What is the Kansas City Royals record in 2026?

The Kansas City Royals are 36-54, 5th in the AL Central.

Who is pitching for the Royals today?

Noah Cameron (4-6, 4.95 ERA) vs Cristopher Sánchez (10-3, 2.00 ERA). First pitch at 02:10 PM EDT.

What channel is the Royals game on today?

Today's game airs on NBCSP, Royals.TV. First pitch at 02:10 PM EDT.

Kansas City Royals News & Updates

July 06, 2026

The Kansas City Royals were 36-54, 5th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals topped the Philadelphia Phillies 5-2 at Kauffman Stadium.

Royals Daily Vibe Check

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a rough stretch

A rough patch, by the numbers. Only 2 of the last 7 in the win column. At least winning by 3 last night moved the needle.

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Royals Game on July 06

Opponent:	Philadelphia Phillies (50-40)
Location:	Kauffman Stadium
First Pitch:	02:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Noah Cameron (4-6, 4.95 ERA) vs Cristopher Sánchez (10-3, 2.00 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	NBCSP, Royals.TV

Royals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals topped the Philadelphia Phillies 5-2 at Kauffman Stadium.

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

Highlights

Salvador Perez went 1-4 with 2 RBI.

Royals Record & Standings

AL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
White Sox	47	42	.528		W2
Guardians	47	44	.516	1.0	L2
Twins	44	47	.484	4.0	W2
Tigers	40	50	.444	7.5	W2
Royals	36	54	.400	11.5	W1

Kansas City Royals are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -15 run differential.

Royals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
22 Carter Jensen	13	.247	.752	47
7 Bobby Witt Jr.	12	.290	.828	36
14 Jac Caglianone	14	.258	.785	31

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
41 Daniel Lynch IV	2-2	2.50	0.97	36.0
52 Michael Wacha	5-6	3.45	1.16	114.2
46 John Schreiber	0-3	3.09	1.23	35.0

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
52 Michael Wacha	7.2 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Royals News

The Kansas City Royals continue to flounder, sinking deeper into the abyss with a record of 35-54 after a disheartening 1-6 loss to the Phillies on Saturday. Over the last week, the team has managed just one win in seven games, suffering a staggering run differential of -39. Despite the dismal performance, rookie Luinder Avila showcased his potential against a star-studded Phillies lineup, delivering a solid outing that could be a bright spot amidst this bleak stretch. Meanwhile, the franchise honored John Wathan as he was inducted into the Royals' Hall of Fame, a testament to the organization's rich history even as the current roster struggles. With injuries piling up and trade rumors swirling around players like Lane Thomas, the Royals are at a crossroads, searching for a way to ignite some life into their season.

Sources

MLB.com

Efficient Avila trusts his stuff, handcuffs Phillies in solid outing

KANSAS CITY -- Every start Luinder Avila makes this season as a rookie is going to bring something new to experience, and he faced a good test Sunday against a Phillies lineup full of All-Stars. By the end of it, he was passing with a pretty good grade. In search

MLB.com

'Duke' becomes 32nd member of Royals' Hall of Fame

KANSAS CITY -- John Wathan always said he only ever wanted to bleed Royal blue. After spending 47 of his 52-year career in baseball with the Royals, it’s safe to say he pretty much already accomplished that. But now he has the blue blazer to prove it.

Kingsofkauffman

3 Royals who could be strong All-Star Game injury-replacement candidates

Injury replacements are a regular thing when it comes to the MLB All-Star Game and the Kansas City Royals have a trio of strong candidates who fit the bill.

Mlbtraderumors

AL West Notes: Rangers, Thomas, Pena, Trout, Moncada

The Rangers had some interest in signing Lane Thomas last offseason, the Dallas Morning News’ Evan Grant reports. The outfielder instead joined the Royals on a one-year, $5.25MM free agent deal that was “too rich for the Rangers’ blood,” as Grant puts it, but Thomas could be a possibility for Texas as the trade deadline […]

Royals Review

Royals beat Phillies on hot day in Sunday matinee

The Royals got 2 runs in the bottom of the first inning, tacked on one in the fifth inning and added two insurance runs in the eighth to take game two of the series 5-2. Bobby Witt Jr. singled with one out in the bottom of the 1st inning, he was on the move with […]

Royals Review

Royals vs Phillies, July 5 game discussion

The Royals have lost 4 in a row and 8 of their last 9, they are the worst team in all of the Major Leagues. If you told me that on March 25th, I thought you were crazy. Yes, they have a lot of key players hurt currently, but they weren’t that good when they […]

Royals Upcoming Schedule

The Kansas City Royals visit the New York Mets for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

Royals Injury Report

Current Injuries

Alec Marsh: Injured 60-Day. Right shoulder impingement.
Carlos Estévez: Injured 60-Day. Left foot contusion.
Cole Ragans: Injured 60-Day. Left elbow impingement.
Connor Seabold: Injured 15-Day. Right lat strain.
James McArthur: Injured 60-Day. Right elbow inflammation.
Jonathan India: Injured 60-Day. Left shoulder subluxation.
Kris Bubic: Injured 60-Day. Left elbow soreness.
Kyle Isbel: Injured 10-Day. Left plantar fasciitis.
Maikel Garcia: Injured 10-Day. Left hand muscle strain.
Nick Mears: Injured 15-Day. Right shoulder impingement.
Vinnie Pasquantino: Injured 10-Day. Right hamate fracture.

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