Latest Chris Stratton News

Royals' Renfroe, Stratton pick up player options; Wright reinstated from 60-day injured list

Nov. 04, 2024 18:03 PM EST

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Royals outfielder Hunter Renfroe and reliever Chris Stratton picked up their player options on Monday, and right-hander Kyle Wright was reinstated from the 60-day injured list. Renfroe made $5.5 million last season and will make $7.5 million next season,...

Royals RHP Michael Lorenzen to undergo MRI after injuring his left hamstring in start against Guards

Aug. 28, 2024 01:05 AM EDT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Kansas City Royals starter Michael Lorenzen will undergo an MRI on Wednesday after he injured his left hamstring in the second inning of Tuesday night's 6-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians. Lorenzen got hurt while stretching as he covered first base. He tried to...

Skenes strikes out 9 in 6 innings, De La Cruz hits a three-run double and Pirates beat Reds 7-0

Aug. 22, 2024 22:22 PM EDT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Paul Skenes struck out nine in six dominant innings, Bryan De La Cruz hit a three-run double during a six-run fifth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-0 on Thursday night. Skenes (8-2), the rookie who started last month’s All-Star game,...