Orioles live game chat: April 20 vs. Royals, 7:40 Eastern
The Orioles need to make the AL’s worst team look like it, or their places might flip.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 08: Kyle Bradish #38 of the Baltimore Orioles delivers a pitch during the fifth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on April 08, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jayden Mack/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Orioles kick off a three-game series against a Royals team that brings the AL’s worst record into the series. An early test for the O’s as they try to avoid last year’s fate is whether they can rally when facing a scuffling squad while dealing with their own problems.
They were able to do this just a couple of weeks ago when they played well against the White Sox and Giants in succession. The same opportunity arrives this week with the Royals followed by the Red Sox. For more on this series, check out Paul Folkemer’s preview on Camden Chat from earlier today.
There’s a lot going on with Kansas City. They’ve got some recent public drama between their manager and longtime stalwart Salvador Perez, who is putting up “young Orioles hitter” kinds of numbers at the plate early this season. They moved their fences in this season to try to spark some offense and, as of the last time I looked, had gotten exactly one extra home run from the new dimensions.
A lot of their relievers have been bad, as have two of their starters; unfortunately for the Orioles, the bad starters aren’t lined up for this set. Over at our sister site Royals Review , they’re calling this a must-win series, and no wonder. Kansas City is already 7-15.