The Kansas City Royals haven’t reached the postseason since winning the 2015 World Series. They’re currently in contention for the 2024 MLB playoff picture.
Royals Playoff Chances
The Royals playoff odds are off the board as they are the verge of a postseason berth.
Here is how their playoff odds compare to the rest of the AL Central:
- Guardians: Off the board
- Tigers: Off the board
- Royals: Off the board
- Twins: Off the board
- White Sox: Off the board
Royals Playoff Seed
If the postseason began today, the Royals would be in as a Wild-Card team. They’re three games up on the Minnesota Twins in the Wild Card race.
Here’s the current AL bracket:
Last Time the Royals Made the Playoffs
The Royals haven’t made the postseason since 2015, the second of back-to-back appearances that snapped a 28-year playoff drought.
They’ve reached the World Series in each of their last three playoff appearances:
- 2015: Won, 4-1 (New York Mets)
- 2014: Lost, 4-3 (San Francisco Giants)
- 1985: Won, 4-3 (St. Louis Cardinals)
Royals Playoff History
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | World Series | Mets | Won, 4-1 |
| 2015 | ALCS | Blue Jays | Won, 4-2 |
| 2015 | ALDS | Astros | Won, 3-2 |
| 2014 | World Series | Giants | Lost, 4-3 |
| 2014 | ALCS | Orioles | Won, 4-0 |
| 2014 | ALDS | Angels | Won, 3-0 |
| 1985 | World Series | Cardinals | Won, 4-3 |
| 1985 | ALCS | Blue Jays | Won, 4-3 |
| 1984 | ALCS | Tigers | Lost, 3-0 |
| 1980 | World Series | Phillies | Lost, 4-2 |
| 1980 | ALCS | Yankees | Won, 3-0 |
| 1978 | ALCS | Yankees | Lost, 3-1 |
| 1977 | ALCS | Yankees | Lost, 3-2 |
| 1976 | ALCS | Yankees | Lost, 3-2 |
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