What is the Kansas City Royals record in 2026?

The Kansas City Royals are 40-59, 5th in the AL Central.

Who is pitching for the Royals today?

Noah Cameron (5-7, 4.89 ERA) vs Germán Márquez (4-2, 5.18 ERA). First pitch at 02:10 PM EDT.

What channel is the Royals game on today?

Today's game airs on Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health, Royals.TV. First pitch at 02:10 PM EDT.

Kansas City Royals News & Updates

July 19, 2026

The Kansas City Royals were 40-59, 5th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals handled the San Diego Padres 6-1 at Kauffman Stadium.

Royals Daily Vibe Check

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last night's win

Hard to feel good about the data. Coming off a win by 5. That energy is baked into the score. The catch: 2-5 in their last 7. Not the week they wanted.

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Royals Game on July 19

Opponent:	San Diego Padres (48-50)
Location:	Kauffman Stadium
First Pitch:	02:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Noah Cameron (5-7, 4.89 ERA) vs Germán Márquez (4-2, 5.18 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health, Royals.TV
Forecast:	☁️ Overcast, 76°F, Wind 10 mph

Royals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals handled the San Diego Padres 6-1 at Kauffman Stadium.

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

Highlights

Salvador Perez went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Lane Thomas went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.

Royals Record & Standings

AL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
White Sox	51	46	.526		L1
Guardians	52	47	.525		W1
Twins	49	50	.495	3.0	L1
Tigers	46	52	.469	5.5	W2
Royals	40	59	.404	12.0	W2

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	.246	.750	51
7 Bobby Witt Jr.	13	.280	.801	39
14 Jac Caglianone	15	.260	.778	36

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
41 Daniel Lynch IV	3-2	2.23	0.94	40.1
64 Steven Cruz	2-2	4.64	1.30	33.0
52 Michael Wacha	5-7	3.77	1.19	119.1

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
15 Lane Thomas	7 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .583 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

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

Royals News

The Kansas City Royals are riding high after winning two straight against the San Diego Padres, including a decisive 6-1 victory, showcasing their resilience right out of the All-Star break. Despite their overall struggle this season, with a 39-59 record and a recent 2-5 stretch, the Royals have found some much-needed momentum, thanks in part to timely double plays and a strong start from Randy Dobnak. Meanwhile, Bobby Witt Jr.'s MVP hopes loom large, but he faces stiff competition in a historic season that could overshadow his achievements. The excitement continues with Zion Rose, the Royals' first-round pick, making his debut in the city's vibrant atmosphere. With a chance for a series sweep, Kansas City is hoping to build on this momentum and turn their season around.

Sources

MLB.com

With Trade Deadline looming, refreshed Royals come out of the break on a tear

KANSAS CITY -- The Royals seemed refreshed when they reconvened at Kauffman Stadium on Friday afternoon after the All-Star break, and their play the past two days now has reflected it. Following their wild walk-off win on Friday, the Royals beat the Padres, 6-1, on Saturday to earn them just

MLB.com

Signed 1st-rd. pick Rose on comp to All-Star Gant: 'He must be great'

KANSAS CITY -- The Royals selected outfielder Zion Rose with the No. 6 pick in the MLB Draft a week ago, and they welcomed him to Kauffman Stadium on Saturday for his signing ceremony and introduction to Kansas City, which has already made an impact on him. The barbecue? Outstanding.

Kingsofkauffman

Royals Bobby Witt Jr's latest MVP bid could be thwarted by another historical season

The 2026 season hasn't gone the Royals' way, but it's certainly been good for Bobby Witt Jr. However, could history stand in the way of his MVP chances again?

Royals Review

Timely double plays lead to a second straight Royals victory

Four batters into the game, the Royals had all the runs they would need as they cruised to a 6-1 victory over the San Diego Padres. That gives them a series victory and gives them a chance at a sweep in their first series since the All-Star Break. Randy Dobnak got the spot start in […]

Royals Review

Royals vs Padres, July 18 game discussion

Here’s the good news: After winning a wild game last night, the Royals have a shot to take the series with a W this afternoon. The bad news: They’re going to have to do it with Randy Dobnak taking a turn in the rotation because Stephen Kolek needs a tune-up start for Omaha (also occurring […]

Royals Upcoming Schedule

The Kansas City Royals host the San Francisco Giants for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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