The Kansas City Royals will kick off a four-game set against the Cleveland Guardians, starting with a doubleheader on Monday at Progressive Field.
Kansas City concluded a series with Philadelphia on Sunday, splitting the first two matchups of the three-game series, keeping them within two games of the Guardians in the A.L. Central title race. The Royals have gone 20-12 since the All-Star break.
Cleveland, meanwhile, wrapped up a three-game series against Texas over the weekend, also splitting the first two games. The Guardians have dropped six of their last eight overall, allowing Minnesota and Kansas City to close the gap in the divisional race.
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How to watch Cleveland Guardians vs Kansas City Royals on TV & stream live online
National TV channel: MLB.tv
Local TV channel: Bally Sports Great Lakes (BSGL) and Bally Sports Kansas City (BSKC)
Streaming service: Fubo
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| Team | Local Network | Streaming Providers |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Diamondbacks | DBACKS.tv | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Atlanta Braves | Bally Sports South | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Baltimore Orioles | Mid-Atlantic Sports Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Boston Red Sox | New England Sports Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, NESN 360 |
| Chicago Cubs | Marquee Sports Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Chicago White Sox | NBC Sports Chicago | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Cincinnati Reds | Bally Sports Ohio | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Cleveland Guardians | Bally Sports Great Lakes | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Colorado Rockies | ROCKIES.tv | DirecTV Stream |
| Detroit Tigers | Bally Sports Detroit | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+ |
| Houston Astros | Space City Home Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Kansas City Royals | Bally Sports Kansas City | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+ |
| Los Angeles Angels | Bally Sports West | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | SportsNet Los Angeles | DirecTV Stream |
| Miami Marlins | Bally Sports Florida | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+ |
| Milwaukee Brewers | Bally Sports Wisconsin | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+ |
| Minnesota Twins | Bally Sports North | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| New York Mets | SportsNet New York | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| New York Yankees | YES Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Oakland Athletics | NBC Sports California | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Philadelphia Phillies | NBC Sports Philadelphia | Fubo |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | SportsNet Pittsburgh | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| San Diego Padres | Padres.TV | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| San Francisco Giants | NBC Sports Bay Area | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Seattle Mariners | ROOT Sports | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| St Louis Cardinals | Bally Sports Midwest | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Tampa Bay Rays | Bally Sports Sun | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+ |
| Texas Rangers | Bally Sports Southwest | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Toronto Blue Jays | Sportnet (Canada) | N/A |
| Washington Nationals | Mid-Atlantic Sports Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
How to listen to live play-by-play commentary of Cleveland Guardians vs Kansas City Royals
Audio stream: SiriusXM
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Cleveland Guardians vs Kansas City Royals: Date and First-Pitch time
The Cleveland Guardians and Kansas City Royals will hit the diamond at Progressive Field for this matchup on Monday, August 26, 2024, with the first pitch at 1:10 pm ET/10:10 am PT in the US.
| Date | Monday, August 26, 2024 |
| First-Pitch Time | 1:10 pm ET/10:10 am PT |
| Venue | Progressive Field |
| Location | Cleveland, Ohio, United States |
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Cleveland Guardians vs Kansas City Royals team news
Cleveland Guardians team news & players to watch
The Guardians lean heavily on standout performances from 3B Jose Ramirez (.865 OPS and 5.0 WAR), LF Steven Kwan (.819 OPS and 3.3 WAR), and 3B Andres Gimenez (3.3 WAR). Cleveland is ranked 18th in on-base percentage (.309) and 16th in OPS (.704), with 148 home runs (14th overall). Their pitching staff boasts a 3.80 ERA (8th) and a 1.22 WHIP (8th).
For the first game of Monday's doubleheader, Cleveland is likely to call up left-hander Logan Allen. The 25-year-old has pitched in 19 games for the Guardians this season, holding an 8-4 record with a 5.56 ERA and 1.54 WHIP over 92.1 innings. At home, Allen is 4-0 with a 5.37 ERA and 1.43 WHIP across 11 starts, and he has performed well in day games, posting a 5-1 record with a 3.44 ERA and 1.25 WHIP in nine starts.
Cleveland Guardians injury report
| Player | Position | Injury Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. Bieber | Starting pitcher | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| S. Hentges | Relief pitcher | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| J. Karinchak | Relief pitcher | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| T. Stephan | Relief pitcher | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
Kansas City Royals team news & players to watch
The Royals are driven by standout performances from SS Bobby Witt Jr. (1.001 OPS and 8.3 WAR), C Salvador Perez (.803 OPS and 2.4 WAR), and 1B Vinnie Pasquantino (18 HR and 96 RBI). Kansas City ranks 12th in on-base percentage (.314) and 12th in OPS (.735), with 141 home runs (16th overall). Their pitching staff holds a 3.86 ERA (11th) and a 1.27 WHIP (17th).
For the series opener, Ragans will take the mound for Kansas City. The third-year pitcher has been impressive on the road (2.70 ERA and 1.04 WHIP) and during day games (2.30 ERA and 1.01 WHIP) this season. In his last outing, he struck out nine but allowed five runs (four earned) over five innings in a loss to the Angels. When he last faced Cleveland on June 29, Ragans gave up five runs on six hits in a 4.2-inning defeat.
Kansas City Royals injury report
| Player | Position | Injury Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|---|
| K. Wright | Starting pitcher | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| J. Taylor | Relief pitcher | 60-Day Injured List | Bicep |
| D. Altavilla | Relief pitcher | 60-Day Injured List | Oblique |
| D. Renfroe | Right fielder | 10-Day Injured List | Hamstring |
Cleveland Guardians vs Kansas City Royals projected starting pitchers
| Date | Home Team | Away team |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26/24 | N. Sandlin (0-0), L. Allen (8-4) | C. Ragans (10-8), A. Marsh (7-7) |
| 08/27/24 | G. Williams (2-6) | M. Lorenzen (7-6) |
| 08/28/24 | T. Bibee (10-6) | M. Wacha (11-6) |
Cleveland Guardians vs Kansas City Royals head-to-head record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 06/30/24 | Royals 6-2 Guardians | MLB |
| 06/30/24 | Royals 2-7 Guardians | MLB |
| 06/29/24 | Royals 10-3 Guardians | MLB |
| 06/28/24 | Royals 2-1 Guardians | MLB |
| 06/06/24 | Guardians 3-4 Royals | MLB |