The assumption is that the Kansas City Royals will need home field advantage throughout the American League playoffs to advance to the World Series. It is understandable why that thought would exist; after all, they were hammered by the Blue Jays during their series in the Rogers Centre.
If the postseason were to begin today, the Blue Jays would end up with that coveted top seed, and subsequent home field advantage throughout the playoffs. Likewise, they would face the winner of the Wild Card Game, a decided advantage when it comes to setting up one’s pitching for the series.