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The Kansas City Royals defeated the Chicago White Sox 3-0, with Michael Wacha delivering a standout performance, pitching seven shutout innings and striking out eight. The Royals' offense came alive in the seventh inning, scoring three runs. This victory puts the Royals over .500 for the first time since the beginning of 2022, marking their first winning streak of the 2024 season.
The Kansas City Royals have signed free agent pitcher Michael Wacha to a two-year, $32 million deal. Wacha, who has had a career plagued by injuries and inconsistency, revived his career with Tampa Bay in 2021 and had a solid season with Boston in 2022. He has improved his walk rates and relies heavily on his changeup, which opponents struggle to hit. Wacha joins a Royals rotation that includes Seth Lugo, Cole Ragans, Brady Singer, and Jordan Lyles.
The Kansas City Royals have reached agreements with right-handed starter Michael Wacha and outfielder Hunter Renfroe, pushing their free agent spending over $100 million as they aim to improve their standing in the American League Central. Wacha signed a two-year, $32 million contract with an opt-out after the first season, while Renfroe agreed to a two-year, $13 million deal with an opt-out as well. The Royals have been active in free agency, signing a total of six players, including relievers Chris Stratton and Will Smith.
Free-agent pitcher Michael Wacha has agreed to a two-year, $32 million contract with the Kansas City Royals, including an opt-out after the first year. Wacha, who became a free agent after the Padres declined his option, had a strong season with San Diego, posting a 3.22 ERA and 124 strikeouts in 2023. The 32-year-old right-hander spent his first seven seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals, earning an All-Star selection in 2015, but battled injuries in recent years.
The San Diego Padres defeated the Chicago White Sox 6-1, handing the White Sox their first 100-loss season since 2018. Ha-Seong Kim led the Padres with four hits, while Michael Wacha pitched seven scoreless innings. The win brought the Padres above .500 for the first time since May 10. Jurickson Profar contributed with two hits and four RBIs. The White Sox, who have the fourth-worst record in the majors, reached 100 losses for the fifth time.
Gary Sanchez's hot streak continues as he hits two home runs in the Padres' win over the Rangers. The arrival of Luis Campusano has allowed Sanchez to rest and DH more frequently, resulting in improved performance. Both catchers have been alternating between catching and DHing, with Sanchez hitting .263/.356/.711 in his first 12 games of the second half. Meanwhile, Michael Wacha is expected to join the Padres' rotation next month after recovering from shoulder inflammation. He will face live hitters on Monday and aims to return at full strength to contribute to the team's playoff push.
The San Diego Padres have recalled Reiss Knehr from Triple-A El Paso and optioned Matt Waldron one day after his major league debut. Waldron gave up two runs on four hits over 4⅔ innings in a 2-0 loss to the Washington Nationals. He was making a spot start for Michael Wacha, who was given additional rest to deal with shoulder fatigue.
The San Diego Padres plan to promote 26-year-old right-hander Matt Waldron, who will become the first regular knuckleballer to pitch in the big leagues since Mickey Jannis did so for the Orioles in 2021. Waldron's callup comes with the Padres planning to skip Michael Wacha's start while he deals with right shoulder fatigue. Waldron's knuckler sits around 80 mph – harder than most. He has struggled this season in the hitter-friendly confines of Triple-A El Paso, where he has posted a 7.02 ERA across 14 appearances.
The San Diego Padres dominated the Cleveland Guardians in a 5-0 victory, with starting pitcher Michael Wacha allowing only four hits and one walk in 6.2 shutout innings. Guardians' starting pitcher Aaron Civale struggled, throwing 95 pitches in 3.2 innings and allowing two solo home runs. The Padres extended their lead with a steal of third base and a subsequent wild pitch, followed by a home run. The Guardians were non-competitive offensively, with only one runner reaching scoring position. San Diego will go for the sweep on Thursday.
The San Diego Padres won 10-3 against the Seattle Mariners, with Michael Wacha pitching six scoreless innings. The Padres have shown flashes of brilliance this season, but their inconsistency has been a problem. They are 27-4 when they score four or more runs, but only 2-29 when they score three or fewer runs. The Padres' hitting coaches have been working hard to improve the team's performance, and their efforts paid off in yesterday's game. Fernando Tatis Jr. stole his seventh base of the season and hit his 92nd career home run, while Gary Sánchez hit his fourth home run in eight games. The Padres will face the Colorado Rockies in a three-game series starting tomorrow.
The San Diego Padres scored 10 runs on 17 hits in a 10-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday. Juan Soto had five hits and four RBIs, while Gary Sánchez hit a three-run homer. Starting pitcher Michael Wacha threw six scoreless innings for the Padres. The win comes after a string of games in which the Padres have alternated between scoring ample runs in victories and scoring just once in losses. The Padres are now within four games of .500 with 100 games left to play.
Jameson Taillon had a successful start for the Cubs, using his four-seamer and newly-shaped slider to limit the Padres to one run. The Cubs offense struggled against Michael Wacha, but Dansby Swanson hit a home run to help secure the win. The bullpen, including Julian Merryweather, held on to the lead.
The Chicago Cubs face the San Diego Padres in a four-game series, with Jameson Taillon pitching for the Cubs and Michael Wacha for the Padres. The Cubs lineup features Trey Mancini at first base instead of struggling prospect Matt Mervis. Michael Wacha has been on a hot streak since his first start against the Cubs earlier this season. The game will be broadcast on MARQ and 670 The Score.
The San Diego Padres lost 3-2 to the New York Yankees in a 10-inning game that was decided by Isiah Kiner-Falefa's walk-off single off Nick Martinez. Despite playing with a patchwork lineup, the Padres put up a good fight against a strong Yankees team and a dominant Luis Severino, who allowed only one hit and walked two in 6⅔ innings. Michael Wacha was impressive for the Padres, allowing just three hits and a run in seven innings. The loss leaves the Padres barely treading water just above the dregs of the National League.
The San Diego Padres will face the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Yankees will be looking to get back on track with the help of Luis Severino, who will be making just his second start of the season. The Padres will start Michael Wacha, who has been off to a strong start in 2023, winning five games in nine starts. The expectation is that these teams will still score plenty of runs on Saturday, but the Under is the best bet.