KRIS BUBIC NEWS

Can't escape fifth inning Bubic pitched 4.1 innings against Baltimore on Thursday, allowing four runs on six hits and two walks while striking out five. He did not factor in the decision.

Impact Bubic yielded only one run through his first four frames, but things fell apart for him in the fifth. The southpaw struck out the first batter he faced in that inning before giving up three straight hits, and he was subsequently pulled for a reliever. Bubic hasn't been able to get into the win column through eight outings this season, and his 9.13 ERA is a good indicator of why.

JUNE 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Santana, Melendez homer in Royals' 7-5 win over Orioles

Carlos Santana and MJ Melendez homered, leading the Kansas City Royals to a 7-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles

JUNE 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Royals take on the Orioles after Santana's 4-hit game

The Kansas City Royals take on the Baltimore Orioles after Carlos Santana's four-hit game on Wednesday

JUNE 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Royals' bats awaken in 8-4 win over Blue Jays to avoid sweep

MJ Melendez and Emmanuel Rivera drove in two runs apiece, leading Brady Singer and the Kansas City Royals over the Toronto Blue Jays 8-4 to end a three-game losing streak

JUNE 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stays in rotation Bubic is scheduled to start Thursday's game against the Orioles in Kansas City.

Impact After Bubic blanked the Astros over five innings while scattering five hits and three walks in a no-decision over the weekend, it doesn't come as a major surprise that he'll receive a second turn through the rotation. Considering he entered his start against Houston with a 12.83 ERA and 2.25 WHIP in his 13.1 innings on the season with the big club, however, Bubic may be tough to trust even in a home matchup against a cellar-dwelling Orioles squad.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kris Bubic pitches 5 scoreless innings in Royals win over Astros Kansas City Royals pitcher Kris Bubic pitched 5 scoreless innings against the Houston Astros on June 4, 2022. It was his first start since h...

JUNE 5, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Posts five scoreless innings Bubic logged five scoreless innings, allowing five hits and three walks while striking out three in a no-decision in Saturday's win over the Astros.

Impact Bubic was a little generous with eight baserunners allowed, but the Royals' bullpen gave up just two walks in four innings to finish off what was a close game until their offense rallied for four runs in the eighth. This was Bubic's best outing so far after spending nearly a month at Triple-A Omaha with mixed results. The southpaw still has a 9.33 ERA, 2.07 WHIP and 13:14 K:BB across 18.1 innings in seven appearances. The Royals will hope he can pitch more often like he did Saturday while Zack Greinke (elbow) is out. Assuming Bubic gets another start, he's projected for a favorable home matchup against the Orioles next week.

JUNE 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Perez, Royals snap 5-game skid, end Astros' win streak at 5

Salvador Perez broke a scoreless tie with a two-run homer in the sixth inning and the Kansas City Royals ended a five-game losing streak, beating the Houston Astros 6-0

JUNE 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kris Bubic Returns for Royals' Saturday Game vs. Astros Bubic is back from Omaha and will look to get back on track in front of the home crowd.

JUNE 4, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Called up to start Saturday Bubic was recalled from Triple-A Omaha to start Saturday's game against the Astros.

Impact Bubic hasn't fared particularly well in the majors this year, as he's posted a 12.83 ERA and 2.25 WHIP in 13.1 innings over six appearances (five starts). He settled for a 6.59 ERA in 13.2 innings over his last three starts in the minors, but he'll get another shot as a starter with the big-league club since Zack Greinke (elbow) is sidelined until mid-June.

JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Astros bring 5-game win streak into game against the Royals

The Houston Astros will look to keep a five-game win streak alive when they take on the Kansas City Royals

JUNE 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Potential starter Saturday Bubic is on the Royals' taxi squad and could be promoted to the active roster to start Saturday at home versus the Astros, Jesse Newell of the Kansas City Star reports.

Impact Bubic has made three starts for Triple-A Omaha since he was sent down on May 12. He's struggled with a 6.59 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 17:4 K:BB across 13.2 innings, but the Royals are set to need a fresh arm in their rotation with Zack Greinke (elbow) sidelined until mid-June.

JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Álvarez, Díaz, Maldonado HR, Astros beat KC, 5th win in row

Yordan Álvarez, Aledmys Díaz and Martín Maldonado each homered and the Houston Astros beat the Kansas City Royals 10-3 for their fifth straight win

JUNE 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hearn pitches 1-hit ball for 5 innings, Texas beats Royals

Taylor Hearn allowed only one hit in five scoreless innings, Brad Miller homered and the Texas Rangers defeated the Kansas City Royals 3-1

MAY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sent to Triple-A Bubic was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Thursday, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Impact Bubic lost his place in the rotation last week after posting an awful 13.14 ERA and 8:11 K:BB through his first five starts. He moved to the bullpen but made just one appearance there before losing his spot on the active roster entirely. Jon Heasley, who will start Thursday against the Rangers, was recalled to take his place on the roster.

MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Who Should Take Kris Bubic's Spot in the Royals' Starting Rotation? With Bubic out of the rotation, it’s time for someone else to step up.

MAY 7, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Bubic moved to 'pen amid starting struggles BALTIMORE -- Following his shortest start of the year on Wednesday against the Cardinals, when he allowed four runs in 1/3 of an inning, lef...

MAY 6, 2022 • MLB.COM

Shifting to bullpen Manager Mike Matheny said Friday that Bubic will operate out of the bullpen going forward, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 24-year-old was unable to escape the first inning during his start Wednesday, and he'll now shift to a bullpen role. Bubuc threw 24 pitches during that contest and will be available to pitch Saturday versus the Orioles. It remains unclear who will replace him in the starting rotation.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records only one out Bubic (0-3) was charged with the loss Wednesday against the Cardinals after giving up four runs on two hits with two walks and zero strikeouts in one-third of an inning.

Impact Bubic threw 10 of his 24 pitches for strikes and retired only one of the five batters he faced before being yanked. It was a disastrous outing for the left-hander, and it's the second time this season he's failed to finish the first inning. The 24-year-old has a 13.14 ERA, 2.35 WHIP and 8:11 K:BB over 12.1 innings this season; his next outing lines up Wednesday at Texas, if he retains his spot in the rotation.

MAY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

'As frustrating as it gets': Bubic dealing with command issues KANSAS CITY -- After Kris Bubic walked the first two batters of Wednesday’s game, he got behind in the count to the Cardinals’ most dangerou...

MAY 4, 2022 • MLB.COM

Kansas City Royals pitcher Kris Bubic still searching for form he showed in the past Kris Bubic’s start against the Cardinals was the second time this season he didn’t make it through the first inning.

MAY 4, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Kris Bubic's early-inning woes continue as Kansas City Royals lose 10-0 to Cardinals Adam Wainwright handcuffed Royals hitters for seven innings after Kris Bubic gave up four runs in the first.

MAY 4, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Wainwright, Arenado lead Cardinals to 10-0 romp over Royals

Adam Wainwright pitched seven innings of one-hit ball, Nolan Arenado hit a three-run shot and finished with five RBIs, and the Cardinals beat the Royals 10-0 to take their four-gam...

MAY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Olivares leads Royals against the Cardinals after 4-hit game

The Kansas City Royals play the St. Louis Cardinals after Edward Olivares' four-hit game on Tuesday

MAY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Witt Jr hits 1st MLB homer, leads Keller, Royals over Cards

Bobby Witt Jr. hit his first major league home run, Brad Keller pitched shutout ball into the seventh inning and the Kansas City Royals beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-1 to end a fo...

MAY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS