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2025 Injury Report: Updates on Bubic, Olson, Sykora

Several teams received bad news on the injury front on July 28. The Nationals lost arguably their pitching prospect for a significant period of time, while Kris Bubic’s great season ended on a sour note.

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Royals All-Star Kris Bubic (rotator cuff strain) done for season

The Kansas City Royals announced left-hander Kris Bubic will miss the remainder of the season with a left rotator cuff strain. Bubic, an All-Star this season, walked the first four batters he faced on Saturday against the Cleveland Guardians on just 21 pitches.

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Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 28

Key Royals starter to miss remainder of season with rotator cuff strain

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Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / July 28

Injuries, Cleveland Series Win Start Royals’ Trade Deadline Week!

Plusget to know the 2025 Hall of Fame class a bit better! In this episode of the Royals Rundown Podcast, hosts Jacob Milham and Jeremy “Hokius” Greco break down a pivotal week for the Kansas City Royals.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / July 27

2025 Injury Report: Updates on Bubic, Buxton, Holmes

Both the Braves and Royals — two teams dealing with significant injury woes to their pitching staffs — added a pitcher to the injured list on July 27. Kansas City’s ace Kris Bubic is dealing with a shoulder injury, while Grant Holmes became the latest Brave to join the IL.

Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / July 27

Royals place All-Star P Kris Bubic (rotator cuff) on IL

The Kansas City Royals placed All-Star left-hander Kris Bubic on the 15-day injured list Sunday due a left rotator cuff strain. The Royals also sent rookie outfielder Jac Caglianone to the 10-day IL with a strained left hamstring.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / July 25

Red Sox-Royals Involved In 1-For-1 All-Star Mock Trade From MLB Reporter

The idea that the Kansas City Royals could trade starting pitching for offense has lingered throughout trade deadline season. For the second year in a row, the Royals' pitching staff far outstrips the offense, with the starting rotation in particular showing up on a nightly basis.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 22

Multiple Royals players could be on the Cubs' radar

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Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / July 21

Royals Could Cut Ties With First-Time All-Star; Red Sox, Cubs Among Potential Fits

Seth Lugo is no longer the only Kansas City Royals All-Star pitcher whose name is floating around the trade rumor mill. Lugo will be a free agent if he opts out after the season, so he's an obvious candidate to be traded if the Royals go into seller mode.

Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / July 20

Royals turn to Kris Bubic in effort to avert sweep vs. Marlins

Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro feels the sense of urgency. The Royals, who will try to avoid a three-game series sweep on Sunday at the Miami Marlins, went 7-3 in their final 10 contests prior to the All-Star break.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / July 17

Hope Is a Hell of a Drug: The Kansas City Royals’ Midseason Mood Swing

Former Pop Tart fanatic Shaun Newkirk joins us for his yearly visit. It’s the All-Star break, but there’s no rest for Royals Rundown! Hosts Jacob Milham

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / July 17

Royals Predicted To Cut Ties With 2025 All-Star In Trade Deadline Shakeup

The Kansas City Royals are built on pitching these days, and it was on display during Tuesday's All-Star Game at Truist Park in Atlanta. Though he surrendered a three-run home run to the New York Mets' Pete Alonso, Kris Bubic's All-Star appearance was a pleasant surprise for the Royals this year.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / July 16

How Did Stanford Baseball Alums do in the MLB All-Star Game?

The MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta ended on an electric note. Tied 6-6 after nine innings, a mini home run derby-- dubbed a swing-off--took place to determine the winner, with the National League taking home the victory.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / July 15

Kris Bubic’s transformation into an All Star

Kris Bubic has taken a bit of an unusual path, but it has ended with the Royals having a legit All Star pitcher Kris Bubic was selected as the 40th overall pick in 2018.

MLB News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / July 13

Former Cardinal Thriving in New York Yankees System

The Stanford Cardinal have had some pretty notable draft picks in their history, from Mark Appel going with the first overall selection in the 2013 MLB Draft, to Kris Bubic and Nico Hoerner both being taken in the first round in 2018.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / July 11

Carlos Estévez joins Bubic, Witt Jr as All-Star

Kamehamehey now you’re an All-Star! The Royals announced today that they will actually have three representatives at the All-Star Game. In addition to Bobby Witt Jr.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 9

Royals aim to complete rare home sweep in matchup vs. Pirates

Left-hander Kris Bubic is headed to his first All-Star Game next week, but he hasn't been sharp of late for the Kansas City Royals. However, Bubic could still pose a serious challenge for the offensively struggling Pittsburgh Pirates.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 27

The trade offer that could make Royals ‘consider’ dealing Kris Bubic

The Kansas City Royals have much to consider regarding pitcher Kris Bubic. In addition to other Royals pitchers on the trading block, Bubic could join them before the July 31st deadline.

Kansas City Royals News / Just Baseball / June 18

Kris Bubic’s Breakout Is Becoming More Legit By the Day

Kansas City Royals’ starting pitcher Kris Bubic is enjoying a breakout campaign in his return to the starting rotation this season. Coming into 2025, he was a candidate to come out with a strong performance, but he’s certainly done more than could have been expected from him.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 10

Five players who deserve to make their first MLB All-Star Game

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Kansas City Royals News / Total Apex Sports / May 26

Kansas City Royals Starting Pitcher Kris Bubic Great Over Last 5 Games

Kansas City Royals Starting Pitcher Kris Bubic has found his footing over his last five starts. Once the calendar turned over to May, the lefty rounded into form.