Luke Maile - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Flores Jr. hits go-ahead, 2-run homer in 8th as Pirates rally for 4-3 win and series sweep of Royals

Rafael Flores Jr. hit the go-ahead two-run home run in the eighth inning to help the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday and complete a series swe...

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Freeland dazzles in 99-degree heat with a complete game as the Rockies sweep the Royals

Kyle Freeland gave up one run and struck out eight in his first career complete game, Jake McCarthy hit a three-run homer, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Kansas City Royals 8-1...

AUGUST 2 • Associated Press

Michael Massey's 2-run, 2-out homer in 8th helps Royals beat Tigers 5-4 for 2nd straight win

Michael Massey hit a go-ahead, two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning and the Kansas City Royals held on to beat the Detroit Tigers 5-4

JULY 26 • Associated Press

Belts three-run homer Monday Maile went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run, one walk and an additional run scored during the Royals' 15-1 win over the Phillies on Monday.

Impact The Royals jumped ahead with six runs in the first inning, which was capped off by Maile's three-run long ball off All-Star southpaw Cristopher Sanchez. It was Maile's first major-league game of the season after his contract was selected from Triple-A Omaha by the Royals on Thursday. The veteran catcher could see some reps behind home plate on days when Carter Jensen is not in the lineup, as Salvador Perez is being limited to DH duties while managing a sore elbow.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Royals slug 4 homers, tag Phillies ace Sánchez for career-worst 9 earned runs in 15-1 victory

Salvador Perez, Luke Maile, Lane Thomas and Tyler Tolbert homered and the Kansas City Royals tagged Phillies ace Cristopher Sánchez for a career-worst nine earned runs in a 15-1 wi...

JULY 6 • Associated Press

Contract selected The Royals selected Maile's contract from Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.

Impact Maile has spent the entire season in the minors up to this point, slashing .202/.324/.303 with two homers, nine RBI and 12 runs scored over 105 plate appearances. He'll now join the big-league roster to give the Royals some depth behind the plate while Salvador Perez sits out with a sore elbow. John Rave was sent down to Omaha to make room for Maile on the active roster, and Eric Cerantola was DFA'd to free up a 40-man spot.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Royals camp Maile is not in Royals camp due to a personal issue, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Maile was re-signed last week to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training, but he has not reported and is no longer listed on the roster. The Royals are open to Maile rejoining the team if and when he is ready, but his status for now is in flux.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Royals as NRI The Royals re-signed Maile to a minor-league contract Thursday with an invitation to spring training.

Impact Maile got into 25 games with the Royals last season, posting a .702 OPS. Kansas City is expected to carry Carter Jensen on the Opening Day roster along with Salvador Perez, which likely leaves Maile to serve as experienced catching depth at Triple-A Omaha.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Royals reinstate top prospect Jac Caglianone, promote No. 2 prospect Carter Jensen from Triple-A

The Kansas City Royals have reinstated top prospect Jac Caglianone from the injured list and promoted Carter Jensen from Triple-A Omaha

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Pasquantino and Garcia homer as the Royals hold off the Tigers for a wild 10-8 win

Vinnie Pasquantino and Maikel Garcia homered to help the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 10-8

AUGUST 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Royals get homers from Yastrzemski, Pasquantino and Garcia in 4-3 win over Rangers

Mike Yastrzemski, Vinnie Pasquantino and Maikel Garcia homered to power the Kansas City Royals past the Texas Rangers 4-3

AUGUST 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Getting rare start Sunday Maile will start at catcher and bat eighth in Sunday's game against the Twins.

Impact Maile will enter the starting nine for just the third time since he was called up from Triple-A Omaha on July 4. Even with the Royals moving Freddy Fermin at the trade deadline while not adding a third catcher to the active roster, Maile is expected to see few opportunities while top backstop Salvador Perez shoulders a heavy workload behind the dish.

AUGUST 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Getting rare start Sunday Maile will start at catcher and bat eighth in Sunday's game against the Twins.

AUGUST 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Crochet, Story lead Red Sox to 7th straight win over Royals

Garrett Crochet leads the Boston Red Sox to their seventh straight win, defeating the Kansas City Royals 6-2

AUGUST 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Cameron escapes bases-loaded jam in first, Garcia homers to lead Royals to 4-1 win over Guardians

Noah Cameron led the Kansas City Royals to a 4-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians

JULY 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Royals put Kris Bubic, Jac Caglianone on IL; newly acquired Randal Grichuk into starting lineup

The Royals have placed All-Star left-hander Kris Bubic on the 15-day injured list with a rotator cuff strain and outfielder Jac Caglianone on the 10-day IL with a strained left ham...

JULY 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Royals rally past Guardians 5-3 in 10 innings in first game of doubleheader

Jonathan India hit a three-run home run in the 10th inning to send the Kansas City Royals past the Cleveland Guardians 5-3 in the first game of a doubleheader

JULY 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Up from Omaha The Royals selected Maile's contract from Triple-A Omaha on Friday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Salvador Perez has been playing through a bit of calf tightness recently, so the Royals will bring up Maile to provid insurance behind the plate in case Perez ends up on the IL. The 34-year-old Maile has done well in the minors this year, slashing .280/.416/.354 through 101 plate appearances at Triple-A. Drew Waters was optioned to Omaha in a corresponding move.

JULY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Up from Omaha The Royals selected Maile's contract from Triple-A Omaha on Friday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Salvador Perez has been playing through a bit of calf tightness recently, so the Royals will bring up Maile to provide a bit of insurance behind the plate in case Perez ends up on the IL. The 34-year-old Maile has done well in the minors this year, slashing .280/.416/.354 through 101 plate appearances at Triple-A. Drew Waters was optioned to Omaha in a corresponding move.

JULY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A Maile cleared outright waivers and accepted his assignment to Triple-A Omaha on Saturday.

Impact Maile was DFA'd by the Royals this past Monday, but he'll remain in the organization after clearing waivers. He is slashing .286/.434/.381 with one steal, one homer and 10 RBI across 53 plate appearances in Triple-A this season. Maile made three major-league appearances for Kansas City in May, going 3-for-8 with a solo home run and an additional run across those outings.

MAY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Exiting 40-man roster The Royals designated Maile for assignment Monday.

Impact Maile came up at the beginning of May when Salvador Perez was unable to catch due to a hip issue and stuck around a bit as a third catcher even after Perez was cleared to don the catcher's gear. However, the Royals now have a better use for the roster spot. There's a good chance Maile clears waivers.

MAY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Witt and Wacha lead Royals to 2-1 victory over White Sox

Bobby Witt Jr. hit a two-run homer to give Michael Wacha all the support he needed as the Kansas City Royals defeated the Chicago White Sox 2-1

MAY 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Last Night in Baseball: Welcome back to the mound, Lance McCullers Jr.

Lance McCullers started for the first time in 915 days, the Braves FINALLY earned a win over the Dodgers, the Royals of all teams hit seven...

MAY 5, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in Baseball: Welcome back to the mound, Lance McCullers Jr.

Royals power up with team-record 7 HRs vs Orioles

Taking a break from their usual small-ball style, the Kansas City Royals flexed their muscles during an unprecedented display of power

MAY 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Garcia goes deep twice as Royals hit a club-record 7 HRs in 11-6 win over Orioles

Maikel Garcia hit two of Kansas City’s franchise-record seven home runs, a rare long-ball barrage that enabled the Royals to beat the Baltimore Orioles 11-6