Rich Hill - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

No plans to play in 2026 Hill said recently on Audacy's "Baseball Isn't Boring" podcast that he does not plan to pitch anywhere in 2026.

Impact Hill stopped short of using the word "retirement," but considering he'll turn 46 in March, it's easy to see that's where this is headed. The lefty made two starts for the Royals in 2025, allowing seven runs (five earned) with a 4:8 K:BB over nine innings, which was the 14th team he pitched for at the big-league level. Hill will retire with 90 wins and a career 4.02 ERA over parts of 21 major-league seasons.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

The best player at (almost) every age, from 20 to 45 It was nice for Rich Hill to start a couple of games for the Royals this season and remind us that there’s still a spot for old guys in this...

AUGUST 30, 2025 • MLB.COM

Former Red Sox Pitcher Rich Hill Plays Ball ... For Charity Rich Hill made two starts this year for the Kansas City Royals. He played for 14 teams in 21 seasons, including the Boston Red Sox.

AUGUST 21, 2025 • NESN.COM

Rich Hill Teases Red Sox Reunion With Interesting Twist Left-hander Rich Hill is in his 21st season in the majors. His resume includes four stints with the Boston Red Sox.

AUGUST 13, 2025 • NESN.COM

Longest MLB Home Runs in July: Where Do Ronald Acuña's Blasts Rank?

Here are the top 10 longest home runs from July, including two by Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr.

AUGUST 4, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Longest MLB Home Runs in July: Where Do Ronald Acuña's Blasts Rank?

45-year old Rich Hill leaves Royals contract to pursue MLB record with another team | Sporting News The southpaw is moving on.

AUGUST 3, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Elects free agency Hill elected free agency Friday.

Impact Hill made a pair of starts for the Royals at the end of July but but was saddled with the loss in both contests after surrendering a total of seven runs (five earned) on nine hits and eight walks across nine innings of work. He struck out just four of the 43 batters he faced and registered a 5.00 ERA and 1.89 WHIP in his limited action. The 45-year-old will see if he can land a chance to start elsewhere.

AUGUST 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

45-Year-Old Pitcher Rich Hill DFA'd By Royals, His 14th Team

The Kansas City Royals have designated Rich Hill for assignment a week after the 45-year-old left-hander pitched in the first game of his 21...

JULY 30, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

45-Year-Old Pitcher Rich Hill DFA'd By Royals, His 14th Team

Rich Hill designated for assignment by Royals: Can 45-year-old make MLB history? The Kansas City Royals were the 14th team for 45-year-old Rich Hill, tying the MLB record for most teams played for.

JULY 29, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Designated for assignment The Royals designated Hill for assignment Tuesday.

Impact Hill made two starts for Kansas City and really struggled in the second one Monday versus Atlanta, walking six while allowing four runs over four innings. The 45-year-old southpaw will likely pass through waivers unclaimed, at which point he must decide whether to pitch at Triple-A Omaha or become a free agent.

JULY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Acuña, Ozuna and Riley homer as Braves end 5-game skid and Royals tie club mark with 14 walks

Ronald Acuña Jr., Marcell Ozuna and Austin Riley homered as the Atlanta Braves snapped a five-game losing streak with a 10-7 victory over the Kansas City Royals, who equaled a club...

JULY 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Struggles with control in loss Hill (0-2) took the loss Monday against Atlanta, yielding four runs on three hits and six walks over four innings with three strikeouts.

Impact The veteran southpaw could not find the strike zone when it counted in this 81-pitch appearance, as he issued six or more free passes for the third time in his 21-year career. All four runs scored against Hill came on a pair of two-run long balls -- a 468-foot Ronald Acuna blast in the fourth and a 408-foot Marcell Ozuna homer in the fourth. In nine total innings across two starts, Hill has conceded seven runs (five earned) on nine hits and eight walks while striking out four. The 45-year-old currently lines up to make his next start on the road against Toronto this weekend.

JULY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles with control in loss Hill (0-2) took the loss Monday against Atlanta, yielding four runs on three hits and six walks over four innings with three strikeouts.

JULY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Receiving another start Hill is slated to start Monday's game against Atlanta at Kauffman Stadium.

Impact The 45-year-old lefty will be making his second straight turn through the Kansas City rotation after he fared reasonably well in his Royals debut this past Tuesday, when he limited the Cubs to three runs (one earned) on six hits and two walks over five innings. Though he'll need to continue delivering serviceable outings to stick around with Kansas City, Hill's path to an extended stay in the rotation appears to have gotten clearer after Kris Bubic (shoulder) recently joined Cole Ragans (shoulder) and Michael Lorenzen (oblique) on the injured list.

JULY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Receiving another start Hill is slated to start Monday's game against Atlanta at Kauffman Stadium.

JULY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Royals LHP Rich Hill, 45, beating Father Time with Braves up next Kansas City's Rich Hill continues to prove why he's an ageless wonder on the mound.Perhaps equally as impressive, the 45-year-old Hill has n...

JULY 28, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Royals put Kris Bubic, Jac Caglianone on IL; newly acquired Randal Grichuk into starting lineup

The Royals have placed All-Star left-hander Kris Bubic on the 15-day injured list with a rotator cuff strain and outfielder Jac Caglianone on the 10-day IL with a strained left ham...

JULY 27, 2025 • Associated Press

45-year-old Royals starter Rich Hill reacts to record-breaking start vs. Cubs | Sporting News Jamie Moyer would be proud.

JULY 24, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Deadspin | Matthew Boyd, Cubs blank Royals, ruin Rich Hill's return to majors Deadspin | Matthew Boyd, Cubs blank Royals, ruin Rich Hill's return to majors

JULY 23, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Former Red Sox Pitcher Rich Hill Impresses In Royals Debut Left-hander Rich Hill made his 2025 MLB debut Tuesday with the Kansas City Royals. He's had four stints with the Boston Red Sox.

JULY 23, 2025 • NESN.COM

Last Night in Baseball: The Phillies (Somehow) Won on Catcher Interference Again

The Phillies benefited from catcher interference again, the Dodgers made an embarrassing play, Cal Raleigh goes yard and more from Tuesday's...

JULY 23, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in Baseball: The Phillies (Somehow) Won on Catcher Interference Again

Goes five innings in team debut Hill (0-1) took the loss Tuesday, allowing three runs (one earned) on six hits and two walks over five innings against the Cubs. He struck out one.

Impact Hill made MLB history Tuesday by pitching for his 14th team, tying Edwin Jackson's all-time record. The 45-year-old delivered a solid outing, allowing one earned run and three total over five innings, with defensive miscues by the Royals contributing to the damage. While the veteran lefty no longer has swing-and-miss stuff or any velocity, which will likely limit his effectiveness at this level, just being on a major league mound for a 21st consecutive season is a remarkable accomplishment. His stint may end once Michael Lorenzen (oblique) returns, but Hill's longevity is undeniably impressive.

JULY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goes five innings in team debut Hill (0-1) took the loss Tuesday, allowing three runs (one earned) on six hits and two walks over five innings against the Cubs. He struck out one.

Impact Hill made MLB history Tuesday by pitching for his 14th team, tying Edwin Jackson's all-time record. The 45-year-old delivered a solid outing, allowing one earned run and three total over five innings, with defensive miscues by the Royals contributing to the damage. While the veteran lefty no longer has swing-and-miss stuff or any velocity, which will likely limit his effectiveness at this level, just being on a major league mound for a 21st consecutive season is a remarkable accomplishment. His current big-league stint may end once Michael Lorenzen (oblique) returns, but Hill's longevity is undeniably impressive.

JULY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

King Of The Mountain? Rich Hill, 45, Matches MLB Mark For Most Teams

Rich Hill became the oldest active player in baseball when he started for the Royals against the Cubs.

JULY 23, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

King Of The Mountain? Rich Hill, 45, Matches MLB Mark For Most Teams

Officially back in big leagues The Royals selected Hill's contract from Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

Impact Hill will start Tuesday's game at Wrigley Field against the Cubs, which is the same site where he made his major-league debut all the way back in June of 2005. The 45-year-old put up a 5.36 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and 48:25 K:BB in 42 innings with Omaha before getting the promotion. Hill will be pitching on two days' rest after throwing two innings for Omaha on Saturday.

JULY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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