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August 9, 2026 by Fubo Sports Desk
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The Cubs arrive in Kansas City having won six of their last ten games and sitting comfortably inside the playoff picture, but this is not a team coasting. Chicago has been playing sharp, purposeful baseball, and the names driving it are legitimate. Pete Crow-Armstrong has 26 home runs, 71 RBI, 82 runs scored, and 30 stolen bases — a complete offensive season from a player who looks like he belongs among the game’s best. Seiya Suzuki adds 19 home runs and a .269 average to a lineup that can hurt you in multiple ways.

Kansas City has dropped to 49-69, but the Royals are not without weapons. Bobby Witt Jr. remains one of the most dynamic players in the American League, with 111 hits, 57 runs, and 31 stolen bases. Jac Caglianone has reached 20 home runs, and Tyler Tolbert is hitting .325. The Royals have won their most recent game and will look to build on that at home, where they are an even 29-29 on the season.

These two clubs met recently, with Chicago taking a 6-4 decision behind a strong outing from their rotation. The Royals will be looking to answer.

Chicago Cubs at Kansas City Royals Game Information

Game Date: August 09, 2026
Game Time: 02:10 PM ET
TV Channel: Marquee Sports Network and Kansas City Royals
Location: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO
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Live Updates

4:54 PM ET
Tyler Tolbert flies out to deep right field to Michael Conforto.
4:54 PM ET
Michael Massey flies out to deep left field to Ian Happ.
4:53 PM ET
Starling Marte grounds out to second base, James Triantos to Pedro Ramirez.
4:52 PM ET
Javier Assad (P) replaces Ryan Zeferjahn (P).
4:52 PM ET
Pedro Ramirez switches from 2B to 1B.
4:52 PM ET
James Triantos remains in the game as 2B.
4:50 PM ET
Alex Bregman flies out to shallow center field to Kyle Isbel.
4:48 PM ET
James Triantos flies out to deep right field to John Rave.
4:48 PM ET
James Triantos pinch-hitting for Michael Busch.
4:47 PM ET
Pete Crow-Armstrong hits into a force out to shallow infield. Tyrone Taylor out at second.
4:47 PM ET
Tyrone Taylor singles to right field.
4:46 PM ET
Josh Rojas (P) replaces Lucas Erceg (P).
4:46 PM ET
John Rave (RF) replaces Salvador Perez (1B), batting 4th.
4:46 PM ET
Jac Caglianone switches from RF to 1B.
4:44 PM ET
Salvador Perez grounds out to shallow infield to Ryan Zeferjahn.
4:40 PM ET
Jac Caglianone singles to shallow infield.
4:40 PM ET
Jac Caglianone grounds out to shallow infield, Alex Bregman to Michael Busch.
4:37 PM ET
Bobby Witt strikes out swinging.
4:35 PM ET
Nick Loftin called out on strikes.
4:32 PM ET
Ryan Zeferjahn (P) replaces Matthew Boyd (P).
4:32 PM ET
Pedro Ramirez remains in the game as 2B.
4:30 PM ET
Miguel Amaya strikes out swinging.
4:29 PM ET
Dansby Swanson singles to center field. Michael Conforto to second.
4:28 PM ET
Pedro Ramirez lines out to right field to Jac Caglianone.
4:25 PM ET
Pedro Ramirez pinch-hitting for Nico Hoerner.
4:25 PM ET
Michael Conforto singles to right field.
4:24 PM ET
Ian Happ strikes out swinging.
4:22 PM ET
Lucas Erceg (P) replaces Easton McGee (P).
4:21 PM ET
Kyle Isbel lines out to left field to Ian Happ.
4:19 PM ET
Luke Maile strikes out swinging.
4:15 PM ET
Tyler Tolbert walks. Michael Massey to second.
4:12 PM ET
Michael Massey singles to left center field.
4:11 PM ET
Starling Marte grounds out to shallow infield, Nico Hoerner to Michael Busch.
4:07 PM ET
Alex Bregman strikes out swinging.
4:05 PM ET
Michael Busch flies out to center field to Kyle Isbel. Pete Crow-Armstrong to third.
4:02 PM ET
Pete Crow-Armstrong doubles to deep left field.
4:01 PM ET
Tyrone Taylor grounds out to shortstop, Tyler Tolbert to Salvador Perez.
4:00 PM ET
Miguel Amaya homers to left field. Dansby Swanson scores. Nico Hoerner scores.
3:59 PM ET
Dansby Swanson walks.
3:57 PM ET
Nico Hoerner doubles to deep right center field.
3:54 PM ET
Salvador Perez grounds out to shortstop, Dansby Swanson to Michael Busch.
3:51 PM ET
Jac Caglianone flies out to deep center field to Tyrone Taylor.
3:49 PM ET
Bobby Witt walks.
3:45 PM ET
Michael Conforto strikes out swinging.
3:44 PM ET
Ian Happ homers to right field. Alex Bregman scores.
3:43 PM ET
Alex Bregman singles to center field. Pete Crow-Armstrong scores.
3:42 PM ET
Michael Busch grounds out to shallow infield, Easton McGee to Salvador Perez. Pete Crow-Armstrong to second.
3:41 PM ET
Pete Crow-Armstrong walks.
3:38 PM ET
Tyrone Taylor strikes out swinging.
3:34 PM ET
Easton McGee (P) replaces Randy Dobnak (P).
3:34 PM ET
Nick Loftin grounds out to shallow infield, Nico Hoerner to Michael Busch.
3:32 PM ET
Kyle Isbel pops out to shallow infield, Matthew Boyd to Matthew Boyd. Luke Maile doubled off first.
3:30 PM ET
Luke Maile singles to left center field.
3:27 PM ET
Miguel Amaya lines out to deep center field to Kyle Isbel.
3:27 PM ET
Dansby Swanson strikes out swinging.
3:23 PM ET
Nico Hoerner walks.
3:21 PM ET
Michael Conforto grounds out to first base, Salvador Perez to Randy Dobnak.
3:19 PM ET
Tyler Tolbert grounds out to shallow infield, Nico Hoerner to Michael Busch.
3:17 PM ET
Michael Massey triples to right field.
3:16 PM ET
Starling Marte homers to left field. Salvador Perez scores.
3:14 PM ET
Salvador Perez singles to shallow center field.
3:11 PM ET
Jac Caglianone grounds out to first base, Michael Busch to Matthew Boyd.
3:10 PM ET
Bobby Witt flies out to right center field to Tyrone Taylor.
3:07 PM ET
Ian Happ grounds out to second base, Michael Massey to Salvador Perez.
3:05 PM ET
Alex Bregman singles to left field. Michael Busch to second. Pete Crow-Armstrong scores.
3:05 PM ET
Michael Busch singles to right field. Pete Crow-Armstrong to second.
3:02 PM ET
Pete Crow-Armstrong hits into a force out to first base. Tyrone Taylor out at second.
2:59 PM ET
Tyrone Taylor hits into a force out to shallow infield. Miguel Amaya out at second.
2:59 PM ET
Miguel Amaya singles to center field.
2:56 PM ET
Nick Loftin lines out to left field to Ian Happ.
2:55 PM ET
Kyle Isbel walks.
2:53 PM ET
Luke Maile flies out to center field to Tyrone Taylor.
2:52 PM ET
Tyler Tolbert lines out to third base to Alex Bregman.
2:49 PM ET
Dansby Swanson hits into a force out to shortstop. Nico Hoerner out at second.
2:47 PM ET
Nico Hoerner singles to center field. Michael Conforto to second. Ian Happ scores.
2:46 PM ET
Michael Conforto singles to left center field. Ian Happ to second. Michael Busch scores.
2:43 PM ET
Ian Happ singles to center field. Michael Busch to second.
2:42 PM ET
Alex Bregman flies out to shallow right field to Jac Caglianone.
2:40 PM ET
Michael Busch singles to right field.
2:39 PM ET
Pete Crow-Armstrong called out on strikes.
2:35 PM ET
Michael Massey grounds out to second base, Nico Hoerner to Michael Busch.
2:34 PM ET
Starling Marte pops out to second base to Nico Hoerner.
2:34 PM ET
Salvador Perez grounds out to shortstop, Dansby Swanson to Michael Busch.
2:31 PM ET
Tyrone Taylor lines out to left field to Starling Marte.
2:30 PM ET
Miguel Amaya strikes out swinging.
2:28 PM ET
Dansby Swanson grounds out to shallow infield, Randy Dobnak to Salvador Perez.
2:25 PM ET
Jac Caglianone strikes out swinging.
2:24 PM ET
Bobby Witt pops out to shallow infield to Nico Hoerner.
2:23 PM ET
Nick Loftin called out on strikes.
2:20 PM ET
Nico Hoerner hits into a force out to shortstop. Ian Happ out at second.
2:17 PM ET
Michael Conforto out on a sacrifice fly to left field to Starling Marte. Michael Busch scores.
2:14 PM ET
Ian Happ singles to shallow infield. Alex Bregman to second. Michael Busch to third.
2:13 PM ET
Alex Bregman singles to third base.
2:11 PM ET
Michael Busch doubles to deep left center field.
2:10 PM ET
Pete Crow-Armstrong strikes out swinging.

Game Preview

The Cubs sit 5.5 games back in the NL Central, and every game carries weight in a division race where ground can shift quickly. Chicago has gone 7-3 over its last ten games, keeping itself firmly in the playoff conversation. Kansas City, 12 games back in the AL Central, is playing for pride and development at this stage of the season — but at 29-29 at home, Kauffman Stadium has been a genuine competitive environment. The Royals are not a pushover on their own turf, and that makes this more than a formality for a Cubs team that cannot afford to give ground.

Kansas City Royals Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 49-69
Home Record: 29-29
Away Record: 20-40
Division Record: 18-22
Streak: 1 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .415

Chicago Cubs Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 68-50
Home Record: 35-24
Away Record: 33-26
Division Record: 18-15
Streak: 1 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .576

Stat Leaders

Kansas City Royals (49-69, #5 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Tyler Tolbert, 0.325
RBI Leader: Carter Jensen, 55 RBI
Home Run Leader: Jac Caglianone, 20 HR
Runs Leader: Bobby Witt Jr., 57 Runs
Hits Leader: Bobby Witt Jr., 111 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Bobby Witt Jr., 31 SB
ERA Leader: Randy Dobnak, 1.16 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Noah Cameron, 116 K
Wins Leader: Noah Cameron, 6 W
Saves Leader: Lucas Erceg, 12 SV

Chicago Cubs (68-50, #2 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Justin Dean, 0.375
RBI Leader: Pete Crow-Armstrong, 71 RBI
Home Run Leader: Pete Crow-Armstrong, 26 HR
Runs Leader: Pete Crow-Armstrong, 82 Runs
Hits Leader: Pete Crow-Armstrong, 127 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Pete Crow-Armstrong, 30 SB
ERA Leader: Ben Brown, 1.85 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Shota Imanaga, 125 K
Wins Leader: Shota Imanaga, 8 W
Saves Leader: Jacob Webb, 7 SV

What to Watch For

Crow-Armstrong is the player to watch on the Chicago side. His combination of 26 home runs, 30 stolen bases, and 82 runs scored puts him in rare company, and he has shown a knack for delivering in critical moments. Alex Bregman, hitting .246 with 12 home runs and 51 RBI, provides the kind of professional at-bat that keeps innings alive. With Matt Shaw on the 10-day injured list and Edward Cabrera also sidelined, the Cubs need their core contributors to carry the load.

For Kansas City, Witt Jr. is the engine. His 31 stolen bases and 111 hits reflect a player who creates problems in every phase of the game. Carter Jensen’s 55 RBI represent real run production from a young catcher, and Caglianone’s 20 home runs give the lineup genuine power. Randy Dobnak carries a 1.16 ERA that demands attention regardless of team record — if he is on the mound, the Cubs will have to earn every run. Michael Wacha, at 3.44 ERA with 112 strikeouts, gives Kansas City another credible arm capable of keeping a quality lineup in check.

Kansas City Royals Injury Report

Vinnie Pasquantino – Wrist (D10) – The Kansas City Royals placed INF Vinnie Pasquantino on the 10-day injured list with right wrist soreness.
Alec Marsh – Shoulder (D60) – The Kansas City Royals placed RHP Alec Marsh on the 60-day injured list due to a shoulder injury.
Maikel Garcia – Hand (D10) – The Kansas City Royals placed INF Maikel Garcia on the 10-day injured list due to a left-hand muscle strain.
Luinder Avila – Forearm (D60) – The Kansas City Royals transferred RHP Luinder Avila from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to right forearm tightness.
Jonathan India – Shoulder (D60) – The Kansas City Royals transferred INF Jonathan India to the 60-day injured list.
Connor Seabold – Lat (D60) – The Kansas City Royals transferred RHP Connor Seabold to the 60-day injured list with right lat strain.
Cole Ragans – Elbow (D60) – The Kansas City Royals transferred LHP Cole Ragans from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with elbow impingement.
Nick Mears – Shoulder (D60) – The Kansas City Royals transferred RHP Nick Mears from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a right shoulder impingement.
Beck Way – Back (D15) – The Kansas City Royals placed RHP Beck Way on the 15-day injured list due to low back spasm tightness.
Carlos Estévez – Foot (D60) – The Kansas City Royals transferred RHP Carlos Estévez from the 15-day to the 60-day injured list with left foot contusion.
James McArthur – Elbow (D60) – The Kansas City Royals transferred RHP James McArthur from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.
Stephen Kolek – Flexor (D60) – The Kansas City Royals transferred RHP Stephen Kolek from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a right flexor strain.

Chicago Cubs Injury Report

Cade Horton – Forearm (D60) – The Chicago Cubs transferred RHP Cade Horton to the 60-day injured list due right forearm discomfort.
Hunter Harvey – Tricep (D60) – The Chicago Cubs transferred RHP Hunter Harvey to the 60-day injured list with right triceps inflammation.
Riley Martin – Elbow (D60) – The Chicago Cubs transferred LHP Riley Martin from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to left elbow flexor strain.
Daniel Palencia – Elbow (D15) – The Chicago Cubs placed RHP Daniel Palencia on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.
Edward Cabrera – Hamstring (D15) – The Chicago Cubs placed RHP Edward Cabrera on the 15-day injured list with a left hamstring strain.
Matt Shaw – Hand (D10) – The Chicago Cubs placed OF Matt Shaw on the 10-day injured list due to a sprained left hand.
Tyler Austin – Knee (D60) – The Chicago Cubs placed INF Tyler Austin on the 60-day injured list due to a right knee injury.
Justin Steele – Elbow (D60) – The Chicago Cubs placed LHP Justin Steele on the 60-day injured list with a left elbow injury.
Ethan Roberts – Forearm (D15) – The Chicago Cubs placed RHP Ethan Roberts on the 15-day injured list due to right forearm inflammation.
Phil Maton – Knee (D15) – The Chicago Cubs placed RHP Phil Maton on the 15-day injured list due to right knee tendinitis.
Gavin Hollowell – Shoulder (D15) – The Chicago Cubs placed RHP Gavin Hollowell on the 15-day injured list due to right shoulder inflammation.
Porter Hodge – Elbow (D60) – The Chicago Cubs transaferred RHP Porter Hodge to the 60-day injured list with a right elbow strain.
Hoby Milner – Appendicitis (D15) – The Chicago Cubs placed LHP Hoby Milner on the 15-day injured list due to Appendicitis.
Ben Brown – Neck (D60) – The Chicago Cubs transferred RHP Ben Brown from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a neck strain.
Shelby Miller – Elbow (D60) – The Chicago Cubs placed RHP Shelby Miller on the 60-day injured list due to a right elbow UCL injury.

Kansas City Royals Upcoming 2026 Schedule

August 09, 2026 vs Chicago Cubs
August 10, 2026 at Los Angeles Dodgers
August 11, 2026 at Los Angeles Dodgers
August 12, 2026 at Los Angeles Dodgers
August 14, 2026 at Los Angeles Angels
August 15, 2026 at Los Angeles Angels
August 16, 2026 at Los Angeles Angels
August 17, 2026 vs Athletics
August 18, 2026 vs Athletics
August 19, 2026 vs Athletics

Chicago Cubs Upcoming 2026 Schedule

August 09, 2026 at Kansas City Royals
August 11, 2026 at Washington Nationals
August 12, 2026 at Washington Nationals
August 13, 2026 at Washington Nationals
August 14, 2026 vs St. Louis Cardinals
August 15, 2026 vs St. Louis Cardinals
August 16, 2026 vs St. Louis Cardinals
August 17, 2026 vs Chicago White Sox
August 18, 2026 vs Chicago White Sox
August 19, 2026 vs Chicago White Sox

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