Detroit Tigers at Kansas City Royals Game Summary
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Game Info: Date, Time and Venue
DateAugust 23, 2026
Time2:10 PM ET
VenueKauffman Stadium
Game TypeRegular Season
SeriesRegular Season · Game 3 of 3
Day/Nightday
Detroit Tigers vs Kansas City Royals Probable Pitchers
DETJacob Waguespack
Stats1-1 · ERA 1.95 · 16 SO · WHIP 0.83 · 27.2 IP
KCDaniel Lynch IV
Stats4-4 · ERA 2.83 · 41 SO · WHIP 1.02 · 54.0 IP
TV Channel and Streaming
Detroit SportsNet
TV · EN · away · Streaming
Royals.TV
TV · EN · home · Streaming
96.5 The Fan
FM · EN · home · Streaming
WXYT 97.1 FM
FM · EN · away · Streaming
Royals Radio Network
AM · EN · home
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More MLB Games on August 23, 2026
Other games loaded for the same date, with TV listings, probable pitchers and game details.
| Date / Time | Matchup | Status | TV / Streaming | Probable Pitchers | Venue | Links |
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Sun, Aug 23
1:35 PM ET
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In Progress |
Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365NBCSP
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STL: Kyle Leahy
10-4 · ERA 3.21 · 112 SO · WHIP 1.30 · 123.1 IP
PHI: Cristopher Sánchez
16-4 · ERA 2.53 · 189 SO · WHIP 1.22 · 163.1 IP
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Citizens Bank Park |
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Sun, Aug 23
1:35 PM ET
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In Progress |
SportsnetTVA SportsYES
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TOR: José Soriano
10-6 · ERA 3.21 · 137 SO · WHIP 1.26 · 140.1 IP
NYY: Carlos Rodón
4-2 · ERA 3.16 · 57 SO · WHIP 1.21 · 51.1 IP
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Yankee Stadium |
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Sun, Aug 23
1:35 PM ET
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0-0
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In Progress |
MASNRays.TV
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TB: Nick Martinez
12-4 · ERA 3.03 · 83 SO · WHIP 1.13 · 142.2 IP
BAL: Shane Baz
4-13 · ERA 3.96 · 133 SO · WHIP 1.33 · 147.2 IP
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Oriole Park at Camden Yards |
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Sun, Aug 23
1:40 PM ET
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In Progress |
Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & GarciaNationals.TV
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WSH: Jackson Kent
0-1 · ERA 9.72 · 9 SO · WHIP 2.52 · 8.1 IP
MIA: Janson Junk
6-8 · ERA 4.32 · 66 SO · WHIP 1.35 · 93.2 IP
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loanDepot park |
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Sun, Aug 23
2:10 PM ET
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0-0
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Warmup |
Detroit SportsNetRoyals.TV
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DET: Jacob Waguespack
1-1 · ERA 1.95 · 16 SO · WHIP 0.83 · 27.2 IP
KC: Daniel Lynch IV
4-4 · ERA 2.83 · 41 SO · WHIP 1.02 · 54.0 IP
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Kauffman Stadium |
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Sun, Aug 23
2:10 PM ET
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0-0
|
Warmup |
NBCSCASpace City Home Network
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ATH: Brady Basso
0-0 · ERA 3.91 · 19 SO · WHIP 1.35 · 23.0 IP
HOU: Cristian Javier
1-4 · ERA 6.44 · 30 SO · WHIP 1.68 · 36.1 IP
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Daikin Park |
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Sun, Aug 23
2:10 PM ET
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0-0
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Warmup |
Chicago Sports NetworkSNY
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NYM: Nolan McLean
9-8 · ERA 3.34 · 162 SO · WHIP 1.16 · 142.2 IP
CWS: Sean Newcomb
1-3 · ERA 2.44 · 64 SO · WHIP 1.10 · 70.0 IP
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Rate Field |
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Sun, Aug 23
2:35 PM ET
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0-0
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Pre-Game |
ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort CasinoRangers Sports Network, presented by Progressive
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LAA: Yusei Kikuchi
0-3 · ERA 5.81 · 33 SO · WHIP 1.58 · 31.0 IP
TEX: Cal Quantrill
5-4 · ERA 3.13 · 54 SO · WHIP 1.15 · 77.2 IP
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Globe Life Field |
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Sun, Aug 23
3:10 PM ET
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Pre-Game |
Guardians.TV Presented by ProgressiveRockies.TV
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CLE: Foster Griffin
14-4 · ERA 3.18 · 131 SO · WHIP 1.11 · 144.1 IP
COL: Tomoyuki Sugano
12-6 · ERA 4.70 · 69 SO · WHIP 1.26 · 118.2 IP
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Coors Field |
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Sun, Aug 23
3:15 PM ET
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Pre-Game |
NBC/Peacock
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SF: Matt Wilkinson
0-0 · ERA 0.00 · 0 SO · WHIP 0.50 · 2.0 IP
BOS: Jake Bennett
7-6 · ERA 3.46 · 61 SO · WHIP 1.07 · 80.2 IP
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Fenway Park |
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Sun, Aug 23
4:10 PM ET
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74-56 / 62-68
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Pre-Game |
Mariners.TVMarquee Sports Network
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CHC: Shota Imanaga
8-9 · ERA 3.77 · 140 SO · WHIP 1.09 · 143.1 IP
SEA: Bryce Miller
4-7 · ERA 3.71 · 87 SO · WHIP 1.04 · 89.2 IP
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T-Mobile Park |
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Sun, Aug 23
4:10 PM ET
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0-0
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Pre-Game |
Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego HealthTwins.TV Presented by Progressive
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MIN: Bailey Ober
7-4 · ERA 4.62 · 71 SO · WHIP 1.25 · 103.1 IP
SD: Walker Buehler
7-6 · ERA 4.79 · 104 SO · WHIP 1.39 · 120.1 IP
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Petco Park |
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Sun, Aug 23
4:10 PM ET
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Pre-Game |
SportsNet LASportsNet Pittsburgh
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PIT: Lake Bachar
1-2 · ERA 3.75 · 73 SO · WHIP 1.11 · 69.2 IP
LAD: Blake Snell
1-1 · ERA 3.60 · 20 SO · WHIP 1.13 · 15.0 IP
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UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium |
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Sun, Aug 23
4:15 PM ET
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Pre-Game |
Peacock/NBCSN
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CIN: Andrew Abbott
6-8 · ERA 4.07 · 108 SO · WHIP 1.40 · 139.1 IP
AZ: Mitch Bratt
1-2 · ERA 4.17 · 25 SO · WHIP 1.47 · 36.2 IP
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Chase Field |
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Sun, Aug 23
7:10 PM ET
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75-55 / 81-49
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Scheduled |
ESPN/ESPN App
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ATL: Tyler Mahle
4-10 · ERA 4.53 · 108 SO · WHIP 1.31 · 113.1 IP
MIL: Shane Drohan
6-4 · ERA 3.86 · 99 SO · WHIP 1.25 · 100.1 IP
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Journey Bank Ballpark |
Detroit Tigers at Kansas City Royals FAQ
Common questions for this MLB matchup.
What time is Detroit Tigers at Kansas City Royals?
The listed start time is 2:10 PM ET. Times are shown in Eastern Time.
What channel is Detroit Tigers at Kansas City Royals on?
The current TV listing is Detroit SportsNet, Royals.TV. Broadcast and streaming availability can vary by market.
Who are the probable pitchers?
The listed probable pitchers are Jacob Waguespack and Daniel Lynch IV. Probable starters can change before first pitch.
Where is the game being played?
The listed venue is Kauffman Stadium.