For an exhilarating 18-game swing in April and May, you may recall through the fog of what’s happened since, the Royals were conjuring visions of a prosperous season ahead.Their 16-2 record in that span was the best in Major League Baseball, an apt reflection of some of the best pitching in the game — both in terms of their irresistible starting rotation and immovable back of the bullpen.Looming… Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.