Kansas City Royals Clinch Playoff Spot

The Kansas City Royals have achieved a historic turnaround, clinching their first playoff berth since 2015 following a tumultuous stretch of three 100-loss seasons. They secured a Wild Card spot after the Minnesota Twins lost, marking a remarkable recovery from last year's franchise-worst 106 losses. Key to their success has been the development of star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., along with significant offseason investments totaling $110 million in free agent signings. The Royals are the first team in MLB history to qualify for the playoffs after such a dismal previous season. While they face challenges, including injuries to key players like Vinnie Pasquantino, the Royals are poised for a competitive postseason run. Meanwhile, the Detroit Tigers are also making headlines as they end a nine-year postseason drought, showcasing their own remarkable journey to the playoffs.