MICHAEL WACHA NEWS

Five Ks in no-decision Wacha did not factor into the decision in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Tigers, allowing two runs on seven hits and no walks over 5.1 innings. He struck out five.

Impact The 33-year-old looked sharper in this 89-pitch performance, generating an impressive 14 whiffs while scattering seven singles. The Tigers plated both runs against Wacha in a four-hit fifth inning. Despite not completing six innings in any outing to qualify for a quality start this season, Wacha has been respectable, pitching to a 4.15 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 20:10 K:BB across 26 innings. He is currently scheduled to draw his next start against the Astros at home next weekend.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Witt hits tiebreaking sacrifice fly in 10th, Royals beat Tigers 4-3 to stop 6-game skid

Bobby Witt Jr. hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the 10th inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3 to stop a six-game losing streak

APRIL 20 • Associated Press

Tigers look to keep home win streak alive, host the Royals

The Detroit Tigers host the Kansas City Royals looking to continue a three-game home winning streak

APRIL 20 • Associated Press

Torkelson hits 3-run homer, Tigers win 3-1 and send Royals to 6th straight loss

Spencer Torkelson hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer in the fifth inning off Seth Lugo, and the Detroit Tigers extended the Kansas City Royals’ losing streak to six with a 3-1 win

APRIL 19 • Associated Press

Loses grasp on shutout Wacha (0-3) took the loss against the Yankees on Tuesday. He allowed three runs on four hits and two walks while striking out four across 5.2 innings.

Impact Wacha was in control for most of his outing and entered the sixth inning on a four-hit shutout. He was lifted after giving up a single and two walks and was tagged with three of the Yankees' four runs after Angel Zerpa followed up a bases-loaded walk by yielding a three-run double to Jasson Dominguez. Wacha has taken the loss in three of his first four starts of the season while registering a 4.35 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 15:10 K:BB across 20.2 innings. The 33-year-old right-hander is slated to face the Tigers on the road this weekend, when he'll look to earn his first win of 2025.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Wacha's strong start vs. Yanks falters in 6th NEW YORK -- One thing can be said about the Royals’ starting rotation: It has been effective this season, and for 5 2/3 innings, right-hande...

APRIL 16 • MLB.COM

Domínguez's clutch 3-run double sends Fried and Yankees to 4-2 win over Royals

Jasson Domínguez went 3 for 3 with a three-run double that put the New York Yankees ahead in the sixth inning of a 4-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals

APRIL 16 • Associated Press

Yankees face the Royals leading series 1-0

The New York Yankees lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Kansas City Royals

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Chisholm, Grisham, Rice and Wells homer off Lugo, lead Yankees over Royals 4-1

Trent Grisham, Ben Rice and Austin Wells each hit a solo home run off Seth Lugo in the fifth inning, and the New York Yankees beat the Kansas City Royals 4-1 in their first meeting...

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

No-decision vs. Twins Wacha did not factor into the decision Thursday against Minnesota, allowing two runs on three hits and three walks over 5.1 innings. He struck out four.

Impact Wacha was solid Thursday, holding the Twins to one run on a Ty France homer through five innings before the Royals' bullpen allowed an inherited runner to score after Wacha was pulled in the sixth. While it wasn't an ideal finish, it was a step in the right direction for Wacha, who had lost his first two starts this season, allowing five runs on 10 hits and five walks over 9.2 innings. The veteran right-hander currently lines up for a tough road matchup with the Yankees in his next outing.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Witt Jr. hits tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the seventh as the Royals beat the Twins 3-2

Bobby Witt Jr. hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the seventh inning and the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 3-2 on Thursday

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Royals bring 2-1 series advantage over Twins into game 4

The Kansas City Royals lead 2-1 in a four-game series against the Minnesota Twins

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Joe Ryan pitches 7 scoreless innings and Twins beat Royals 4-0

Joe Ryan continued his mastery over Kansas City, giving up just two hits over seven scoreless innings in the Minnesota Twins’ 4-0 victory over the Royals

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Takes second loss Wacha (0-2) allowed four earned runs on six hits and a walk while striking out five across 5.2 innings to take the loss Saturday against the Orioles.

Impact Wacha worked through five innings fairly effectively, allowing only two earned runs in the second frame. However, he allowed a pair of hitters to reach base in the sixth inning before being pulled and suffered from an inflated line after both came around to score. Positively, Wacha was much sharper than his first start of the season when he walked four.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Holliday and Sugano help Orioles snap a 3-game skid with an 8-1 victory over Royals

Jackson Holliday highlighted Baltimore’s four-run sixth inning with a two-run single, Tomoyuki Sugano was solid through five-plus innings and the Orioles defeated the Kansas City R...

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Orioles take 3-game losing streak into matchup against the Royals

The Baltimore Orioles look to stop a three-game slide with a win against the Kansas City Royals

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Royals beat Orioles 8-2 behind 3 RBIs apiece from Maikel Garcia and Vinnie Pasquantino

Maikel Garcia and Vinnie Pasquantino each had three RBIs to help the Kansas City Royals beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-2 on a rainy Friday night

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Struggles with command Wacha (0-1) yielded a run on four hits and four walks over four innings Sunday, striking out two and taking a loss against Cleveland.

Impact The lone run against Wacha came in the second inning after Carlos Santana knocked a leadoff double and came around to score on Gabriel Arias' sacrifice fly. Wacha worked around a couple of other sticky situations but ultimately needed 7 pitches (52 strikes) to work through four frames. He walked four or more batters just twice out of his 29 starts in 2024. Wacha will look for better results in his next outing, which is projected to be at home against Baltimore.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Bibee throws shutout ball into the seventh inning as Guardians defeat Royals 6-2

Tanner Bibee pitched shutout ball into the seventh inning, Kyle Mazardo hit a two-run homer and Gabriel Arias and Daniel Schneemann added solo shots as the Cleveland Guardians beat...

MARCH 30 • Associated Press

Royals and Guardians meet in series rubber match

The Kansas City Royals and Cleveland Guardians meet on Sunday with the three-game series tied 1-1

MARCH 30 • Associated Press

Garcia's homer and Witt's go-ahead RBI double lead Royals past Guardians 4-3

Bobby Witt Jr. hit a go-ahead RBI double in the seventh inning four batters after Maikel Garcia tied it with a homer to help lead the Kansas City Royals over the Cleveland Guardian...

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

AL Central Preview: Four solid teams, and then the White Sox

The American League Central was a surprisingly strong division last season, with four teams finishing above

MARCH 17 • Associated Press

Poor numbers this spring Wacha gave up three runs on seven hits with four strikeouts and walk in Friday's spring start. He has a 12.38 ERA with a 10:3 K:BB ratio in eight innings this spring.

Impact We wouldn't be too worried about his poor spring numbers since he's a veteran with a secure spot in the rotation. He still has a strong ten strikeouts in eight innings. Wacha has been a quality source for ERA and WHIP three years running and he returns to a pretty good situation after re-upping with Kansas City on a multi-year deal.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Royals $13 Million Veteran Outfielder Listed As Team's Worst Contract The Kansas City Royals were busy this offseason, signing Michael Wacha, Carlos Estevez and Michael Lorenzen to beef up their pitching staff....

MARCH 12 • SI.COM

'Nothing but love': Wacha motivated to deliver for fans SURPRISE, Ariz. -- After Michael Wacha signed his new three-year deal with the Royals shortly after the World Series ended last year, the su...

FEBRUARY 14 • MLB.COM