Luke Hochevar (SP)

Royals starting pitcher Luke Hochevar came out on the losing end of a duel of former top pitching prospects on Thursday, as he picked up the loss against Brian Matusz and the Orioles. Hochevar allowed only two runs through the first six innings, however he allowed a pair of hits to leadoff the seventh inning before he was pulled for a reliever. Both runners would end up scoring, bringing his run total...

Kansas City Royals SP Luke Hochevar (3-3) allowed three hits over seven scoreless innings in ...

Kansas City's game in Chicago on Saturday was delayed because of rain, and the team's had to deal with inclement weather the entire game. It didn't seem to bother Royals pitcher Luke Hochevar though has he tossed seven innings of three-hit baseball. He struck out five batters and issued one walk before turning the ball over to the bullpen. He threw 101 pitches, 58 for strikes. The Royals would win...

The Kansas City Star reports Monday that struggling Royals starter Luke Hochevar will remain in the starting rotation going forward. Manager Ned Yost made clear that Hochevar will not yet be removed from the rotation with his next scheduled start coming Saturday at the White Sox.

Kansas City starting pitcher Luke Hochevar (2-3) was charged with seven runs and seven hits in 2 1/3 innings during the Royals' 10-4 loss to the Yankees on Sunday. It was his shortest outing of the year as he has allowed 16 runs and 19 hits with four walks in his past two starts. He walked one batter and did not record a strikeout for the first time this season on Sunday. "I need to get back to square...

Kansas City Royals SP Luke Hochevar allowed nine runs, 12 hits and three walks in ...

Royals starter Luke Hochevar was knocked around during Tuesday night's contest against the Tigers. Hochevar, who was making his fifth start of the season, allowed a season-high nine runs on 12 hits over four innings in the 9-3 defeat. Most of the damage he surrendered came in the first inning as he gave up a five-spot in the opening frame. Hochevar was pulled after throwing just 75 pitches and finished...

With Monday night's contest against the Tigers postponed due to rain, the Royals pushed each of their starters back a day. Luke Hochevar, who was scheduled to take the mound on Monday, will now start on Tuesday. Hochevar is 2-1 with a 4.98 ERA in four starts this season.

Monday's game between the Royals and Tigers has been postponed due to rain.

The Kansas City Star reports the Royals made a minor tweak to their rotation because Jonathan Sanchez is battling the flu. Sanchez has been pushed back from Monday to Tuesday and Luke Hochevar will now start Monday's series opener at Detroit.

RotoInfo.com | Apr 29th, 9:16am

Luke Hochevar will stay on his regular schedule and pitch Monday according to Bob Dutton on Twitter.

RotoInfo.com | Apr 15th, 1:14pm

Royals starter Luke Hochevar (ankle) was able to throw on Sunday and manager Ned Yost was pleased with the results, reports MLB.com. That said, Hochevar's next start on Wednesday against Detroit is up in the air. 'Hoch went out and threw [Sunday] and actually is OK,' Yost said before Sunday's series finale against the Indians. 'Still sore, a little bit, but making great progress. We're kind of going day to day with him.'

RotoInfo.com | Apr 13th, 3:08pm

Luke Hochevar suffered a bad bruise near left ankle when hit by a line drive by Cleveland's Carlos Santana. X-rays were negative.

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