KANSAS CITY ROYALS NEWS

Kris Bubic - Hit hard by Mariners Bubic didn't factor into the decision during Saturday's 13-7 loss to Seattle, allowing five runs on seven hits and a walk with one strikeout in two innings.

Impact Bubic surrendered two runs in the first inning on a J.P. Crawford home run, two more in the second and one in the third before being pulled. That's now two poor starts in three turns for the 24-year-old, who's permitted 11 runs and 21 base runners in seven innings compared to just five strikeouts on the season. He's tentatively scheduled to take the mound next against the Yankees on Friday.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Matheny Says Royals 'Let It Slip Away' Against Mariners After the Kansas City Royals’ loss to the Seattle Mariners on Saturday, manager Mike Matheny said his club let their lead slip away.

APRIL 24, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Mike Matheny Says Royals 'Let It Slip Away' Against Mariners After the Kansas City Royals’ loss to the Seattle Mariners on Saturday, manager Mike Matheny said his club let their lead slip away.

APRIL 24, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Despite Scare, Salvador Perez Avoided Major Injury vs. Mariners Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez was hit by a pitch on Saturday against the Seattle Mariners, but manager Mike Matheny provided a p...

APRIL 24, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Mariners play the Royals after France's 5-hit game

The Seattle Mariners take on the Kansas City Royals after Ty France's five-hit game on Saturday

APRIL 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Salvador Perez - X-rays negative X-rays on Perez's left hand returned negative after he exited Saturday's game against the Mariners after being hit by a pitch, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact Perez went 1-for-2 with a walk and two runs scored before departing. The 31-year-old will most likely receive a day off in Sunday's series finale, and an X-ray isn't always dispositive, but the initial report at least provides reason for optimism regarding Perez's outlook.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

France has 5 hits, 5 RBIs as Mariners outslug Royals 13-7

Ty France had five hits, including a three-run homer, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Kansas City Royals 13-7

APRIL 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Salvy exits game after HBP to hand SEATTLE – Royals catcher Salvador Perez exited Saturday night’s game against the Mariners after being hit on the left hand by a 94.1 mph pit...

APRIL 24, 2022 • MLB.COM

Salvador Perez - Exits after HBP Perez left Saturday's game against the Mariners after being hit by a pitch in the hand, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.

Impact Perez was hit by an offering from Yohan Ramirez in the top of the seventh inning. He remained in the game to take his base, and he ultimately came around to score on a Carlos Santana home run. However, Perez was replaced by Cam Gallagher behind the plate in the bottom of the frame. The severity of the injury is unclear, but it wouldn't be a surprise to see him out of the lineup Sunday.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bubic, Royals Eye Game Two Win Over Mariners As the Kansas City Royals challenge the Seattle Mariners in game two of their series, Kris Bubic takes the mound for the visitors.

APRIL 24, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Michael A. Taylor - Heads to bench Taylor is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mariners, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Impact Taylor sits for the first time this season. He hasn't done much at the plate through 12 games, hitting .235/.316/.324. Whit Merrifield moves to center field in Taylor's absence, with Hunter Dozier starting in right and Ryan O'Hearn entering the lineup as the designated hitter.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Matheny Praises Keller Despite Loss: 'Some of His Best Stuff' The Kansas City Royals lost to the Seattle Mariners on Friday and while Brad Keller allowed some damage, manager Mike Matheny still thought...

APRIL 23, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Seattle Mariners and Kansas City Royals play in game 2 of series

The Seattle Mariners lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Kansas City Royals

APRIL 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kansas City Royals pitcher Brady Singer optimistic despite getting hit on wrist by liner Singer made his first appearance in a game since April 10, and he got hit on the wrist by a line drive.

APRIL 23, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Salvador Perez - Crushes fifth homer Perez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a 4-1 loss to Seattle on Friday.

Impact Perez took Seattle starter Chris Flexen deep to left in the sixth to account for Kansas City's lone run in the game. The backstop's power spree has carried over into 2022 as he's one of five players with five home runs thus far, though he's batting just .222 with only one walk.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brad Keller - Surrenders three in loss Keller (0-2) was handed the loss during Friday's 4-1 loss at the hands of the Mariners, allowing four runs (three earned) on six hits and two walks with four strikeouts in 4.2 inni...

Impact Keller pitched solid the first time through the order but fell apart in the fourth, surrendering four runs on four hits and an error which proved to be the crushing blow. The outing was the first non-quality start for the 26-year-old who still possesses an impressive 2.55 ERA through 17.2 innings and three starts on the season. He's slated to take the hill next on Thursday against the White Sox.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Big hits by Rodríguez, Kelenic lead Mariners past Royals 4-1

Rookie Julio Rodríguez lined a bases-loaded, two-run double, Jarred Kelenic followed with a two-run triple on the next pitch and the Seattle Mariners beat the Kansas City Royals 4-...

APRIL 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Royals' Zack Greinke and Nicky Lopez on loss to Twins Kansas City Royals pitcher Zack Greinke and second baseman Nicky Lopez speak to reporters following a series-ending loss to the Minnesota Tw...

APRIL 22, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Gabe Speier - Not seeing much work Speier allowed a hit in a scoreless inning in Thursday's 1-0 loss to the Twins.

Impact Thursday's outing was just the second appearance of the year for Speier. He's covered 2.2 scoreless innings, striking out three and allowing only two hits. The 27-year-old southpaw made just 24 major-league appearances across the previous three seasons. He'll likely continue to serve as a middle-innings option while with the Royals, though it's unclear if he'll stay in the big leagues when rosters go from 28 to 26 players on May 2.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Taylor Clarke - Throws two scoreless innings Clarke allowed a hit and struck out two in two scoreless innings during Thursday's 1-0 loss to the Twins.

Impact Clarke began the season with three straight outings of one-third of an inning. He's been allowed to work longer assignments since then, covering two innings in each of his last two appearances. He's at a 1.80 ERA, 0.40 WHIP and 4:0 K:BB through five appearances this season, though he'll likely remain in a multi-inning role going forward.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Potential Royals 2022 Draft Target: Illinois State OF Ryan Cermak The Kansas City Royals are deep in preparations for the 2022 MLB Draft, and Illinois State outfielder Ryan Cermak could be a guy KC has its...

APRIL 22, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Trip to Fenway Park helped turn things around for Kansas City Royals pitcher Brad Keller Royals pitcher Brad Keller enters Friday night’s start in Seattle having allowed just two runs this season.

APRIL 22, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Why Bobby Witt Jr. is struggling in debut month for Kansas City Royals ... and why that's OK Bobby Witt Jr., baseball’s No. 1-ranked prospect, is having a tough go of it this month. Here’s what need to change.

APRIL 22, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Mariners host the Royals to start 3-game series

The Seattle Mariners host the Kansas City Royals to start a three-game series

APRIL 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Why Nicky Lopez bunted in the 9th inning (and what it says about the current KC Royals) The Royals are a Rorschach test right now, standing 5-6 with terrific defense and stellar bullpen work but a slumbering offense; does that b...

APRIL 22, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM