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Royals' Michael Wacha Sets New Career High in 14th MLB Season Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Michael Wacha surpassed 200 innings pitched in a season for the first time in his career Saturday.

10 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Cleveland Guardians Make It Three Straight AL Central Titles

Once again, the Cleveland Guardians are division champs, making it three in a row in the AL Central.

22 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Cleveland Guardians Make It Three Straight AL Central Titles

Guardians secure American League Central title over White Sox thanks to domination of previous pitching nemesis The Cleveland Guardians clinched the American League Central title over the White Sox thanks to some dominance of Royals starter Michael Wac...

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Takes loss in season finale Wacha (9-10) took the loss against the Guardians on Saturday, allowing six runs (two earned) on six hits and one walk with four strikeouts over 6.1 innings.

Impact Wacha was spotted an early lead but instantly coughed it up, allowing four runs in the second inning following a leadoff error. The veteran hurler still posted a quality start for the third time in five September outings, finishing the season having tallied five or more innings in 31 of 32 starts. Overall, he'll wrap up the campaign with a 3.32 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 158:54 K:BB while surpassing 200 frames for the first time in his 14-year career.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Guardians bring 1-0 series lead over Royals into game 2

The Cleveland Guardians lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Allows two runs in no-decision Wacha did not factor into the decision Sunday against Pirates, allowing two runs on four hits and four walks over 5.2 innings. He struck out five.

Impact Wacha did a good job limiting damage Sunday, as he held Pittsburgh to just two runs despite issuing four walks, matching a season high. The veteran right-hander has been solid down the stretch, posting a 2.70 ERA over 37.2 innings in his last five outings. His ERA now sits at 3.33 on the season with a 1.11 WHIP and 154:53 K:BB. Wacha will likely make one more start this season, currently lined up to come at home against Cleveland.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

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...

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Loftin leads Royals against the Pirates after 4-hit game

The Kansas City Royals take on the Pittsburgh Pirates after Nick Loftin had four hits against the Pirates on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Brandon Lowe's go-ahead homer in the 8th lifts the Pirates past the Royals, 6-5

Brandon Lowe hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Jeremy Peña hits 2 early homers, Yordan Alvarez hits 39th as Astros beat Royals 4-2

Jeremy Peña homered in his first two at-bats and Yordan Alvarez slugged his 39th home run to lead the Houston Astros to a 4-2 win over the Kansas City Royals

SEPTEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Allows three homers in loss Wacha (9-9) took the loss after allowing four runs on four hits and one walk over six innings against the Astros on Tuesday. He struck out two.

Impact Despite the loss, Wacha recorded his fifth straight start of at least six innings pitched. Wacha was a victim of the long ball, allowing two blasts to Jeremy Pena and one to Yordan Alvarez. The right-hander owns a 3.34 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 149:49 K:BB through 188.2 innings this season. Wacha is slated to make his next start Sunday against Pittsburgh.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Wacha, Noah Cameron Continue to Impress: Royals Stock Up, Stock Down Kansas City Royals starting pitchers Michael Wacha and Noah Cameron had a great week on the mound in this week’s edition of “Stock Up, Stock...

SEPTEMBER 15 • SI.COM

Astros look to end slide in matchup with the Royals

The Houston Astros aim to stop their three-game skid when they play the Kansas City Royals

SEPTEMBER 15 • Associated Press

Fires six scoreless frames Wacha didn't factor into the decision Tuesday against the Diamondbacks after allowing three hits and four walks while striking out four over six scoreless innings.

Impact Wacha kept Arizona off the scoreboard through six innings but received no offensive support in a game that remained scoreless until the eighth. The veteran worked around four walks while limiting the Diamondbacks to three hits, throwing 93 pitches before turning the game over to the bullpen. The quality start was Wacha's 20th of the season, and he lowered his ERA to 3.25 despite settling for a no-decision. His next start should come against the Astros next week.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Wacha sets career high in IP for a season, notches 20th quality start KANSAS CITY – In his 14th Major League season, Michael Wacha has a new career high in innings.

SEPTEMBER 9 • MLB.COM

Diamondbacks beat Royals 5-3 in 11 innings as Corbin Burnes makes return after Tommy John surgery

Corbin Burnes made his return after a 15-month recovery from Tommy John surgery, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit a go-ahead RBI triple, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Kansas City Ro...

SEPTEMBER 9 • Associated Press

Fans seven in ninth win Wacha (9-8) notched the win against the Marlins on Thursday, allowing three runs on six hits and two walks in six innings. He struck out seven.

Impact The veteran right-hander continued his reliable ways Thursday, logging his third straight quality start and eighth in his last nine. Wacha has been a stabilizing presence in Kansas City's banged-up rotation, surrendering more than four runs on just three occasions in 28 starts. He'll carry a solid 3.36 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 143:44 K:BB over 176.2 innings into his next scheduled outing versus Arizona.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Jensen finishes a single shy of the cycle to help Royals win 7-3 and avoid sweep against Marlins

Carter Jensen finished a single shy of hitting for the cycle with a home run, triple and double while driving in three runs and scoring three times as the Kansas City Royals defeat...

SEPTEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Jac Caglianone Keeps Rolling, Michael Wacha Shines: Royals Stock Up, Stock Down The Royals On SI staff writers highlight players who shined over the past week and some who didn’t in this week’s edition of “Stock Up, Stoc...

SEPTEMBER 1 • SI.COM

Michael Wacha Turns Heads With Dominant Outing in Win Over Guardians Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Michael Wacha had his best start of the season Friday against the Cleveland Guardians.

AUGUST 29 • SI.COM

Last Night In Baseball: Phillies Spoil Have-To-See-To-Believe Catch

The Phillies overcame an unreal home run robbery, the Dodgers won in Tarik Skubal's return to Detroit, the Yankees beat the Red Sox and more...

AUGUST 29 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night In Baseball: Phillies Spoil Have-To-See-To-Believe Catch

Fires eight scoreless in win Wacha (8-8) earned the win against the Guardians on Friday, allowing four hits and no walks while striking out 10 over eight scoreless innings.

Impact Wacha was dominant, throwing 75 of 103 pitches for strikes with 16 whiffs without allowing an extra-base hit. It continued a stellar second half for the veteran hurler, who owns a 2.28 ERA and has delivered six quality starts in eight outings since the All-Star break. He'll take a 3.32 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 136:42 K:BB across 170.2 innings this season into a home matchup with the Marlins next week.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Wacha dominates for 8 innings as Royals blank Guardians 3-0 for their 11th win in 12 games

Michael Wacha dominated Cleveland’s lineup by allowing just four singles over eight innings as the Kansas City Royals stayed scorching hot with a 3-0 win, ending the Guardians’ win...

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

Guardians host the Royals to start 3-game series

The Cleveland Guardians host the Kansas City Royals to start a three-game series

AUGUST 28 • Associated Press

Picks up win No. 7 Wacha (7-8) picked up the win after allowing one run on three hits and one walk through seven innings. He struck out six.

Impact Wacha recorded his tenth start allowing one or fewer earned runs this season Saturday. The 35-year-old made just one mistake after allowing a solo home run to Hao Yu-Lee in the fifth inning. On the campaign, Wacha now owns a 3.49 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 126:42 K:BB in 162.2 innings.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

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Cleveland Guardians Make It Three Straight AL Central Titles

Guardians bring 1-0 series lead over Royals into game 2

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

Loftin leads Royals against the Pirates after 4-hit game

Brandon Lowe's go-ahead homer in the 8th lifts the Pirates past the Royals, 6-5

Jeremy Peña hits 2 early homers, Yordan Alvarez hits 39th as Astros beat Royals 4-2

Astros look to end slide in matchup with the Royals

Diamondbacks beat Royals 5-3 in 11 innings as Corbin Burnes makes return after Tommy John surgery

Jensen finishes a single shy of the cycle to help Royals win 7-3 and avoid sweep against Marlins

Last Night In Baseball: Phillies Spoil Have-To-See-To-Believe Catch

Michael Wacha dominates for 8 innings as Royals blank Guardians 3-0 for their 11th win in 12 games

Guardians host the Royals to start 3-game series