Game Details
- Matchup: Tampa Bay Rays (43–35) vs. Kansas City Royals (38–40)
- Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2025
- First Pitch: 7:40 PM ET
- Venue: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO
- Broadcast: Bally Sports Sun, Bally Sports Kansas City, MLB.TV
Game Context & Stakes
The Rays have won 7 of their last 10 games, climbing within two games of the Yankees in the AL East. They’ve also covered the run line in 4 of their last 5 road games, showing strong form away from home.
The Royals, meanwhile, are trying to halt a seven-game home losing streak. Despite sitting 10.5 games behind the Tigers in the AL Central, they’re just 2.5 games out of a Wild Card spot and need to capitalize on home-field opportunities.
Probable Starting Pitchers
Tampa Bay Rays – Taj Bradley (RHP)
- Record: 4–5
- ERA: 4.95
- WHIP: 1.35
- Last Start: 1.1 IP, 6 ER vs. Orioles
- Scouting Report: Bradley has struggled recently, allowing 13 earned runs over his last 3 starts. However, he pitched well against Kansas City earlier this season, giving up just 2 runs over 7 innings.
Kansas City Royals – Kris Bubic (LHP)
- Record: 6–4
- ERA: 2.12
- WHIP: 1.12
- Last Start: 5.1 IP, 3 ER vs. Rangers
- Scouting Report: Bubic has been one of the AL’s most consistent arms, though his xFIP (3.43) suggests some regression is possible. He’s been especially effective at home and against right-handed-heavy lineups like Tampa Bay.
Players to Watch
Tampa Bay Rays
- Junior Caminero: 19 HR, 50 RBI – Top 10 in MLB in home runs
- Yandy Díaz: .282 AVG, 12 HR – 20-for-44 (.455) over last 10 games
- Jonathan Aranda: .325 AVG – Team leader in batting average
- Brandon Lowe: 15 HR – Power from the left side
Kansas City Royals
- Bobby Witt Jr.: .286 AVG, 10 HR, 26 doubles – Riding a 7-game hitting streak
- Vinnie Pasquantino: 11 HR, 41 RBI – Team leader in both categories
- Maikel Garcia: .312 AVG – Royals’ most consistent contact hitter
- Salvador Perez: 3 HR, 8 RBI in last 10 games
Trends
- Rays are 3–0 in their last 3 road games
- Royals are 0–7 in their last 7 home games
- OVER has hit in 7 of the Rays’ last 10 games
- UNDER has hit in 4 of the Royals’ last 5 games
How to Watch Rays vs Royals – June 24, 2025
- TV Channels: Bally Sports Sun (Tampa), Bally Sports Kansas City
- Streaming: MLB.TV, FuboTV
- Radio: WDAE 620 AM (TB), KCSP 610 AM (KC)
Game Odds
Tampa Bay Rays 8.5
Kansas City Royals – 137
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, June 23, 2025
