LDS
LCS
World Series
z: best record, c: conference winner, y: division winner, w: wildcard, x: clinched playoff spot
The 2005 Kansas City Royals, managed by Tony Pena (8-25) and Bob Schaefer (5-12) and Buddy Bell (43-69), missed the playoffs after finishing the MLB regular season in 5th place in the AL Central with a 56-106 record.