Kansas City Royals @ Pittsburgh Pirates
Matchup Predictor
35.5
%
64.5
%
According to ESPN Analytics
Game Information
PNC Park
6:40 PM, September 18, 2026Coverage: MLB.TV
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Injury Report
| Name, Pos | Status | Est. Return Date |
|---|---|---|
| RF | Day-To-Day | Jun 7 |
| SP | 60-Day IL | Jun 7 |
| SP | Bereavement | Jun 9 |
| 2B | 60-Day IL | Jun 11 |
| RP | 60-Day IL | Jun 11 |
| Name, Pos | Status | Est. Return Date |
|---|---|---|
| RP | 60-Day IL | Jun 7 |
| RP | 7-Day IL | Jun 7 |
| SP | 60-Day IL | Jun 7 |
| SP | 60-Day IL | Jun 8 |
| SS | 10-Day IL | Jun 10 |
Team Stats
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Regular Season Series
Series starts 9/18
2026 American League Central Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 37 | 29 | .561 | - | W1 |
| Chicago | 34 | 30 | .531 | 2 | W1 |
| Minnesota | 30 | 36 | .455 | 7 | L1 |
| Detroit | 26 | 39 | .400 | 10.5 | L1 |
| Kansas City | 26 | 39 | .400 | 10.5 | W1 |
2026 National League Central Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 39 | 23 | .629 | - | W2 |
| St. Louis | 34 | 28 | .548 | 5 | W3 |
| Pittsburgh | 34 | 31 | .523 | 6.5 | L2 |
| Chicago | 34 | 31 | .523 | 6.5 | W1 |
| Cincinnati | 31 | 32 | .492 | 8.5 | L3 |

