both batters he faced in the seventh, and John Bale allowed the hits to Jones and Markakis that put Baltimore ahead and turned Albers (2-4) into the pitcher of record. "Their bullpen shut us down the first two nights, and tonight they didn't," said Jones, who has homered in the first inning of three straight games. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
KC's bullpen unable to back Greinke Jul 30, 2009
So Hillman switched to left-hander John Bale to face the troublesome right-handed Jones. Boom, he lofted a fly that clanked off the right-field scoreboard for a double that made it 3-3. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Forgotten contributors rally KC in 11th Jul 29, 2009
After Bannister left in the sixth, trailing, 3-2, John Bale worked two-thirds of an inning but there were runners at the corners. Roman Colon bailed him out, then added another scoreless inning. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Angels pounce on KC's bullpen in 9-6 win Jul 24, 2009
Figgins nearly crowned John Bale with a liner up the middle and Izturis sent a shard of his bat flying across the infield with a through-the-gap single to left that cut Kansas City's lead to 6-4. The run was charged to Bannister, which isn't much of a surprise; Kansas City's bullpen is one of baseball's worst at pitching in jams, allowing 44 percent of inherited runners score. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Struggling bullpen given fits once more Jul 23, 2009
Colon had replaced John Bale after Kendry Morales led off with a double just inside third base, extending his hitting streak to 20 games. "Not a lot of luck. Lots of broken-bat base hits. The ball sneaks inside the bag at third base. But when we're rolling like we're rolling now, we gave up, I think, six hits and four walks out of the bullpen. All of them weren't luck -- obviously, [not] the home run," Hillman said. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Missed chances, bullpen doom Royals Jul 22, 2009
That brought lefty John Bale into the fray and he seemed to have the inning ended -- until first baseman Billy Butler made a wild throw to let in a 10th run. "That was a much tighter game than it looked," Angels manager Mike Scioscia said. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Missed chances, 'pen work cost Royals Jul 20, 2009
When the count went to 3-0 on Evan Longoria, he was walked intentionally and Wright gave way to left-hander John Bale, summoned to face lefty Carlos Pena. But Pena got a sharp grounder just past Butler for an RBI single that tied the score at 3. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Eighth-inning Rays rally seals sweep Jul 20, 2009
" The Rays stepped to the plate in the eighth trailing, 3-2. After B.J. Upton flew out to start the inning, Carl Crawford reached base on an infield hit. He then went to third on a throwing error by the pitcher, Jamey Wright, who tried to pick off Crawford. Evan Longoria was then intentionally walked before Carlos Pena singled off John Bale to score Crawford and tie the game at 3. Bale subsequently walked Ben Zobrist to load the bases, prompting Royals manager Trey Hillman to bring in Roman... (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Rodriguez HR lifts Yankees Jul 19, 2009
John Bale walked Carlos Pena leading off the eighth and Pat Burrell s RBI double off Juan Cruz (3-4) tied it, 2-2. Then Aybar doubled for a 3-2 lead. (Boston Globe)
Rays have rally on repeat Jul 19, 2009
Carlos Pena drew a leadoff walk from Royals left-hander John Bale to start the eighth. After Ben Zobrist grounded out to move Pena to second, the Royals brought in Cruz. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Royals let one get away Jul 19, 2009
Instead, Hillman watched as reliever John Bale and Juan Cruz combined to allow three runs in the top of the eighth, squandering a 2-1 lead. "The bottom line is," Hillman said, "in the light of everybody's frustration, I'm as frustrated as any fan that we have.". (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Royals watch lead fall by wayside Jul 18, 2009
The Official Site of the Kansas City Royals. Cruz allows deciding homer; Teahen, Jacobs drive in three. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Red Soxs Lester outduels Royals Bannister Jul 11, 2009
Bannister intentionally walked Kevin Youkilis before John Bale came on and retired David Ortiz on a groundout. Both pitchers entered the game on a roll. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Bannister brilliant in loss to Red Sox Jul 11, 2009
As it happened, after the run scored, Youkilis was intentionally passed, and Bannister was relieved by lefty John Bale, who retired David Ortiz to end the inning. Pedroia, who ruined things for Bannister, was impressed. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Pedroia's double decides pitchers duel Jul 11, 2009
Bannister intentionally walked Kevin Youkilis before John Bale came on and retired David Ortiz on a groundout. Jonathan Papelbon got the last three outs for his 23rd save in 25 opportunities. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Loneliness of the mile runner Jul 10, 2009
"The mile has been devalued, there's no doubt about it," says John Bale, a professor at Keele University and author of Roger Bannister and the Four-Minute Mile. "There's no gossip that 'so and so' or 'so and so' is getting close to the record. It's kind of static in a way.". (BBC News -- UK)
Sox finish strong road trip with loss Jul 6, 2009
" Bannister gave up single runs to the White Sox in the third and the fourth, with Ramirez and Josh Fields picking up the respective RBIs. But the White Sox didn't do much with the bats after the fourth, until Jermaine Dye's 20th home run with two outs in the eighth. Bannister, Jamey Wright, John Bale and Joakim Soria (12th save) held the White Sox to three hits over the last five innings, helping the Royals earn the split. "They got base hits in the clutch, and they seemed to find the spot to... (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
White Sox winning streak halted Jul 5, 2009
In fact, the bullpen trio of Juan Cruz, John Bale and Joakim Soria (11th save) retired the final nine White Sox hitters. "Three zeroes, man. That's nice to see," said Royals manager Trey Hillman of his bullpen. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Royals rally to pick up Hochevar Jul 5, 2009
But he was propped up splendidly by three relievers, Juan Cruz, John Bale and Joakim Soria, who each spun a perfect inning. "Three zeroes -- man, that's nice to see," said Royals manager Trey Hillman. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Mauer has 3 singles, leads Twins past Royals 5-1 Jul 2, 2009
John Bale relieved and forced in runs with bases-loaded walks to Brian Buscher and Cuddyer. The Twins had three players get hurt, but none of the injuries was thought to be serious. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Olivo, Hochevar lead KC to 4-2 win over Twins Jul 1, 2009
Justin Morneau, who hit a three-run homer in a win over St. Louis on Sunday, followed Hochevar s exit with his 18th homer, a two-out, two-run shot off John Bale that cut Kansas City s lead to 4-2. But that was it for the Twins. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Twins fall with sloppy defense, flat bats Jun 30, 2009
" The Twins mustered their only offense once Gardenhire was out of the game. Justin Morneau hit a two-run homer off left-hander John Bale in the eighth to pull the club within two, but by that time it was just too little, too late. "Just not a good night for the Twins," Gardenhire said. "Hopefully we'll come back and bounce back [Tuesday. " is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs. Report item as: (required) lect> Comment:... (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Callaspo, Olivo go back-to-back in victory Jun 30, 2009
The seventh-inning run turned out to be a handy one because, in the eighth, John Bale relieved Hochevar and gave up a two-run homer to Justin Morneau. In the ninth, Joakim Soria turned in a save for the second straight day, his first back-to-back outings since returning from the disabled list. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Greinke wins 10th in rainy finale Jun 29, 2009
Although the RBI brought it to a one-run game, Jamey Wright, John Bale and Joakim Soria combined on 2 2/3 scoreless frames to preserve the win. The game's five runs came after Greinke and Pirates starter Charlie Morton matched each other with shutout ball over the first three frames. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
This pitching ace too much for Pirates Jun 29, 2009
Wright, John Bale and Joakim Soria closed it out for Kansas City with 2 2/3 innings of perfect relief, and the Royals avoided a sweep and ended the Pirates' four-game winning streak. And the Pirates, in a rarity, did not win when facing an ace, this after claiming victory in games started by Johan Santana, Roy Oswalt, Jake Peavy, Mark Buehrle and Cliff Lee, among others. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Greinke ready if Royals are in a pinch Jun 26, 2009
Soria was lifted after one inning in favor of John Bale, who closed out the Astros for his first save. is a reporter for MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
KC catchers come through in extras Jun 25, 2009
Left-hander John Bale took over the pitching chores for Joakim Soria, who blew the save in the 10th, and closed out the Astros 1-2-3 in the 11th to the disappointment of most of the 28,602 in attendance. "You definitely get a little more adrenaline coming into a situation like that," Bale said. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Kendall's wild dash home helps Brewers stun Twins Jun 25, 2009
John Bale pitched a perfect 11th for his first save. Rangers 2, Diamondbacks 1. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
KC can't solve Carpenter, Pujols Jun 21, 2009
That brought lefty John Bale out of the bullpen to strike out Ankiel but, ouch, also to surrender the three-run shot to Greene. "That's how we're rolling, unfortunately, right now," Hillman said. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Fly-off winner: Bird helps Tribe beat KC Jun 16, 2009
It was up to Choo to deliver the big knock against left-hander John Bale. Instead, Choo sent a grounder to first for what looked to be a 3-6-1 double play. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Royals fall in 10 after Greinke's strong start Jun 16, 2009
John Bale relieved Greinke and got Choo to ground to first baseman Billy Butler, who threw for a force out at second base. However, shortstop Tony Pena's return throw was low, and the ball got away from Bale covering first base, allowing DeRosa to score. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
KC tops Reds for first win streak since May Jun 16, 2009
In the eighth, John Bale gave up two singles and then struck out three straight. "In that situation, with two guys on, being able to put them away and get out of that jam and bring 'Jack' in that last inning just felt good," Bale said. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Not much paying off for Reds Jun 16, 2009
But lefty reliever John Bale escaped by striking out the side. The Royals claimed the three-game series after being winless in their previous 10 series (0-9-1). (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
So close: Royals drop heartbreaker Jun 5, 2009
Still, left-hander John Bale came in and 000036A5 stopped the Rays. Then he yielded to Wright, who was put in the setup role because Royals manager Trey Hillman was planning to use Juan Cruz as his closer instead of just-returned Joakim Soria. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
With 16 losses in 21 games, hope quickly fading on Royals' long-awaited turnaround season Jun 2, 2009
After Jamey Wright struck out Paul Konerko starting the ninth, manager Trey Hillman brought in John Bale. He gave up a single, threw a wild pitch and issued a walk. (FOX61, CT)
Another stellar Greinke outing spoiled by ChiSox Jun 1, 2009
Pierzynski was 3 for 4 for the day and got the ninth inning rally started with a single off John Bale (0-1). "I've thrown him everything,'' said Greinke. "He's hit everything. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Sox get to Greinke, finish sweep Jun 1, 2009
" Kansas City's bullpen was not particularly sharp during Sunday's fateful ninth inning, after Jamey Wright fanned Paul Konerko to start the frame. A.J. Pierzynski's bloop single down the left-field line off left-handed reliever John Bale (0-1) began the game-deciding rally, giving Pierzynski his third hit of the game. Pinch-hitter Brian Anderson walked, and Cruz promptly issued a walk to Josh Fields upon replacing Bale. Getz rifled a 2-1 pitch up against the right-field wall, bringing home... (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Greinke endures worst start in loss Jun 1, 2009
John Bale gave up a one-out bloop single to Pierzynski and Brian Anderson. Juan Cruz relieved Bale and walked Fields to load the bases. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
GAME REPORT: White Sox 7, Royals 4 Jun 1, 2009
Substitution: John Bale enters the game for the Royals with none on and one out ... With the game tied in the ninth, A.J. Pierzynski had a one-out single off John Bale (0-1) and pinch-hitter Brian Anderson walked. (USA Today -- Sports)
Royals let it slip away to Sox in ninth May 31, 2009
Meche was relieved by left-hander John Bale for the eighth. And Bale quickly was in bases-loaded trouble. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Bannister, Royals fall to White Sox May 30, 2009
The other relievers, Jamey Wright, Ron Mahay and John Bale, each pitched one scoreless inning. By then, however, the Sox really didn't need any more runs. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Royals hold off Cardinals in I-70 finale May 25, 2009
That made a winner of Bannister, 4-1 since being recalled, with the bullpen triumvirate of Horacio Ramirez, John Bale and Juan Cruz holding the one-run edge. The day started fortuitously for the Royals when, in the first inning, they ended a 24-inning string of scoreless innings. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Royals Send Down Hochevar, Place Aviles On DL May 25, 2009
To fill the roster sports, the Royals recalled pitchers John Bale and Roman Colon and infielder Tug Hulett -- all from Omaha. Copyright 2009 The Sports NetworkAll rights reserved. (ABC 7 News, DC)
GAME REPORT: Royals 3, Cardinals 2 May 25, 2009
Substitution: John Bale enters the game for the Royals with runners on first and second and two outs, batting 9th. Out: Rick Ankiel struck out swinging to end the inning. (USA Today -- Sports)
Royals execute myriad player moves May 25, 2009
The Royals also placed shortstop Mike Aviles and reliever Robinson Tejeda on the 15-day disabled list and called up from Omaha relievers John Bale and Roman Colon along with infielder Tug Hulett. Aviles was sent to the Royals' training facility at Surprise, Ariz. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Lefty Bale's rehab progressing nicely May 21, 2009
John Bale was 0-3 with a 4 ... KANSAS CITY -- Left-hander John Bale is doing so well in his injury rehabilitation assignment that he's moving up to Triple-A Omaha. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Davies looks to keep KC in win column May 16, 2009
Left-hander John Bale, on rehab with Arkansas, pitched a hitless and scoreless inning on Friday night against Springfield. He threw 12 pitches, eight strikes. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Royals' Bale suffers rehab setback May 7, 2009
KANSAS CITY -- Royals left-hander John Bale suffered a setback in the first outing of his injury rehabilitation assignment with Double-A Northwest Arkansas. Bale threw just seven pitches in relief against Springfield on Wednesday before he had to leave because of a cramp in his right glute. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Davies eyes similar results vs. Sox May 5, 2009
Crown points Two relievers began Minor League injury rehabilitation assignments on Monday -- right-hander Doug Waechter (elbow strain) to Triple-A Omaha and left-hander John Bale (thyroid surgery) to Double-A Northwest Arkansas. Waechter pitched one inning against Memphis, giving up two hits but no runs. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Soria to sit for next three to five days Apr 28, 2009
In addition, two relief pitchers are disabled -- John Bale since Spring Training and Doug Waechter since last Tuesday. Dick Kaegel is a reporter for MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
