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Dedicated to covering the Kansas City Royals. Everything from yesterday’s game to the very latest on the Royals top prospects. Top shelf analytics to pure passionate fan reaction, and everything in between when it comes to Royals baseball.Sunday nights at 9:00 PM Central. Hosted by Soren Petro (@SorenPetro) and David Lesky (@DBLesky).Petro is the afternoon drive host of The Porgram on Sports Radio 810-WHB in Kansas City. Petro has covered the Royals since 1994. He is a former Pre and Post Host of Royals baseball and is Kansas City’s most experienced sports broadcaster. Lesky is the Publisher of Inside the Crown, the gold standard of Royals blogs. He is the author of the American League Central breakdown for Lindy’s Baseball Preview and a Royals Insider for Sports Radio 810 – WHB.Sit back and enjoy Royals fans!

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Latest Episodes:

Who’s to Blame for the Royals Struggles? Jun 16, 2025

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The Royals have now lost 9 of their last 11 series. Who should be held responsible for the Royals struggles?
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss what’s wrong with the Royals?
- Who’s most responsible for the slide?
- Should someone be held accountable?
- What to do with Salvador Perez?
- Where and how much should Salvy play?
- Any bright spots on offense?
- Latest thoughts on Caglianone.
- Any levers left to pull?

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Can the Royals Make the Playoffs Without Cole Ragans? Jun 12, 2025

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Cole Ragans is expected to have a long stay on the IL with a Rotator Cuff Strain. Does this spell the end of any hope for the Royals making the Playoffs?
David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky), Les Norman (Former Royals OF/Author - Teaching the Tools of Hitting) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss what the loss of Ragans means to the Royals and more!
- Cole Ragans to the IL. - How much does this hurt the Royals?
- In house options to replace Ragans.
- Should the Royals look for a trade?
- Time for the Royals to sell in the trade market?
- Reaction to the Yankees series.
- Is Matt Quatraro to blame?

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Keith Law Breaks Down Jac Caglianone, the Royals Farm System and the ’25 Draft! Jun 09, 2025

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Keith Law breaks down what he thinks of Jac Caglianone, discusses his thoughts on the current state of the Royals Farm System and looks ahead to what the Royals can achieve in the ’25 Draft.
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) welcome Keith Law, The Athletic’s Sernior MLB Writer.
- What did Law think of Caglianone at UF?
- How has his opinion changed?
- Expectations for his career?
- Is Noah Cameron this good?
- Where does the Royals Farm System rank?
- What can the Royals achieve in this draft?
- After Keith, Rany & Petro talk Caglianone’s first week.

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Jac Caglianone is a Royal... What’s It All Mean? Jun 05, 2025

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Jac Caglianone made his Major League debut, to the joy of Royals fans everywhere. So what comes next?
David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky), Les Norman (Former Royals OF/Author - Teaching the Tools of Hitting) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss all things Caglianone and more!
- Reaction to Caglianone’s debut.
- Expectations for the rest of the season with Jac.
- Where to bat Cags?
- How does the rest of the team fit around Jac?
- What a World Series Royals lineup looks like.
- Should the Royals lock up Caglianone?
- What’s the Pitching Rotation look like with Ragans back?
- Bullpen Injury concerns.

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Caglianone to the Bigs Breaks as We Start Kauffman Corner... Here's what You Need to Know! Jun 02, 2025

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The news of Jac Caglianone's promotion to the Big Leagues breaks right at the beginning of the latest Kauffman Corner!
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break it down from every angle...
- What to expect from Jac Caglianone this year?
- Could he lead the team in HR's?
- Who's out to make room for Cags?
- The 2024 Draft's not just Caglianone!
- What if Caglianone struggles?
- How much can one man help the lineup?
- What's the biggest mistake Picollo has made?

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What Can Caglianone Do For the Royals This Year? May 29, 2025

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Jac Caglianone is weeks or maybe even just days away from making his debut for the Royals. How much can his bat help the Royals this year?
David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky), Les Norman (Former Royals OF/Author - Teaching the Tools of Hitting) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) talk about the impact Caglianone can make to the Royals lineup and more.
- How much Caglianone can help this year?
- Who’s out when Jac’s in?
- What’s the upside with Noah Cameron?
- Does he need to strikeout more batters?
- Should the Royals use a 6-man rotation?
- John Rave gets his first hit.
- Do the Royals have to buy at the deadline?

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Triple-A is Child’s Play for Jac Caglianone! May 26, 2025

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Jac Caglianone… Need we say more?
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the incredible numbers being posted by Jac Caglianone at Triple-A.
- How good do we think Jac Caglianone can be now?
- What is the realistic timeline for Caglianone’s big league debut?
- Does Caglianone need to fail and rebound before he’s promoted?
- Is Caglianone the only thing the Royals lineup needs?
- What does releasing Hunter Renfroe mean for the Royals?
- How much can Nick Loftin help the big league club?
- Could this be the Royals best pitching staff ever?
- Memorial Day Minor League Minute.

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Why Can’t the Royals Run the Bases Better? May 22, 2025

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The Royals have been caught stealing more than almost anyone in baseball and continue to run into outs as well. What’s the problem, more importantly what’s the solution?
David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky), Les Norman (Former Royals OF/Author - Teaching the Tools of Hitting) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the base running problems of the Royals and much more…
- Why can’t the Royals run the bases?
- What should the Royals lineup look like?
- Where is Salvy right now in his career?
- Is this the real Kyle Isbel?
- Does Maikel Garcia have even more ceiling?
- Where should Jonathan India play?
- Could the Royals trade a starter?
- Thoughts on the bullpen day.
- How important is the Twins series this weekend?

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40% of the Starting Rotation IL’ed… Are the Royals Cooked? May 19, 2025

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The Royals bats remain ice cold and they've placed 40% of the Starting Rotation on the IL, so are they cooked?
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the latest injuries and more...
- Ragans and Lugo hit the IL!
- KC just 3-6 in their last 9 vs. better competition.
- Noah Camron dazzles again!
- Who gets the call Wednesday in SF?
- Caglianone and Mozzicato are promoted.
- Expectations for Jonathan Bowlan are...

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Why Can’t the Royals Hit with Men on Base? May 15, 2025

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The Royals have struggled to score runs all season. What happened to last year’s great ability to hit with runners in scoring position?
David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky), Les Norman (Former Royals OF/Author - Teaching the Tools of Hitting) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) get to the bottom of why the Royals can’t score more runs.
- Why can’t the Royals hit with runners in scoring position?
- How has Lucas Erceg actually gotten better?
- Time to change the back of the bullpen?
- Will Kris Bubic finish in the top 5 of the Cy Young?
- What does Royals/Cardinals mean today?

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