Chicago Cubs @ Kansas City Royals
Matchup Predictor
53.6
%
46.4
%
According to ESPN Analytics
Game Information
Kauffman Stadium
7:10 PM, August 8, 2026Coverage: MLB.TV
Kansas City, Missouri
Injury Report
| Name, Pos | Status | Est. Return Date |
|---|---|---|
| RP | 15-Day IL | May 3 |
| 2B | Day-To-Day | May 3 |
| RP | 15-Day IL | May 3 |
| RP | 15-Day IL | May 3 |
| SP | 7-Day IL | May 5 |
| Name, Pos | Status | Est. Return Date |
|---|---|---|
| RP | 15-Day IL | May 3 |
| SP | 15-Day IL | May 4 |
| RP | 15-Day IL | May 12 |
| RP | 60-Day IL | May 24 |
| RP | 60-Day IL | Jun 1 |
Team Stats
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Regular Season Series
Series starts 8/7
2026 National League Central Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 21 | 12 | .636 | - | W4 |
| St. Louis | 20 | 13 | .606 | 1 | W6 |
| Cincinnati | 20 | 13 | .606 | 1 | L2 |
| Milwaukee | 18 | 14 | .563 | 2.5 | W3 |
| Pittsburgh | 18 | 16 | .529 | 3.5 | W2 |
2026 American League Central Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 18 | 16 | .529 | - | W3 |
| Detroit | 17 | 17 | .500 | 1 | W1 |
| Chicago | 16 | 17 | .485 | 1.5 | W5 |
| Kansas City | 14 | 19 | .424 | 3.5 | W2 |
| Minnesota | 14 | 20 | .412 | 4 | L2 |

