The Major League playoffs kick off tonight, as the American League Wild Card Game between the Houston Astros and New York Yankees will begin in just a few hours. It is a game that has significance for fans of the Kansas City Royals, as the matchup will determine who the Royals face in the American League Divisional Series.
Even though the games have yet to be played, that does not mean that we cannot speculate as to the outcomes. Indeed, prognosticating as to who the Royals will face, and how far they will go in the postseason, is a great part of being a fan.