Royals Set to Spoil AL Central Race as Focus Shifts to 2027

Facing division leaders, Royals eyeing 'spoiler role' in final week

<p>KANSAS CITY, Mo. — After winning seasons the past two years, the Royals enter a season-ending six-game homestand at 67-89 and as one of the bigger disappointments in the league.</p><p>Simultaneously, the road to the American League Central title runs through Kauffman Stadium.</p><p>Following three games against the second-place White Sox, the Royals will end their season this weekend by hosting the division-leading Guardians for another three…

Royals Set to Spoil AL Central Race as Focus Shifts to 2027

KANSAS CITY — As the White Sox and Guardians spend the final week of the regular season battling for the American League Central title, the Royals have the chance to play equal opportunity spoilers. Kansas City is playing its final homestand against those top two teams in the division, and general manager J.J. Picollo will be watching the spoiler angle with interest. But for Picollo, the big focus is looking ahead to 2027, when he hopes to get t…