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The Kansas City Royals have brought in some blasts from the past this season, but they haven't paid major dividends. The most memorable of these was Rich Hill, who made two starts with Kansas City before getting designated assignments.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 20

21-Year MLB Veteran Rich Hill To Appear In Charity Game Weeks After Royals DFA

Forty-five-year-olds appear in charity and old-timers baseball games all the time, but most of them haven't pitched in the big leagues less than a month prior.

MLB News / Over The Monster / August 14

Another Red Sox and Rich Hill reunion incoming?

The year 2025 has been unexpected in a lot of ways for the Boston Red Sox. The Big Three – Kristian Campbell, Marcelo Mayer, and Roman Anthony – all made their major league debuts before the All-Star Game.

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25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

Kansas City Royals News / Larry Brown Sports / July 29

Rich Hill on the move again after tying MLB record

Veteran pitcher Rich Hill recently tied an MLB record when he made a start for the Kansas City Royals, but his latest stint in the majors has quickly come to an end.

Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / July 28

Royals LHP Rich Hill, 45, beating Father Time with Braves up next

Kansas City's Rich Hill continues to prove why he's an ageless wonder on the mound. Perhaps equally as impressive, the 45-year-old Hill has never suffered a losing decision against the Atlanta Braves.

MLB News / True Blue LA / July 27

Old friend Rich Hill ties a major league record

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

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Athletics News / Dodger Blue / July 24

Dave Roberts: Rich Hill’s MLB Comeback With Royals Is A ‘Good Story’

Rich Hill appeared in his 21st Major League season by pitching for the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday. The 45-year-old signed a Minor League contract with the Royals back in May and made his 2025 debut against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / July 22

Matthew Boyd, Cubs blank Royals, ruin Rich Hill's return to majors

Matthew Boyd pitched seven scoreless innings and the Chicago Cubs spoiled 45-year-old Rich Hill's return to the major leagues with a 6-0 win over the visiting Kansas City Royals on Tuesday.

Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / July 22

Rich Hill continues carving his place in MLB history

As soon as Rich Hill throws his first pitch for the Kansas City Royals, he will have made major league history.

Hill returns to majors with Royals against his first team, the Cubs

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Kansas City Royals News / Inside The Diamonds / July 22

Kansas City Royals Roster Moves 7/22/2025

The Kansas City Royals continued adjusting their roster on Tuesday, promoting veteran left-hander Rich Hill from Triple-A Omaha, and he will start tonight.

Boston Red Sox News / Fastball on SI / July 22

Rich Hill To Face Former Team 20 Years After MLB Debut

With massive scoreboards, new ownership, the absence of red bills and designated hitters in the National League, a lot has changed since Rich Hill last pitched at Wrigley Field for the Chicago Cubs in 2008.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 22

Rich Hill returns to majors with Royals against his first team, the Cubs

It was just over 20 years ago, on June 15, 2005, that Rich Hill made his major-league debut with the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Now, at age 45, the veteran left-hander has come full circle.

Boston Red Sox News / Larry Brown Sports / July 22

Rich Hill set to tie MLB record

Rich Hill is on track to tie an MLB record this week. Hill was signed by the Kansas City Royals to a minor-league deal in May. He is being promoted to the bigs and is set to start against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / July 21

Rich Hill Back in MLB at Age 45

Rich Hill is back in the majors once again, and this time he's making history. The 45-year-old left-hander has been called up by the Kansas City Royals, marking the 14th team of his two-decade career.

Kansas City Royals News / Last Word On Sports / July 21

Veteran Southpaw Joins Royals, Ties Record with 14th MLB Team

The Kansas City Royals have recalled 45-year-old left-handed pitcher Rich Hill from Triple-A Omaha, marking a historic milestone in his remarkable career, as reported by FanSided’s Robert Murray.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 21

Reports: Royals call up LHP Rich Hill, 45, for 21st season

The Kansas City Royals are calling up Rich Hill from Triple-A Omaha for what will be the 45-year-old left-hander's 21st season, multiple outlets reported Monday.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 21

Royals’ Rich Hill delivers eye-popping performance in rookie ball debut

The Kansas City Royals have hit a bit of a snag in recent weeks. As losers of seven of their last 11 games, the Royals bolstered their pitching depth by signing veteran Rich Hill.

MLB News / Just Baseball / May 15

Royals Sign Rich Hill as Insurance for a Thriving Rotation

On Tuesday, the Kansas City Royals signed Rich Hill to a minor league deal. The 45-year-old right-hander pitched in every season from 2005 to 2024. He is looking to add a 21st campaign to the back of his baseball card.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 9, 2024

Red Sox release veteran pitcher Rich Hill after brief stint

The veteran southpaw can latch on elsewhere for the final few weeks of the regular season. Since he’d be signing after the start of September, he will not be eligible for this year’s postseason if he continues playing.

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Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / August 29, 2024

Watch: Rich Hill fans first batter in return to MLB mound

Watch: Rich Hill strikes out first batter faced in return to MLB mound

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Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / August 22, 2024

44-year-old pitcher explains decision to join Red Sox for fourth time

Rich Hill recently explained to Rob Bradford of the "Baseball Isn't Boring Podcast" how he heard about the Red Sox's interest in yet another reunion with him.

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