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<rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"xmlns:dc="http://dublincore.org/documents/dcmi-terms/"><channel><title><![CDATA[The K Zone: Sports Columns & Blogs |]]></title><link>http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/k-zone/</link><atom:link href="http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/k-zone/?widgetName=rssfeed&widgetContentId=6199&getXmlFeed=true" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><description><![CDATA[Read The K Zone a sports column & blog provided by the Kansas City Star. ]]></description><language>en-us</language><copyright><![CDATA[Copyright 2018 The Kansas City Star]]></copyright><pubDate>Thu, 07 Dec 2017 15:27:38 CST</pubDate><docs>http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss</docs><generator>McClatchy Interactive's Escenic</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 07 Dec 2017 15:27:38 CST</lastBuildDate><category domain="http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/k-zone/">The K Zone</category><ttl>60</ttl><managingEditor>interactive-ops@herald-leader.com</managingEditor><item><title>In a sluggish baseball market, here’s how the demand for one player can crater</title><link>http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/k-zone/article198865874.html#storylink=rss</link><description><![CDATA[In less than a week, the Royals’ pitchers and catchers will report to spring training, and Eric Hosmer and Mike Moustakas remain free agents. 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Mike Moustakas was … <a href="http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/k-zone/article195131904.html#storylink=rss">Click to Continue »</a>]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2018 13:13:13 CST</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[<p><span class="ng_byline_name">By Rustin Dodd</span></p><p><span class="ng_byline_email"><a href="mailto:rdodd@kcstar.com">rdodd@kcstar.com</a></span></p>]]></dc:creator><guid>http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/k-zone/article195131904.html</guid></item><item><title>Raw video: Helicopter used to install new lights at Kauffman Stadium</title><link>http://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article191746914.html#storylink=rss</link><description><![CDATA[Kauffman Stadium's 600 halide lights previously used to light the stadium were replaced with new LED lights Wednesday morning. The crew does a test run. … <a href="http://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article191746914.html#storylink=rss">Click to Continue »</a>]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 27 Dec 2017 09:49:46 CST</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[]]></dc:creator><guid>http://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article191746914.html</guid></item><item><title>Ask Rustin: Eric Hosmer, projected lineups, Lorenzo Cain’s future and Thanksgiving</title><link>http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/k-zone/article185819348.html#storylink=rss</link><description><![CDATA[Last week’s general managers’ meetings offered an ending to the Dayton Moore-to-Atlanta saga, a little clarity on the Royals’ path forward and an introduction to Playoffville from agent Scott Boras. … <a href="http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/k-zone/article185819348.html#storylink=rss">Click to Continue »</a>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Nov 2017 11:44:53 CST</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[<p><span class="ng_byline_name">By Rustin Dodd</span></p><p><span class="ng_byline_email"><a href="mailto:rdodd@kcstar.com" title="">rdodd@kcstar.com</a></span></p>]]></dc:creator><guid>http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/k-zone/article185819348.html</guid></item><item><title>Why I voted for Cleveland’s Jose Ramirez for MVP</title><link>http://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article185194193.html#storylink=rss</link><description><![CDATA[Houston’s Jose Altuve won his first American League MVP award on Thursday, besting the field after batting a league-leading .346 with a .410 on-base percentage and .957 OPS. 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They also offer the perfect opportunity for a … <a href="http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/k-zone/article184534513.html#storylink=rss">Click to Continue »</a>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2017 11:38:24 CST</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[<p><span class="ng_byline_name">By Rustin Dodd</span></p><p><span class="ng_byline_email"><a href="mailto:rdodd@kcstar.com" title="">rdodd@kcstar.com</a></span></p>]]></dc:creator><guid>http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/k-zone/article184534513.html</guid></item><item><title>Podcast: Discussing the Royals’ offseason and the future of Eric Hosmer</title><link>http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/k-zone/article179995621.html#storylink=rss</link><description><![CDATA[It’s only been three weeks since the Royals closed out the season on a Sunday afternoon at Kauffman Stadium. But a lot has happened since then. General manager Dayton Moore … <a href="http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/k-zone/article179995621.html#storylink=rss">Click to Continue »</a>]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 20 Oct 2017 13:19:39 CDT</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[<p><span class="ng_byline_name">By Rustin Dodd</span></p><p><span class="ng_byline_email"><a href="mailto:rdodd@kcstar.com" title="">rdodd@kcstar.com</a></span></p>]]></dc:creator><guid>http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/k-zone/article179995621.html</guid></item><item><title>Podcast: Stories from the Royals beat with recently retired reporter Bob Dutton</title><link>http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/k-zone/article179170791.html#storylink=rss</link><description><![CDATA[Former Royals outfielder Carlos Beltran is back in the playoffs this October, attempting to win his first World Series championship with the Houston Astros. 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The trip was simple enough: … <a href="http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/k-zone/article170757582.html#storylink=rss">Click to Continue »</a>]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2017 13:52:08 CDT</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[<p><span class="ng_byline_name">By Rustin Dodd</span></p><p><span class="ng_byline_email"><a href="mailto:rdodd@kcstar.com" title="">rdodd@kcstar.com</a></span></p>]]></dc:creator><guid>http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/k-zone/article170757582.html</guid></item><item><title>Royals catcher Salvador Perez takes BP, Joakim Soria goes on disabled list</title><link>http://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article168084102.html#storylink=rss</link><description><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez took batting practice Friday and relief pitcher Joakim Soria went on the 10-day disabled list. … <a href="http://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article168084102.html#storylink=rss">Click to Continue »</a>]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 18 Aug 2017 18:08:30 CDT</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[]]></dc:creator><guid>http://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article168084102.html</guid></item><item><title>Bullpen issues continue to hobble Royals, including meltdown in Oakland</title><link>http://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article167866297.html#storylink=rss</link><description><![CDATA[Vahe Gregorian and Blair Kerkhoff discuss how the Kansas City Royals have to cope with a troubled bullpen for the remainder of the season. The bullpen blew an 8-4 lead on Tuesday in Oakland. … <a href="http://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article167866297.html#storylink=rss">Click to Continue »</a>]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 18 Aug 2017 10:16:35 CDT</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[]]></dc:creator><guid>http://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article167866297.html</guid></item><item><title>See the Sledge-iatto T-shirts Royals reliever Peter Moylan ordered for his teammates</title><link>http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/k-zone/article165962202.html#storylink=rss</link><description><![CDATA[A while back, as the espresso took hold inside the clubhouse and the popularity of his drink soared across town, Royals reliever Peter Moylan had an idea. The Sledge-iatto, the … <a href="http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/k-zone/article165962202.html#storylink=rss">Click to Continue »</a>]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 07 Aug 2017 19:21:23 CDT</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[<p><span class="ng_byline_name">By Rustin Dodd</span></p><p><span class="ng_byline_email"><a href="mailto:rdodd@kcstar.com" title="">rdodd@kcstar.com</a></span></p>]]></dc:creator><guid>http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/k-zone/article165962202.html</guid></item><item><title>Will Alex Gordon's playing time decrease after Melky Cabrera trade?</title><link>http://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article165521362.html#storylink=rss</link><description><![CDATA[In this excerpt from The Kansas City Star's weekly True Blue Live video, Sam Mellinger and Rustin Dodd discuss whether left fielder Alex Gordon, who is struggling at the plate, will lose playing time after the trade for outfielder Melky Cabrera. G … <a href="http://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article165521362.html#storylink=rss">Click to Continue »</a>]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Aug 2017 15:55:32 CDT</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[]]></dc:creator><guid>http://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article165521362.html</guid></item><item><title>Ned Yost on Melky Cabrera: 'He's an outstanding run producer'</title><link>http://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article164620507.html#storylink=rss</link><description><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost discusses the addition of outfielder Melky Cabrera before a series opener in Baltimore. … <a href="http://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article164620507.html#storylink=rss">Click to Continue »</a>]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2017 16:39:33 CDT</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[]]></dc:creator><guid>http://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article164620507.html</guid></item><item><title>Former Royals pitcher Jeremy Guthrie announces retirement, reflects on time in Kansas City</title><link>http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/k-zone/article164518547.html#storylink=rss</link><description><![CDATA[Jeremy Guthrie, a right-handed pitcher who resurrected his career in Kansas City and started Game 7 of the 2014 World Series, officially announced his retirement from baseball on Monday. In … <a href="http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/k-zone/article164518547.html#storylink=rss">Click to Continue »</a>]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2017 09:56:27 CDT</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[<p><span class="ng_byline_name">By Rustin Dodd</span></p><p><span class="ng_byline_email"><a href="mailto:rdodd@kcstar.com" title="">rdodd@kcstar.com</a></span></p>]]></dc:creator><guid>http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/k-zone/article164518547.html</guid></item><item><title>It appears Salvador Perez smashed a windshield outside Fenway Park in a 4-2 victory</title><link>http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/k-zone/article164325967.html#storylink=rss</link><description><![CDATA[The Royals battered another opposing pitcher on Friday, clubbing two homers off Boston starter Rick Porcello in a 4-2 victory. In a nine-game winning streak, Kansas City has mashed 20 … <a href="http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/k-zone/article164325967.html#storylink=rss">Click to Continue »</a>]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jul 2017 23:11:30 CDT</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[<p><span class="ng_byline_name">By RUSTIN DODD</span></p><p><a href="mailto:rdodd@kcstar.com" title=""><span class="ng_byline_email">rdodd@kcstar.com</span></a></p>]]></dc:creator><guid>http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/k-zone/article164325967.html</guid></item><item><title>Watch Salvador Perez and Mike Moustakas hit back-to-back homers</title><link>http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/k-zone/article163453813.html#storylink=rss</link><description><![CDATA[The Royals are on a home-run binge. In the month of July, they have hit 33 homers, which is second to the Astros’ 37 for the most in the majors. … <a href="http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/k-zone/article163453813.html#storylink=rss">Click to Continue »</a>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2017 08:28:28 CDT</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[<p><span class="ng_byline_name">By Pete Grathoff</span></p><p><span class="ng_byline_email"><a href="mailto:pgrathoff@kcstar.com" title="">pgrathoff@kcstar.com</a></span></p>]]></dc:creator><guid>http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/k-zone/article163453813.html</guid></item><item><title>Local coffee shop planned to sell Peter Moylan’s ‘Sledge-iatto.’ Then the Royals reliever walked in</title><link>http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/k-zone/article162950953.html#storylink=rss</link><description><![CDATA[In recent weeks, the crew at Thou Mayest Coffee Roasters in the Crossroads had planned a special addition to their menu: The Sledge-iatto, the part espresso, part chocolate milk concoction … <a href="http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/k-zone/article162950953.html#storylink=rss">Click to Continue »</a>]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jul 2017 14:44:06 CDT</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[<p><span class="ng_byline_name">By Rustin Dodd</span></p><p><span class="ng_byline_email"><a href="mailto:rdodd@kcstar.com" title="">rdodd@kcstar.com</a></span></p>]]></dc:creator><guid>http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/k-zone/article162950953.html</guid></item><item><title>Five things to know about Royals pitcher Ian Kennedy</title><link>http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/k-zone/article162821243.html#storylink=rss</link><description><![CDATA[The Kansas City Royals signed right-handed pitcher Ian Kennedy to a five-year, $70-million contract — the largest contract for a pitcher in team history — on Jan. 29, 2016. Here … <a href="http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/k-zone/article162821243.html#storylink=rss">Click to Continue »</a>]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2017 21:56:05 CDT</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[<p><span class="ng_byline_name">By JEFF PATTERSON</span></p><p><span class="ng_byline_email">jpatterson@kcstar.com</span></p>]]></dc:creator><guid>http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/k-zone/article162821243.html</guid></item><item><title>Royals' series opener Friday against White Sox will stream on Facebook</title><link>http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/k-zone/article162676293.html#storylink=rss</link><description><![CDATA[Major League Baseball has expanded its reach in the realm of online streaming, and Royals fans will be the beneficiary on Friday night. The Royals’ series opener against the Chicago … <a href="http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/k-zone/article162676293.html#storylink=rss">Click to Continue »</a>]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2017 12:17:22 CDT</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[<p><span class="ng_byline_name">By Rustin Dodd</span></p><p><span class="ng_byline_email"><a href="mailto:rdodd@kcstar.com" title="">rdodd@kcstar.com</a></span></p>]]></dc:creator><guid>http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/k-zone/article162676293.html</guid></item><item><title>After being traded by Tigers in Kansas City, it’s #BaseballHugs all around for J.D. Martinez</title><link>http://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/article162502913.html#storylink=rss</link><description><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers slugger J.D Martinez was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday hours before the Royals hosted the Tigers. His former teammates offered hugs and words of encouragement on … <a href="http://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/article162502913.html#storylink=rss">Click to Continue »</a>]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jul 2017 14:43:28 CDT</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[<p><span class="ng_byline_name">Josh Tolentino</span></p><p><span class="ng_byline_email">jtolentino@kcstar.com</span></p>]]></dc:creator><guid>http://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/article162502913.html</guid></item><item><title>Eric Hosmer is Royals’ Heart and Hustle Award winner</title><link>http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/k-zone/article161993478.html#storylink=rss</link><description><![CDATA[First baseman Eric Hosmer was named by the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) as the Royals’ 2017 Heart and Hustle Award winner. The MLBPAA picks one player from … <a href="http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/k-zone/article161993478.html#storylink=rss">Click to Continue »</a>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jul 2017 11:04:40 CDT</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[<p><span class="ng_byline_name">By Pete Grathoff</span></p><p><span class="ng_byline_email"><a href="mailto:pgrathoff@kcstar.com" title="">pgrathoff@kcstar.com</a></span></p>]]></dc:creator><guid>http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/k-zone/article161993478.html</guid></item><item><title>Fans are thrilled to break bread with Royals’ Eric Hosmer</title><link>http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/k-zone/article161716858.html#storylink=rss</link><description><![CDATA[Here is another reason why Royals fans would like to see the team re-sign first baseman Eric Hosmer: they sometimes get to have a steak dinner with him. For the … <a href="http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/k-zone/article161716858.html#storylink=rss">Click to Continue »</a>]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2017 08:58:07 CDT</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[<p><span class="ng_byline_name">By Pete Grathoff</span></p><p><span class="ng_byline_email"><a href="mailto:pgrathoff@kcstar.com" title="">pgrathoff@kcstar.com</a></span></p>]]></dc:creator><guid>http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/k-zone/article161716858.html</guid></item><item><title>Baseball Prospectus: Bubba Starling is 14th biggest prospect bust of draft era</title><link>http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/k-zone/article161228483.html#storylink=rss</link><description><![CDATA[Last month, Kansas City Star columnist Sam Mellinger caught up with outfielder Bubba Starling at the Royals’ Class AAA affiliate in Omaha (well, Papillion, Neb., to be precise). It was, … <a href="http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/k-zone/article161228483.html#storylink=rss">Click to Continue »</a>]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2017 15:18:42 CDT</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[<p><span class="ng_byline_name">By Pete Grathoff</span></p><p><span class="ng_byline_email"><a href="mailto:pgrathoff@kcstar.com" title="">pgrathoff@kcstar.com</a></span></p>]]></dc:creator><guid>http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/k-zone/article161228483.html</guid></item><item><title>Salvador Perez on MLB translator program: 'So grateful they started'</title><link>http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article159805344.html#storylink=rss</link><description><![CDATA[It took Royals catcher Salvador Perez, who was born and raised in Venezuela, about three years before he felt comfortable enough with English to speak directly to media. He was happy when Major League Baseball introduced the bilingual media coordi … <a href="http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article159805344.html#storylink=rss">Click to Continue »</a>]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2017 11:44:23 CDT</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[]]></dc:creator><guid>http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article159805344.html</guid></item><item><title>Midseason Awards: Who was the Royals’ MVP during the first half?</title><link>http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/k-zone/article160961159.html#storylink=rss</link><description><![CDATA[The Royals will open the second half of the season on Friday against the Texas Rangers at Kauffman Stadium. Despite ending the first half with three straight losses at Dodger … <a href="http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/k-zone/article160961159.html#storylink=rss">Click to Continue »</a>]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2017 13:32:22 CDT</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[<p><span class="ng_byline_name">By Rustin Dodd</span></p><p><span class="ng_byline_email"><a href="mailto:rdodd@kcstar.com" title="">rdodd@kcstar.com</a></span></p>]]></dc:creator><guid>http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/k-zone/article160961159.html</guid></item><item><title>Watch all of Mike Moustakas’ homers from the Derby</title><link>http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/k-zone/article160668384.html#storylink=rss</link><description><![CDATA[Mike Moustakas didn’t win, but he gave it all he had until the very end. Moustakas hit 10 dingers in the Home Run Derby on Monday night, but lost 11-10 … <a href="http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/k-zone/article160668384.html#storylink=rss">Click to Continue »</a>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2017 08:03:54 CDT</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[<p><span class="ng_byline_name">By Pete Grathoff</span></p><p><span class="ng_byline_email"><a href="mailto:pgrathoff@kcstar.com" title="">pgrathoff@kcstar.com</a></span></p>]]></dc:creator><guid>http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/k-zone/article160668384.html</guid></item><item><title>Mike Moustakas chases Steve Balboni's Royals' home run record</title><link>http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/sam-mellinger/article160084844.html#storylink=rss</link><description><![CDATA[Mike Moustakas is on pace to smash the Kansas City Royals' single-season home run record. The Royals have played 84 games through July 6, 2017. Moustakas has hit 25 home runs in 76 of those games, putting him on pace to hit 48. Steve Balboni has h … <a href="http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/sam-mellinger/article160084844.html#storylink=rss">Click to Continue »</a>]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 11:29:44 CDT</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[]]></dc:creator><guid>http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/sam-mellinger/article160084844.html</guid></item></channel></rss> If you would like to create a banner that links to this page (i.e. this validation result), do the following:
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