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Michael Wacha throws just 79 pitches in 7 innings and the surging Royals beat the Guardians 6-2

Michael Wacha needed only 79 pitches to get through seven strong innings and Bobby Witt Jr. homered to spark a four-run fourth as the Kansas City Royals beat the Cleveland Guardian...

MAY 5 • Associated Press

Massey scores in 10th on Garcia's sacrifice fly, Royals beat Mariners 3-2

Michael Massey scored on Maikel Garcia's sacrifice fly in the 10th inning, and the Kansas City Royals overcame a dominant 14-strikeout performance from Seattle starter Emerson Hanc...

MAY 3 • Associated Press

Tallies eighth hold Strahm allowed no hits and a walk while striking out two over a scoreless inning in Friday's win against the Mariners.

Impact Strahm entered with a one-run lead in the eighth inning and worked a clean frame to record his eighth hold of the season. The southpaw has logged nine scoreless outings across 12 appearances in 2026. Across 11.2 innings, the 34-year-old owns a 3.86 ERA and 1.37 WHIP with a 14:6 K:BB and has served as one of the Royals' top high-leverage arms, though the ninth inning has belonged to Lucas Erceg while Carlos Estevez (foot) has been sidelined.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Collins' 2 RBIs, Cameron's 6 strikeouts help the Royals to a 6-3 win over Angels

Isaac Collins had two hits and two RBIs and the Kansas City Royals used a five-run outburst in the fourth inning to beat the Los Angeles Angels, 5-3 on Friday night

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

'Thanks, my daughter made it': Meet the 5-year-old designer behind Strahm's custom gloves The glove Matt Strahm was breaking in this week during his pregame work received a ton of compliments from his teammates because of the brig...

APRIL 23 • MLB.COM

Phillies place 3.86 ERA reliever acquired in Matt Strahm trade on IL for Cubs series | Sporting News This is some tough news for the Phillies' bullpen early in the season.

APRIL 13 • SPORTINGNEWS.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

Delivers clean appearance Strahm (leg) tossed a perfect inning of relief Friday in the Royals' 5-2 loss to the Giants in Cactus League play.

Impact Strahm had been lifted from his previous spring appearance Wednesday after being struck in the left leg by a line drive, but he suffered nothing more than a contusion and felt well enough to get back on the mound two days later. The 34-year-old lefty is ready to go for Opening Day as he kicks off his second stint in the Royals organization after being acquired from the Phillies over the winter. Strahm is expected to be a key part of the bridge to closer Carlos Estevez.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with bruised leg Strahm was removed from Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Rangers with a left leg contusion, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Strahm was lifted immediately after taking a comebacker off his leg in the fifth inning of Wednesday's contest. Manager Matt Quatraro said after the game that the left-hander's removal was precautionary, and the team isn't too concerned about his status going forward -- a good sign that he'll be ready to go for Opening Day.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Erceg preparing to put out fires with more strikeouts SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Outside of what could end up being a crucial addition of left-hander Matt Strahm, the Royals didn’t feel like they had to...

MARCH 9 • MLB.COM

Scoreless spring debut Strahm allowed a hit and no walks across a scoreless inning in Sunday's Cactus League win over the Brewers. He struck out one.

Impact Strahm entered in the fifth inning to make his spring debut, working around a leadoff single by Cooper Pratt to retire the side without allowing a run. The veteran left-hander, who began his big-league career with the Royals in 2016, was acquired by Kansas City from Philadelphia in December in exchange for Jonathan Bowlan. Strahm is coming off a 2.74 ERA and 1.07 WHIP with a 10.1 K/9 across 62.1 regular-season innings out of the bullpen last season and figures to handle plenty of high-leverage opportunities for the Royals in 2026.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies' Matt Strahm replacement agrees to $1.2 million contract to avoid arbitration | Sporting News Philadelphia has locked up its top lefty reliever for the 2026 season.

JANUARY 8 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Phillies reportedly will use Matt Strahm's trade in a way that will frustrate fans The Philadelphia Phillies traded Matt Strahm to create space but apparently the use of that money will frustrate a lot of fans.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • BOLAVIP.COM

Phillies make frustrating $7.5 million decision after Matt Strahm trade | Sporting News The $7.5 million saved by trading Matt Strahm isn't going to good use.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Dave Dombrowski reveals why Phillies traded Matt Strahm | Sporting News Dave Dombrowski had a few reasons to deal away Matt Strahm.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Matt Strahm sends heartfelt message to Phillies fans amid trade: 'It was an honor' | Sporting News Matt Strahm is very grateful to the Philly fanbase.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Phils add lefty Backhus in trade with D-backs for OF prospect The Phillies added back some left-handed bullpen depth on Friday, acquiring reliever Kyle Backhus from the D-backs for outfield prospect Ave...

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • MLB.COM

Phillies traded Matt Strahm amid 'growing friction' with lefty reliever | Sporting News Some internal issues might've been the cause of a Matt Strahm trade.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Phillies' return for Matt Strahm trade is 5-pitch reliever with long-lasting contract | Sporting News Jonathan Bowlan is an interesting pickup for the Phillies.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Phillies bolster bullpen with lefty specialist Kyle Backhus in trade with Diamondbacks

The Phillies have acquired left-hander Kyle Backhus from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for minor league outfielder Avery Owusu-Asiedu

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Report: Former All-Star, Red Sox Pitcher Traded Back To Original Team Former Boston Red Sox reliever Matt Strahm is reportedly being traded from the Philadelphia Phillies to the Kansas City Royals.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • NESN.COM

Royals reunite with former All-Star pitcher Matt Strahm in a trade with the Phillies

The Kansas City Royals have reunited with veteran pitcher Matt Strahm

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

REPORT: Matt Strahm Traded to the Royals A pretty significant relief trade went down this morning, with the Philadelphia Phillies sending a legit reliever in Matt Strahm to the Kans...

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Phillies trade Matt Strahm to Royals for Jonathan Bowlan The Philadelphia Phillies have made a trade. On Friday morning, the Phillies traded left-handed reliever Matt Strahm to the Kansas City Roya...

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Phillies acquire RHP Bowlan, deal LHP Strahm to Royals The Phillies acquired right-hander Jonathan Bowlan from the Royals in return for left-hander Matt Strahm, who had been rumored to be on the...

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • MLB.COM

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Michael Wacha throws just 79 pitches in 7 innings and the surging Royals beat the Guardians 6-2

Massey scores in 10th on Garcia's sacrifice fly, Royals beat Mariners 3-2

Collins' 2 RBIs, Cameron's 6 strikeouts help the Royals to a 6-3 win over Angels

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

Phillies bolster bullpen with lefty specialist Kyle Backhus in trade with Diamondbacks

Royals reunite with former All-Star pitcher Matt Strahm in a trade with the Phillies