Kansas City Royals @ Pittsburgh Pirates
Matchup Predictor
33.6
%
66.4
%
According to ESPN Analytics
Game Information
PNC Park
1:35 PM, September 20, 2026Coverage: MLB.TV
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Injury Report
Kansas City Royals| Name, Pos | Status | Est. Return Date |
|---|---|---|
| SP | Bereavement | Jul 8 |
| RP | 15-Day IL | Jul 10 |
| RP | 60-Day IL | Jul 17 |
| CF | 10-Day IL | Jul 17 |
| 1B | 10-Day IL | Jul 17 |
Pittsburgh Pirates| Name, Pos | Status | Est. Return Date |
|---|---|---|
| RP | 15-Day IL | Jul 9 |
| RP | 15-Day IL | Jul 17 |
| RP | 60-Day IL | Jul 17 |
| 1B | 10-Day IL | Jul 24 |
| CF | 10-Day IL | Jul 24 |
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 | 47 | 42 | .528 | - | W2 |
| Cleveland | 47 | 44 | .516 | 1 | L2 |
| Minnesota | 44 | 47 | .484 | 4 | W2 |
| Detroit | 40 | 50 | .444 | 7.5 | W2 |
| Kansas City | 36 | 54 | .400 | 11.5 | W1 |
2026 National League Central Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 55 | 33 | .625 | - | W1 |
| Chicago | 50 | 40 | .556 | 6 | W1 |
| St. Louis | 47 | 40 | .540 | 7.5 | L1 |
| Pittsburgh | 46 | 45 | .505 | 10.5 | W2 |
| Cincinnati | 41 | 48 | .461 | 14.5 | W1 |
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