MLB Preview · August 28, 2026
Kansas City Royals at Cleveland Guardians: Prediction, Odds & Preview
KC 39-59at CLE 51-46·Progressive Field·
DiamondIQ Model — Win Probability
KC40.9%59.1%CLE
The model leans CLE (59.1%). DiamondIQ model v2: season records, home-field advantage, the starting-pitcher quality gap (PitchIQ), and a calibration adjustment fit and validated on four seasons of backtest — plus live game state once underway.
Forecast at First Pitch
☁️75°FOvercast
Wind 3 mph SSW · out to CF
Precip 0%
Injured List
KC
Kyle Isbel (CF)Injured 10-Day
Maikel Garcia (3B)Injured 10-Day
Connor Seabold (P)Injured 15-Day
Alec Marsh (P)Injured 60-Day
Carlos Estévez (P)Injured 60-Day
Cole Ragans (P)Injured 60-Day
CLE
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