Kansas City Royals @ St. Louis Cardinals
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Matchup Predictor
36.1
%
63.9
%
According to ESPN Analytics
Game Information
Busch Stadium
2:15 PM, May 16, 2026Coverage: MLB.TV
Probable Pitchers
| Player | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP | H | K | BB | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-2 | 5.55 | 1.63 | 35.2 | 44 | 32 | 14 | 5 | |
| 4-3 | 4.31 | 1.59 | 39.2 | 46 | 32 | 17 | 6 |
Injury Report
| Name, Pos | Status | Est. Return Date |
|---|---|---|
| RP | 15-Day IL | May 16 |
| SP | 15-Day IL | May 22 |
| RP | 60-Day IL | May 24 |
| SP | 60-Day IL | Jun 1 |
| 2B | 60-Day IL | Jun 1 |
| Name, Pos | Status | Est. Return Date |
|---|---|---|
| RP | 15-Day IL | May 16 |
| 3B | 10-Day IL | May 16 |
| LF | 60-Day IL | May 29 |
| SP | 60-Day IL | May 29 |
| RP | 60-Day IL | Jun 1 |
Team Stats
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STL leads 1-0
2026 American League Central Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 24 | 22 | .522 | - | L1 |
| Chicago | 22 | 22 | .500 | 1 | L1 |
| Minnesota | 20 | 25 | .444 | 3.5 | L1 |
| Detroit | 20 | 25 | .444 | 3.5 | W1 |
| Kansas City | 19 | 26 | .422 | 4.5 | L5 |
2026 National League Central Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 29 | 16 | .644 | - | W2 |
| Milwaukee | 25 | 17 | .595 | 2.5 | W2 |
| St. Louis | 26 | 18 | .591 | 2.5 | W2 |
| Pittsburgh | 24 | 21 | .533 | 5 | L1 |
| Cincinnati | 24 | 21 | .533 | 5 | W2 |

