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Royals All-Star Kris Bubic (rotator cuff strain) done for season
July 29 - The Kansas City Royals announced left-hander Kris Bubic will miss the remainder of the season with a left rotator cuff strain. Bubic, an All-Star this season, walked the first four batters he faced on Saturday against the Cleveland Guardians on just 21 pitches. He left the game with two outs in the third after giving up four runs and three hits. Bubic told reporters after the game that he had been pitching through shoulder soreness for much of the season. The 27-year-old veteran owned an 8-7 record with a career-best 2.55 ERA in 116 1/3 innings. He posted a 1.43 ERA during his first 12 starts through June 1, but a 4.61 ERA over his final eight starts. The Royals have dealt with several injuries to their starting rotation this season as left-hander Cole Ragans, right-hander Alec Marsh and right-hander Michael Lorenzen are all currently on the IL. The Royals called up righty Jonathan Bowlan and 45-year-old Rich Hill from Triple-A Omaha to help fill out the pitching staff. The Royals are 52-54 and sit four games back of the final wild card spot in the American League. --Field Level Media
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2 days ago
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Rich Hill to play for 14th team after Royals call-up
The post Rich Hill to play for 14th team after Royals call-up appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Kansas City Royals should be sellers at the MLB trade deadline. They are well out of the AL Central, which is currently dominated by the Detroit Tigers, and stuck in a crowded AL Wild Card race. That could include trading Seth Lugo, who finished second in Cy Young voting last year. The Royals made a move to improve their pitching by calling up Rich Hill on Monday, which also made some history. 'Veteran left-hander Rich Hill is expected to return to the majors with the Kansas City Royals and could pitch as early as Tuesday, sources say,' Robert Murray of FanSided reported. 'Hill, 45, becomes the oldest active player in baseball. Hill signed a minor-league contract with the Royals in mid-May and was quickly promoted to Triple-A.' The Royals will be the 14th team Hill plays for in his MLB career. That ties Edwin Jackson for the most in MLB history, according to Jomboy Media's Talkin' Baseball. He last pitched in 2024 with the Boston Red Sox, his sixth season in his hometown. The Dodgers and Cubs are the only teams he has spent more than one season with, four apiece. Hill immediately becomes the oldest player in Major League Baseball, but he can help get the Royals through the season. If they trade Lugo and do not want to burn a year of a prospect's contract, they can use Hill. He has a career ERA of 4.01 with 90 wins in 386 appearances. Hill signed with the Royals back in May and has been performing well in the minor leagues ever since. In nine starts with AAA Omaha, he has pitched 42 innings and allowed 25 earned runs for a 5.36 ERA. If he can put together a few nice starts for Kansas City this year, it could be a great end to his career. He, of course, could be back with Team 15 at 46 years old and no one would be surprised. Related: Royals rumors: Kansas City could still be trade deadline sellers after Adam Frazier
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Royals' Rich Hill officially ties MLB history with start for Kansas City
The post Royals' Rich Hill officially ties MLB history with start for Kansas City appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Kansas City Royals added a historic name to their rotation Tuesday night, and it comes with one of the most improbable resumes in the game. Rich Hill, the 45-year-old left-hander, made his season debut for the club at Wrigley Field, officially tying MLB history by pitching for his 14th different franchise, matching Edwin Jackson's all-time record. Hill's appearance against the Chicago Cubs was notable not just for the record books. With the start, he became the oldest MLB player currently active and the oldest to pitch for the Royals in franchise history. At 45 years and 133 days old, he surpassed Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry, who briefly pitched for Kansas City in 1983 after turning 45. The Talkin' Baseball podcast highlighted the milestone in a viral post shared on X (formerly known as Twitter), celebrating Hill's historic debut, his place in MLB history, and even referencing him by his infamous nickname. 'Dick Mountain is on the mound for his 2025 debut! The Royals are his 14th different team, tying an MLB record' Rich Hill's return to a big-league mound was more than a milestone — it was effective. The veteran left-hander went five innings in his debut with the club, giving up three runs (just one earned) on six hits and two walks, with one strikeout. While Kansas City's defense faltered behind him, Hill remained composed, relying on his trademark curveball to navigate trouble and keep the game within reach. He exited in the sixth inning with the Royals down 3-0, but his performance was a reminder that experience still plays. Signed by Kansas City in May to a minor league deal, Hill worked his way back from Triple-A Omaha, where he posted a 4-4 record with a 5.36 ERA. Manager Matt Quatraro called Hill up to stabilize a rotation that's lacked consistency, and the decision immediately paid off. Hill's journey to this point is nothing short of legendary. He's pitched in 21 MLB seasons since his 2005 debut with the Cubs, logging over 1,400 innings with a 4.01 ERA. From postseason runs with the Los Angeles Dodgers to independent league stints and injury rehabs, his path back to the bigs with Kansas City exemplifies perseverance. In corresponding roster moves, the Royals optioned right-hander Andrew Hoffman to Triple-A Omaha and designated outfielder Tyler Gentry for assignment. Although the Royals ultimately fell 6-0 to the Cubs, Hill's record-tying debut still marked a meaningful moment. With his arrival, Kansas City gains more than just a veteran arm — they add a leader with perspective and presence. Whether he evolves into a steady rotation piece or serves as a guiding voice for the club's younger pitchers, the veteran brings valuable experience to a clubhouse still seeking consistency. In a game increasingly dominated by youth, the 45-year-old journeyman is living proof that veteran arms still have a place — and sometimes, a moment in history left to write. Related: MLB rumors: Cubs 'check in' with Royals amid trade deadline pitching search Related: Royals player with late Cubs fan father reacts to hitting Wrigley Field home run
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Why 45-Year-Old Rich Hill Is Driven to Keep Pitching
Royals P Rich Hill and Rich Eisen discuss his historic start for Kansas City where the 45-year-old tied an MLB record by pitching for the 14th team in his career.
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Rich Hill starts for Kansas City Royals: Who are oldest active MLB players?
The Kansas City Royals turned to 45-year-old Rich Hill to start Tuesday's game against the Chicago Cubs, making the left-handed pitcher the oldest player to appear in MLB this season. Hill pitched five innings against the Cubs, allowing three runs — just one earned — striking out one batter and walking two. The Cubs went on to win the game, 6-0, with Hill taking the loss. Hill was called up from the Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers on Monday, July 21. The veteran left-handed pitcher last appeared in the majors late in the 2024 season, making four relief appearances in August and September for the Boston Red Sox. Hill is one of just five players over 45 to play in the majors since 2010, and the first to do so since 2018. Hill also became the oldest player to ever play for the Royals, playing for his 14th MLB team. That ties Edwin Jackson's record for the most teams played for by one player. Here's what to know about Rich Hill and the oldest active players in the majors: Oldest active players in MLB Rich Hill might be the oldest active player in Major League Baseball, but he'll have to stick around for some time to break Satchel Paige's incredible record. Paige was 59 years old when he made his final MLB appearance on Sept. 25, 1965, a record that might never be broken. However, that's not to take away from Hill and the other durable players across the majors who are still plugging away at the top of the sport. Here, per Baseball Reference, is a list of the 10 oldest active MLB players: 1. Rich Hill (Kansas City Royals) - 45 years, 133 days 2. Justin Verlander (San Francisco Giants) - 42 years, 152 days 3. Charlie Morton (Baltimore Orioles) - 41 years, 252 days 4. Max Scherzer (Toronto Blue Jays) - 40 years, 360 days 5. Justin Turner (Chicago Cubs) - 40 years, 241 days 6. Carlos Santana (Cleveland Guardians) - 39 years, 105 days 7. Chris Martin (Texas Rangers) - 39 years, 50 days 8t. Martín Maldonado (San Diego Padres) - 38 years, 340 days 8t. Yu Darvish (San Diego Padres) - 38 years, 340 days 10. Andrew McCutchen (Pittsburgh Pirates) - 38 years, 285 days The biggest stories, every morning. Stay up-to-date on all the key sports developments by subscribing to USA TODAY Sports' newsletter. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Rich Hill tops list of oldest active MLB players
