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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

MLB Free Agency: 2-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal could set more contract records next offseason

Tarik Skubal could set more contract records for a pitcher in free agency next offseason

MARCH 16 • Associated Press

A sixth starter? All options in play for Royals to begin season MESA, Ariz. -- Entering Spring Training, the Royals’ rotation looked fairly set, with Cole Ragans and Kris Bubic returning from injury, Mich...

MARCH 15 • MLB.COM

Punches out four in spring outing Bubic allowed two hits and a walk over three scoreless innings in Thursday's Cactus League win over the Padres. He struck out four.

Impact Bubic delivered another solid spring outing, punching out four Padres and keeping the opposition off the scoreboard for the second straight appearance. Through three outings and eight innings in Cactus League play, the southpaw has allowed one run on nine hits and three walks. After posting a 2.55 ERA and 1.18 WHIP across 20 starts and 116.1 innings last season before a left rotator cuff strain ended his campaign prematurely, Bubic will look to maintain his health and deliver strong results out of the Royals' rotation in 2026.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes out three in spring debut Bubic (shoulder) allowed a run on four hits and no walks across two innings in Sunday's Cactus League win over the Brewers. He struck out three.

Impact Bubic wasn't dominant in his spring debut, allowing four hits over two frames, but he did record three strikeouts in his first game action since July 26 after being sidelined by a left rotator cuff strain. The southpaw was in the midst of his strongest season to date in 2025 before the injury, posting a 2.55 ERA and 1.18 WHIP across 20 starts and 116.1 innings. Bubic should log additional Cactus League appearances before slotting back into the Royals' rotation to begin the 2026 regular season.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Bubic's long-awaited return to mound came 'free and easy' SURPRISE, Ariz. -- It’s been just over seven months since Kris Bubic took the mound in a game, a number he was aware of leading into his spr...

MARCH 2 • MLB.COM

Throws live batting practice Bubic (shoulder) threw a live batting practice session Saturday, Jaylon Thompson of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact It was the first time in nearly seven months that Bubic faced hitters, as he missed nearly all of the second half last season after being diagnosed with a left rotator cuff strain. The southpaw said after the session that he "felt good" about his velocity and movement and experienced only "normal soreness." Bubic is slated for another live BP session on Wednesday and will progress to game action after that. He is expected to be ready to roll on Opening Day.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Ragans, Bubic prioritizing health as Royals open camp SURPRISE, Ariz. -- A familiar and welcome sight greeted those watching the bullpen mound at the Royals’ Spring Training facility on Wednesda...

FEBRUARY 11 • MLB.COM

Bubic wins in arbitration vs. Royals and Lauer loses to Blue Jays, leaving players ahead 8-3

Kris Bubic won his salary arbitration case against the Kansas City Royals and fellow left-hander Eric Lauer lost his hearing to the Toronto Blue Jays

FEBRUARY 11 • Associated Press

Wins arbitration hearing Bubic (shoulder) will earn $6.15 million in 2026 after winning his arbitration hearing against the Royals, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Royals had filed at $5.15 million, but the three-person arbitration panel chose the figure Bubic submitted. Bubic experienced a breakout 2025 season, posting a 2.55 ERA and 116:39 K:BB over 116.1 innings covering 20 starts before going down with a left shoulder strain. The lefty does not appear to have any restrictions at the start of camp, but the Royals will keep a close eye on him after he missed nearly the entire second half last season.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Stephenson wins arbitration case against Reds. Angels defeat Detmers as players lead 7-2

Cincinnati catcher Tyler Stephenson has won his salary arbitration case against the Reds

FEBRUARY 10 • Associated Press

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