Chicago Cubs @ Kansas City Royals
Matchup Predictor
53.8
%
46.2
%
According to ESPN Analytics
Game Information
Kauffman Stadium
8:10 PM, August 7, 2026Coverage: MLB.TV
Kansas City, Missouri
Injury Report
Chicago Cubs| Name, Pos | Status | Est. Return Date |
|---|---|---|
| RF | Day-To-Day | Jul 10 |
| RP | 15-Day IL | Jul 12 |
| RP | 60-Day IL | Jul 12 |
| RP | 15-Day IL | Jul 17 |
| SP | 15-Day IL | Jul 17 |
Kansas City Royals| Name, Pos | Status | Est. Return Date |
|---|---|---|
| SP | Bereavement | Jul 10 |
| RP | 15-Day IL | Jul 10 |
| RP | 60-Day IL | Jul 17 |
| 3B | 10-Day IL | Jul 20 |
| CF | 10-Day IL | Jul 28 |
Team Stats
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Regular Season Series
Series starts 8/7
2026 National League Central Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 59 | 34 | .634 | - | W1 |
| Chicago | 52 | 41 | .559 | 7 | L1 |
| St. Louis | 48 | 44 | .522 | 10.5 | L1 |
| Pittsburgh | 47 | 47 | .500 | 12.5 | L2 |
| Cincinnati | 42 | 50 | .457 | 16.5 | L1 |
2026 American League Central Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 47 | 45 | .511 | - | L3 |
| Cleveland | 48 | 46 | .511 | - | W1 |
| Minnesota | 46 | 48 | .489 | 2 | L1 |
| Detroit | 43 | 50 | .462 | 4.5 | W5 |
| Kansas City | 38 | 56 | .404 | 10 | L2 |
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