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

The Kansas City Royals visit the Chicago Cubs on Sunday, February 28, 2027 at 12:00 AM ET, at Sloan Park, Mesa, Arizona. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Chicago Cubs vs Kansas City Royals.

MLBSunday, February 28, 2027
12:00 AM ETFeb 28, 2027
DateFeb 28, 2027
Time12:00 AM ET
VenueSloan Park, Mesa, Arizona

Team comparison

Kansas City RoyalsChicago Cubs
Runs per game
-
0.5
Runs allowed per game
-
6.0
69-93Record89-73
5th in AL CentStanding2nd in NL Cent
0-0Road record / home record0-0
Last 5LL
-StreakL2

Injury report

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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
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

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 Kansas City Royals vs Chicago Cubs?

The game is on Sunday, February 28, 2027 at 12:00 AM ET at Sloan Park, Mesa, Arizona.

Who is injured for Kansas City Royals vs Chicago Cubs?

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

Where is Kansas City Royals vs Chicago Cubs played?

Sloan Park, Mesa, Arizona.

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