What is the Kansas City Royals record in 2026?

The Kansas City Royals are 28-43, 5th in the AL Central.

Who is pitching for the Royals today?

Stephen Kolek (3-1, 3.14 ERA) vs Spencer Arrighetti (7-1, 2.21 ERA). First pitch at 02:10 PM EDT.

What channel is the Royals game on today?

Today's game airs on Space City Home Network, Royals.TV. First pitch at 02:10 PM EDT.

Kansas City Royals News & Updates

June 14, 2026

The Kansas City Royals were 28-43, 5th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals let it slip away against the Houston Astros 7-8 at Kauffman Stadium.

Royals Daily Vibe Check

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The score reflects some real issues. A 9-man IL is starting to matter. Compounding things, 5.4 RA/G over the last 7. The pitching is leaking.

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Royals Game on June 14

Opponent:	Houston Astros (33-39)
Location:	Kauffman Stadium
First Pitch:	02:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Stephen Kolek (3-1, 3.14 ERA) vs Spencer Arrighetti (7-1, 2.21 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Space City Home Network, Royals.TV
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 75°F, Wind 4 mph

Royals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals let it slip away against the Houston Astros 7-8 at Kauffman Stadium.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	0	0	2	2	1	0	2	1	8	11	0
	0	1	2	1	0	3	0	0	0	7	11	1

Highlights

Carter Jensen went 2-5 with 3 RBI.
Lane Thomas went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Royals Record & Standings

AL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Guardians	39	33	.542		W2
White Sox	37	32	.536	0.5	L1
Twins	32	40	.444	7.0	L1
Tigers	29	42	.408	9.5	L2
Royals	28	43	.394	10.5	L4

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

Royals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
7 Bobby Witt Jr.	9	.284	.810	28
22 Carter Jensen	8	.220	.682	35
9 Vinnie Pasquantino	6	.224	.659	32

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
41 Daniel Lynch IV	2-0	1.86	0.93	29.0
46 John Schreiber	0-3	2.83	1.19	28.2
32 Stephen Kolek	3-1	3.14	1.07	43.0

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
26 Kameron Misner	4 hits, 3 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
65 Noah Cameron	6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
64 Steven Cruz	4.1 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Royals News

The Royals fell to the Astros 10-8 in a painful loss that highlighted their persistent struggles, particularly in the bullpen, as Matt Strahm continued to grapple with home run issues, surrendering a two-run shot to Jose Altuve. As if the defeat wasn't enough, Vinnie Pasquantino left the game with a right hand/hamate injury, casting further doubt on an already beleaguered lineup that now features nine players on the injured list. With a record of 28-42, the Royals are looking at a stark reality where manager Matt Quatraro's decisions are under fire amidst a 14-game deficit below .500. This team desperately needs a spark, but with promising arms like Cole Ragans facing setbacks, the path forward is looking increasingly treacherous.

Sources

MLB.com

Strahm struggling to solve home run issues in Royals' latest blown loss

KANSAS CITY -- Matt Strahm doesn’t have an answer. He feels like he’s making good pitches, but the results tell a different story. Strahm found himself on the wrong end once again Saturday night, surrendering a two-run home run to Jose Altuve in the eighth inning during the Royals’ eventual

MLB.com

Pasquantino (right hand/hamate) to undergo testing before IL decision

KANSAS CITY -- Vinnie Pasquantino exited Saturday’s 8-7 loss to the Astros at Kauffman Stadium with a right hand/hamate injury, the Royals announced, after he showed visible discomfort after making contact with the ball in the fifth inning. Manager Matt Quatraro said the expectation is Pasquantino will likely land on

Kingsofkauffman

Royals vs. Astros Rain Delay, June 13: Updates, Start Time, Full Details

The Royals were hoping to get back on the right foot on Saturday, but unfortunately weather has reared it's ugly head once again and we're under another delay.

Kingsofkauffman

Matt Quatraro's middling grade in FanSided's latest managerial evaluations seems too generous

The Royals sit 14 games under .500 in mid-June. While manager Matt Quatraro is not taking the field himself, he's certainly one of the main culprits to blame.

Mlbtraderumors

Cole Ragans Headed For Testing On Arm

After feeling discomfort during a throwing session, Royals left-hander Cole Ragans is headed for testing, manager Matt Quatraro told reporters, including Jaylon Thompson of the Kansas City Star. Ragans is working his way back from an elbow impingement. His rehab process has already been paused once due to renewed elbow stiffness. “Cole woke up yesterday, […]

Royals Review

The Astros brought the thunder, the rain followed, and the Royals lost again

Noah Cameron had a rough start, the bullpen couldn’t hold it together, and finally, the defense let the Royals down. In a game where the Astros scored seven of their runs via home run, they finally defeated the Royals with a groundball hit right to Bobby Witt Jr. that the Royals failed to convert into […]

Royals Upcoming Schedule

The Kansas City Royals visit the Washington Nationals for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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