Chicago Cubs @ Kansas City Royals
Matchup Predictor
55.8
%
44.2
%
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 |
|---|---|---|
| RP | 15-Day IL | Jul 21 |
| RF | 10-Day IL | Aug 1 |
| RP | 15-Day IL | Aug 1 |
| RP | 15-Day IL | Aug 1 |
| RP | 15-Day IL | Aug 4 |
Kansas City Royals| Name, Pos | Status | Est. Return Date |
|---|---|---|
| CF | 10-Day IL | Jul 28 |
| RP | 15-Day IL | Jul 28 |
| 3B | 10-Day IL | Aug 1 |
| RP | 60-Day IL | Aug 1 |
| SP | 15-Day IL | Aug 4 |
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 | 62 | 37 | .626 | - | W3 |
| Chicago | 56 | 43 | .566 | 6 | W2 |
| St. Louis | 51 | 47 | .520 | 10.5 | L2 |
| Pittsburgh | 52 | 48 | .520 | 10.5 | W1 |
| Cincinnati | 45 | 53 | .459 | 16.5 | W1 |
2026 American League Central Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 52 | 46 | .531 | - | W1 |
| Cleveland | 52 | 48 | .520 | 1 | L1 |
| Minnesota | 49 | 51 | .490 | 4 | L2 |
| Detroit | 46 | 53 | .465 | 6.5 | L1 |
| Kansas City | 40 | 60 | .400 | 13 | L1 |
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