Chicago Cubs @ Kansas City Royals
Matchup Predictor
50.2
%
49.8
%
According to ESPN Analytics
Game Information
Kauffman Stadium
8:10 AM, 8 August 2026
Kansas City, Missouri
Injury Report
Chicago Cubs| Name, Pos | Status | Est. Return Date |
|---|---|---|
| RP | 60-Day IL | 27 May |
| RF | 10-Day IL | 30 May |
| SP | 7-Day IL | 30 May |
| SP | 15-Day IL | 5 Jun |
| SP | 15-Day IL | 19 Jun |
Kansas City Royals| Name, Pos | Status | Est. Return Date |
|---|---|---|
| SP | 15-Day IL | 29 May |
| RP | 15-Day IL | 31 May |
| RP | 60-Day IL | 1 Jun |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 30 | 19 | .612 | - | L1 |
| St. Louis | 29 | 22 | .569 | 2 | L1 |
| Chicago | 29 | 23 | .558 | 2.5 | L7 |
| Cincinnati | 27 | 25 | .519 | 4.5 | W1 |
| Pittsburgh | 27 | 26 | .509 | 5 | W1 |
2026 American League Central Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 32 | 23 | .582 | - | W1 |
| Chicago | 26 | 25 | .510 | 4 | L1 |
| Minnesota | 25 | 27 | .481 | 5.5 | W3 |
| Kansas City | 21 | 31 | .404 | 9.5 | W1 |
| Detroit | 20 | 33 | .377 | 11 | L8 |
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