The Rise and Fall of the Kansas City Royals: A Story of Triumph and Struggles

TLDRThe Kansas City Royals experienced success in the 1980s, winning their first championship in 1985. However, they fell into a downward spiral for nearly three decades. In the late 2000s, they started rebuilding their team with young prospects, but struggled with their pitching. They made a major trade in 2012, acquiring James Shields and Wade Davis, which led to their first winning season in 2013.