As the MLB season nears its conclusion, the playoff picture continues to get clearer with each passing game.
The Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals secured their spot in the playoffs on Friday – ending two of the longest droughts in the MLB. In a game where unwanted history was made by the Chicago White Sox – setting the MLB record for most losses in a single season in baseball’s modern era – the Tigers celebrated their first playoff berth since 2014. The Los Angeles Angels are now the sole owners of the longest active playoff drought in the league after the Tigers’ 4-1 win over Chicago. “I love it.
Despite losing to the Atlanta Braves 3-0 on Friday, the Royals clinched a playoff berth thanks to the Baltimore Orioles beating the Minnesota Twins. “This is the moment to take it in,” a drenched Vinnie Pasquantino said postgame, per MLB.com. “We were really bad last year. This year, we’re really good. And you get kind of emotional thinking about it. I’m super excited to be in this locker room right now. We’re happy to be here. And we’re not satisfied.” Royals GM J.J.
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