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Bannister sharp in final start as Royals complete sweep with 10-4 victory over Tigers

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September 25

Kansas City Star

"Brian Bannister authored the latest chapter for the Royals in this increasingly encouraging September by pitching six shutout innings Wednesday night in a 10-4 mauling of the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. The victory completed a three-game sweep and, for Bannister, can be likened to chipping in for an eagle on 18 to conclude an otherwise miserable round of golf. "It was nice to go out there and finish on a positive note," he admitted. "And just to watch those guys hit. I wanted to finish with a quality start and a good outing. "I'll probably be a dad here in a couple of weeks. This is just a good way to end." Bannister, 9-16, scattered seven hits and now has a pleasant memory to carry ..."

Bannister breaks skid as Royals hammer Indians 13-3

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September 15

Kansas City Star

"Brian Bannister can take a deep breath now. His 76-day, 13-start winless streak came to a resounding end Sunday afternoon when the Royals clocked a steady stream of Cleveland pitchers in a 13-3 rout at Progressive Field. "I've tried to manufacture confidence because it really hasn't been there," he admitted. "I've tried to show differently otherwise when I'm on the mound, but it's going to be much more fun going into the next game just having this under my belt." It helped that the Royals are suddenly tattooing everything in sight. Ryan Shealy hit two more homers and matched a career high with five RBIs. José Guillen extended his hitting streak to 12 games and drove in three runs. Mike ..."

Bannister pitching better but needs to win

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September 8

Kansas City Star

"In each of his last three starts, Brian Bannister's ERA has dropped. Statistically, it's the best three-game stretch since the start of the season. But there is one glaring difference. Bannister won his first three starts while allowing just two earned runs over 21 innings. Despite giving up seven earned runs in 21 2/3 innings in his last three starts, Bannister failed to record a victory. "It's almost identical," said Bannister, comparing his first three starts of the season with his last three starts. "I started throwing a different four-seam fastball after that rough game in Texas, and I didn't have success with it for several months. "I hit rock bottom in New York. I went back to the ..."

Yankees taking a hard look at Bannister as trade deadline nears

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July 27

Kansas City Star

"Should the Royals send pitcher Brian Bannister back to New York if offered outfielder Melky Cabrera or another run-production bat in return? Such an offer might be forthcoming, because the Yankees appear determined to boost their rotation and are showing increased interest in Bannister as an alternative if ongoing efforts to acquire Seattle's Jarrod Washburn reach an impasse. Nothing appears imminent, but the framework for a deal seems to exist because New York has already shown a willingness to part with Cabrera. Add this: The Royals nearly obtained Cabrera in a trade-deadline swap two years ago for veteran outfielder Reggie Sanders before Sanders suffered an injury. Royals general ..."

Bannister looks to continue day-game dominance

May 22

Kansas City Star

"The form chart offers an imposing daily double that favors the Royals as they seek to avoid a sweep in today’s series finale against the Red Sox at Fenway Park. Brian Bannister and an afternoon game. “To me,” he said, “it’s not a big deal. I don’t pitch any differently. I don’t change anything.” And yet Bannister is the anti-vampire who becomes Herculean in the sunshine. He is 4-0 in his four daytime starts with an 0.62 ERA after allowing just three runs in 29 innings pitched. Contrast that with his numbers in night games: 0-5 in five starts with an 8.13 ERA."