The Royals are 50-53 with a -22 run differential, 27th in MLB with a 85 team wRC+, 26th in Baserunning Runs Above Average at -5.2, 16th in Defense at -11.7, sixth in starting pitcher SIERA at 3.94, and 22nd in bullpen SIERA at 3.92.

This is a preview of the Guardians’ three-game series against the Royals this weekend. Where: Kauffman Stadium, Friday through Sunday. TV/radio: Apple TV+ will televise Friday’s game. FOX will televise Saturday’s game.

Preview the July 27 matchup between the Kansas City Royals and Cleveland Guardians with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

The Guardians are an average defensive team with Carlos Santana still playing Gold Glove defense at first base. The outfield defense has been shakier with Martínez and Jones below average in Outs Above Average. Bo Naylor has allowed 54 steals, sixth-most in baseball, throwing out 25 percent of all attempts.

Probable starting pitchers and start times: RHP Slade Cecconi (5-4, 3.76) vs. RHP Bradley Blalock (1-2, 8.67) Monday at 6:40 p.m.; Undecided vs. RHP Tanner Gordon (2-2, 3.13) Tuesday at 6:40 p.m. and Undecided vs. LHP Kyle Freeland (2-10, 5.24) Wednesday ar 6:40 p.m.

Preview the July 25 matchup between the Kansas City Royals and Cleveland Guardians with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

The Rockies took the series opener, 8-6, rallying in the top of the 9th inning scoring four runs to take the game after the Guardians scored five in the 7th. Cleveland is now 1-4 over the last five games, while Colorado is heating up with six wins over the previous 10 games.