A three-run ninth gave a false glimmer of hope. Michael Wacha’s changeup looked dangerous tonight, but not much else was working for him. He managed five strikeouts in 5 1⁄3 innings and gave up nine hits in those innings, including two home runs.
Tuesday is a big day for the Kansas City Royals as top prospect Jac Caglianone will be making his Major League debut against the St. Louis Cardinals. It is not just his arrival that should be a big deal for Royals fans.
Ty France keeps coming up in big moments for the Minnesota Twins. France will try to keep it going when the Twins take on the Kansas City Royals on Saturday afternoon in the second contest of a three-game set in Minneapolis.
How many of the players in second place on each franchise's all-time home runs leaders list can you name in five minutes?
The Kansas City Royals overcame a dreadful 8-14 start to the 2025 season and are now in sole possession of the third American League Wild Card spot at 28-23.
The Kansas City Royals have been dealt a few tough blows in recent weeks. The starting rotation has been the absolute strength of the team, but recently, they had to place both Cole Ragans and Seth Lugo on the injured list.
Since leaving St. Louis, Michael Wacha has been unbeatable when he squares off against the Cardinals. The host Kansas City Royals desperately hope that trend continues on Sunday afternoon, when Wacha will try to help them avoid a fifth straight loss and three-game series sweep at the hands of the surging Cardinals.
Michael Wacha allowed three hits over seven scoreless innings and Bobby Witt Jr. clubbed a two-run homer as the Kansas City Royals hung on to beat the Chicago White Sox 2-1 on Wednesday night.
The Kansas City Royals have struggled to provide much run support for veteran Michael Wacha this season. However, they've had just enough offense to continue their recent dominance of the Chicago White Sox this season.
BALTIMORE — The Kansas City Royals came into Camden Yards on Friday night on a hot streak, winning nine of their last 10 games. However, Baltimore’s Dean Kremer grounded Kansas City’s high-flying offense quickly, setting the tone for what would be a dominating performance.
Ryan O’Hearn and Emmanuel Rivera granted the Orioles the win. Deep sigh. Of course, a reeling team whose pitching in particular has struggled comes in to the series against the Royals starting a guy with an ERA above 7.00.
Michael Wacha threw six scoreless innings and Vinnie Pasquantino launched a solo home run, propelling the Kansas City Royals to a 2-0 victory over the visiting Houston Astros on Saturday.
The Kansas City Royals had a busy offseason, adding Jonathan India via trade and signing Carlos Estevez while also bringing back Michael Wacha and Michael Lorenzen.
The Kansas City Royals were busy this offseason, signing Michael Wacha, Carlos Estevez and Michael Lorenzen to beef up their pitching staff. They also traded for Jonathan India.
Bobby Witt Jr. needs some offensive help in Kansas City.
Looking ahead to 2025 and beyond, the move to keep him in the fold solidifies the club’s rotation entering next season.
One former St. Louis Cardinals star certainly will have a good winter. Former Cardinals All-Star Michael Wacha spent the first seven years of his big league career with St.
As the Kansas City Royals get set to tackle free agency, one individual player's decision is looming over the team's heads. After an 86-76 season and a playoff appearance, the Royals are hoping to push forward and become true World Series contenders in 2025.
An old friend of the Boston Red Sox certainly is going to have a great winter. Former Red Sox starting pitcher Michael Wacha has been on a tear over the last three years.
Michael Wacha had some cosmically bad luck during Game 4 of the NLDS on Thursday.
The New York Yankees took a 2-1 series lead on Wednesday night despite enduring another brutal night at the plate, but things may get a bit easier when they face Michael Wacha for the second time in this series.
One former St. Louis Cardinals star is going to get paid well this winter. Free agency will be here soon and former Cardinals All-Star Michael Wacha will be available and is expected to cash in.
The New York Yankees came away victorious in Game 1 of their ALDS matchup with the Kansas City Royals. How did they do it? Takeaways from a fun, back-and-forth contest.
Despite scoring just three runs, the Royals swept the AL Wild Card series against the Orioles. They did so with dominant pitching, holding the Orioles to just one run and will now look to do the same to the Yankees in the AL Division Series.
What a difference a year has made for the Kansas City Royals.
It's nice to have a veteran starter shoving when it matters most. Michael Wacha has become just that for the Kansas City Royals, emerging as one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball since May.
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