There's a certain element of gloominess around the Royals fanbase at the moment, after Kansas City was mathematically eliminated from postseason contention on Tuesday evening.
This has forced the Royals faithful to shift their focus elsewhere, whether it be in smaller 2025 storylines, the 2026 offseason or perhaps the historic race that's unfolding in their own divisional backyard at the moment.
Major League Baseball is witnessing a battle for the ages right now, as the Cleveland Guardians are on the verge of pulling off what was once considered the unthinkable just months ago.
On July 6, the Detroit Tigers built a 15.