The New York Yankees will try to sweep the series when they host the Kansas City Royals for the Game 3 of a three-game series on Wednesday, April 16 (4/16/2025) at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York.
Yankees vs. Royals Game 3 will air in-market Amazon Prime Video and FanDuel Sports Network Kansas City, and out-of-market nationwide on and MLB.TV.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: MLB Regular Season
Who: Kansas City Royals @ New York Yankees
When: Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Where: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York
Time: 7:05 p.m. ET
TV: FanDuel Sports Network Kansas City, MLB.TV
Channel finder: DirecTV, Verizon Fios, Cox, Xfinity, Spectrum, Optimum
| Streaming Service | Free Trial | Promo | Monthly Price | MLB.TV available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| *Prime Video | Yes | N/A | $14.99 | Yes |
| *DirecTV Stream | Yes | N/A | $86.99 | Yes |
| *fuboTV | Yes | Up to $30 off first month | $84.99 | Yes |
| *Sling | No | Half off first month | $45.99 | Yes |
What are the differences between the streaming services?
*Amazon Prime Video is a streaming service from Amazon that offers an huge collection of movies, TV shows, and original content for Amazon Prime subscribers. Prime Video offers exclusive original series and films, plus a growing range of live sports events, and can be streamed on your favorite app-enabled devices, including Android and iOS, Fire TV, XBox, PlayStation, Roku and more. Prime costs $14.99 per month, and includes additional Amazon customer perks, like free shipping. It starts with a 30-day free trial. Note that Prime Video only works for viewers in the New York market for this game, or out of market via MLB.TV.
*fuboTV is a live TV streaming service focused on live sports, including U.S. and international soccer, the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL and more. It also includes its own fubo Sports Networks with exclusive programming. It offers 212 channels starting at $64.99 (for one month, then $84.99), includes unlimited DVR, and streams on most devices. Right now you can try fuboTV free. Note that fuboTV only works for viewers in the Kansas City market or out of market via MLB.TV.
*DirecTV Stream is a comprehensive internet TV service that offers your favorite entertainment, news and sports channels, as well as local TV stations and regional sports networks. It’s the only choice for fans who want full access to local, televised sports. DirecTV Choice includes 125+ channels, unlimited DVR storage and thousands of on-demand titles. Note that DirecTV Stream only works for viewers in the Kansas City market or out of market via MLB.TV.
*Sling has different packages based on your watching preferences, starting at $23 a month for your first month, then costs $45.99. The orange and blue packages can be combined for $60.99 per month. This option only works for out-of-market fans, because Sling does not carry Regional Sports Networks. Fans can get MLB.TV on Sling by adding it for $29.99 per month.
Royals @ Yankees schedule
Mon, Apr 14: KC @ NYY, 7:05 p.m. on YES, MLBN (4-1 Yankees
Tue, Apr 15: KC @ NYY, 7:05 p.m. on YES - Jackie Robinson Day (4-2 Yankees)
Wed, Apr 16: KC @ NYY, 7:05 p.m. on Prime Video
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Here’s a recent MLB story via The Associated Press:
Kansas City Royals (8-10, third in the AL Central) vs. New York Yankees (10-7, first in the AL East)
New York; Wednesday, 7:05 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Royals: Kris Bubic (2-1, 0.96 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, 21 strikeouts); Yankees: Clarke Schmidt (0-0)
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Yankees -169, Royals +142; over/under is 8 1/2 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The New York Yankees meet the Kansas City Royals looking to sweep their three-game series.
New York has a 10-7 record overall and a 7-4 record at home. Yankees hitters have a collective .487 slugging percentage to lead the majors.
Kansas City has a 2-6 record in road games and an 8-10 record overall. The Royals have gone 2-8 in games when they have allowed a home run.
The teams meet Wednesday for the third time this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Aaron Judge has four doubles and six home runs for the Yankees. Paul Goldschmidt is 15-for-38 with four doubles over the past 10 games.
Vinnie Pasquantino has two doubles, a triple and two home runs for the Royals. Bobby Witt Jr. is 13-for-34 with five doubles and a home run over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Yankees: 5-5, .235 batting average, 4.11 ERA, outscored by three runs
Royals: 5-5, .199 batting average, 2.93 ERA, outscored by 10 runs
INJURIES: Yankees: Marcus Stroman: 15-Day IL (knee), JT Brubaker: 60-Day IL (ribs), Jake Cousins: 60-Day IL (elbow), Clarke Schmidt: 15-Day IL (rotator cuff), Giancarlo Stanton: 10-Day IL (elbow), Jonathan Loaisiga: 15-Day IL (elbow), DJ LeMahieu: 10-Day IL (calf), Scott Effross: 15-Day IL (hamstring), Clayton Beeter: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Gerrit Cole: 60-Day IL (elbow), Luis Gil: 60-Day IL (back)
Royals: Sam Long: 15-Day IL (elbow), Jonathan India: day-to-day (quadricep), Hunter Harvey: 15-Day IL (upper limb), Mark Canha: 10-Day IL (hip), Dairon Blanco: 10-Day IL (achilles), Kyle Wright: 15-Day IL (shoulder), James McArthur: 15-Day IL (elbow), Alec Marsh: 15-Day IL (shoulder)
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