Royals vs Yankees Picks and Prediction – 4/16/2025

The New York Yankees remain at home on Wednesday with the Kansas City Royals in town. The Yankees lead the AL East and are 5-5 over their last ten games. New York is averaging 6.2 runs scored per game with 8.8 hits. The Yankees beat the Royals 4-1 on Monday. Stay up to date with our expert's MLB Picks. 

Clarke Schmidt has been confirmed to make the start on the mound for the NY Yankees. Schmidt went 5-5 with the Yankees last season. Schmidt pitched 85.1 innings a year ago and posted a 2.85 ERA. The NY Yankees carry a 4.44 team ERA. 

The Kansas City Royals are also 5-5 over their last ten games. The Royals are averaging 3.1 runs scored per game with 6.8 hits. Kansas City carries a .211 team batting averaging with 9 home runs. The Royals carry a losing road record. 

Kris Bubic will make his 4th start on the mound for the Kansas City Royals. Bubic is 2-1 on the season with 18.2 innings pitched. Bubic has 21 strikeouts and carries a .96 ERA. Bubic pitched at least 6 innings in each start. 

The Kansas City Royals show value as an underdog. Kris Bubic has been a quality starting arm for the Royals. Watch for the Royals bats to get to work against Clarke Schmidt. Take a shot with the barking dog. Final Score Prediction, Kansas City Royals win 5-3.