Mon Apr 14 22:10:00 UTC 2025: **Yankees Host Royals in Crucial Three-Game Series**
**Bronx, NY** – The New York Yankees, looking to rebound after a recent loss, begin a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium on Monday, April 14th, 2025. The series, crucial for both teams’ standings, will be broadcast on YES Network and FanDuel Sports Network Extra (in-market), and nationally on MLB Network and MLB.TV. Streaming options include fuboTV.
The Yankees (8-7), currently second in the AL East, boast a powerful offense, leading the AL with 28 home runs. Key players like Aaron Judge (10 extra-base hits) and Trent Grisham (hot streak with 9 hits in his last 10 games) will be crucial for their success. However, they face a significant challenge with numerous injuries to key pitchers, including Gerrit Cole (60-day IL), Marcus Stroman (15-day IL), and others.
The Royals (8-8), sitting third in the AL Central, enter the series with a balanced record. Bobby Witt Jr.’s strong batting average (.305) and Maikel Garcia’s recent production (10 hits in the last 10 games) will be key to their offensive strategy. Pitching-wise, Seth Lugo (1-1, 3.24 ERA) will start for Kansas City, facing off against Carlos Carrasco (1-1, 7.71 ERA) for the Yankees. The Royals also have their share of injury concerns, including Sam Long, Hunter Harvey, and several others on the IL.
The series is expected to be closely contested, with the Yankees slightly favored according to BetMGM (-138). The over/under for runs is set at 8 1/2. The first game begins Monday at 7:05 p.m. EDT. The series continues on Tuesday and Wednesday at the same time, with Tuesday marked as Jackie Robinson Day.
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