GO ROYALS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[phuqueue]

Wouldn't KC also have to watch what Seattle does since they are tied with the Twins? I think the Royals could also lose the WC to Seattle.

Says Seattle is eliminated. Not sure why since they have the same record as the Twinkies.

I’m more interested in who we play if we win the first series. Would LoVE to play the Yankees.

They are out because they lose their tiebreakers against KC, Det, and Min and can only end up with the same record. MIN could tie our/Detroit's record (in theory) and then they win the tiebreaker against both of us based on head to head record.

Yeah, the Twins and Tigers both hold head-to-head tiebreakers over Seattle. The Royals split their season series with the Mariners, so I'm not sure which level of tiebreaker they win it on, but I'm guessing it's the second one (divisional record: getting to play the White Sox a bunch of times most likely pushed the Royals over the top here). If the Twins win out and either the Royals or Tigers get swept, they're still in (if both the Royals and Tigers get swept, I think the Twins get WC2 and Royals get WC3, but not entirely sure).

Most likely, if the Royals hang on and get in, it will be with WC3, since the Tigers are facing the White Sox this weekend. In that case, they will face Houston in round 1, and if they make it through, they will face Cleveland in the ALDS. Given their success against Cleveland this year, that might not be so bad, but Cleveland has also been playing much better lately while the Royals have not, so who knows.

[beautyfromashes]

In that case, they will face Houston in round 1, and if they make it through, they will face Cleveland in the ALDS. Given their success against Cleveland this year, that might not be so bad, but Cleveland has also been playing much better lately while the Royals have not, so who knows.

Not necessarily, Cleveland still has a chance to beat the Yankees for the top spot in the league. Only down 1 game.

[phuqueue]

Yes, good point, I guess I was just assuming Cleveland wouldn't overtake the Yankees and didn't consider that. I'm still assuming they won't overtake the Yankees, but good point that they could. Looks like the Yankees finish this weekend at home against a pretty mediocre Pirates team, but Cleveland is also finishing against a Houston team that has nothing in particular to play for because they're already locked into the three seed and can't move up or down.

[TheUrbanRoo]

Royals are playoff bound for first time since 2015.

[aknowledgeableperson]

The Royals are in the playoffs. Now anything can happen. As some say it's a brand new ballgame.

[shinatoo]

Kids these days are so spoiled, only have to wait a decade for playoff appearances.

[Chris Stritzel]

Let’s hope this renewed the team’s optimism and makes them play a bit better.

Last night’s came could’ve ended up better, but Atlanta Pitcher Fried was solid. Gotta hand it to him. 8 2/3rds innings pitched. No runs, 4 hits. All less than 100 pitches. That’s solid.

[GRID]

Let’s hope this renewed the team’s optimism and makes them play a bit better.

Last night’s came could’ve ended up better, but Atlanta Pitcher Fried was solid. Gotta hand it to him. 8 2/3rds innings pitched. No runs, 4 hits. All less than 100 pitches. That’s solid.

2014 team got hot basically in the 9th Inning of the WC game against Oak. It can happen anytime.

I'm glad everybody is suddenly a Royals fan again, social media blew up!

[Chris Stritzel]

Royals won their final game of the regular season 4-2 against the Braves (Atlanta one the series).

Detroit lost their final regular season game against the White Sox 9-5 (Chicago took that series).

That means the Royals are flying to Baltimore to begin the Wild Card series (starts Tuesday). Detroit heads to Houston. Lugo and Ragans are our starters for Games 1 and 2 (if need be, Wacha is set to start Game 3). If we get through the Wild Card, I'm a bit concerned about our chances against the Yankees. But at least making it to the ALDS will guarantee us at least one home postseason game.

[shinatoo]

Baltimore is playing under 500 since the all star break. I like our chance. Plus Pasquach should be back.

[phuqueue]

The Royals are playing under .500 since May. But anything can happen in a best of three, so hope they pull it off.

[Chris Stritzel]

Royals shut out Orioles in Game 1. Win 1-0. Ragans, Long, Bubic and Erceg get the job done. Onto tomorrow.

[TheUrbanRoo]

This team was built for postseason series. Great top of the rotation, and the back two starters can slide into the bullpen. We just need a couple runs or so each game and we can have the pitching shut it down, like today.

[Chris Stritzel]

I'm more concerned about the ALDS against the Yankees. That's where the Royals Postseason 2024 train will likely stop. They spanked us in our 6 games against them earlier this year (although we did have that one shut out. Yankees ultimately won the season series 5-1).

[TheUrbanRoo]

I'm more concerned about the ALDS against the Yankees. That's where the Royals Postseason 2024 train will likely stop. They spanked us in our 6 games against them earlier this year (although we did have that one shut out. Yankees ultimately won the season series 5-1).

*5-2 season series

First time they played Royals it was during arguably the worst slump of the season. The second stint, at Yankee, the series was basically even. Final game went to extra's. They can take the Yankees, just get thru Baltimore first. For whatever reason, the Royals are very good in the postseason in modern times. Can't ever count them out once they get in.

[Anthony_Hugo98]

I honestly have more faith in the Royals going into a cold Yankees team in an ALDS series than the regular season.

Having as many days off as the teams that get the first bye do really screws with hitters timing, if we can leverage that to our advantage and keep our lights out pitching, we might be able to get the W’s on them. Have to take this WC series from Baltimore first, though, but I feel good about them overall.

[mgsports]

Royals need a new TV home.

[swid]

They don't technically *need* a new broadcast partner...yet (Royals broadcasts are a joint venture between Diamond Sports Group and the team and aren't part of the bankruptcy proceedings), but based on Diamond's previous willingness to walk away from a joint venture, I'd sure hope that the team has multiple backup plans in place for when the current agreement inevitably collapses.

[Chris Stritzel]

Royals win 2-1 against Baltimore. Move on to the ALDS. First home game of the ALDS will be October 9th.

[shinatoo]

Baltimore can't even sell out a playoff game.