On the evening of July 26, 2024, the Kansas City Royals surpassed their 2023 win total.
The turnaround has been nothing short of remarkable. The Royals are in the thick of the playoff hunt for the first time in years. On the evening of August 5, after a 6-1 road trip, the team is 5 back in the Central while half-a-game back of the Twins for the second Wild Card, 4 back of the first Wild Card, and 2.5, up on the Red Sox for the last spot.
What makes the turnaround even more incredible is that the team is doing this while having the worst luck in the Majors when it comes to the new draft lottery system.