Royals begin West Coast trip against Dodgers mired in eight-loss skid
The Kansas City Royals opened a three-game interleague series against a slumping Los Angeles Dodgers side at Dodger Stadium on Monday night, with first pitch at 10:10 p.m. Eastern.
The Kansas City Royals opened a three-game interleague series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Monday, August 10, 2026, with first pitch at 10:10 p.m. Eastern Time. The game began a six-game Royals West Coast road trip that also includes a series against the Los Angeles Angels.
The Kansas City Royals opened a three-game interleague series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday, August 10, 2026, at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium, with first pitch scheduled for 10:10 p.m. Eastern Time. The game kicked off a six-game West Coast road trip for Kansas City that also includes a series against the Los Angeles Angels. The Dodgers arrived in rough shape. According to reports, they had lost eight of their previous nine games and had fallen behind the Milwaukee Brewers in the standings. Ahead of the opener, the club shuffled its roster, calling up a reliever acquired in a trade from the Colorado Rockies, while Kyle Tucker was left out of the lineup. Tarik Skubal was scheduled to make his home debut on the mound. The series carries added intrigue on both sides. Manager Dave Roberts offered an encouraging update on catcher Will Smith, who reported being pain free in his recovery. For the Royals, the trip features a familiar storyline in pitcher Carlos Durán, who originally signed with the Dodgers before being traded to the Athletics in early 2025.
Royals open three-game series at Dodger Stadium
The Kansas City Royals visited the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday, August 10, 2026, to open a three-game interleague series in Los Angeles. According to reports, the game was played at Dodger Stadium, now referred to as UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium, with first pitch scheduled for 10:10 p.m. Eastern Time.
The opener also marked the start of a six-game West Coast road trip for the Royals, which is set to continue with a series against the Los Angeles Angels, according to reports.
USA Today published viewing information for the game, including start times, television channels and streaming options. The late West Coast start means viewers in the Central time zone, including fans in Kansas City, face a 9:10 p.m. first pitch, with similarly late start times expected for the Royals' games against both the Dodgers and the Angels during the trip.
Dodgers arrive in a slump, Skubal set for home debut
The home side arrives in poor form. According to reports, the Dodgers entered the series having lost eight of their previous nine games, a skid that has cost them ground in the standings. Reports also indicate the club has fallen behind the Milwaukee Brewers during the 2026 season.
The Dodgers have announced their starting pitchers for the series, according to reports, though the club has not publicly detailed the full rotation in the accounts consulted. One name stands out: Tarik Skubal is scheduled to make his home debut in the opener, per reports. How Skubal came to join the Dodgers has not been detailed in the coverage reviewed.
The opener was set for 10:10 p.m. Eastern Time, a late start that reflects the West Coast setting. For a Dodgers team searching for footing, the series offers a chance to halt the slide on home soil.
Smith pain free as Dodgers shuffle roster
The Dodgers made several roster moves ahead of Monday's opener. Manager Dave Roberts gave an update on catcher Will Smith's recovery before the game, according to reports, with Smith said to have reported being pain free as part of his comeback progress. The nature of Smith's injury and his expected return were not disclosed.
The club also called up a reliever who had been acquired in a trade from the Colorado Rockies, reports said. The identity of the pitcher and the timing of that trade were not immediately known.
In a notable lineup decision, Kyle Tucker was left out of the Dodgers batting order for the game against Kansas City, according to pregame reports. No reason was given for his absence, and it was unclear whether it would extend beyond the series opener.
Royals begin West Coast trip with Durán connection
For Kansas City, the opener marks the start of a six-game West Coast road trip that, after the Dodgers series, continues with a stop against the Los Angeles Angels, according to reports. The late start times on the trip mean late nights for fans watching back in the Central time zone.
The series also carries a familiar subplot in Carlos Durán. The Dominican pitcher, now with the Royals, originally signed with the Dodgers before being traded to the Athletics in early 2025. He made his MLB debut with Oakland in 2025 and later returned to the Dodgers organization before landing in Kansas City. His path through three organizations in roughly two seasons adds a personal thread to an interleague matchup, with Durán facing the club that first brought him into professional baseball.
Carlos Durán, originally signed by the Dodgers, was traded to the Athletics.
Carlos Durán made his MLB debut with the Athletics and later returned to the Dodgers organization.
The Dodgers lost eight of their previous nine games and fell behind the Milwaukee Brewers in the standings.
The Dodgers announced their starting pitchers for the Royals series and called up a reliever acquired in a trade from the Colorado Rockies.
Manager Dave Roberts updated Will Smith's recovery, with Smith reporting he was pain free.
The Dodgers hosted the Royals at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium to open a three-game interleague series, with first pitch at 10:10 p.m. Eastern Time.
Kyle Tucker was left out of the Dodgers lineup and Tarik Skubal was scheduled to make his home debut in the opener.
The game began a six-game Royals West Coast road trip that also includes a series against the Angels, with late start times for Central time zone viewers.
Frequently asked questions
When do the Royals play the Dodgers in August 2026?
The Los Angeles Dodgers hosted the Kansas City Royals on Monday, August 10, 2026, to open a three-game interleague series. According to reports, first pitch was scheduled for 10:10 p.m. Eastern Time at Dodger Stadium, which is now referred to as UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.
How can I watch or stream the Royals vs Dodgers game?
USA Today published viewing information for the August 10 game, including start times, TV channels and streaming options. Reports say Royals games against the Dodgers and Angels will be available to watch and stream, though fans in the Central time zone face late start times, with the opener beginning at 10:10 p.m. Eastern.
Why are the Dodgers struggling going into the Royals series?
According to reports, the Dodgers entered the series having lost eight of their previous nine games during the 2026 season and had fallen behind the Milwaukee Brewers in the standings. The slump made the series opener against Kansas City an important chance to steady their season.
Who is in the Dodgers lineup for the Royals series opener?
According to reports, Kyle Tucker was left out of the Dodgers lineup for the opener, while Tarik Skubal was scheduled to make his home debut. Manager Dave Roberts gave an update on catcher Will Smith's recovery, with Smith reportedly pain free. The Dodgers also reportedly called up a reliever acquired in a trade from the Colorado Rockies.
Who is Carlos Durán, the Royals pitcher with Dodgers ties?
Carlos Durán is a Dominican pitcher for the Kansas City Royals. He originally signed with the Dodgers before being traded to the Athletics in early 2025. He made his MLB debut with the Athletics in 2025 and later returned to the Dodgers organization before joining the Royals.
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