{"id":566066,"date":"2026-02-11T12:00:24","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T12:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/566066\/"},"modified":"2026-02-11T12:00:24","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T12:00:24","slug":"kansas-city-royals-pitcher-ranked-among-top-10-relievers-for-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/566066\/","title":{"rendered":"Kansas City Royals&#8217; Pitcher Ranked Among Top 10 Relievers for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Why the Moment Is Now for UCLAZena, Chantel, and Sabreena kick off their discussion with the unveiling of Unviraled\u2019s 1-on-1 tournament bracket. They highlight what fans can look forward to and share their predictions on who might come out on top.<br \/>\nNext, the crew dives deep into UCLA\u2019s surge in the Big Ten, breaking down roster changes, the impact of transfers, and why this season feels so urgent. They also explore how NIL has shaped the team, how the players have stayed together, and how UCLA is viewed nationally, ending with a look at their potential WNBA draft prospects.<br \/>\nThe conversation wraps up with a fun game of Start, Bench, Cut<\/p>\n<p>No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/<\/p>\n<p>00:00 Intro<br \/>\n00:45 Laces clinched the first playoff spot in Unrivaled<br \/>\n01:17 Unrivaled unveils its 1-on-1 tournament bracket<br \/>\n07:09 Sabreena\u2019s Scale<br \/>\n07:53 Duke escapes with a 59\u201358 win over Louisville<br \/>\n08:54 What to make of Duke\u2019s rise<br \/>\n11:57 Can Duke be trusted late?<br \/>\n17:00 Texas defeats LSU 77\u201364\u00a0<br \/>\n17:29 What to make of Texas\u2019 future?<br \/>\n22:43 The making of this UCLA team<br \/>\n24:29 Can UCLA avoid a letdown?<br \/>\n28:23 Is UCLA a better matchup for UConn this season?<br \/>\n31:53 How UCLA can continue its success<br \/>\n38:36 UCLA survives tight battle with Michigan, 69\u201366<br \/>\n39:48 What to make about UCLA\u2019s recent win over Michigan<br \/>\n44:01 Does UCLA have enough depth?<br \/>\n46:40 What will be UCLA\u2019s difference maker in the tournament?<br \/>\n53:22 Might UCLA\u2019s seniors go in the first round of the draft?<\/p>\n<p>Related links and articles:<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/7026098\/2026\/02\/05\/dukes-season-turnaround-is-official-after-taking-down-no-6-louisville\/ by Sabreena Merchant<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/7032177\/2026\/02\/09\/womens-college-basketball-power-rankings-tennessee-texas\/ by Sabreena Merchant<\/p>\n<p>Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/gb\/podcast\/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show\/id1699815468<\/p>\n<p>Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you\u2019re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com<\/p>\n<p>Show Links:<br \/>\n-YouTube:  @No-Offseason<br \/>\n-Instagram: @tanooffseason [https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tanooffseason]<br \/>\n-TikTok: @no_offseason [https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@no_offseason]<\/p>\n<p>Credits:<br \/>\n-Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita<br \/>\n-Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm<br \/>\n-Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings<br \/>\n-Produced by Taneka Burrell<br \/>\n-Executive Produced by Andrea B. 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