https://kingsofkauffman.com/royals-easier-road-back-contention-2027-fans-thinkKings of KauffmanenRoyals may have an easier road back to contention in 2027 than fans thinkKansas City Royals,AL Central,Royals2026-09-19T14:26:00Z2026-09-19T14:26:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2980,h_1676,x_224,y_496/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/7/01m2tsjtng44wacp12ey.jpgOct 2, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Kansas City Royals players celebrate in the locker room after defeating the Baltimore Orioles in game two of the Wild Card round for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Imageshttps://kingsofkauffman.com/david-shields-half-royals-next-great-pitching-duoKings of KauffmanenDavid Shields could be half of the Royals' next great pitching duoKansas City Royals,David Shields,Michael Wacha,Seth Lugo2026-09-18T18:14:00Z2026-09-18T18:14:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2864,h_1611,x_0,y_256/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/7/01m2tsfvb8ea2wvpysw3.jpgKansas City Royals hat sits in the dugout