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When does the future become present for the Kansas City Royals? SportsBeat KC podcast

Kansas City Royals’ Carlos Santana hits an RBI single during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Friday, April 15, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas City Royals’ Carlos Santana hits an RBI single during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Friday, April 15, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) AP

The Kansas City Royals have bottomed out, at least in the standings. They join the Cincinnati Reds as the owner of baseball’s worst record at 16-31 headed into Tuesday night’s game at Cleveland.

The only way to go is up, right?

But what does that look like, and when does the future become the present?

We discussed the Royals season on SportsBeat Live with beat writer Lynn Worthy and columnists Sam McDowell and Vahe Gregorian. Listen to it on today’s podcast.

Royals records in May

2022: 9-19 (one game remaining)

2021: 11-17

2020: didn’t play in May because of COVID

2019: 10-18

2018: 13-15

2017: 15-14

2016: 17-11

2015: 14-12

2014: 12-17

2013: 8-20

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Blair Kerkhoff
The Kansas City Star
Blair Kerkhoff has covered sports for The Kansas City Star since 1989. He was elected to the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in 2023.
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