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Chicago Cubs vs Kansas City Royals: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Chicago Cubs visit the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday, February 24, 2027 at 12:00 AM ET, at Surprise Stadium, Surprise, Arizona. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Kansas City Royals vs Chicago Cubs.

MLBWednesday, February 24, 2027
12:00 AM ETFeb 24, 2027
DateFeb 24, 2027
Time12:00 AM ET
VenueSurprise Stadium, Surprise, Arizona

Team comparison

Chicago CubsKansas City Royals
Runs per game
0.5
-
Runs allowed per game
6.0
-
89-73Record69-93
2nd in NL CentStanding5th in AL Cent
0-2Road record / home record0-0
LLLast 5
L2Streak-

Injury report

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Chicago Cubs
Ben Brown RP · Neck - Fracture
Out
Riley Martin RP · Elbow - Strain
Out
Justin Steele SP · Elbow - Surgery
Out
Phil Maton RP · Knee - Sprain
Out
Shelby Miller RP · Elbow - Surgery
Out
Kansas City Royals
Mitch Spence RP · Undisclosed - Not Specified
Out
Nick Mears RP · Shoulder - Surgery
Out
Ryan Bergert SP · Elbow - Surgery
Out
Cole Ragans SP · Elbow - Surgery
Out
Luinder Avila SP · Elbow - Surgery
Out

Recent form

Sep 30, 2026 · at San Diego PadresL 1-4
Sep 29, 2026 · at San Diego PadresL 0-8

Season series

Series starts 2/24
Feb 28, 2027KC 0, CHC 0
Feb 24, 2027CHC 0, KC 0

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Chicago Cubs vs Kansas City Royals?

The game is on Wednesday, February 24, 2027 at 12:00 AM ET at Surprise Stadium, Surprise, Arizona.

Who is injured for Chicago Cubs vs Kansas City Royals?

Listed out or doubtful: Chicago Cubs: Ben Brown, Riley Martin, Justin Steele, Phil Maton. Kansas City Royals: Mitch Spence, Nick Mears, Ryan Bergert, Cole Ragans. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Chicago Cubs vs Kansas City Royals played?

Surprise Stadium, Surprise, Arizona.

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