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Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 13
Matt Strahm Undergoes Knee Surgery
Left-handed reliever Matt Strahm recently underwent surgery on his right knee, according to Robert Murray of FanSided. It is not clear exactly which type of procedure was performed.
MLB News / Dodger Blue / August 26
Pokikémon & Card Collecting Hobby Significantly Helped Enrique Hernández
Enrique Hernández has been an important player for the Los Angeles Dodgers, but he’s also spent a significant amount of time on the injured list over the last two seasons while dealing with various ailments.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 12
Minor Transactions: Bowden, Márquez, Martin, Strahm
The trade deadline set off a whirlwind of roster movement. In this post, MLBTR catches up on some players who were designated for assignment last week.
The 'AL & NL Rookies of the Year' quiz
How many of these past ROY winners since the 2000 MLB season can you name in six minutes?
Kansas City Royals News / Just Baseball / August 11
Matt Strahm: A Microcosm of the 2026 Royals Bullpen
The Kansas City Royals selected Matt Strahm in the 21st round of the 2012 MLB Amateur Draft out of Neosho County Community College. Understandably, the 643rd pick in the draft came without much hype or fanfare.
The offseason needs for every MLB team
Another MLB season is in the books. The pending lockout is hanging over the heads of players and ownership, but there could be a mad rush of moves prior to December.
MLB News / New Baseball Media / August 8
2026 Transactions: Brewers DFA Wilson, Strahm & Marquez Released
German Marquez & Matt Strahm joined the list of newcomers in the free agent pool, as the two were among the players released on August 8. Additionally, Bryse Wilson was one of several to be designated for assignment by the Brewers.
Athletics News / New Baseball Media / August 4
2026 Transactions: Mets Promote Lavender & Yan, Strahm & Soler DFA’d
With the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline done, August 4 marked the day when teams had to make en masse changes. For the sellers, like the Mets & Angels, it included bringing up new bodies to replace the traded ones.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 4
How Matt Strahm's Return to the Royals Went From Hope to Heartbreak
The Kansas City Royals announced Tuesday that they designated left-handed pitcher Matt Strahm for assignment. What began as a season with high expectations for the veteran reliever quickly turned into one he would rather forget.
Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 4
Royals Designate Matt Strahm, Andrew Velazquez For Assignment
The Royals announced that infielder Bobby Witt Jr. has been reinstated from the injured list and right-hander José Cuas has been recalled from Triple-A Omaha.
MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / July 17
Phillies Have Been Massive Winners in Offseason Trade With Royals
The Philadelphia Phillies surprised a lot of people with one of the offseason moves the team made. Left-handed relief pitcher Matt Strahm was traded to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for the unproven Jonathan Bowlan.
MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / July 8
Brewers Should Be All Over Royals' Former All-Star as Bullpen Upgrade
The Milwaukee Brewers keep trucking along despite making big trades that offload elite talent. The key is that they bring back elite talent in return in those trades.
25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027
The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.
Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 16
Royals Place Matt Strahm On 15-Day Injured List
The Royals have placed reliever Matt Strahm on the 15-day injured list with right knee inflammation, MLB.com’s Jeff Jones reports. Bailey Falter (left elbow inflammation) was reinstated from the IL in Strahm’s place.
MLB News / Dodger Blue / April 6
Andy Pages potentially relayed signs in Dodgers’ comeback win over Nationals
The Los Angeles Dodgers erased a five-run deficit to secure an MLB-best fifth comeback win of the season to sweep the Washington Nationals on Sunday. Trailing 6-3 in the top of the eighth inning, the Dodgers offense quickly went to work against Nationals reliever Cionel Pérez.
Kansas City Royals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 19
Royals star reliever gets crucial update after injury scare before Opening Day
Kansas City Royals star reliever Matt Strahm suffered an injury scare during the team’s 12-3 loss to the Texas Rangers on Wednesday. Strahm was hit in the foot by a batted ball and removed from the game as a result.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / March 6
Royals' Matt Strahm Reveals Candid Reaction to Phillies Trade
Matt Strahm's career came full circle somewhat unexpectedly at age 34. Strahm, the 2024 All-Star who spent the last three seasons as a key member of the Philadelphia Phillies' bullpen, was traded to the Kansas City Royals on Dec.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 24
How Phillies’ Matt Strahm trade helped land truly unique bullpen arm
As the past decade-plus of baseball has shown, putting together an elite bullpen is the key to consistently making it deep into the playoffs. Having composed
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 12
Royals' Matt Strahm Shades Phillies After Trade To Kansas City
Matt Strahm is happy to be back in a Kansas City Royals uniform, but he's also attempting to set the record straight about the end of his time with the Philadelphia Phillies.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / December 19
Phillies Trade Matt Strahm, but Move Wasn’t Just About Saving Money
Matt Strahm has been a valuable member of the Philadelphia Phillies bullpen since he arrived in 2023. So, his trade on Friday was a bit unexpected. The Phillies moved Strahm to the Kansas City Royals for reliever Jonathan Bowlan on Friday, a one-for-one swap being sold as a cost-cutting move.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 19
The Phillies and Royals swap pitchers, Matt Strahm returns to where it all started
The Philadelphia Phillies have not been quiet this offseason, as they are determined to avenge their loss to the back-to-back World Series Champions, the
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / September 26, 2025
Phillies Achilles' heel heading into the postseason
The biggest question surrounding the Philadelphia Phillies heading into the postseason is, what will be the problem that affects them this time?
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 25, 2025
Phillies' Jordan Romano's season goes from bad to worse in loss to Mets
The nightmare keeps getting worse for Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jordan Romano.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / June 24, 2025
Stock up, stock down: Philadelphia Phillies
Who's on the up and who's on the down for Philly?
Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / June 19, 2025
Phillies' Matt Strahm Claps Back at Fan Amid Callout for Recent Struggles
With the Philadelphia Phillies' bullpen in a precarious state, as players underperform and Jose Alvarado is suspended, any hiccup is heightened. After
Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / March 24, 2025
Phillies LHP Matt Strahm sidelined with torn fingernail
Perhaps too eager to depart from spring training, Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Matt Strahm did not pitch in the team's Grapefruit League finale as expected Monday because of a finger injury that occurred while packing.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / March 17, 2025
Who Are Phillies' Options to Replace Injured Matt Strahm?
With just over a week to go before Opening Day, the Phillies have not decided on reliever Matt Strahm. The All-Star setup man has been dealing with shoulder discomfort in his throwing arm this spring and hasn't pitched in a game since March 5th.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Just Baseball / May 21, 2024
Matt Strahm Has Reached a Whole New Level for the Phillies
Nearly 600 players have thrown a pitch in Major League Baseball this season. None has a higher strikeout-to-walk ratio than Philadelphia Phillies southpaw Matt Strahm.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / September 23, 2023
Leaky bullpen has Phillies flirting with disaster
Philadelphia Phillies fans might be looking at some major postseason anxiety if the club's bullpen can't find some kind of consistency (and fast).
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / June 10, 2023
Data backs up Phillies' stadium pitch clock 'conspiracy theory'
Members of the Philadelphia Phillies, as well as visiting players, are noticing a strange pattern with the pitch clock at Citizens Bank Park. It's moving too fast.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 8, 2023
Phillies, Red Sox pitchers fined, ejected for epic pregame staring contest
According to the rules of etiquette, it’s impolite to stare at someone. According to Major League Baseball, it’s now an ejectable and finable offense.
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