First up were the Royals and Edinson Volquez, who was officially named the Game 1 starter.
"For me it's a great honor to pitch in this game, especially pitching at home," Volquez said. "It's a great feeling."
Next, Royals manager Ned Yost took the podium for his 20th or so meeting with the media this month, and he announced his first four starters: Volquez, followed by Johnny Cueto, Yordano Ventura and Chris Young.
Cueto was a logical choice for Game 2 and Game 6 (if the Series extends that far), given how well he pitches at home and how much he's struggled on the road.