Royals vs. White Sox Game Delayed Due to Rain

Sunday's MLB matchup postponed as Kansas City area hit with inclement weather.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 4:51pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball game broken down into overlapping planes of navy, green, and orange, conveying the disruption caused by a weather delay.A rain delay forces the Royals and White Sox to reschedule their divisional matchup, disrupting the flow of the MLB season.Kansas City Today

Sunday's scheduled game between the Kansas City Royals and Chicago White Sox has been delayed due to rain in the Kansas City area. The game, originally set to start at 2:10 PM ET, will now begin at an unspecified later time as the teams wait for the weather to clear.

Why it matters

Rain delays are a common occurrence in baseball, but can be frustrating for fans and impact the overall schedule. This delay will force the teams and fans to wait out the storm before the game can resume, potentially disrupting plans and creating logistical challenges.

The details

The Royals organization announced the delay shortly before the scheduled first pitch. Pitchers Noah Cameron of the Royals and Grant Taylor of the White Sox were set to take the mound before the rain forced the postponement. The teams and fans will have to wait for the weather to improve before the game can begin.

  • The game was originally scheduled to start at 2:10 PM ET on Sunday, April 12, 2026.

The players

Noah Cameron

The scheduled starting pitcher for the Kansas City Royals.

Grant Taylor

The scheduled starting pitcher for the Chicago White Sox.

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What they’re saying

“Today's game will begin in a delay, #Royals announce.”

— Anne Rogers, Reporter

What’s next

The teams will wait for the rain to stop before resuming play. No specific timeline has been provided for when the game will start.

The takeaway

Rain delays are an unavoidable part of baseball, and this postponement serves as a reminder that Mother Nature can disrupt even the best-laid plans. Fans will have to be patient as the Royals and White Sox wait out the storm before taking the field.