Kansas City Royals @ Pittsburgh Pirates
Matchup Predictor
33.5
%
66.5
%
According to ESPN Analytics
Game Information
PNC Park
6:40 PM, September 19, 2026Coverage: MLB.TV
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Injury Report
Kansas City Royals| Name, Pos | Status | Est. Return Date |
|---|---|---|
| SS | Day-To-Day | Jul 20 |
| CF | 10-Day IL | Jul 28 |
| RP | 15-Day IL | Jul 28 |
| 3B | 10-Day IL | Aug 1 |
| RP | 60-Day IL | Aug 1 |
Pittsburgh Pirates| Name, Pos | Status | Est. Return Date |
|---|---|---|
| C | 10-Day IL | Jul 20 |
| 1B | 10-Day IL | Jul 24 |
| RP | 15-Day IL | Jul 24 |
| RP | 60-Day IL | Jul 27 |
| CF | 60-Day IL | Aug 8 |
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 | 52 | 46 | .531 | - | W1 |
| Cleveland | 52 | 48 | .520 | 1 | L1 |
| Minnesota | 49 | 50 | .495 | 3.5 | L1 |
| Detroit | 46 | 52 | .469 | 6 | W2 |
| Kansas City | 40 | 59 | .404 | 12.5 | W2 |
2026 National League Central Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 61 | 37 | .622 | - | W2 |
| Chicago | 55 | 43 | .561 | 6 | W1 |
| St. Louis | 51 | 46 | .526 | 9.5 | L1 |
| Pittsburgh | 52 | 48 | .520 | 10 | W1 |
| Cincinnati | 44 | 53 | .454 | 16.5 | L1 |
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