Kansas City Royals @ Pittsburgh Pirates
Matchup Predictor
33.5
%
66.5
%
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 |
|---|---|---|
| C | Day-To-Day | Jul 5 |
| RP | 15-Day IL | Jul 5 |
| 3B | 10-Day IL | Jul 5 |
| SP | Paternity | Jul 8 |
| RP | 60-Day IL | Jul 17 |
Pittsburgh Pirates| Name, Pos | Status | Est. Return Date |
|---|---|---|
| SP | 7-Day IL | Jul 5 |
| RP | 15-Day IL | Jul 5 |
| RP | 60-Day IL | Jul 5 |
| RP | 15-Day IL | Jul 17 |
| 1B | 10-Day IL | Jul 17 |
Team Stats
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Regular Season Series
Series starts 9/18
2026 American League Central Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 46 | 42 | .523 | - | W1 |
| Cleveland | 47 | 43 | .522 | - | L1 |
| Minnesota | 43 | 47 | .478 | 4 | W1 |
| Detroit | 39 | 50 | .438 | 7.5 | W1 |
| Kansas City | 35 | 54 | .393 | 11.5 | L4 |
2026 National League Central Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 54 | 33 | .621 | - | L1 |
| Chicago | 49 | 40 | .551 | 6 | L2 |
| St. Louis | 47 | 39 | .547 | 6.5 | W3 |
| Pittsburgh | 45 | 45 | .500 | 10.5 | W1 |
| Cincinnati | 40 | 48 | .455 | 14.5 | L2 |
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