The Royals finished the week going 3-2 in five games against first place clubs. Does this put to rest the question of whether the Royals are in it for the duration?

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down what to make of the Royals success this week, plus...

• Playoff Optimism Meter
• Can this be a Playoff Bullpen?
• Veterans are rebounding from slow starts.
• Royals sticking with M.J. Melendez.

• Cole Ragans the Ace.

• Daniel Lynch struggles but battles.

• The Yankees are coming.