# The report card for the 2026 Kansas City Royals

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Podcast: [Locked On Royals - Daily Podcast On The Kansas City Royals](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-royals-daily-podcast-on-the-kansas-city-royals-877401)
Published: 2026-09-16T22:21:04+00:00
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