What is the Kansas City Royals record in 2026?

The Kansas City Royals are 12-17, 5th in the AL Central.

Who is pitching for the Royals today?

Michael Wacha (2-1, 2.51 ERA) vs Luis Severino (1-2, 5.17 ERA). First pitch at 09:40 PM EDT.

What channel is the Royals game on today?

Today's game airs on Royals.TV, NBCSCA. First pitch at 09:40 PM EDT.

Kansas City Royals News & Updates

April 29, 2026

The Kansas City Royals were 12-17, 5th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals downed the Athletics 4-1 at Sutter Health Park.

Royals Daily Vibe Check

75°

▲14

Warm

a hot week

Steady as she goes. Going 5-2 in a week will do nice things for the temperature. And coming off a win by 3. That energy is baked into the score.

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Royals Game on April 29

Opponent:	Athletics (15-14)
Location:	Sutter Health Park
First Pitch:	09:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Michael Wacha (2-1, 2.51 ERA) vs Luis Severino (1-2, 5.17 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Royals.TV, NBCSCA
Forecast:	🌤️ Mostly sunny, 58°F, Wind 5 mph

Royals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals downed the Athletics 4-1 at Sutter Health Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10+	R	H	E
	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	3	4	8	0
	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	8	0

The Kansas City Royals clinched the win in the 10th inning.

Highlights

Salvador Perez went 2-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Bobby Witt Jr. went 1-5 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.

Royals Record & Standings

AL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Tigers	15	15	.500		L1
Guardians	15	16	.484	0.5	L4
Twins	13	17	.433	2.0	L1
White Sox	13	17	.433	2.0	W2
Royals	12	17	.414	2.5	W4

Kansas City Royals are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +16 run differential.

Royals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
43 Elias Díaz	0	.429	1.214	2
22 Carter Jensen	6	.265	.853	16
7 Bobby Witt Jr.	2	.289	.801	15

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
52 Michael Wacha	2-1	2.51	0.93	32.1
67 Seth Lugo	1-1	2.63	1.17	37.2
50 Kris Bubic	2-1	3.74	1.19	33.2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
7 Bobby Witt Jr.	5 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games
43 Elias Díaz	3 hits, 2 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games
28 Kyle Isbel	3 hits, .429 AVG in last 3 games
15 Lane Thomas	4 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games
13 Salvador Perez	6 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
55 Cole Ragans	6.0 IP, 11 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
52 Michael Wacha	8.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
60 Lucas Erceg	3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games

Royals News

Bobby Witt Jr. proved he can deliver in the clutch, smashing a three-run homer in the 10th inning to secure a 4-1 victory over the Athletics, marking the Royals' fourth straight win and lifting their record to 12-17. While the offense shines with a robust 6.6 runs per game in the past week, Vinnie Pasquantino's exit due to low back tightness raises concerns about lineup stability. Adding to their roster depth, Kansas City signed former top prospect Anthony Gose to a minor league deal, underscoring their commitment to bolster the pitching staff. Jac Caglianone's recent performance calls for increased opportunities against lefties, suggesting the Royals might finally be ready to take the next step in their development. With the bats heating up, the Royals appear to be trending in the right direction, but they need to stay healthy to maintain momentum.

Sources

MLB.com

Witt delivers with 3-run homer in 10th inning as Royals win 4th straight

WEST SACRAMENTO – It was late in Kansas City, but Bobby Witt Jr. might have awakened everyone from out here on the West Coast. A three-run, opposite-field home run in the top of the 10th inning powered the Royals to a 4-1 series-opening win over the A’s at Sutter Health

MLB.com

Pasquantino dealing with low back tightness, exits opener vs. Athletics

WEST SACRAMENTO -- Vinnie Pasquantino exited Tuesday’s 4-1 win over the A’s with low back tightness, something he’s been dealing with for “a while,” he said. Pasquantino saw 19 pitches between his first two plate appearances on Tuesday, a 10-pitch double and a nine-pitch walk. When he grounded out to

Kingsofkauffman

Former top prospect OF-turned-reliever joins Royals system after ridiculous Mexican League stint

The Royals made a depth splash on Tuesday, adding to their Triple-A bullpen by signing former well-regarded outfield prospect Anthony Gose.

Kingsofkauffman

Jac Caglianone is proving it's time for Royals to take next step with him at the plate

Jac Caglianone’s latest blast makes a case—it's time the Royals give the young slugger more chances against lefties instead of limiting his growth.

Royals Review

Jonathan India has season-ending surgery

Jonathan India had labral surgery and will miss the remainder of the season, according to MLB.com reporter Anne Rogers. India had been out since April 18 when he landed on the Injured List with a left shoulder subluxation. He injured the shoulder last June and missed time in July as well. He also missed a […]

Mlbtraderumors

Royals Sign Anthony Gose To Minor League Deal

The Royals signed left-handed reliever Anthony Gose to a minor league deal, per a club announcement. The CAA client has been assigned to Triple-A Omaha for the time being. Gose, 35, was a two-way star as an amateur but drafted by the Phillies as an outfielder in the second round back in 2008. He spent […]

Royals Upcoming Schedule

The Kansas City Royals visit the Seattle Mariners for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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