OK, so there won’t be a parade this fall. Nor will there be any new Royals’ World Series swag to buy.
We all know that the Royals missed the playoffs, but here’s a consolation prize: they took over the top spot in ESPN’s Ultimate Standings for baseball teams.
ESPN writes that the rankings “combine fan opinions and how well teams turn your dollars into wins. Ultimately, it all counts.” There is a more detailed breakdown here.
All 122 sports franchises from the Big Four leagues (MLB, NHL, NBA and NFL) were ranked, and the Royals ranked No.