What is the Kansas City Royals record in 2026?

The Kansas City Royals are 7-8, 3rd in the AL Central.

Who is pitching for the Royals today?

Noah Cameron (1-0, 1.69 ERA) vs Grant Taylor (0-0, 1.42 ERA). First pitch at 02:10 PM EDT.

What channel is the Royals game on today?

Today's game airs on Royals.TV, Chicago Sports Network. First pitch at 02:10 PM EDT.

Kansas City Royals News & Updates

April 12, 2026

The Kansas City Royals were 7-8, 3rd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals handled the Chicago White Sox 2-0 at Kauffman Stadium.

Royals Daily Vibe Check

48°

▲8

Lukewarm

the bats going quiet

Neither here nor there. Only 2.3 R/G over the last 7. The offense is a drag on the score. Also weighing on the score: a -8 run differential. Even the close losses add up.

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Royals Game on April 12

Opponent:	Chicago White Sox (5-10)
Location:	Kauffman Stadium
First Pitch:	02:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Noah Cameron (1-0, 1.69 ERA) vs Grant Taylor (0-0, 1.42 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Royals.TV, Chicago Sports Network
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 53°F, Wind 9 mph

Royals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals handled the Chicago White Sox 2-0 at Kauffman Stadium.

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

Highlights

Maikel Garcia went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Royals Record & Standings

AL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Guardians	9	6	.600		W1
Twins	8	7	.533	1.0	W1
Royals	7	8	.467	2.0	W2
Tigers	6	9	.400	3.0	W2
White Sox	5	10	.333	4.0	L2

Kansas City Royals are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -8 run differential.

Royals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
11 Maikel Garcia	2	.328	.911	8
28 Kyle Isbel	2	.333	.928	5
22 Carter Jensen	4	.211	.815	7

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
11 Maikel Garcia	5 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
50 Kris Bubic	7.0 IP, 11 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
55 Cole Ragans	6.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
52 Michael Wacha	8.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Royals News

In a much-needed victory, the Royals edged out the Chicago White Sox 2-0, showcasing a stellar pitching performance led by Michael Wacha, who now boasts an MLB-best 0.43 ERA after eight scoreless innings. Kris Bubic also shone in this game, striking out a career-high 11 batters, reminding fans that the pitching staff has the potential to turn the season around, despite the team’s recent struggles. With a dismal 2-5 record over the last week and a disappointing run differential of -13, the Royals' offense remains a concern, managing just 2.3 runs per game. While the pitching has stepped up, the bats need to wake up if Kansas City hopes to maintain momentum against the White Sox again soon.

Sources

MLB.com

Wacha's 8-inning scoreless gem drops ERA to MLB-best 0.43 mark

KANSAS CITY -- Before Michael Wacha took the mound to face the White Sox on Saturday, Royals manager Matt Quatraro was asked about the veteran right-hander’s stellar start to the 2026 season. “I think in the last couple of years, he has probably gotten rolling in May,” Quatraro said. “Now,

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Royals Upcoming Schedule

The Kansas City Royals visit the Detroit Tigers for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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