What is the Kansas City Royals record in 2026?

The Kansas City Royals are 9-17, 5th in the AL Central.

Who is pitching for the Royals today?

Cole Ragans (0-4, 6.00 ERA) vs Walbert Urena (0-2, 2.35 ERA). First pitch at 07:10 PM EDT.

What channel is the Royals game on today?

Today's game airs on FanDuel Sports Network West, Royals.TV. First pitch at 07:10 PM EDT.

Kansas City Royals News & Updates

April 25, 2026

The Kansas City Royals were 9-17, 5th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-3 at Kauffman Stadium.

Royals Daily Vibe Check

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a rough stretch

Stuck in neutral. A 2-5 week weighs heavy on the score. But a 3-run win last night helps the cause.

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Royals Game on April 25

Opponent:	Los Angeles Angels (12-15)
Location:	Kauffman Stadium
First Pitch:	07:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Cole Ragans (0-4, 6.00 ERA) vs Walbert Urena (0-2, 2.35 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	FanDuel Sports Network West, Royals.TV
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 54°F, Wind 5 mph

Royals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-3 at Kauffman Stadium.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0	0	3	8	0
	0	0	0	5	0	0	0	1		6	8	0

Highlights

Isaac Collins went 2-3 with 2 RBI.
Elias Díaz went 1-3 with 2 RBI.

Royals Record & Standings

AL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Guardians	15	12	.556		W1
Tigers	14	13	.519	1.0	L1
Twins	12	14	.462	2.5	L3
White Sox	11	15	.423	3.5	W2
Royals	9	17	.346	5.5	W1

Kansas City Royals are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -18 run differential.

Royals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
22 Carter Jensen	6	.288	.923	14
43 Elias Díaz	0	.429	1.214	2
28 Kyle Isbel	3	.274	.796	8

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
67 Seth Lugo	1-1	1.15	0.93	31.1
52 Michael Wacha	2-1	2.51	0.93	32.1
50 Kris Bubic	2-1	4.08	1.12	28.2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
22 Carter Jensen	6 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .6 AVG in last 3 games
43 Elias Díaz	3 hits, 2 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games
28 Kyle Isbel	4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
19 Michael Massey	5 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
50 Kris Bubic	7.0 IP, 11 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
52 Michael Wacha	8.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
67 Seth Lugo	7.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Royals News

Bobby Witt Jr. led the charge in the Royals' 6-3 victory over the Angels, showcasing his battle mentality and helping the team break through with a five-run frame. The bottom of the order shone bright, combining for a stellar 7-for-18 performance, proving that even on tough days, Kansas City can rely on its depth. Despite an overall dismal record of 8-17, the pitching rotation is gaining national attention, with five Royals starters making it into The Athletic's Top 100. The team aims to build on this momentum against the Angels, who previously took two of three in Kauffman Stadium last season. As the Royals push for a series win this weekend, it’s clear they need to capitalize on these opportunities to start turning their season around.

Sources

MLB.com

'You got to battle': Witt, Royals break through vs. Kikuchi in 5-run frame

KANSAS CITY -- Once Bobby Witt Jr. swung through the splitter that Angels starter Yusei Kikuchi threw him in the fourth inning on Friday night, Witt went into battle mode with two strikes. Witt fouled off a fastball at the top of the zone, followed by another splitter above the

Kingsofkauffman

Royals' nightmare start hasn't affected rotation in The Athletic's Top 100 starter list

The Royals’ rotation is gaining national respect—five Kansas City starters landed in The Athletic’s Top 100, highlighting elite depth on the mound.

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Royals Review

Bottom of the order comes through in 6-3 Royals win over Angels

It wasn’t the stars, but the supporting cast that stole the show as the Royals knocked off the Angels 6-3 on Friday night. The 5-9 hitters in the lineup went a combined 7-for-18 and drove in all six runs, as the Royals scored six runs for the third consecutive game. Angels starter Yusei Kikuchi mowed […]

Royals Review

Royals vs. Angels Friday gamethread

The Royals desperately need a series win, and the Angels provide an opportunity this weekend. Noah Cameron takes the bump after giving up a career-high seven runs his last start against the Yankees. Matt Quatraro goes with a righty-heavy lineup against lefty Yusei Kikuchi. The Angels took two of three at Kauffman Stadium last year. […]

CBS Sports

MLB picks, predictions for Friday: Expert's best bets including Angels vs. Royals, Pirates vs. Brewers

SportsLine's Adam Thompson reveals his top MLB predictions for Friday's games

Royals Upcoming Schedule

The Kansas City Royals visit the Athletics for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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