Rick Ankiel – Royals – 3/12 7:38 pm

Rick Ankiel was scratched from Friday’s lineup with a sore right ankle.

Mike Jacobs – Royals – 2/10 9:35 pm

According to Jon Heyman of SI.com, first baseman Mike Jacobs will make a $900,000 base salary if he makes the Mets’ roster.

Mike Jacobs – Royals – 2/10 12:32 am

The Mets are close to an agreement with free agent first baseman Mike Jacobs on a minor league contract, reports ESPN.com’s Jerry Crasnick.

Oscar Villarreal – Royals – 1/29 9:26 pm

The Red Sox, Phillies, Diamondbacks and Rockies watched free agent Oscar Villarreal throw on Friday, according to Ed Price of AOL Fanhouse.

Rick Ankiel – Royals – 1/25 5:40 pm

Royals signed OF Rick Ankiel to a one-year, $3.25 million contract with a $6 million mutual option for 2011.

Oscar Villarreal – Royals – 1/23 4:34 pm

RHP Oscar Villarreal will throw for scouts next Friday in an attempt to find a job.

Colby Lewis – Royals – 1/14 11:21 pm

The Rangers have agreed to terms on a two-year contract with right-hander Colby Lewis, according to MLB.com’s T.R. Sullivan.

Colby Lewis – Royals – 1/14 8:26 pm

Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com reports that the Rangers are close to a two-year contract with free agent right-hander Colby Lewis.

Matt Herges – Royals – 1/11 7:50 pm

Royals signed RHP Matt Herges to a minor league contract.

Colby Lewis – Royals – 1/10 2:06 pm

Free agent pitcher Colby Lewis has multiyear offers from six major league clubs.

Luis Hernandez – Royals – 1/9 5:13 pm

Royals designated SS Luis Hernandez for assignment.

Scott Podsednik – Royals – 1/8 9:59 pm

Royals signed OF Scott Podsednik to a one-year, $1.75 million contract with a $2 million club option for 2011.

Scott Podsednik – Royals – 1/8 9:46 pm

Scott Podsednik’s contract with the Royals includes an option for 2011.

Mike Jacobs – Royals – 1/5 3:38 am

The Giants have ‘minimal’ interest in free agent first baseman Mike Jacobs, according to Chris Haft of MLB.com.

Colby Lewis – Royals – 1/3 6:58 pm

The Rangers have expressed interest in free agent right-hander Colby Lewis, according to T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com.

Miguel Olivo – Royals – 12/30 10:25 pm

Tracy Ringolsby of FOXSports.com reports that the Rockies are attempting to work out final details on a contract with free agent catcher Miguel Olivo.

Brian Anderson – Royals – 12/23 1:51 pm

Royals signed OF Brian Anderson to a one-year, $700,000 contract.

Coco Crisp – Royals – 12/23 1:22 am

The official announcement of Coco Crisp’s one-year deal with the Athletics has been delayed because he wasn’t able to make his physical due to a flight delay.

Coco Crisp – Royals – 12/20 6:32 pm

Coco Crisp’s impending one-year deal with the Athletics will include an option for the 2011 season.

Coco Crisp – Royals – 12/20 1:08 pm

Oakland is closing on a one year, $5 million deal with OF Coco Crisp, ESPN’s Buster Olney reports.

Coco Crisp – Royals – 12/18 2:10 pm

According to MLB.com’s Corey Brock, there is mutual interest between the Padres and free agent outfielder Coco Crisp.

Shane Costa – Royals – 12/16 4:33 pm

Royals re-signed outfielder Shane Costa to a minor league contract.

Philip Humber – Royals – 12/15 10:01 pm

Royals signed RHP Philip Humber to a minor league contract.

John Buck – Royals – 12/13 6:51 pm

Jayson Stark of ESPN.com reports the Blue Jays have agreed to terms on a one-year, $2 million deal with catcher John Buck.

John Buck – Royals – 12/13 6:13 pm

The Rangers have expressed interest in John Buck.

John Buck – Royals – 12/13 4:53 am

Royals non-tendered catcher John Buck.

Josh Anderson – Royals – 12/13 4:50 am

Royals non-tendered outfielder Josh Anderson.

Bruce Chen – Royals – 12/12 2:00 am

Royals signed RHPs Bruce Chen and Devon Lowery and LHP Adam Bostick to minor league contracts.

Jason Kendall – Royals – 12/11 11:28 pm

Royals signed C Jason Kendall to a two-year contract.

John Bale – Royals – 12/10 2:00 pm

Royals released LHP John Bale.

Mike Jacobs – Royals – 12/10 1:57 pm

Royals released 1B Mike Jacobs.

Jamey Wright – Royals – 12/9 8:51 pm

According to ESPN.com’s Jayson Stark, the Astros are ‘kicking the tires’ on free agent right-hander Jamey Wright.

Ryan Shealy – Royals – 12/9 6:54 pm

Bob Dutton of the Kansas City Star reports that the Red Sox are showing interest in former Royals first baseman Ryan Shealy for a minor-league contract.

Coco Crisp – Royals – 12/9 1:23 pm

ESPN.com’s Buster Olney reports the Red Sox are among the teams that have expressed interest this winter in free agent Coco Crisp.

Coco Crisp – Royals – 12/8 2:33 pm

ESPN.com’s Buster Olney reports that free agent outfielder Coco Crisp is drawing interest from ‘about a half-dozen teams.’

Miguel Olivo – Royals – 12/7 5:36 pm

According to Bob Dutton of the Kansas City Star, free agent catcher Miguel Olivo is drawing interest from the Giants, Mariners and Rockies.

Coco Crisp – Royals – 12/6 2:47 pm

Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times characterized the White Sox’s interest in Coco Crisp as ‘hype.’

Jamey Wright – Royals – 12/1 9:11 pm

The Royals and Pirates are interested in signing right-hander Jamey Wright, reports Bob Dutton of the Kansas City Star.

Miguel Olivo – Royals – 12/1 7:16 pm

The Royals will not offer arbitration to catcher Miguel Olivo.

Buck Coats – Royals – 11/25 4:03 pm

Royals signed outfielder Buck Coats to a minor league contract.

Josh Rupe – Royals – 11/25 4:01 pm

Royals signed RHP Josh Rupe to a minor league contract.

Coco Crisp – Royals – 11/24 8:08 pm

Mark Gonzalez of the Chicago Tribune reports that the White Sox have expressed interest in free agent outfielder Coco Crisp.

Bryan Bullington – Royals – 11/24 3:55 pm

Royals signed RHP Bryan Bullington to a minor league contract.

Yasuhiko Yabuta – Royals – 11/23 2:07 pm

According to Patrick Newman of NPB Tracker, former Royals pitcher Yasuhiko Yabuta is returning to the Chiba Lotte Marines of Japan’s Pacific League.

Vance Wilson – Free Agent – 11/21 1:22 pm

Royals resigned catcher Vance Wilson to a minor league contract.

Jorge Campillo – Royals – 11/20 5:28 pm

Royals signed RHP Jorge Campillo to a minor league contract.

Brad Thompson – Royals – 11/19 5:33 pm

Royals agreed to terms with RHP Brad Thompson on a one-year contract.

Edwin Bellorin – Royals – 11/13 4:18 pm

Royals signed catcher Edwin Bellorin to a minor league contract.

Yasuhiko Yabuta – Royals – 11/12 10:53 pm

Yasuhiko Yabuta has opted for free agency rather than accept an outright assignment to Triple-A Omaha.

Mike Jacobs – Royals – 11/12 9:55 pm

Joe Frisaro of MLB.com suggests that Mike Jacobs could be back in the National League next year.

Wilson Betemit – Royals – 11/12 4:22 pm

Royals signed third baseman Wilson Betemit to a minor league contract.

Lenny DiNardo – Royals – 11/12 3:50 pm

Lenny DiNardo has opted for free agency rather than accept an outright assignment to Triple-A Omaha.

Josh Banks – Royals – 11/11 2:13 pm

Royals re-signed RHP John Bannister to a minor league contract.

Josh Banks – Royals – 11/9 9:02 pm

Royals sent RHP John Bannister outright to Triple-A Omaha.

John Buck – Royals – 11/9 6:12 am

According to the Kansas City Star, the Royals plan to non-tender arbitration-eligible catcher John Buck this winter.

Yasuhiko Yabuta – Royals – 11/6 7:00 pm

Royals declined RHP Yasuhiko Yabuta’s $4 million option for 2010.

Coco Crisp – Royals – 11/6 6:55 pm

Royals declined Coco Crisp’s $8 million option for 2010.

Miguel Olivo – Royals – 11/6 6:49 pm

Royals declined catcher Miguel Olivo’s $3.3 million option for 2010.

Miguel Olivo – Royals – 11/5 2:15 am

The Royals will make decisions regarding the options for Miguel Olivo, Coco Crisp and Yasuhiko Yabuta following the World Series.