What is the Kansas City Royals record in 2026?

The Kansas City Royals are 22-31, 4th in the AL Central.

Who is pitching for the Royals today?

Michael Wacha (4-2, 2.70 ERA) vs Will Warren (6-1, 3.61 ERA). First pitch at 03:40 PM EDT.

What channel is the Royals game on today?

Today's game airs on ESPN/ESPN App, ESPN/ESPN App. First pitch at 03:40 PM EDT.

Kansas City Royals News & Updates

May 25, 2026

The Kansas City Royals were 22-31, 4th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals topped the Seattle Mariners 8-6 at Kauffman Stadium.

Royals Daily Vibe Check

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Lukewarm

the bats going quiet

It's a wash right now. The bats at 2.9 R/G are the biggest drag right now. Working in their favor, winning by 2 last night moved the needle.

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Royals Game on May 25

Opponent:	New York Yankees (31-22)
Location:	Kauffman Stadium
First Pitch:	03:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Michael Wacha (4-2, 2.70 ERA) vs Will Warren (6-1, 3.61 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	ESPN/ESPN App, ESPN/ESPN App
Forecast:	☁️ Overcast, 58°F, Wind 4 mph

Royals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals topped the Seattle Mariners 8-6 at Kauffman Stadium.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	3	6	12	3
	0	0	0	0	4	1	1	2		8	11	0

Highlights

Carter Jensen went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
Salvador Perez went 3-4 with 3 RBI.
Maikel Garcia went 2-5 with 2 RBI.

Royals Record & Standings

AL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Guardians	32	23	.582		W1
White Sox	26	26	.500	4.5	L2
Twins	26	27	.491	5.0	W4
Royals	22	31	.415	9.0	W2
Tigers	21	33	.389	10.5	W1

Kansas City Royals are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -2 run differential.

Royals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
7 Bobby Witt Jr.	7	.295	.833	23
22 Carter Jensen	6	.232	.717	23
13 Salvador Perez	8	.213	.618	24

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
52 Michael Wacha	4-2	2.70	1.03	63.1
32 Stephen Kolek	3-0	2.77	0.85	26.0
67 Seth Lugo	2-4	3.74	1.38	65.0

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
52 Michael Wacha	6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
65 Noah Cameron	6.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
58 Luinder Avila	6.1 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games

Royals News

The Kansas City Royals snapped their recent struggles with a dominant 5-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners, showcasing a stellar performance from Stephen Kolek, who delivered a complete game shutout that leaves the team's fifth starter decision in a bit of a quandary. Captain Salvador Perez proved he still has the magic, leading the charge in a game that also saw Vinnie Pasquantino intentionally walked to load the bases, highlighting the respect he commands at the plate. As the Royals sit at 21-31 with a lukewarm vibe, the pressure mounts to bolster their depleted bullpen after signing Luke Jackson and Génesis Cabrera. With Bobby Witt Jr. continuing to shine as a potential MVP candidate, the Royals face the Yankees today, offering a chance for redemption against one of the league's top contenders. Can they build on this momentum, or will the recent 2-5 stretch haunt them?

Sources

MLB.com

'That's why he's the captain': Perez shows he's still got it in Royals' win

KANSAS CITY – When Seattle starter Bryan Woo fell behind Vinnie Pasquantino in the fifth inning Sunday, the Mariners decided to intentionally walk him, putting him on first base to load the bases with two outs.

MLB.com

Perennial MVP contenders meet as Yanks, Royals clash today (ESPN, 3:40 p.m. ET)

Any time the Yankees and Royals meet, it means a chance to see two of the American League’s biggest stars going head to head. Aaron Judge, the winner of back-to-back MVP Awards, vs. Bobby Witt Jr., the runner-up finisher in 2024 and fourth-place finisher in ’25. The two clubs and

Kingsofkauffman

Royals can't afford to stop at newest pair of signings when addressing depleted reliever depth

The Royals signed veterans Luke Jackson and Génesis Cabrera to minor league contracts on Friday, but they can't afford to let up on their search for more depth.

Kingsofkauffman

Stephen Kolek's shutout masterclass proves Royals have difficult decision ahead of them

The Royals got a sensational effort from rotation fill-in Stephen Kolek on Saturday, making their eventual fifth-man starter decision that much more difficult.

Royals Review

Salvy leads the charge, Royals take series against Seattle, 8-6

Through 4 and half innings, the Royals looked like they were bound for a disappointing, low scoring loss, which many fans have been accustomed to this season. But Michael Massey battled back from a 1-2 count to earn a walk to start the bottom half of the 5th. Kyle Isbel bunted on a 2-2 pitch, […]

Royals Review

Game thread LIII: Mariners vs Royals

The Kansas City Royals, who have been scuffling since the first week and a half of May, got a much-needed win yesterday against the Mariners, behind a complete game shutout from Stephen Kolek. The Royals evened the series, and clinched a season series win against Seattle. Today, right-hander Seth Lugo takes the bump for the […]

Royals Upcoming Schedule

The Kansas City Royals visit the Texas Rangers for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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