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The Kansas City Royals finish 5th in the AL Central with a 69-93 record, trailing the Cleveland Guardians who claimed their 3rd straight division title. Despite the loss, Vinnie Pasquantino homered twice in the finale.

We analyze the Royals' roster including Bobby Witt Jr., Salvador Perez, and Maikel Garcia, while dissecting the bullpen struggles involving Craig Kimbrel, Lucas Erceg, and Alex Lange. Key matchups like Garcia vs. Loftin and Jensen vs. Maile are highlighted.

Our experts project 79 wins for 2027, emphasizing the need for bullpen reinforcement and defensive stability. We discuss the impact of the automated ball-strike system and how catching performance will influence the next season's success.

In this episode: Division Standing & Record Analysis · Roster Strengths & Bullpen Weaknesses · 2027 Win Projection & Outlook.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/mlb/kc/2026-10-11/transcript.html

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