Dodgers lead with 26 pitch clock violations. Baz tops pitchers with 6, Butler heads batters with 3
The Los Angeles Dodgers topped the major leagues with 26 pitch clock violations this seasonOCTOBER 1 • Associated Press
MICHAEL MASSEY #19 - SECOND BASEMAN - KANSAS CITY ROYALS
3 HR •
20 RBI •
.244 AVG
3 HR
20 RBI
.244 AVG
Tallies four hits Massey went 4-for-5 with a double, an RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 9-2 victory over the Athletics.
Impact Massey capped the regular season swinging well, tying his season high with four hits -- his second four-hit effort in the past five games. Even with that strong finish, it's been a rough year for the utilityman, who battled multiple injuries and struggled when on the field, slashing .244/.268/.313 with nine doubles, three homers and 20 RBI across 77 games.
SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Yastrzemski homers twice as Royals rout A's to finish season with a winning record
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Wacha throws 6 shutout innings for his 10th win as Royals top Athletics 4-2
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On bench Friday Massey is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Athletics.
Impact Massey will start Friday's game on the bench despite going against a right-hander (Mason Barnett). Jonathan India will step in at second base and bat seventh.
SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Records second steal Massey went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Thursday's 9-4 win over the Angels.
Impact Massey hadn't been in the lineup since Saturday, with two of his three games out of the lineup coming against left-handed pitchers. The lefty-hitting second baseman has two multi-hit efforts over his last three games but looks set to end the year in a timeshare as the Royals also try to keep Adam Frazier and Jonathan India involved at the keystone. Massey has posted an uninspiring .233/.258/.300 slash line with three home runs, two steals, 19 RBI and 17 runs scored over 268 plate appearances this season.
SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Taking seat Sunday Massey isn't in the Royals' starting lineup Sunday versus the Blue Jays.
Impact Massey will begin on the bench after starting each of KC's past three contests at second base. Adam Frazier is starting at the keystone for the club Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Taking seat Sunday Massey isn't in the Royals' starting lineup Sunday versus the Blue Jays.
Impact Massey will begin the series finale on the bench after starting each of Kansas City's past three contests at second base. Adam Frazier will cover the keystone Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Massey leads Royals against the Blue Jays after 4-hit outing
The Kansas City Royals play the Toronto Blue Jays after Michael Massey's four-hit game on FridaySEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press
Max Scherzer allows 7 runs while getting 2 outs, raising concerns for Blue Jays as playoffs near
Max Scherzer has struggled to escape the first inning unscathedSEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press
Royals Build on Seven-Run 1st Inning en Route to 20-1 Win Over Blue Jays, Max Scherzer
The Kansas City Royals turn in a strong first inning en route to a dominant 20-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays.SEPTEMBER 20 • FOX SPORTS
Fuels offense in rout Massey went 4-for-5 with a homer, a double, a walk, three RBI and an additional run scored in Friday's 20-1 victory over the Blue Jays.
Impact Massey set a new career best by tallying four hits in this contest while driving home four for the fourth time. His performance was highlighted by a 393-foot, two-run blast off Toronto starter Max Scherzer in the opening frame. Massey, who is currently fills a bench role in Kansas City, is now slashing .231/.257/.300 with three homers, 19 RBI and 16 runs scored across 262 total plate appearances.
SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Fuels offense in rout Massey went 4-for-5 with a homer, a double, a walk, three RBI and an additional run scored in Friday's 20-1 victory over the Blue Jays.
Impact Massey set a new career best by tallying four hits in this contest while driving home four for the fourth time. His performance was highlighted by a 393-foot, two-run blast off Toronto starter Max Scherzer in the opening frame. Massey, who is currently fills a bench role in Kansas City, is now slashing .231/.257/.300 with three homers, 19 RBI and 16 runs scored across 262 total plate appearances.
SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Mariners' rare challenge helps secure 2-0 win over Royals, tie Astros for first place in AL West
Luis Castillo pitches six innings of three-hit ball, helping the Seattle Mariners beat the Kansas City Royals 2-0 on ThursdaySEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press
Phillies host the Royals on 4-game home win streak
The Philadelphia Phillies, on a four-game home winning streak, host the Kansas City RoyalsSEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press
Idle against lefty again Massey is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians.
Impact The left-handed-hitting Massey will hit the bench for the second straight day while the Guardians send another lefty (Logan Allen) to the bump. Massey has played fairly regularly against right-handed pitching since he returned from the injured list Aug. 25, but he might have to settle for more of a part-time role after the Royals got Jonathan India back from the shelf Tuesday.
SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Idle against lefty again Massey is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians.
Impact The left-handed-hitting Massey will hit the bench for the second straight day while the Guardians send another lefty (Logan Allen) to the bump. Massey has played fairly regularly against right-handed pitching since he returned from the injured list Aug. 25, but he might have to settle for more of a part-time role after the Royals got Jonathan India back from the shelf Tuesday.
SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Royals aim to stop 3-game skid, play the Guardians
The Kansas City Royals aim to break their three-game slide with a win over the Cleveland GuardiansSEPTEMBER 10 • Associated Press
Slade Cecconi loses no-hit bid in 8th, Guards rout Royals 10-2, stay in thick of AL wild card race
Slade Cecconi took a bid to end Cleveland’s long no-hitter drought into the eighth inning, and the Guardians rolled to a 10-2 win over Kansas City and leapfrogged the Royals in the...SEPTEMBER 9 • Associated Press
Guardians play the Royals in first of 4-game series
The Cleveland Guardians open a four-game series at home against the Kansas City Royals on MondaySEPTEMBER 8 • Associated Press
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 OmahaSEPTEMBER 1 • Associated Press
Drives in pair off bench Massey went 1-for-2 with two RBI in Tuesday's 5-4 victory over the White Sox.
Impact Massey pinch-hit for Nick Loftin in the eighth inning and later delivered a clutch two-run single in the ninth inning to tie the game. Tuesday was just his second appearance since returning from the injured list after being sidelined since June 10 with wrist, ankle and back injuries. While the 27-year-old doesn't have a locked-in everyday role for the Royals, his defensive versatility should help him earn opportunities.
AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE
Royals charge back in late innings, overtake White Sox Kyle Isbel hit a go-ahead single in the ninth inning after Michael Massey tied the game with a two run single, lifting the visiting Kansas C...
AUGUST 27 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
Massey, Isbel get run-scoring hits in 9th as Royals rally to beat White Sox 5-4
Michael Massey hit a tying two-run single in the ninth inning and Kyle Isbel had a go-ahead run-scoring single as the Kansas City Royals rallied for a 5-4 win over the Chicago Whit...AUGUST 27 • Associated Press
Massey eyes return to form following latest IL stint; Rave optioned CHICAGO -- In the two and a half months since Michael Massey first hit the injured list on June 10, he’s dealt with a left ankle sprain, a r...
AUGUST 25 • MLB.COM
