LEADING OFF: All-Star Game needs new home, Harvey's new try
Matt Harvey gets another fresh beginning in Boston on Saturday when he’s scheduled to take the mound for the Baltimore OriolesAPRIL 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Orioles' Means means business in opener, beats Red Sox 3-0
John Means pitched seven innings of one-hit ball, retiring the last 18 batters he faced to lead the Baltimore Orioles to a 3-0 victory over the Red Sox in their rain-delayed openerAPRIL 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out for season with lat strain The Royals placed Harvey on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a right lat strain.
Impact Harvey's injury had previously been deemed right posterior shoulder discomfort, but a different label for the injury was provided when Kansas City announced his move to the IL. In any case, the injury will sideline Harvey for the remainder of the season, as the 20-29 Royals would need a miracle to reach the playoffs. Over his seven appearances (four starts) with Kansas City, Harvey posted an 11.57 ERA and 2.74 WHIP across 11.2 innings.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
KC sends Junis down, places Harvey on IL The Royals optioned right-hander Jakob Junis to their alternate site and placed right-hander Matt Harvey on the injured list. The Royals the...
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • MLB.COM
Nursing shoulder issue Harvey exited Tuesday's loss to the Tigers with right posterior shoulder discomfort, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.
Impact The veteran right-hander struck out the first two batters he faced but exited with the shoulder issue after giving up a solo homer, a double and a single. It was Harvey's first outing since shifting to the bullpen, and it's unclear how long he'll be sidelined.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Miguel Cabrera homers to help Tigers beat Royals 6-0
Miguel Cabrera hit a homer and a double to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 6-0SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kansas City Royals still trying to find a place for Matt Harvey After four horrendous starts, the Kansas City Royals are still trying to find a path to success for Matt Harvey. By all accounts, the Matt H...
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM
Headed to bullpen Harvey will move into the bullpen going forward, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.
Impact Harvey has turned things around during his last two appearances after struggling mightily to begin the season, but he'll transition to the bullpen with Carlos Hernandez (abdomen) starting for the Royals on Saturday. It's unclear whether the Royals will continue to utilize a six-man rotation or if they'll use five starters for the remainder of the season. Harvey carries an 11.70 ERA and 2.70 WHIP over 10 innings during five appearances (four starts) this year.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Surrenders one earned run Harvey (0-3) allowed one earned run on four hits and no walks while striking out two across 2.1 innings to take the loss Sunday against the White Sox.
Impact Harvey improved upon his last start as he kept the ball in the yard and also managed to rack up 10 called strikes and three swinging strikes across 40 total pitches. It remains to be seen whether Harvey will stick in the rotation, as the team has been utilizing six starters. He hasn't earned a significant role with his performance to this point, compiling a 11.70 ERA with an 8:5 K:BB across 10 innings.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Goldschmidt, Cardinals tighten NL Central race, top Cubs
Paul Goldschmidt hit a three-run homer off a struggling Jon Lester, and the St. Louis Cardinals gained ground in the NL Central race by beating the Chicago Cubs 7-3SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Encarnación homers, White Sox finish 4-game sweep of Royals
Edwin Encarnación hit a three-run homer, Dallas Keuchel threw five scoreless innings and the Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 8-2 on Sunday to complete a four-game swe...SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kansas City hosts Chicago after Bubic's strong showing
Kansas City looks to follow up a strong showing by Saturday starter Kris BubicSEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
White Sox beat Royals 5-3 behind Abreu, Giolito
José Abreu hit his 13th home run of the season in the first inning, Yasmani Grandal added a two-run shot, and the Chicago White Sox defeated the Kansas City Royals 5-3 behind Lucas...SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Possible new role? Harvey pitches in relief Might this be a new role for Royals right-hander Matt Harvey? After three wobbly starts trying to make a comeback with the Royals, Harvey ca...
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • MLB.COM
Kansas City Royals: What happened to Matt Harvey? His command? Non-existent. The bite on his off-speed pitches? Gone. His velocity? Steadily dropping. What happened to Kansas City Royals RHP...
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM
Crushed by Cleveland Harvey (0-2) allowed five earned runs on six hits and one walk while striking out none across 1.1 innings to take the loss Tuesday against Cleveland.
Impact Harvey surrendered three home runs in his brief outing, with two of the first five hitters he faced taking him yard. Though 11 batters came to the plate, Harvey managed just four outs before being yanked from the contest. The team's plans for Harvey going forward remain unclear -- particularly after this performance -- though if he got another start it would likely come Monday in a rematch against Cleveland.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Harvey (3 HR to 11 batters) hit hard again This was not what the Royals or right-hander Matt Harvey were looking for in his third start this season. Harvey, signed as a non-roster fre...
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • MLB.COM
Chapman's 1st save seals Yankees' 5-3 win over Tampa Bay
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Indians are teeing off on Matt Harvey, and the advanced stats prove it The Indians went to town on Royals pitcher Matt Harvey on Tuesday. It was an absolutely brutal Tuesday night start for Matt Harvey of the Ka...
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM
Plesac expected to start for the Indians against Royals
The Indians will start Zach Plesac on Tuesday while the Royals are expected to counter with Matt HarveySEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Franco, Starling rally Kansas City to 2-1 win over Indians
Maikel Franco and Bubba Starling had RBI singles in the eighth inning as the Kansas City Royals rallied to beat the Cleveland Indians 2-1 in the first game of a three-game seriesSEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Getting at least one more start Harvey will remain in the rotation for at least one more start and will take the hill Tuesday against Cleveland, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.
Impact The veteran showed no signs of reversing his long decline through his first two starts for his new team, allowing seven runs on nine hits in just 5.2 innings of work. The Royals will go with a six-man rotation for long, but they have little incentive to give Harvey too many more chances.
AUGUST 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Fails to complete three innings Harvey allowed four runs on five hits and two walks while striking out two over 2.2 innings in a no-decision against the Cardinals on Tuesday.
Impact This was an ugly outing and manager Mike Matheny had a quick hook, lifting Harvey after 54 pitches. That decision to lift Harvey early paid off as six relievers combined to shut the Cardinals out the rest of the way in Kansas City's comeback win. Harvey now has an 11.12 ERA and may be headed to the bullpen (or off the roster) with Jakob Junis (back) slated to return to the rotation Wednesday.
AUGUST 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Gets another start Harvey is scheduled to make his next start Tuesday against the Cardinals in St. Louis, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.
Impact Kansas City will grant Harvey another turn through the rotation despite his underwhelming showing in his team debut versus the Reds last week, when he threw 33 of his 54 pitches for strikes and was charged with three runs on four hits and two walks over three innings. He should be able to work a little deeper Tuesday if he can be more economical with his pitch count, but Harvey may need a better showing if he hopes to stick in the rotation beyond this week. Jakob Junis (back) appears set to return from the injured list as soon as Wednesday, and he could bump Harvey to the bullpen or off the active roster if Kansas City wants to stick with a five-man starting staff.
AUGUST 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
