Today's Matchups

Kansas City RoyalsvsBaltimore Orioles

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35

Teams

Kansas City Royals logo
Kansas CityRoyals38-57

7:05 PM

Oriole Park at Camden Yards

Baltimore, MD

BaltimoreOrioles44-51
Baltimore Orioles logo

Weather

74°F6 mph
Clear
Feels Like
80°F
Humidity
89%
Rain Probability2%

StandingAL East

1TB55-37
2NYY51-424.5
3TOR44-4911.5
4BOS43-4811.5
5BAL44-5112.5
1CLE49-46
2CWS47-450.5
3MIN46-482.5
4DET44-504.5
5KC38-5711.0

H2H Last 10 Games

2Wins
4Wins
In their last 6 meetings, Kansas City Royals won 4 and Baltimore Orioles won 2. Most recent meeting was on May 4, 2025.

Win / Loss Streaks

W1Current Streak
L2Current Streak
Baltimore Orioles is on a 1-game winning streak. Kansas City Royals is on a 2-game losing streak.

Team Valuation

$2.1Bvs$1.64B
Difference
$0.46B
Kansas City Royals is valued at $1.64 billion and Baltimore Orioles at $2.10 billion, per Forbes 2026. Baltimore Orioles is worth $0.46 billion more.

Team Identity

Power
31
33
Speed
100
100
Defense
53
80
Pitching
46
24
Baltimore Orioles team identity ratings out of 100: Power 31, Speed 100, Defense 53, Pitching 46. Kansas City Royals team identity ratings out of 100: Power 33, Speed 100, Defense 80, Pitching 24.

Team Achievements

World Series Titles
3×World Series trophy
World Series Titles
2×World Series trophy
Kansas City Royals has won 2 World Series titles. Baltimore Orioles has won 3 World Series titles.

Oriole Park at Camden Yards

Oriole Park at Camden Yards, home of the Baltimore Orioles
Oriole Park at Camden Yards, home of the Baltimore Orioles, opened in 1992 with a capacity of 45,971 and Grass surface. Widely credited with pioneering the retro-classic ballpark design trend that reshaped MLB stadium architecture.

Manager

Craig Albernaz, Baltimore Orioles manager
Craig
Albernaz
VS
Matt Quatraro, Kansas City Royals manager
Matt
Quatraro
Matt Quatraro manages Kansas City Royals. Craig Albernaz manages Baltimore Orioles.

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Team Owner & History

David M. Rubenstein, Baltimore Orioles owner
OriolesOwnerDavid M. RubensteinSince 2024

The Orioles began as the Milwaukee Brewers in 1901, then moved to St. Louis and later became the St. Louis Browns before relocating to Baltimore in 1954.

John Sherman, Kansas City Royals owner
RoyalsOwnerJohn ShermanSince 2019

Established as an expansion franchise in 1969 after the Athletics relocated to Oakland; founding owner Ewing Kauffman.

Baltimore Orioles is owned by David M. Rubenstein. The Orioles began as the Milwaukee Brewers in 1901, then moved to St. Louis and later became the St. Louis Browns before relocating to Baltimore in 1954. Kansas City Royals is owned by John Sherman. Established as an expansion franchise in 1969 after the Athletics relocated to Oakland; founding owner Ewing Kauffman.

Top Players

Orioles

Pitchers

Adley Rutschman, ERA
Adley Rutschman4.86 ERA

Hitters

Kyle Bradish, HR
Kyle Bradish12 HR
Trevor Rogers, HR
Trevor Rogers10 HR
Royals

Pitchers

Carter Jensen, ERA
Carter Jensen5.17 ERA

Hitters

Seth Lugo, HR
Seth Lugo14 HR
Michael Wacha, HR
Michael Wacha14 HR
Kansas City Royals pitchers by ERA: Carter Jensen (5.17 ERA). hitters by home runs: Seth Lugo (14 HR), Michael Wacha (14 HR). Baltimore Orioles pitchers by ERA: Adley Rutschman (4.86 ERA). hitters by home runs: Kyle Bradish (12 HR), Trevor Rogers (10 HR).

TravelTravel Distance

KCKansas City
179miles
BALBaltimore

Odds to Win

Moneyline
-154
+142
Total Runs
O 10.0-112
U 10.0-101
Moneyline: Kansas City Royals +142, Baltimore Orioles -154. Total set at 10.0.

X (Twitter) Following

837.9KX Followers
1MX Followers
Official team accounts
Kansas City Royals has 1M X (Twitter) followers. Baltimore Orioles has 837.9K X (Twitter) followers.

How They Played a Year Ago

Kansas City Royals
03
Baltimore Orioles

May 2, 2025 · Baltimore Orioles home

Youngest vs Oldest Players

Samuel Basallo, roster ageSamuel Basallo
21yrs
Chris Bassitt, roster ageChris Bassitt
37yrs
Youngest player in this matchup: Samuel Basallo (KC / BAL), age 21. Oldest player: Chris Bassitt (KC / BAL), age 37.

Orioles Legend

Cal Ripken Jr., Baltimore Orioles legend
Cal Ripken Jr.SS
1981–2001
  • Hall of Fame shortstop
  • MLB's all-time consecutive-games streak record holder
Baltimore Orioles legend: Cal Ripken Jr., SS, played 1981–2001. Hall of Fame shortstop MLB's all-time consecutive-games streak record holder

Series Schedule

Fri, Jul 10@Kansas City Royals7:05 PM (Today)
Sat, Jul 11@Kansas City Royals7:05 PM
Sun, Jul 12@Kansas City Royals1:35 PM

ERA by Start

Luinder AvilaKansas City Royals

Brandon YoungBaltimore Orioles

Luinder Avila's ERA by start this season ranged from a best of 1.59 to a worst of 108.00, averaging 16.24 across 9 starts. Most recent start on Jul 10: 5.40 ERA. Full sequence: Apr 4 (15.00), Jun 1 (1.80), Jun 6 (1.80), Jun 12 (108.00), Jun 17 (1.59), Jun 23 (1.80), Jun 28 (9.00), Jul 5 (1.80), Jul 10 (5.40). Brandon Young's ERA by start this season ranged from a best of 0.00 to a worst of 9.00, averaging 3.63 across 15 starts. Most recent start on Jul 10: 3.86 ERA. Full sequence: Apr 6 (0.00), Apr 24 (4.76), Apr 30 (9.00), May 6 (4.50), May 11 (3.38), May 17 (4.91), May 24 (0.00), May 30 (2.70), Jun 5 (4.26), Jun 10 (0.00), Jun 16 (4.50), Jun 21 (1.80), Jun 27 (3.60), Jul 4 (7.20), Jul 10 (3.86).

Fastball Velocity by Start

Luinder AvilaKansas City Royals

Brandon YoungBaltimore Orioles

Luinder Avila's average fastball velocity this season is 96.1 mph across 8 starts. Most recent start on Jul 5: 96.1 mph average fastball velocity. Full sequence: Apr 4 (95.6 mph), Jun 1 (96.3 mph), Jun 6 (96.5 mph), Jun 12 (96.4 mph), Jun 17 (96.5 mph), Jun 23 (95.5 mph), Jun 28 (96.1 mph), Jul 5 (96.1 mph). Brandon Young's average fastball velocity this season is 94.1 mph across 14 starts. Most recent start on Jul 4: 94.6 mph average fastball velocity. Full sequence: Apr 6 (93.6 mph), Apr 24 (94.4 mph), Apr 30 (93.5 mph), May 6 (94.5 mph), May 11 (93.3 mph), May 17 (94.8 mph), May 24 (93.2 mph), May 30 (94.4 mph), Jun 5 (94.4 mph), Jun 10 (93.3 mph), Jun 16 (94.1 mph), Jun 21 (95.0 mph), Jun 27 (94.8 mph), Jul 4 (94.6 mph).

Projected Starting Pitchers

Luinder Avila, RHP

Luinder Avila

#58
AAV $659K

24 yrsRHPKansas City Royals

ERA
5.08
WHIP
1.62
K/9
7.9
BB/9
5.4
HR/9
0.9
GS
9
Since last start5 days rest
Brandon Young, RHP

Brandon Young

#63
AAV $659K

27 yrsRHPBaltimore Orioles

ERA
3.42
WHIP
1.35
K/9
7.2
BB/9
3.3
HR/9
1.0
GS
15
Since last start6 days rest