Kansas City Royals @ St. Louis Cardinals
Matchup Predictor
46.3
%
53.7
%
According to ESPN Analytics
Game Information
Busch Stadium
7:15 PM, 17 May 2026
Probable Pitchers
Injury Report
| Name, Pos | Status | Est. Return Date |
|---|---|---|
| RP | 15-Day IL | 12 May |
| SP | 15-Day IL | 22 May |
| RP | 60-Day IL | 24 May |
| SP | 60-Day IL | 1 Jun |
| 2B | 60-Day IL | 1 Jun |
| Name, Pos | Status | Est. Return Date |
|---|---|---|
| RP | 15-Day IL | 15 May |
| 3B | 10-Day IL | 15 May |
| LF | 60-Day IL | 29 May |
| SP | 60-Day IL | 29 May |
| RP | 60-Day IL | 1 Jun |
Team Stats
Data is currently unavailable.
Regular Season Series
Series starts 5/15
2026 American League Central Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 21 | 21 | .500 | - | L2 |
| Chicago | 19 | 21 | .475 | 1 | W2 |
| Kansas City | 19 | 22 | .463 | 1.5 | L1 |
| Detroit | 19 | 22 | .463 | 1.5 | W1 |
| Minnesota | 18 | 23 | .439 | 2.5 | W2 |
2026 National League Central Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 27 | 14 | .659 | - | L2 |
| Milwaukee | 22 | 16 | .579 | 3.5 | W4 |
| St. Louis | 23 | 17 | .575 | 3.5 | L2 |
| Pittsburgh | 22 | 19 | .537 | 5 | L1 |
| Cincinnati | 22 | 19 | .537 | 5 | W2 |

