Kris Bubic - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Punches out five in no-decision Bubic didn't factor into the decision Friday against the Tigers, allowing three earned runs on four hits and four walks while striking out five batters over 5.2 innings.

Impact Bubic held the Tigers to just one run through five innings, but things began to get away from him in the sixth. After walking the first batter of the inning, Bubic recorded two outs before giving up an RBI double to Wenceel Perez. The southpaw was replaced on the mound immediately afterward by Nick Mears, who gave up another double to Spencer Torkelson, allowing Perez to score. Some late-game heroics from the Royals' offense kept Bubic from taking his second loss of the season, so he'll keep his 3-1 record and take a 3.50 ERA and 1.17 WHIP into his start next week against the White Sox.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Isbel gets first walk-off hit, makes pair of great catches to lift Royals over Tigers 4-3

Kyle Isbel hit a walk-off single in the ninth after his run-scoring hit fueled a two-run, eighth-inning rally and also made two excellent catches that likely saved a run, helping t...

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Spins seven strong innings Bubic (3-1) allowed one run on four hits and two walks while striking out seven over seven innings to earn the win over the Mariners on Sunday.

Impact Bubic turned in his fourth quality start of the season to pick up his first win since April 10 against the White Sox. The southpaw threw 63 of 94 pitches for strikes in this outing and limited the damage to a run-scoring fielder's choice in the third inning. Bubic lowered his ERA to 3.32 with a 1.13 WHIP and 42:19 K:BB across 40.2 innings over seven starts this season. While the walk rate is a still a bit lofty at 4.2 BB/9, he's been effective at limiting damage. Bubic's next start is projected to be at home versus the Tigers.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Kris Bubic hurls a gem as Royals sweep Mariners Deadspin | Kris Bubic hurls a gem as Royals sweep Mariners

6 DAYS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Royals hold Mariners to 4 hits for a 4-1 win and 3-game series sweep

Vinnie Pasquantino scored the go-ahead run in a three-run fourth inning and the Kansas City Royals held the Seattle Mariners to just four hits for a 4-1 win

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Mariners aim to avoid series sweep against the Royals

The Kansas City Royals and the Seattle Mariners play in the final game of a three-game series

MAY 3 • Associated Press

Bobby Witt Jr. hits 3-run homer in 10th to lift Royals over Athletics 4-1 for 4th straight win

Bobby Witt Jr. hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning, Salvador Perez had a solo shot and the Kansas City Royals beat the Athletics 4-1 for their fourth straight victory

APRIL 29 • Associated Press

Effective despite four walks Bubic tossed five-plus innings in a no-decision against the Athletics on Tuesday, allowing one run on four hits and four walks while striking out six batters.

Impact Bubic struggled early, yielding three hits and issuing two free passes over his first two frames. However, he got through those innings with only run on his ledger and bounced back from there, retiring nine of the final 13 batters he faced without giving up any more runs. Bubic has been fairly wild this season, handing out at least three walks in five of his six starts and racking up 17 free passes overall, tied for seventh-most in the majors. However, the southpaw is still putting up decent numbers, posting a 3.74 ERA and 1.19 WHIP while holding a 2-1 record through 33.2 frames.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Royals aim to break road losing streak, take on the Athletics

The Kansas City Royals visit the Athletics looking to stop an eight-game road losing streak

APRIL 28 • Associated Press

Settles in after early homer Bubic did not factor into the decision Tuesday against the Orioles, allowing three runs on five hits and three walks while striking out three over six innings.

Impact Bubic was tagged early, as all three runs he allowed came on one swing, a second-inning three-run homer by Coby Mayo. He responded well, however, settling in to keep Baltimore off the board over his final four innings before exiting. Tuesday marked the southpaw's third quality start in five outings, though his other starts have been considerably rough. Bubic now owns a 4.08 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 29:13 K:BB across 28.2 innings and is set to face the Athletics in his next start.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Royals snap 8-game losing streak as Garcia scores on wild pitch for 6-5 win over Orioles

Maikel Garcia scored the game-ending run on Ryan Helsley’s second wild pitch as the Kansas City Royals rallied for a 6-5 win over the Baltimore Orioles

APRIL 22 • Associated Press

Royals bring 8-game losing streak into matchup with the Orioles

The Kansas City Royals aim to stop their eight-game losing streak when they take on the Baltimore Orioles

APRIL 21 • Associated Press

Tagged for five runs vs. Detroit Bubic allowed five runs on six hits and three walks while striking out three over 4.2 innings Thursday against the Tigers. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Bubic ran into trouble due to his own command issues, as he issued 3 walks and tossed two wild pitches that directly led to runs in the second and fourth innings. Aside from those mistakes, the left-hander showed effectiveness with his changeup, generating 10 swings and six whiffs, but couldn't limit damage in key moments and was forced out before completing five innings for the first time this season. Bubic now owns a 3.97 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 26:10 K:BB across 22.2 innings and will look to bounce back in his next start, slated against Baltimore on Tuesday

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Royals take on the Tigers looking to stop road skid

The Kansas City Royals will attempt to break their four-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Detroit Tigers

APRIL 16 • Associated Press

Strikes out 11 in win over ChiSox Bubic (2-1) earned the win Friday against the White Sox, allowing just two hits and one walk with 11 strikeouts across seven shutout innings.

Impact Bubic spun an absolute gem against the South Siders, as it was possibly the best outing of Bubic's career. Prior to Friday, he'd never recorded double-digit strikeouts in a single game. It was also just the fourth time Bubic had pitched at least seven shutout innings. The left-hander generated 17 whiffs on 88 total pitches and now owns a 2.50 ERA and 23:7 K:BB across 18 innings this season. Bubic is slated to face the Tigers in Detroit on Thursday.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Kris Bubic tosses gem as Royals blank White Sox Deadspin | Kris Bubic tosses gem as Royals blank White Sox

APRIL 11 • DEADSPIN.COM

Bubic records a career-high 11 strikeouts, leads Royals to a 2-0 win over White Sox

Kris Bubic struck out a career-high 11, Carter Jensen hit his fourth home run and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 2-0

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Fans eight in loss Bubic (1-1) took the loss Sunday, allowing four runs on four hits and three walks over five innings against the Brewers. He struck out eight.

Impact The left-hander induced 18 whiffs on 96 pitches (58 strikes) on the way to eight strikeouts, but all four of the hits he gave up went for extra bases. Bubic also issued three walks for a second straight start to begin the season. The 29-year-old has a 4.09 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 12:6 K:BB across 11 innings and lines up to face the White Sox at home next weekend.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Contreras, Harrison lead Brewers to 8-5 win over Royals

William Contreras had a double and two RBIs and Kyle Harrison struck out six as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Kansas City Royals 8-5

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Royals call on top prospect Luinder Avila to make 1st big league start with Michael Wacha out sick

The Kansas City Royals have recalled right-hander Luinder Avila from Triple-A Omaha to start the series opener against the Milwaukee Brewers

APRIL 3 • Associated Press

Secures first victory of 2026 Bubic (1-0) collected the win after allowing one run on two hits and three walks while striking out four across six innings Monday against the Twins.

Impact Bubic dealt with plenty of traffic on the base paths due to the three walks he issued, but the Twins' only run of the contest came on a solo home run by Matt Wallner in the top of the second inning. Bubic's 2025 campaign came to an early end after he was diagnosed with a left rotator cuff strain in July, so this was a strong first outing to 2026 for the southpaw. His next start tentatively lines up for Sunday against Milwaukee.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Familiar face continues to settle into dominance of Twins after years of struggle For years, the Minnesota Twins had Kris Bubic's number. The 28-year-old left-handed pitcher for the Kansas City Royals had allowed 25 earned...

MARCH 31 • PUCKETTSPOND.COM

Bubic deals in 2nd career home opener start - but his 1st with fans KANSAS CITY – Six years ago, Kris Bubic made his Major League debut on July 31, 2020, which also happened to be the Royals’ home opener in t...

MARCH 30 • MLB.COM

Royals use rare long ball to defeat the Twins 3-1

The Kansas City Royals used home runs by Kyle Isbel and Isaac Collins, two hitters not known for their power, to defeat the Minnesota Twins 3-1 on an unseasonably warm day in front...

MARCH 30 • Associated Press

AL Central Preview: Tigers open as favorites while the White Sox try to climb out of the basement

The Detroit Tigers and two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal have their sights set on winning the AL Central for the first time since 2014

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

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