Stephen Kolek - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Tosses 7.1 scoreless innings Sunday Kolek (4-1) earned the win Sunday against the Royals, allowing five hits and one walk while striking out four over 7.1 scoreless innings.

Impact Kolek was impressive Sunday, throwing 63 of his 97 pitches for strikes while generating 12 whiffs. The right-hander retired 11 of 12 batters during the middle innings and worked out of a seventh-inning jam by inducing a double play with runners on first and second. He ran into trouble again in the eighth, exiting with two aboard, but reliever Steven Cruz stranded both runners to preserve the shutout. Kolek has now held opponents to two or fewer runs in five of his last six starts, lowering his season ERA to 2.68 to go along with a 1.03 WHIP and 34:10 K:BB across 50.1 innings. He's slated to face the Cardinals in his next start.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Stephen Kolek shines on the mound, Maikel Garcia drives in three as the Royals beat the Astros 4-0

Stephen Kolek shut down the Astros while pitching into the eighth inning Sunday, leading the Royals to a 4-0 victory and avoiding a series sweep

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Royals aim to break slide in matchup with the Astros

The Kansas City Royals will try to stop their four-game losing streak when they take on the Houston Astros

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Dodges traffic in no-decision Kolek allowed two runs (one earned) on eight hits and one walk while striking out three batters over five innings in a no-decision against Texas on Tuesday.

Impact Kolek failed to record a 1-2-3 inning, and the Rangers put at least two batters on base in three of his five frames. However, the right-hander escaped with just one earned run on his ledger despite needing 88 pitches to retire 15 hitters. Kolek has now yielded two earned runs or fewer in four of his seven starts, leading to a strong 3.14 ERA. He's lined up to face Houston at home in his next start.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Jac Caglianone homers twice for the Royals in a 5-3 win over the Rangers

Jac Caglianone went 3 for 3 with two home runs and three RBIs as the Kansas City Royals erased an early deficit to defeat the Texas Rangers 5-3

JUNE 10 • Associated Press

Witt, Perez, Caglianone back in the Royals lineup versus the Texas Rangers

The Kansas City Royals got regulars Bobby Witt Jr., Salvador Perez and Jac Caglianone back in the lineup for Tuesday’s series opener against the Texas Rangers

JUNE 9 • Associated Press

Reinstated ahead of Tuesday's start The Royals activated Kolek from the family medical emergency list Tuesday.

Impact Kolek was away from the club for a few days while tending to a personal matter, but he's back in time to start Tuesday's contest at home versus the Rangers. The right-hander has logged a 3.32 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 27:8 K:BB over 38 innings covering six starts for Kansas City this season.

JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoining rotation Tuesday Kolek (personal) is listed as the Royals' probable starter for Tuesday's game against the Rangers in Kansas City.

Impact Kansas City placed Kolek on the family medical emergency leave list Thursday, but the right-hander looks set to rejoin the Royals for the start of their series with the Rangers and won't have to miss a turn through the rotation. The Royals will make his activation official shortly before Tuesday's 7:40 p.m. ET start time.

JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE

Duran leads Rangers against the Royals after 4-hit game

The Texas Rangers play the Kansas City Royals after Ezequiel Duran had four hits against the Guardians on Sunday

JUNE 9 • Associated Press

Placed on family emergency list The Royals placed Kolek on the family medical emergency leave list Thursday.

Impact By rule, Kolek can be away from the club for the next 3-to-7 days while he tends to personal matters. The right-hander's next scheduled start is tentatively lined up to come Tuesday at home against the Rangers. Kolek should be back for that outing, but his fantasy managers should check back in a few days to make sure.

JUNE 4 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high eight strikeouts Kolek took a no-decision Wednesday against the Reds, allowing two runs on six hits and two walks in seven innings. He struck out eight.

Impact Kolek fanned a season-high eight Wednesday in what was already his fourth quality start over six outings for the year. The 29-year-old right-hander has been outstanding since coming over from the Padres at last year's trade deadline, posting a 2.66 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and 48:13 K:BB over 71 career innings for the Royals dating back to last season. Kolek, who next lines up to take the ball at home versus the Rangers, is making a strong case to remain in Kansas City's rotation even once Cole Ragans (elbow) is healthy.

JUNE 4 • ROTOWIRE

Massey hits tiebreaking RBI single in 9th inning, Royals beat Reds 5-2

Michael Massey hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the ninth inning, Vinnie Pasquantino and Nick Loftin homered and the Kansas City Royals beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-2 to win the three...

JUNE 4 • Associated Press

Reds and Royals meet to determine series winner

Both the Cincinnati Reds and the Kansas City Royals are looking for a series win with a victory on Wednesday

JUNE 3 • Associated Press

Tagged with loss Friday Kolek (3-1) was tagged with the loss Friday against the Rangers after allowing six runs (four earned) on six hits and a walk across five innings. He struck out five.

Impact Kolek tossed 60 of his 91 pitches for strikes, but he was a victim of a rough start and had given up four runs, including a two-run homer to Brandon Nimmo, before the end of the first inning. He settled down afterwards, but Kolek didn't receive support from an offense that mustered just one run throughout the game. Despite this subpar outing, Kolek remains a reliable arm in the Royals' rotation with a 3.48 ERA and 0.94 WHIP in five starts so far. He's slated to make his next start next week on the road against the Reds.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Gore tosses 6 1/3 shutout innings, Rangers hit 3 homers in 9-1 win over Royals

MacKenzie Gore continued his home-field mastery this season with 6 1/3 shutout innings, Brandon Nimmo, Nicky Lopez and Joc Pederson homered, and the Texas Rangers beat the Kansas C...

MAY 30 • Associated Press

Rangers play the Royals in first of 3-game series

The Texas Rangers host the Kansas City Royals to begin a three-game series

MAY 29 • Associated Press

Royals May Have Found a Reliable Arm as Pitcher Continues to Shine The Kansas City Royals will have some tough decisions to make in the future as pitcher Stephen Kolek continues to make a name for himself.

MAY 25 • SI.COM

Deadspin | MLB roundup: Stephen Kolek's shutout helps Royals snap 4-game skid Deadspin | MLB roundup: Stephen Kolek's shutout helps Royals snap 4-game skid

MAY 24 • DEADSPIN.COM

Twirls second career shutout Kolek (3-0) notched the win Saturday against the Mariners, allowing no runs on four hits and one walk in nine innings. He struck out two.

Impact Kolek fired the second complete-game shutout of his career Saturday, also delivering his second consecutive scoreless appearance. It was particularly impressive to see the 29-year-old right-hander make it the distance, considering he fanned a season-low two on the evening, and he's now recorded three quality starts through four outings so far. Still undefeated on the year, Kolek boasts a 2.77 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 14:5 K:BB over his first 26 innings.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Stephen Kolek's Complete-Game Shutout Ends Royals' 4-Game Skid

Stephen Kolek's complete-game shutout Carter Jensen's two RBIs led the Kansas City Royals to a 5-0 win over the Seattle Mariners end a four-...

MAY 24 • FOX SPORTS

Stephen Kolek's Complete-Game Shutout Ends Royals' 4-Game Skid

Deadspin | Royals' Stephen Kolek fires 4-hit CG shutout vs. Mariners Deadspin | Royals' Stephen Kolek fires 4-hit CG shutout vs. Mariners

MAY 23 • DEADSPIN.COM

Royals take 4-game losing streak into matchup against the Mariners

The Kansas City Royals will try to end their four-game skid when they play the Seattle Mariners

MAY 23 • Associated Press

Strong showing in win Kolek (2-0) allowed four hits, a walk and a hit batsman while striking out three over 6.1 shutout innings to earn the win Sunday over the Cardinals.

Impact Kolek delivered his second quality start in three outings this season. He threw 61 of 82 pitches for strikes and never let the Cardinals get into a rhythm. The 29-year-old is now at a 4.24 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 12:4 K:BB through 17 innings in the majors this season. Cole Ragans (elbow) threw a bullpen session Sunday as he works his way back from an elbow impingement, and he could return over the weekend versus the Mariners if he doesn't require a rehab assignment. If Ragans isn't quite ready, Kolek would likely make one more start.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Salvador Perez homers and drives in both runs to help the Royals beat the Cardinals 2-0

Salvador Perez homered and drove in two runs, Stephen Kolek allowed four hits in 6 1/3 innings and the Kansas City Royals beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 on Sunday to snap a six-g...

MAY 17 • Associated Press

Royals aim to stop road slide, take on the Cardinals

The Kansas City Royals will aim to break their five-game road skid in a matchup with the St. Louis Cardinals