MIKE MINOR NEWS

Settles for no-decision Minor took a no-decision against Cleveland on Tuesday, allowing three runs on three hits and three walks while striking out three across 5.1 innings.

Impact Minor got off to a solid start, retiring 10 consecutive batters while holding Cleveland hitless until the fifth inning when David Naylor struck with a single. Minor re-entered in the sixth frame where he ran into trouble, loading the bases before handing the ball over to the bullpen with the Royals leading 3-0. Unfortunately, a fielding error by Nicky Lopez and an RBI single by Harold Ramirez allowed all three of his runs to score. The left-hander will bring a 5.23 ERA and 1.32 WHIP into his next projected start at home Sunday against the White Sox.

MAY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Minor scheduled to start for Kansas City against Cleveland

The Indians will start Sam Hentges on Tuesday while the Royals are expected to counter with Mike Minor

MAY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No-decision Wednesday Minor didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against the Pirates. He gave up five runs (four earned) on six hits and three walks while fanning six across 4.1 innings.

Impact Minor has endured a rough start to the season and has failed to post a quality start through five outings, and he's reached the six-inning mark just once thus far. The veteran left-hander owns a 5.26 ERA across his first 25.2 innings and is slated to take the ball next week at home against Cleveland.

APRIL 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Difo leads Pirates over Royals 2-1, back over .500 at 12-11

Pinch-hitter Wilmer Difo delivered the go-ahead single in the seventh inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat Kansas City 2-1 to end the Royals’ five-game winning streak

APRIL 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Salvador Perez and the Kansas City Royals are the team that never says never

Who had a good time in baseball this week? Salvador Perez and the Kansas City Royals, to start, Jake Mintz writes.

APRIL 26, 2021

Collects second win Minor (2-1) allowed two runs on four hits and two walks with nine strikeouts over 5.2 innings in a win over the Tigers on Friday.

Impact The only damage on Minor's line was a two-run home run by Robbie Grossman in the fifth inning. Other than that, Minor bounced back well after giving up four runs in 5.2 innings to the Blue Jays in his previous start. The southpaw has a 4.64 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 21:7 K:BB across 21.1 innings this year. His next start is scheduled for Wednesday in Pittsburgh.

APRIL 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Minor sharp as Royals roll to 6-2 win over Mize, Tigers DETROIT (AP) — Mike Minor held Detroit hitless until the fifth inning, and Andrew Benintendi and Ryan O'Hearn homered off Casey Mize to lift...

APRIL 24, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Minor sharp as Royals roll to 6-2 win over Mize, Tigers DETROIT (AP) — Mike Minor held Detroit hitless until the fifth inning, and Andrew Benintendi and Ryan O'Hearn homered off Casey Mize to lift...

APRIL 24, 2021 • ROANOKE.COM

Minor sharp as Royals roll to 6-2 win over Mize, Tigers DETROIT (AP) — Mike Minor held Detroit hitless until the fifth inning, and Andrew Benintendi and Ryan O'Hearn homered off Casey Mize to lift...

APRIL 24, 2021 • STLTODAY.COM

Minor sharp as Royals roll to 6-2 win over Mize, Tigers Mike Minor held Detroit hitless until the fifth inning, and Andrew Benintendi and Ryan O'Hearn homered off Casey Mize to lift the Kansas Cit...

APRIL 24, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Minor sharp as Royals roll to 6-2 win over Mize, Tigers Mike Minor held Detroit hitless until the fifth inning, and Andrew Benintendi and Ryan O’Hearn homered off Casey Mize to lift the Kansas Cit...

APRIL 24, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Minor sharp as Royals roll to 6-2 win over Mize, Tigers Mike Minor held Detroit hitless until the fifth inning, and Andrew Benintendi and Ryan O’Hearn homered off Casey Mize to lift the Kansas Cit...

APRIL 24, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Minor sharp as Royals roll to 6-2 win over Mize, Tigers

Mike Minor held Detroit hitless until the fifth inning, and Andrew Benintendi and Ryan O’Hearn homered off Casey Mize to lift the Kansas City Royals to a 6-2 victory over the Tiger...

APRIL 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hit hard in Saturday's loss Minor (1-1) took the loss in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays, getting tagged for four runs on seven hits over 5.2 innings. He struck out three.

Impact The lefty served up homers to Jonathan Davis and Vladimir Guerrero among his 99 pitches (59 strikes), continuing a problem that has consistently plagued him in recent seasons. Minor will carry a 5.17 ERA and 12:5 K:BB through 15.2 innings into his next outing Friday in Detroit.

APRIL 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Friday's game postponed Minor and the Royals won't play the Blue Jays on Friday as the game was postponed due to inclement weather, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Impact It's already the third postponement of the day across MLB, with this matchup being pushed back due to rain. The game will be made up via a doubleheader Saturday, and Minor figures to start one of those two contests.

APRIL 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lasts four innings in no-decision Minor allowed a run on four hits and three walks with three strikeouts in four innings in a no-decision versus the White Sox on Sunday.

Impact The only run on Minor's line came on a Leury Garcia RBI double in the fourth inning. It was a mild improvement for Minor, who allowed four runs over six innings in his season debut versus the Rangers. He has a 4.50 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 9:5 K:BB across 10 innings this season. The southpaw is expected to make his next start at home Friday versus the Blue Jays.

APRIL 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to start Sunday Minor will start Sunday's game against the White Sox, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Impact Minor was scheduled to start Saturday's game before it was rained out, but the Royals will stick with their rotation for Sunday's series finale in Chicago. Minor earned the win in his season debut Saturday while allowing four runs on four hits and two walks with six strikeouts against the Rangers.

APRIL 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Saturday's contest rained out Minor and the Royals won't play against the White Sox on Saturday since the game was postponed due to inclement weather.

Impact Minor earned a win in his season debut against the Rangers on Saturday, but he'll have to wait before making his second start of the year. Although it's not yet clear who will serve as the starting pitcher for Sunday's series finale against the White Sox, Minor could be an option since Saturday's game was called off several hours before first pitch.

APRIL 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gives up four runs in win Minor (1-0) earned the win against the Rangers on Saturday after giving up four runs on four hits with six strikeouts and two walks over six innings.

Impact The veteran southpaw surrendered all four runs across the first three frames Saturday, but he settled down and allowed only one single in the following three innings. Minor could make his second start of the season Thursday against the White Sox.

APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mad Bum gets opener for D-backs; Kluber is Yanks' No. 2

The Arizona Diamondbacks are ready to open the season in familiar fashion: with Mad Bum on the mound

MARCH 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diamondbacks' Gallen has sore forearm, might miss opener

The Arizona Diamondbacks might be missing their best pitcher on opening day

MARCH 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros LHP Framber Valdez gets positive update on injury

The Houston Astros received a positive update on left-hander Framber Valdez on the same day Forrest Whitley had season-ending surgery on his right elbow

MARCH 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Seeing is believing: Bauer shuts eye, pitches shutout ball

What’s that piece of advice Little League coaches always tell their kid — keep your eye on the ball, right

MARCH 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set for spring debut Minor will make his first start of the Cactus League on Saturday, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact Minor signed a big-league deal with the Royals this offseason and is set to take the mound in his first competitive action of the spring. He'll have his eye on improving results from the abbreviated 2020 campaign, when he posted a 5.56 ERA across 56.2 innings with the Rangers and Athletics.

MARCH 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

AL West teams at the start of spring training

A team-by-team look at the American League West entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catcher...

FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS