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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

Story links:

Kansas City Royals GM Picollo: Pasquantino and Pratto getting closer, but not there yet

The Kansas City Royals have been disappointing. Here’s what needs to come next

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