Who is pitching for the Royals today?

Seth Lugo (3-6, 4.20 ERA) vs TBD (TBD). First pitch at 07:10 PM EDT.

What channel is the Royals game on today?

Today's game airs on SNY, Royals.TV. First pitch at 07:10 PM EDT.

Kansas City Royals Daily Update
July 7, 2026

Q: What is the Kansas City Royals record in 2026?

The Kansas City Royals are 37-54, 5th in the AL Central.

The Kansas City Royals are 37-54, 5th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals pummeled the Philadelphia Phillies 15-1 at Kauffman Stadium. Today they play the New York Mets at 07:10 PM EDT on SNY, Royals.TV.

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The numbers paint a decent picture. Last night's win by 14 is doing a lot of the heavy lifting. The catch: 11 players on the IL. The depth is getting tested.

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Royals Game Today

Opponent:	New York Mets (38-53)
Location:	Citi Field
First Pitch:	07:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Seth Lugo (3-6, 4.20 ERA) vs TBD (TBD)
TV Broadcast:	SNY, Royals.TV

Royals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals pummeled the Philadelphia Phillies 15-1 at Kauffman Stadium.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	10	1
	6	1	1	1	1	1	2	2		15	22	0

Highlights

Tyler Tolbert went 5-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Salvador Perez went 3-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Nick Loftin went 3-5 with 2 RBI.
Starling Marte went 2-5 with 2 RBI.
Luke Maile went 1-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Lane Thomas went 2-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Jac Caglianone went 2-6 with 2 RBI.

Royals Record & Standings

AL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
White Sox	47	42	.528		W2
Guardians	47	44	.516	1.0	L2
Twins	44	47	.484	4.0	W2
Tigers	40	50	.444	7.5	W2
Royals	37	54	.407	11.0	W2

Kansas City Royals are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a 0 run differential.

Royals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
22 Carter Jensen	13	.247	.752	47
7 Bobby Witt Jr.	12	.292	.831	36
14 Jac Caglianone	14	.259	.782	33

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
41 Daniel Lynch IV	2-2	2.50	0.97	36.0
52 Michael Wacha	5-6	3.45	1.16	114.2
46 John Schreiber	0-3	3.09	1.23	35.0

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
1 Isaac Collins	3 hits, .429 AVG in last 3 games
15 Lane Thomas	4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games
12 Nick Loftin	4 hits, 3 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games
13 Salvador Perez	5 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games
2 Tyler Tolbert	7 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .7 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
52 Michael Wacha	7.2 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Royals News

The Kansas City Royals exploded for 15 runs in a remarkable turnaround against the Philadelphia Phillies, defying expectations by chasing Cy Young candidate Sandy Sánchez before the fourth inning, a testament to the unpredictable nature of baseball. This offensive eruption, marked by 22 hits, is a welcome sight for a team languishing at 36-54, but it can't mask the fact that the Royals are still in a freefall this season. As the trade deadline looms, rumors swirl about selling off players like Lane Thomas, and roster turnover continues with the recent claim of Eric Cerantola by the Giants. With this win, the Royals have given fans a glimmer of hope, but the road ahead remains steep, as they prepare to face tougher opponents in New York and Baltimore after this brief home stand.

Sources

MLB.com · 14h ago

Royals' bats erupt for 15 runs, chasing Phils ace Sánchez in 4th inning

KANSAS CITY -- Baseball is a crazy game, because sometimes a team that has largely struggled this season faces a National League Cy Young Award candidate who has a strong chance to start the All-Star Game… and they score nine runs on him before the fourth inning ends. Take your

Kingsofkauffman · 20h ago

Rangers are proving painful roster reality Royals fans won't want to hear amid 2026 freefall

The Royals have seen plenty of roster turnover this season thanks to injury. But while it might be their Achilles heel, the Rangers are proving it's not everyone's.

Kingsofkauffman · 23h ago

MLB insider reveals perfect trade partner for Royals to ditch Lane Thomas ahead of deadline

The Royals look like trade deadline sellers this season and should be looking to sell off some expendable names like Lane Thomas. Could the AL West be calling?

Mlbtraderumors · 14h ago

Giants Claim Eric Cerantola, Outright Gregory Santos

The Giants have claimed right-hander Eric Cerantola off waivers from the Royals, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. The Royals designated him for assignment last week. Cerantola has been assigned to Triple-A Sacramento, so they don’t need a corresponding move to open an active roster spot. San Francisco also outrighted reliever Gregory Santos off the […]

Royals Review · 16h ago

Royals unleash barrage of hits in series-clinching win over Phillies

You dolt. You idiot. You rube. You fool. You know nothing. This guy said it looked bad for the Royals in today’s game thread. Who is that guy? He sucks. *Getting a message in my earpiece* Oh, well, uh. I’m being told that the Royals put together 22 hits in a 15-1 complete drubbing of […]

Royals Review · 20h ago

Royals vs Phillies, July 6 Game Discussion

This afternoon the 36-54 Royals will play their last home game against the 50-40 Phillies before the All-Star break next week. After this game, the Royals will travel to New York and then Baltimore to finish out this disappointing first half of a season. Noah Cameron takes the bump for the Royals. He was last […]

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Royals Upcoming Schedule

Date	Opponent	Time
Wed 07/08	@ New York Mets	7:10 PM
Thu 07/09	@ New York Mets	1:10 PM
Fri 07/10	@ Baltimore Orioles	7:05 PM

Royals Injury Report

Current Injuries

Alec Marsh: Injured 60-Day. Right shoulder impingement.
Carlos Estévez: Injured 60-Day. Left foot contusion.
Cole Ragans: Injured 60-Day. Left elbow impingement.
Connor Seabold: Injured 15-Day. Right lat strain.
James McArthur: Injured 60-Day. Right elbow inflammation.
Jonathan India: Injured 60-Day. Left shoulder subluxation.
Kris Bubic: Injured 60-Day. Left elbow soreness.
Kyle Isbel: Injured 10-Day. Left plantar fasciitis.
Maikel Garcia: Injured 10-Day. Left hand muscle strain.
Nick Mears: Injured 15-Day. Right shoulder impingement.
Vinnie Pasquantino: Injured 10-Day. Right hamate fracture.

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