It feels like another lifetime ago, but there was a time, back at the beginning of 2024, when the Royals had a battle for the fifth rotation spot between Daniel “Danny Drips” Lynch IV and Alec Marsh.
The last time we saw pitcher Alec Marsh on the mound, the Royals were gunning for a playoff spot in September of 2024. The next time we see him may not be until 2027.
Royals starter Alec Marsh underwent labrum surgery, reports Anne Rogers of MLB.com. The right-hander did not pitch at all this season because of recurring shoulder issues.
How many of the league leaders in Ks for both the American and National League since the year 2000 can you name in five minutes?
The Kansas City Royals were largely carried by their pitching staff in 2024, a season in which they won 86 games and secured the second American League Wild Card spot.
The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.
The Kansas City Royals have some competition happening at spring camp. The fifth starter spot is currently a race between Daniel Lynch IV and Kris Bubic.
After a loud 2023-24 offseason, coupled with team progression, the Royals went from a 56-win team to an 86-win team. Kansas City’s new-look rotation excelled, while Bobby Witt Jr.
As the Kansas City Royals attempt to determine who the best fifth starter will be for their 2025 rotation, they need everyone as healthy as possible. Early in spring training, Kansas City wasn't faring well in that regard.
The Kansas City Royals have a tough time on their hands figuring out who their number-five starter will be. They don't need injuries getting in the way.
Anyone following the Kansas City Royals these days is aware of the big three pitchers in the starting rotation. The rest, though, is a bit of a question mark.
The latest from the GM meetings. J.J. Picollo is in San Antonio for the GM meetings, potentially laying the groundwork for a deal later this off-season.
The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.
The Royals already knocked out one key bit of offseason business, re-signing Michael Wacha to a $51M deal just before the veteran starter could discuss contracts with other teams. It seems they’ll now turn their attention to deepening a top-heavy lineup.
After losing 106 games in 2023, the Royals shocked the baseball world in 2024. How can they improve on that performance next season?
Alec Marsh threw 5 1/3 quality innings, helping lead the visiting Kansas City Royals to an 8-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday. Marsh (8-8) allowed just one run on five hits, while striking out 11 and walking two.
The Kansas City Royals certainly have shocked the baseball world this year. Kansas City lost 106 games last year and looks like a completely different team this season.
Ladies and gentlemen, we finally made it. Welcome to Week 1 of the 2024 college football season!
What a difference a year has made for the Kansas City Royals.
Alec Marsh optioned to minors to make roster space and manage his workload. Alec Marsh was optioned to Omaha this morning to make room on the 26 man roster for the trade acquisitions at the deadline.
We were unable to cash a home run bet on Monday, so we're looking to bounce back with a winning day. Let's take a look at our three favorite HR bets for Tuesday's MLB slate.
After yet another 2-1 mark in strikeout props on Thursday, we're now 9-3 on the week and well in the green. Let's finish the week off strong with another three-pack of K props for Friday's MLB slate.
Bryce Harper was so close to giving us a home run prop winner on Thursday. Let's bounce back and finish the week strong with our three favorite HR bets of Friday's MLB slate.
Today's Game: The Royals aim to even up the home series against the San Diego Padres at one apiece. Alec Marsh (4-2, 3.24 ERA) is expected to take the mound for Kansas City and Joe Musgrove (3-4, 5.66 ERA) will likely the same for San Diego.
The Royals have been without the pitcher for just over a week.
Selected with the 70th overall pick in 2019, the pitcher won the Royals’ fifth starter job over veteran Jordan Lyles in spring training and has had a fine start to his season.
We're now 14-8 in our last 22 strikeout props after a disappointing 1-2 mark on Tuesday. Let's gun for the bounce back with our three favorite K props for Wednesday's MLB slate.
Alec Marsh held the host Baltimore Orioles to two hits and one run across a career-high seven innings as the Kansas City Royals picked up their first road victory of the season, winning 4-1 on Tuesday night.
The Royals have settled on a fifth starter.
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