Chicago Cubs @ Kansas City Royals
Matchup Predictor
53.4
%
46.6
%
According to ESPN Analytics
Game Information
Kauffman Stadium
1:10 AM, 8 August 2026
Kansas City, Missouri
Injury Report
| Name, Pos | Status | Est. Return Date |
|---|---|---|
| RP | 15-Day IL | 15 May |
| SP | 7-Day IL | 16 May |
| RP | 15-Day IL | 16 May |
| RP | 60-Day IL | 27 May |
| SP | 15-Day IL | 19 Jun |
| Name, Pos | Status | Est. Return Date |
|---|---|---|
| RP | 15-Day IL | 14 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 |
Team Stats
Data is currently unavailable.
Regular Season Series
Series starts 8/7
2026 National League Central Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 27 | 16 | .628 | - | L4 |
| Milwaukee | 23 | 17 | .575 | 2.5 | L1 |
| St. Louis | 24 | 18 | .571 | 2.5 | L1 |
| Pittsburgh | 23 | 20 | .535 | 4 | L1 |
| Cincinnati | 22 | 21 | .512 | 5 | L2 |
2026 American League Central Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 24 | 21 | .533 | - | W3 |
| Chicago | 21 | 21 | .500 | 1.5 | W4 |
| Minnesota | 19 | 24 | .442 | 4 | L1 |
| Detroit | 19 | 24 | .442 | 4 | L2 |
| Kansas City | 19 | 24 | .442 | 4 | L3 |

