Michael Wacha - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Tigers look to stop skid in matchup with the Royals

The Detroit Tigers come into the matchup against the Kansas City Royals after losing four in a row

15 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

MLB Insider talks trade deadline rumors: Robbie Ray, Michael Wacha and 3 players who could be moved The Major League Baseball trade deadline is on August 3, so there are still three months for teams struggling across the league to bounce ba...

3 DAYS AGO • FANSIDED.COM

Seven strong innings in third win Wacha (3-2) earned the win Monday against the Guardians, allowing two runs on four hits and one walk in seven innings. He struck out three.

Impact After giving up 10 runs across his prior two starts, the 34-year-old right-hander got back on track Monday. It was the fifth time this year that Wacha worked at least six frames while yielding two runs or fewer, though the three punchouts did tie a season low. Wacha carries a steady 3.05 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 35:16 K:BB over 44.1 innings, but he's set to be tested with a tough matchup against the division-rival Tigers this weekend.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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...

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Royals host the Guardians in first of 4-game series

The Kansas City Royals open a four-game series at home against the Cleveland Guardians on Monday

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

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

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Butler homers, Kurtz extends walk streak to 18 games; Athletics beat Royals 5-2

Lawrence Butler hit a three-run home run, Luis Severino gave up one run and struck out eight in seven innings, and the Athletics beat Kansas City 5-2 to snap the Royals’ four-game...

APRIL 30 • Associated Press

Yields four runs in loss Wacha (2-2) allowed four runs on eight hits and four walks while striking out five over five innings to take the loss versus the Athletics on Wednesday.

Impact Wacha threw 64 of 105 pitches for strikes. The biggest hit against him was Lawrence Butler's three-run blast in the fourth inning. After allowing just three runs over his first four starts, Wacha's given up 10 runs across 10.1 innings over his last two outings. He's at a 3.13 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 33:14 K:BB through 37.1 innings over six starts this season. The veteran right-hander has kept his ERA under 4.00 in each of the previous four seasons, so he should be pretty close to leveling off after his unsustainable hot start to the year. He's projected to make his next start at home versus the Guardians.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Wacha's wardrobe malfunction sparks bizarre ejection of A's coach | Sporting News A's coach ejected after Michael Wacha's wardrobe slip.

APRIL 30 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Royals take 4-game win streak into game against the Athletics

The Kansas City Royals will look to keep a four-game win streak alive when they play the Athletics

APRIL 29 • Associated Press

Seven Teams, Seven Slow Starts. What's Behind MLB's Most Surprising Struggles?

What's going on with these playoff hopefuls? And what hope do they have of turning things around the rest of the way?

APRIL 23 • FOX SPORTS

Seven Teams, Seven Slow Starts. What's Behind MLB's Most Surprising Struggles?

Orioles vs Royals Highlights ⚾️ MLB on FOX

APRIL 22 • FOX SPORTS

Takes first loss Wacha (2-1) took the loss Wednesday against the Orioles, allowing six runs on seven hits and two walks over 5.1 innings. He struck out five.

Impact After giving up a two-run homer to Pete Alonso in the first inning, Wacha would settle in and hold the Orioles scoreless over his next four frames. However, things would unravel in the sixth, when four straight batters reached safely against the right-hander, all of whom would come around to score. Wacha had been stellar prior to Wednesday -- he turned in quality starts in each of his first four outings, allowing just three runs across 27 innings. Wacha will carry a 2.51 ERA with a 0.93 WHIP and 28:10 K:BB into his next start, currently slated to come on the road against the A's.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Coby Mayo hits another 3-run homer and Orioles beat Royals 8-6 to take series

Coby Mayo hit his second three-run homer in as many days during a six-run sixth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles beat Kansas City 8-3 to take two of three from the Royals

APRIL 22 • Associated Press

Royals and Orioles square off in series rubber match

Both the Kansas City Royals and the Baltimore Orioles are looking for a series win with a victory on Wednesday

APRIL 22 • Associated Press

Strikes out six in no-decision Wacha did not factor into the decision in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Yankees, allowing two runs on three hits and three walks with six strikeouts over six innings.

Impact Wacha surrendered a two-run homer in the fourth inning but otherwise kept the Yankees in check. It actually marked a season high in runs allowed for the 34-year-old, and he's now 4-for-4 in quality starts to open the campaign. He'll carry a sterling 1.00 ERA, 0.78 WHIP and 23:8 K:BB over 27 innings into a home matchup against the Orioles next week.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

McMahon comes off bench and busts out of slump with big homer for Yankees in 4-2 win over Royals

Ryan McMahon came off the bench and broke out of his season-long slump with a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning as the New York Yankees beat the skidding Kansas City...

APRIL 18 • Associated Press

2 reasons why Wacha is off to a brilliant start in 2026 Here is the list of runs that Royals starter Michael Wacha has allowed this season. --Solo homer to the Guardians' Steven Kwan on April 6. T...

APRIL 17 • MLB.COM

Royals bring 4-game losing streak into matchup with the Yankees

The Kansas City Royals head into the matchup against the New York Yankees after losing four games in a row

APRIL 17 • Associated Press

Wacha's 8-inning scoreless gem drops ERA to MLB-best 0.43 mark KANSAS CITY -- Before Michael Wacha took the mound to face the White Sox on Saturday, Royals manager Matt Quatraro was asked about the veter...

APRIL 11 • MLB.COM

Royals beat White Sox 2-0 as Chicago's scoreless streak reaches 20 innings

Michael Wacha struck out seven while pitching four-hit ball through eight innings, Maikel Garcia homered and the Kansas City Royals beat the White Sox 2-0 on Saturday as Chicago’s...

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Tosses eight scoreless innings Wacha (2-0) earned the win against the White Sox on Saturday, allowing four hits and one walk while striking out seven across eight scoreless innings.

Impact It was another spectacular performance from Wacha, who tossed only 88 pitches (63 strikes) across his eight innings of work, generating 15 whiffs and 10 flyouts in the process. The veteran right-hander has logged quality starts in each of his three outings this season and has a 0.43 ERA. 0.95 WHIP and 17:5 K:BB over 21 innings. Wacha will look to extend his winning streak to three games in his next start, which is slated for next week on the road against the Yankees.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Kansas City Royals play the Chicago White Sox Saturday

The Kansas City Royals host the Chicago White Sox on Saturday

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Strong through seven Wacha (1-0) earned the win Monday against the Guardians, allowing one run on three hits and three walks while striking out three in seven innings of work.

Impact Wacha missed his original scheduled start date Friday with illness, but he delivered a performance worth the wait Monday. The 34-year-old worked his way ahead of hitters well, throwing first-pitch strikes to 18 of the 26 batters he faced, and found his way to 21 outs while allowing just one run. The right-hander has been tough to touch in his first two starts this season, sporting a 0.69 ERA, 0.77 WHIP, 10 strikeouts and four walks in 13 innings pitched.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Wacha digs deep in strong return as Royals power past Guards CLEVELAND -- The Royals entered Monday night’s series opener against the Guardians needing a well-pitched and deep start from their starter...

APRIL 7 • MLB.COM

MICHAEL WACHA NEWS

NEWS

BIO

STATS

VIDEOS

GAME LOG

INJURIES