It’s the Kansas City Royals versus the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on May 14, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 7:40 PM ET
- Location: Rate Field, Chicago, IL
- TV Channels: Kansas City Royals, Chicago Sports Network
- Streaming: Chicago White Sox – MLB.TV, Kansas City Royals – MLB.TV
- League Package: MLB® Extra Innings®
How to Watch Kansas City Royals vs. Chicago White Sox on May 14, 2026
You can watch the Chicago White Sox take on the Kansas City Royals live on DIRECTV on Chicago White Sox – MLB.TV, Kansas City Royals – MLB.TV, Kansas City Royals and Chicago Sports Network on May 14, 2026 at 7:40 PM ET.
Kansas City Royals (19-24) at Chicago White Sox (21-21) — Game Preview
The Royals and White Sox meet Thursday night at Rate Field in an AL Central matchup. Kansas City is scheduled to start Kris Bubic, who enters at 3-1 with a 3.50 ERA, 47 strikeouts and a 1.17 WHIP over 46.1 innings. ESPN lists Anthony Kay as Chicago’s probable starter; he enters at 2-1 with a 4.89 ERA. At the plate, Bobby Witt Jr. leads Kansas City with a .306 average, .378 OBP, .506 slugging percentage, seven home runs and 22 RBI. For Chicago, Munetaka Murakami has supplied middle-of-the-order power with 15 home runs and 29 RBI. Davis Martin has been one of Chicago’s top-performing starters through the first six weeks, but he is not listed as the starter for this game. The White Sox can complete a series sweep, while the Royals are trying to avoid leaving Chicago without a win.
Regional Coverage
Kansas City Royals, Chicago Sports Network
Streaming
Chicago White Sox – MLB.TV, Kansas City Royals – MLB.TV
League Packages
MLB® Extra Innings®
What Time is the Chicago White Sox vs. Kansas City Royals Game Today?
The Kansas City Royals vs. Chicago White Sox game starts at 7:40 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Kansas City Royals vs. Chicago White Sox?
You can watch Kansas City Royals vs. Chicago White Sox on Chicago White Sox – MLB.TV, Kansas City Royals – MLB.TV, your local regional sports network and MLB® Extra Innings®.
Kansas City Royals vs. Chicago White Sox Channel on DIRECTV
Kansas City Royals (Channel 671), Chicago Sports Network (Channel 665)
Players to Watch: Kansas City Royals vs. Chicago White Sox
Kansas City Royals
Bobby Witt Jr. — SS. .306 average, .378 OBP, .506 slug, with 7 home runs and 22 RBI. Witt continues to lead Kansas City’s offense with a strong blend of on-base ability and power.
Kris Bubic — SP. Tonight’s starter brings a 3.50 ERA and 47 strikeouts in 46.1 innings. The strikeout rate is the headline number, and Bubic’s strikeout ability will be a key factor against Chicago’s lineup.
Chicago White Sox
Munetaka Murakami — 1B. 15 home runs and 29 RBI in his first taste of the majors. The average sits at .228, but his power has translated quickly, and Murakami has been everything the White Sox were hoping for at the cleanup spot.
Davis Martin — SP. A 1.62 ERA, 5 wins and 52 strikeouts. He has been the catalyst of the White Sox climb back to even and is one of Chicago’s top-performing starters through the first six weeks.
Injury Report: Kansas City Royals vs. Chicago White Sox
Kansas City Royals
Cole Ragans (SP) — 15-day IL, left elbow pinched nerve
Jonathan India (2B) — 10-day IL, left shoulder surgery
Carlos Estevez (RP) — 15-day IL, right shoulder strain
Bailey Falter (RP) — 15-day IL, left elbow inflammation
James McArthur (RP) — 60-day IL, right elbow inflammation
Alec Marsh (SP) — 60-day IL, right shoulder surgery
Chicago White Sox
Prelander Berroa (RP) — 60-day IL, right elbow surgery
Kyle Teel (C) — 10-day IL, right hamstring strain
Austin Hays (LF) — 10-day IL, left calf strain
Tanner Murray (LF) — 60-day IL, left shoulder dislocated
Tim Elko (1B) — out, right knee surgery
Drew Thorpe (SP) — 60-day IL, right elbow surgery
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