Yankees to Face Royals in ALDS

The New York Yankees are set to face the Kansas City Royals in the American League Divisional Series, following the Royals' sweep of the Baltimore Orioles in the Wild Card round. The Yankees, bolstered by star Aaron Judge, hold home-field advantage and have historically performed well against Kansas City. Meanwhile, the Orioles, despite a promising start to the season and a key acquisition of pitcher Corbin Burnes, were eliminated after another disappointing playoff run. Baltimore's struggles continued with poor offensive performances against the Royals, who leveraged strong pitching to advance. The Royals' victory is reminiscent of their 2015 World Series-winning form, as they aim to continue their postseason success. This series also marks a historic sponsorship move for MLB, with Strauss logos appearing on batting helmets for the first time.