Kansas City Royals at St. Louis Cardinals – Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (May 17, 2026)

The St. Louis Cardinals look to extend their winning ways as they host the struggling Kansas City Royals at Busch Stadium. St. Louis enters riding a three-game win streak, boasting a solid 27-18 record and a .600 winning percentage, with Jordan Walker leading the charge across multiple offensive categories, including a .308 batting average, 13 home runs, and 34 RBI. Kansas City arrives in difficult shape, having dropped six consecutive games to fall to 19-27 (.413), with a particularly troubling 6-17 road record. Bobby Witt Jr. remains a bright spot for the Royals, pacing the club with a .309 average, 56 hits, and 13 stolen bases, though Kansas City’s injury-depleted roster presents additional challenges heading into this interleague matchup.

Kansas City Royals at St. Louis Cardinals Game Information

Game Date: May 17, 2026
Game Time: 02:15 PM ET
TV Channel: St. Louis Cardinals, MLB.TV – St. Louis Cardinals
Location: Busch Stadium, St. Louis, MO
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

St. Louis Cardinals Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 27-18
Home Record: 12-10
Away Record: 15-8
Division Record: 5-1
Streak: 3 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .600

Kansas City Royals Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 19-27
Home Record: 13-10
Away Record: 6-17
Division Record: 9-14
Streak: 6 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .413

Stat Leaders

St. Louis Cardinals (27-18, #3 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Jordan Walker, 0.308
RBI Leader: Jordan Walker, 34 RBI
Home Run Leader: Jordan Walker, 13 HR
Runs Leader: Jordan Walker, 34 Runs
Hits Leader: Jordan Walker, 52 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Jordan Walker, 7 SB
ERA Leader: Ryan Fernandez, 1.59 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Michael McGreevy, 36 K
Wins Leader: Kyle Leahy, 5 W
Saves Leader: Riley O’Brien, 13 SV

Kansas City Royals (19-27, #5 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Bobby Witt Jr., 0.309
RBI Leader: Bobby Witt Jr., 23 RBI
Home Run Leader: Bobby Witt Jr., 7 HR
Runs Leader: Maikel Garcia, 25 Runs
Hits Leader: Bobby Witt Jr., 56 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Bobby Witt Jr., 13 SB
ERA Leader: Daniel Lynch IV, 1.96 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Kris Bubic, 51 K
Wins Leader: Michael Wacha, 4 W
Saves Leader: Lucas Erceg, 10 SV

St. Louis Cardinals Injury Report

Ramón Urías – Elbow (D10) – The St. Louis Cardinals placed INF Ramón Urías on the 10-day injured list with right elbow lateral epicondylitis.
Lars Nootbaar – Heels (D60) – The St. Louis Cardinals transferred OF Lars Nootbaar from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to ongoing complications from heel surgery.

Kansas City Royals Injury Report

Matt Strahm – Knee (D15) – The Kansas City Royals placed LHP Matt Strahm on the 15-day injured list with a right knee inflammation.
Alec Marsh – Shoulder (D60) – The Kansas City Royals placed RHP Alec Marsh on the 60-day injured list due to a shoulder injury.
Jonathan India – Shoulder (D10) – The Kansas City Royals placed INF Jonathan India on the 10-day injured list. The Royals announced Tuesday that India underwent season-ending surgery to repair the labrum in his left shoulder.
Cole Ragans – Elbow (D15) – The Kansas City Royals placed LHP Cole Ragans on the 15-day injured list with elbow impingement.
Carlos Estévez – Foot (D15) – The Kansas City Royals placed RHP Carlos Estévez on the 15-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.

St. Louis Cardinals Upcoming 2026 Schedule

May 17, 2026 vs Kansas City Royals
May 19, 2026 vs Pittsburgh Pirates
May 20, 2026 vs Pittsburgh Pirates
May 21, 2026 vs Pittsburgh Pirates
May 22, 2026 at Cincinnati Reds
May 23, 2026 at Cincinnati Reds
May 24, 2026 at Cincinnati Reds
May 25, 2026 at Milwaukee Brewers
May 26, 2026 at Milwaukee Brewers
May 27, 2026 at Milwaukee Brewers

Kansas City Royals Upcoming 2026 Schedule

May 17, 2026 at St. Louis Cardinals
May 18, 2026 vs Boston Red Sox
May 19, 2026 vs Boston Red Sox
May 20, 2026 vs Boston Red Sox
May 22, 2026 vs Seattle Mariners
May 23, 2026 vs Seattle Mariners
May 24, 2026 vs Seattle Mariners
May 25, 2026 vs New York Yankees
May 26, 2026 vs New York Yankees
May 27, 2026 vs New York Yankees

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