What is the Kansas City Royals record in 2026?

The Kansas City Royals are 22-32, 4th in the AL Central.

Who is pitching for the Royals today?

Bailey Falter (0-1, 9.82 ERA) vs Cam Schlittler (6-2, 1.50 ERA). First pitch at 07:40 PM EDT.

What channel is the Royals game on today?

Today's game airs on YES, Royals.TV. First pitch at 07:40 PM EDT.

Kansas City Royals News & Updates

May 26, 2026

The Kansas City Royals were 22-32, 4th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals couldn’t hold off the New York Yankees 3-4 at Kauffman Stadium.

Royals Daily Vibe Check

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a rough stretch

The numbers aren't lying. The 2-5 record this week is doing most of the damage. Also weighing on the score: scoring just 3.0 per game. The lineup has gone quiet.

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Royals Game on May 26

Opponent:	New York Yankees (32-22)
Location:	Kauffman Stadium
First Pitch:	07:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Bailey Falter (0-1, 9.82 ERA) vs Cam Schlittler (6-2, 1.50 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	YES, Royals.TV
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 66°F, Wind 3 mph

Royals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals couldn’t hold off the New York Yankees 3-4 at Kauffman Stadium.

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

Highlights

Salvador Perez went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Bobby Witt Jr. went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Royals Record & Standings

AL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Guardians	32	24	.571		L1
White Sox	27	26	.509	3.5	W1
Twins	26	28	.481	5.0	L1
Royals	22	32	.407	9.0	L1
Tigers	21	33	.389	10.0	W1

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

Royals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
7 Bobby Witt Jr.	8	.294	.841	24
13 Salvador Perez	9	.215	.638	25
22 Carter Jensen	6	.226	.700	23

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
52 Michael Wacha	4-2	2.69	1.02	70.1
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

Salvador Perez made history with a milestone home run, tying a Kauffman Stadium record while passing Hall of Famer Iván Rodríguez on two all-time lists, further solidifying his Cooperstown credentials. Yet, the Royals' season remains frustratingly inconsistent, highlighted by a brutal ninth-inning meltdown against the Yankees where Michael Wacha's strong start went to waste in a 4-3 loss. Despite their 22-31 record and lukewarm 3-4 mark over the last week, there are glimmers of hope, particularly with Bobby Witt Jr. continuing to hit well at .295. As trade season approaches, the Royals could be poised to sell off some relievers if they can’t turn it around against the formidable New York squad. The team finds itself at a competitive crossroads, and fans are rightfully anxious about whether this squad can find its footing.

Sources

MLB.com

With milestone HR, Salvy catches Brett on 1 list, passes Pudge on 2

KANSAS CITY – With one scorching swing Monday, Salvador Perez launched himself into more history, tying a Kauffman Stadium record and passing Hall of Famer Iván Rodríguez on two different lists that further make Perez’s case for Cooperstown once his career is over. With the Royals down one run in

MLB.com

10 hitters who have put their slow starts in the rear-view mirror

The first two months of the MLB season have seemingly flown by. Although, for the 10 players listed below, most of that period probably felt like an eternity while they were mired in early-season slumps.

Kingsofkauffman

3 relievers Royals could cash in on if they become sellers at upcoming trade deadline

Trade season will be in full swing soon enough and if the Royals assume the role of seller at the deadline, several of their relievers could be enticing.

Kingsofkauffman

Latest power rankings see Royals at a competitive crossroads (but reveal one X-factor)

The Royals took a tumble once again in FanSided's weekly power rankings. However, hope might not be lost for them if a veteran X-factor continues to perform.

Royals Review

Royals snatch defeat from jaws of victory in 4-3 loss to Yankees

Another ninth-inning meltdown wasted a great start from Michael Wacha in a 4-3 loss to the Yankees. This is just brutal to watch. It’s infuriating. The Royals held a 3-2 lead going into the 9th inning, which currently belongs to Lucas Erceg. I’m not sure it will for much longer. In that inning, Salvador Perez […]

Royals Review

Royals vs Yankees, Game 54 Gamethread

The AL Central 4th place 22-31 Royals play at home on Memorial Day against the 31-22 Yankees, who are in 2nd place in the AL East behind the Rays. I was at the game yesterday and got to see all the good parts. I skipped the bad parts at the end to go home. In […]

Royals Upcoming Schedule

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

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