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Royals end skid with 7-3 win over Astros

Topeka Capital-Journal — HOUSTON — Mike Moustakas tied it with an RBI single before George Kottaras walked with the bases loaded to drive in the go-ahead run in a four-run eighth inning, and the Kansas City Royals rallied for a 7-3 win over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night to end a four-game skid. The Royals trailed 3-0 and couldn’t get much going offensively until the seventh, when they cut the lead to one on RBI singles by Alcides Escobar and David Lough. read more

Kansas City Royals May 21, 2013

Royals | George Kottaras wins backup job

KFFL — Kansas City Royals C George Kottaras has won the backup catching job over C Brett ...

March 29, 2013

George Kottaras wins Royals backup catcher job

CBSSports.com Fantasy — George Kottaras has won the Royals' backup catcher job over Brett Hayes, the Kansas City Star reports. Kottaras, 29, hit .306/.468/.389 in 47 spring plate appearances. Over the last two years, he owns a .227/.336/.433 (108 OPS+) line with 14 home runs in 332 plate appearances. Although he struggles defensively, his combination of patience and power is rare behind the plate. Hayes, also 29, hit .306/.375/.556 in 40 spring plate appearances but doesn't have the recent track record Kottaras owns. Hayes has just a .217/.263/.340 (63 OPS+) line over his last two seasons (262 plate appearances). ...

March 29, 2013

Royals Q&A: A final decision on Hayes, Kottaras

Kansas City Star — The Royals break camp after today's game against Cleveland at Surprise Stadium and, by then, they should have a decision on whether Brett Hayes or George Kottaras will be the backup catcher. Everything else is already decided.

Kansas City Royals March 29, 2013

Royals waiting to choose backup catcher

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Royals manager Ned Yost said Thursday no decision has been made yet on who will back up starting catcher Salvador Perez, according to The Kansas City Star. Yost said the decision between George Kottaras and Brett Hayes will go until the last day of camp, which is Friday. Kottaras is batting .324 (11 for 34) with three doubles, six RBI and 10 walks in 17 games. Hayes is batting .306 (11 for 36) with one double, one triple, two homers and 10 RBI in 19 games.

March 28, 2013

George Kottaras staying within himself

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Royals catcher George Kottaras had a productive day at the plate in Saturday's Cactus League game against the Diamondbacks. He went 2 for 3 with three RBI and a run scored. Kottaras also walked twice in the 11-10 win. Kottaras, who is vying for the backup catcher job, is 9 for 29 (.310) with six RBI through 15 spring games."He's one of those guys that never has a panic at-bat," manager Ned Yost said. "He always stays within himself. He always knows what he wants to do. He had a great eye at the plate, and he gives you a professional at-bat every time."

March 24, 2013

Kottaras' walk-off RBI leads Royals to 11-10 victory over Arizona

Kansas City Star — Even on a day when the bullpen blew two late leads, the Royals found an answer Saturday afternoon when George Kottaras delivered a two-out, walk-off RBI single in a 11-10 victory over Arizona at Surprise Stadium.

Kansas City Royals March 23, 2013

Perez's absence for WBC turns Royals' spotlight on battle between Hayes, Kottaras

Kansas City Star — The prize awaiting either Brett Hayes or George Kottaras (pictured) certainly seems appealing. There might not be a better part-time job this summer in Kansas City than serving as the backup to Royals workhorse catcher Salvy Perez.

Kansas City Royals March 8, 2013

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George Kottaras Photos

  • Kansas City Royals pitching coach Dave Eiland (58) talks with catcher George Kottaras (26) and relief pitcher Kelvin Herrera in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in Houston. The Astros won 3-1 The Associated Press
    Kansas City Royals pitching coach Dave Eiland (58) talks with catcher George Kottaras (26) and relief pitcher Kelvin Herrera in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in Houston. The Astros won 3-1. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)
  • Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Greg Holland (56) high fives Kansas City Royals catcher George Kottaras (26) after the final out against the Houston Astros during a baseball game, Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in Houston The Associated Press
    Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Greg Holland (56) high fives Kansas City Royals catcher George Kottaras (26) after the final out against the Houston Astros during a baseball game, Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in Houston.(AP Photo/Bob Levey)
  • Kansas City Royals pitcher Jeremy Guthrie, center, is dunked with water by George Kottaras, left, and Mike Moustakas, right, at the end of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, May 4, 2013. Guthrie pitched a four-hit shutout, beating the White Sox, 2-0 The Associated Press
    Kansas City Royals pitcher Jeremy Guthrie, center, is dunked with water by George Kottaras, left, and Mike Moustakas, right, at the end of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, May 4, 2013. Guthrie pitched a four-hit shutout, beating the White Sox, 2-0. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
  • Cleveland Indians' Asdrubal Cabrera scores ahead of the throw to Kansas City Royals catcher George Kottaras (26) in the eighth inning of their second baseball game of a doubleheader, Sunday, April 28, 2013, in Kansas City, Mo. The Associated Press
    Cleveland Indians' Asdrubal Cabrera scores ahead of the throw to Kansas City Royals catcher George Kottaras (26) in the eighth inning of their second baseball game of a doubleheader, Sunday, April 28, 2013, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
  • Boston Red Sox's Mike Napoli, center, scores on a solo home run as teammate Jarrod Saltalamacchia (39) comes to the plate and Kansas City Royals' George Kottaras, right, looks on in the second inning of the second game of a baseball doubleheader in Boston, Sunday, April 21, 2013 The Associated Press
    Boston Red Sox's Mike Napoli, center, scores on a solo home run as teammate Jarrod Saltalamacchia (39) comes to the plate and Kansas City Royals' George Kottaras, right, looks on in the second inning of the second game of a baseball doubleheader in Boston, Sunday, April 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
  • Milwaukee Brewers' Alex Gonzalez, right, celebrates his home run with Carlos Gomez as Kansas City Royals catcher George Kottaras looks away during the fourth inning of a spring training exhibition baseball game in Phoenix, Wednesday, March 27, 2013 The Associated Press
    Milwaukee Brewers' Alex Gonzalez, right, celebrates his home run with Carlos Gomez as Kansas City Royals catcher George Kottaras looks away during the fourth inning of a spring training exhibition baseball game in Phoenix, Wednesday, March 27, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
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