Rooker leads Athletics against the Royals following 4-hit game
The Athletics take on the Kansas City Royals after Brent Rooker had four hits on Wednesday in a 6-5 loss to the AngelsJUNE 13 • Associated Press
MICHAEL MASSEY #19 - SECOND BASEMAN - KANSAS CITY ROYALS
3 HR •
20 RBI •
.244 AVG
3 HR
20 RBI
.244 AVG
Yankees try to extend road win streak in matchup against the Royals
The New York Yankees hit the road against the Kansas City Royals trying to continue a three-game road winning streakJUNE 12 • Associated Press
New York Yankees and Kansas City Royals play in game 2 of series
The New York Yankees face the Kansas City Royals with a 1-0 series leadJUNE 11 • Associated Press
From baseball cards to big leagues: Jac Caglianone makes his home debut for the Royals vs Yankees
One of the top prospects in baseball made his home debut when Royals slugger Jac Caglianone was in the lineup for the opener of a three-game series against the New York YankeesJUNE 10 • Associated Press
Royals place Michael Massey on injured list, recall Tyler Tolbert before series-opener vs Yankees
The Royals have placed second baseman Michael Massey on the 10-day injured list with a sprained left ankle and recalled utility man Tyler Tolbert from Triple-A OmahaJUNE 10 • Associated Press
Goes on IL with sprained ankle The Royals placed Massey on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a left ankle sprain.
Impact It's not clear when or how Massey was injured, but his playing time had already been trending downward with just two starts over the Royals' last six contests. Tyler Tolbert is taking his roster spot.
JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE
Idle against righty again Massey is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.
Impact Massey has now started in just two of the Royals' last five matchups with right-handed pitching and finds himself as the odd man out of the lineup while the Royals give Bobby Witt a day out of the infield and deploy him at designated hitter. Over his last 10 games, Massey is slashing just .154/.185/.154, bringing his OPS down to .479 for the season.
JUNE 8 • ROTOWIRE
Idle against righty again Massey is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.
Impact Massey has now started just two of the Royals' last five games against right-handed pitching. Over his last 10 games, Massey is slashing just .154/.185/.154, bringing his OPS down to .479 for the season.
JUNE 8 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting versus righty Massey is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.
Impact Most of Massey's absences this season have come against left-handed pitching, but he finds himself on the bench Friday against Chicago righty Davis Martin, who has reverse splits. Jac Caglianone will serve as the designated hitter while Drew Waters, Kyle Isbel and John Rave start from left to right in the outfield.
JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE
In lineup at DH Massey (ankle) is starting at designated hitter and batting eighth Friday against the Tigers.
Impact Massey was scratched from Wednesday's lineup due to left ankle soreness but is able to give it a go as the DH for the first game of this weekend's home series against Detroit. He is hitting .250 with zero home runs and one steal over his last 10 games.
MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE
Tigers try to keep win streak going against the Royals
The Detroit Tigers will attempt to keep a four-game win streak intact when they play the Kansas City RoyalsMAY 30 • Associated Press
Battling left ankle soreness Massey was scratched from Wednesday's game against the Reds due to left ankle soreness.
Impact Massey was removed from Wednesday's lineup after being listed as the team's starting left fielder. However, pain in his left ankle will prevent him from starting the contest. John Rave will enter the lineup in right field while Dairon Blanco slides to left. The Royals are off Thursday before starting a three-game series against the Tigers on Friday.
MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE
Scratched Wednesday Massey was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Reds.
Impact Massey was initially slated to play left field and bat eighth Wednesday, but he's been removed from the lineup for undisclosed reasons. Dairon Blanco will slide to left field while John Rave patrols right field. Keep an eye out for an update on Massey.
MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE
Maikel Garcia's RBI single in 10th helps Royals avoid sweep with 2-1 victory over Twins
Maikel Garcia hit a two-out RBI single in the 10th inning, and the Kansas City Royals avoided a series sweep by topping the Minnesota Twins 2-1MAY 25 • Associated Press
Late lineup addition Massey will start at second base and bat eighth Sunday against the Twins.
Impact The 27-year-old was originally scheduled to sit Sunday, but he'll end up starting after Jonathan India was scratched due to an illness. Massing is batting .194 (7-for-36) across his past 10 games and has a .500 OPS in 182 plate appearances this season.
MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE
Late lineup addition Massey is starting at second base and batting eighth Sunday against the Twins.
Impact The 27-year-old was originally scheduled to sit Sunday, but he'll end up starting after Jonathan India was scratched due to an illness. Massing is batting .194 (7-for-36) across his past 10 games and has a .500 OPS in 182 plate appearances this year.
MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE
Not in Sunday's lineup Massey is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.
Impact Massey started the previous nine games but will hit the bench Sunday after batting .200 (7-for-35) with no extra-base hits during that span. Nick Loftin will start in left field while Jonathan India mans the keystone for the series finale in Minnesota.
MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE
Not in Sunday's lineup Massey is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.
Impact Massey started the previous nine games but will hit the bench Sunday after batting .200 (7-for-35) with on extra-base hits during that span. Nick Loftin will start in left field while Jonathan India mans the keystone for the series finale in Minnesota.
MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE
Steals first bag of 2025 Massey went 3-for-5 with an RBI single, a run scored and a stolen base during Wednesday's 8-4 win over the Giants.
Impact Massey corralled his second three-hit game of the season, smacking a trio of singles during the victory. He swiped second base following his first single, marking his first pilfer of the campaign. Since the start of May, Massey has gone 16-for-68 (.235) with five RBI and five runs scored.
MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Steals first bag of 2025 Massey went 3-for-5 with an RBI single, a run scored and a stolen base during Wednesday's 8-4 win over the Giants.
Impact Massey corralled his second three-hit game of the season, smacking a trio of singles during the victory. He swiped second base following his first single, marking his first pilfer of the campaign. Since the start of May, Massey is 16-for-68 (.235) with five RBI and five runs scored.
MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Last Night in Baseball: The umps spoil another no-hit bid
Kris Bubic got the win (but not a no-hitter) in his native California, the Marlins rallied AGAIN, the Reds might have accidentally killed a...MAY 20 • FOX SPORTS
Kris Bubic loses no-hit bid for Royals on official scoring change but enjoys fantastic homecoming
Kris Bubic’s no-hit bid for the Kansas City Royals ended with an official scoring changeMAY 20 • Associated Press
Royals' Kris Bubic loses no-hit bid on scoring change - The Boston Globe Bubic initially got through six innings against the Giants without allowing a hit — only to have an error charged to Royals second baseman M...
MAY 20 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Bubic's 7 shutout innings and Pasquantino's homer lift the Royals over the Giants 3-1
Kris Bubic threw seven scoreless innings, losing a no-hit bid in the sixth on an official scoring change, and Vinnie Pasquantino hit a two-run homer in the eighth as the Kansas Cit...MAY 20 • Associated Press
Kris Bubic loses no-hit bid for Royals on official scoring change
Kris Bubic’s no-hit bid for the Kansas City Royals has ended with an official scoring changeMAY 20 • Associated Press
