Michael Wacha: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / March 24

MLB Writer Outlines Worst-Case Scenario For Royals In 2025

The Kansas City Royals had a busy offseason, adding Jonathan India via trade and signing Carlos Estevez while also bringing back Michael Wacha and Michael Lorenzen.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / March 12

Royals $13 Million Veteran Outfielder Listed As Team's Worst Contract

The Kansas City Royals were busy this offseason, signing Michael Wacha, Carlos Estevez and Michael Lorenzen to beef up their pitching staff. They also traded for Jonathan India.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 3

Dodgers Beloved 2-Time Champion Utility Player Predicted To Defect To Royals

The Kansas City Royals won't frequently be mentioned as "winners" of the Major League Baseball offseason, but they've quietly made a series of exciting moves.

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MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 9

Ex-Mets, Red Sox 6-Time All-Star Predicted To Choose Royals In Free Agency Surprise

It may be time for the Kansas City Royals to make their move in free agency. Excluding the Michael Wacha extension, which happened so fast after the season that it hardly registered as a free-agent signing, it's been a quiet winter so far for the Royals.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 8

Royals Claim Young Infielder Off Waivers From White Sox

The Kansas City Royals have been busy in the past few days. After starting off their offseason hot by re-signing Michael Wacha and trading for Jonathan India, they went quiet in the month of December.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / December 28

Royals Could Target Son Of Hall-Of-Famer To Boost Offense For 2025

The Kansas City Royals were busy in the month of November after having reached the postseason as the second American League Wild Card team. They re-signed Michael Wacha to a three-year, $51 million contract and later traded for Jonathan India.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / December 27

Could Royals Potentially Reunite With 3x All-Star To Fill Bench Needs?

The Kansas City Royals were busy in the month of November, re-signing Michael Wacha to bolster their rotation and trading for Jonathan India to boost their lineup.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / December 23

Could Royals Target $36 Million Gold Glover To Fill Hole In Infield?

The Kansas City Royals have gone quiet in the month of December after making some noise in November. They re-signed Michael Wacha to a three-year, $51 million contract and traded for Jonathan India.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / December 17

Royals Named A Landing Spot For $36M Gold Glover In Possible Blockbuster Signing

The hot stove has cooled off of late for the Kansas City Royals. Kansas City was one of the busiest teams early this offseason, re-signing starting pitcher Michael Wacha and trading for second baseman Jonathan India.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / December 13

Royals Could Target $12.5 Million All-Star After Non-Tender By Nationals

The Kansas City Royals have been busy after watching their season end in the ALDS at the hands of the eventual American League champion New York Yankees.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 29

Royals Could Still Be In Line For Offensive Upgrades, Per GM

The Kansas City Royals have been one of Major League Baseball's busiest teams this offseason. They got straight to work by re-signing Michael Wacha to a three-year, $51 million contract.

Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / November 8

Royals must build around Bobby Witt Jr. by pursuing offensive upgrades

Bobby Witt Jr. needs some offensive help in Kansas City.

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Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / November 3

Royals keep RHP Michael Wacha on reported $51M deal

Royals right-hander Michael Wacha will remain in Kansas City for the next three seasons, agreeing to a $51 million deal that could max out at $72 million, multiple media outlets reported on Sunday.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 3

Royals sign veteran right-hander to three-year deal

Looking ahead to 2025 and beyond, the move to keep him in the fold solidifies the club’s rotation entering next season.

MLB offseason primer: Juan Soto tops free agent class

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MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 1

Ex-Cardinals Star Urged To Sign $45M Deal With Guardians By Insider

One former St. Louis Cardinals star certainly will have a good winter. Former Cardinals All-Star Michael Wacha spent the first seven years of his big league career with St.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / October 24

Insider Predicts Royals Star Veteran Will Get $54 Million, Hints At Possible Reunion

As the Kansas City Royals get set to tackle free agency, one individual player's decision is looming over the team's heads. After an 86-76 season and a playoff appearance, the Royals are hoping to push forward and become true World Series contenders in 2025.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 17

Ex-Red Sox Hurler In Line For $60 Million Deal Predicted To Be Available

An old friend of the Boston Red Sox certainly is going to have a great winter. Former Red Sox starting pitcher Michael Wacha has been on a tear over the last three years.

Kansas City Royals News / Larry Brown Sports / October 10

Royals' Wacha hit in dugout by foul ball during ALDS Game 4

Royals' Michael Wacha hit in dugout by foul ball during ALDS Game 4

Michael Wacha had some cosmically bad luck during Game 4 of the NLDS on Thursday.

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MLB News / Action Network / October 10

Yankees vs. Royals prediction, pick, odds for ALDS Game 4 on Thursday, Oct. 10

The New York Yankees took a 2-1 series lead on Wednesday night despite enduring another brutal night at the plate, but things may get a bit easier when they face Michael Wacha for the second time in this series.

Takeaways from Yankees-Royals Game 3: Giancarlo Stanton, another strong BP effort help N.Y. edge K.C.

Yankees on verge of ousting Royals despite Aaron Judge's quiet bat

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 7

Beloved Cardinals All-Star Projected To Get $77 Million Contract

One former St. Louis Cardinals star is going to get paid well this winter. Free agency will be here soon and former Cardinals All-Star Michael Wacha will be available and is expected to cash in.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 5

Yankees get big replay break, win ALDS Game 1 over Royals

Takeaways from Yankees-Royals Game 1 of ALDS: Yankees get big game-changing replay break

The New York Yankees came away victorious in Game 1 of their ALDS matchup with the Kansas City Royals. How did they do it? Takeaways from a fun, back-and-forth contest.

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MLB News / Action Network / October 5

Royals vs. Yankees player props for Gerrit Cole and Michael Wacha on Saturday, Oct. 5

Despite scoring just three runs, the Royals swept the AL Wild Card series against the Orioles. They did so with dominant pitching, holding the Orioles to just one run and will now look to do the same to the Yankees in the AL Division Series.

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Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / September 8

Michael Wacha pitches Royals past Twins for series sweep

Michael Wacha delivered seven shutout innings as the Kansas City Royals got past the visiting Minnesota Twins 2-0 on Sunday afternoon, completing a three-game weekend sweep.