Royals Clinch First Playoff Spot Since 2015

The Kansas City Royals have clinched a spot in the MLB postseason for the first time since their 2015 World Series win, despite a 3-0 loss to the Atlanta Braves. Their playoff berth was secured when the Minnesota Twins were eliminated by the Baltimore Orioles. The Royals hold the third AL wild-card spot, with a chance to move up depending on the final games against the Detroit Tigers. Key players like Bobby Witt Jr. and veterans such as Salvador Perez have been instrumental in the team's turnaround. The Royals are set to face either the Houston Astros or the Baltimore Orioles in the postseason, marking their first participation in MLB's expanded 12-team playoff format.