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Royals will avoid facing All-Star pitcher this week. Here’s how to watch KC’s games

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) forces out Tampa Bay Rays third base Junior Caminero (13) and throws the ball to first base during the second inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field on May 1, 2025 in Tampa, Florida, USA.
Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) forces out Tampa Bay Rays third base Junior Caminero (13) and throws the ball to first base during the second inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field on May 1, 2025 in Tampa, Florida, USA. Imagn Images

Depending on your point of view, it’s either good or bad news that star pitcher Paul Skenes started Sunday for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

That means Skenes, who was chosen for the July 15 All-Star Game, won’t be available to pitch this week when the Pirates face the Royals at Kauffman Stadium. The Royals will avoid one of MLB’s best pitchers, which is a plus for them.

But Royals fans will miss a chance to see Skenes in person. That’s the negative.

The Royals open a three-game series against the Pirates and, after an off-day Thursday, will take on the New York Mets at home.

Here is how to watch or listen to the Royals’ six games this week. Fans can stream games on the FanDuel Sports app, which is available for purchase on Amazon Prime.

Monday: vs. Pirates 6:40 p.m. (FDSKC and 96.5 The Fan)

Tuesday: vs. Pirates 6:40 p.m. (FDSKC and 96.5 The Fan)

Wednesday: vs. Pirates 6:40 p.m. (FDSKC and 96.5 The Fan)

Friday: vs. Mets, 7:10 p.m. (FDSKC and 96.5 The Fan)

Saturday: vs. Mets, 3:10 p.m. (FDSKC and 96.5 The Fan)

Sunday: vs. Mets, 1:10 p.m. (FDSKC and 96.5 The Fan)

This story was originally published July 7, 2025 at 10:34 AM.

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