Kansas City Royals @ Pittsburgh Pirates
Matchup Predictor
34.3
%
65.7
%
According to ESPN Analytics
Game Information
PNC Park
6:40 PM, September 18, 2026Coverage: MLB.TV
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Injury Report
Kansas City Royals| Name, Pos | Status | Est. Return Date |
|---|---|---|
| RP | 15-Day IL | May 31 |
| SP | 60-Day IL | Jun 1 |
| 2B | 60-Day IL | Jun 1 |
| RP | 60-Day IL | Jun 1 |
| SP | 15-Day IL | Jun 9 |
Pittsburgh Pirates| Name, Pos | Status | Est. Return Date |
|---|---|---|
| SP | 60-Day IL | May 28 |
| RP | 15-Day IL | May 29 |
| C | 10-Day IL | May 29 |
| RP | 60-Day IL | Jun 1 |
| RP | 7-Day IL | Jun 1 |
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 | 32 | 25 | .561 | - | L2 |
| Chicago | 27 | 27 | .500 | 3.5 | L1 |
| Minnesota | 27 | 28 | .491 | 4 | W1 |
| Kansas City | 22 | 33 | .400 | 9 | L2 |
| Detroit | 21 | 34 | .382 | 10 | L1 |
2026 National League Central Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 32 | 20 | .615 | - | W2 |
| St. Louis | 29 | 24 | .547 | 3.5 | L3 |
| Cincinnati | 29 | 25 | .537 | 4 | W3 |
| Pittsburgh | 29 | 26 | .527 | 4.5 | W3 |
| Chicago | 29 | 26 | .527 | 4.5 | L10 |
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