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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:

The 2025 Season, What We Got Right and What We Got Wrong... So Far! Apr 07, 2025

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What's been surprising about the 2025 Season so far?
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss what have been the biggest surprises and disappointments so far this 2025 season...
- Kris Bubic spins another gem!
- What we expected and what we didn't?
- Where to worry about moving forward?
- Is it too late to find outfield help?
- Worried about the 88 win prediction already?
- Should we change the Minor League Minute to "What's Up Jac"?

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Welcome David and Les... Debuting the 2nd Weekly Edition of the Kauffman Corner Podcast!!! Apr 03, 2025

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We debut the second weekly edition of the Kauffman Corner Podcast.
David Lesky, Publisher of the Inside the Crown Royals Newsletter and Les Norman, Former Royals Outfielder, Host of Breakin' the Norm on Sports Radio 810 and Author of "Teaching the Tools of Hitting" join Soren Petro to discuss the Kansas City Royals...
- Early reaction to the Royals (2-4) start?
- Do the Royals stick with MJ Melendez?
- How long does it take to perfect a new swing?
- Will Hunter Renfroe get it going?
- What options do the Royals have in the OF?
- Is the Torpedo Bat legit or a myth?
- AL Central... bad division or just a slow start?
- What's the ceiling for Kris Bubic?
- Expectations for the 7 game home stand.

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Dissecting the Opening Weekend for the Royals! Mar 31, 2025

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After completing the opening series of the season, what are the biggest takeaways?
David Lesky (Inside the Crown/@DBLesky), pinch hitting for Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli), and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down the Royals beginning to the 2025 season...
- Should we worry about the Starting Pitching?
- Is Bobby Witt Jr. going to continue to start slow?
- Has Quatraro used the bullpen properly?
- What to think of the constant lineup shuffles?
- How's India look in Left Field?
- Are the Royals getting quality at bats?
- The Royals continue to die hard.
- What to make of the new "Torpedo Bats"?
- The schedule ahead.

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Bold and Daring Predictions for the 2025 Royals Season! Mar 24, 2025

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The Royals grab Mark Canha for depth in the outfield and make some final cuts. So what's the 26-man roster going to look like on opening day?
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) are breaking down the roster and getting you ready for Opening Day.
- What does Mark Canha bring to the Royals?
- How will Canha be used?
- Did the Royals make the right call moving on from Carlos Hernandez?
- Vinnie Pasquantino puls a hamstring.
- Final projections for the Royals Opening Day Roster.
- How the Royals Schedule shapes up to start the season?
- Bold and Daring predictions for the '25 season!

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Player and Award Predictions for the 2025 Royals Season! Mar 17, 2025

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With the Major League Season less than two weeks away it's time to figure out who on the 2025 Royals will shine and who won't.
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss Bobby Witt Jr. avoiding serious injury, Alex Gordon getting into the Royals Hall of Fame and make their predictions for the upcoming season...
- Bobby Witt Jr. avoids serious injury and so do the Royals.
- Alex Gordon makes the Royals Hall of Fame.
- Predictions for the 2025 Season...
- Player of the Year.
- Pitcher of the Year.
- Breakout Player.
- Breakout Pitcher.
- Biggest Disappointment.
- Best position player not named Bobby Witt Jr.
- Best pitcher not named Cole Ragans.
- Best Reliever.
- Biggest impact rookie.
- Top prospect at the end of the year.

- Key story line for the 2025 season.

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Can the Jac Caglianone Hype Train Go Any Faster? Mar 10, 2025

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Jac Caglianone is making Spring Training his own personal stage... Is there any reason to slow down the hype train?
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the show of power being put on by Caglianone this spring, plus...
- Jac Caglianone living up to the hype and more!
- The outfield could speed Calianone's timeline to the bigs.
- Ranking the Royals Top 5 Rookie of the Year candidates.
- Are there any sleepers?
- The Royals top 5 MVP candidates.
- The Royals top 5 Cy Young candidates.

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What to Take Away from Spring Training So Far? Mar 03, 2025

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Should the Royals still be looking to add to the club? Who is standing out?
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the latest on the Royals Spring Training...
- Should the Royals still be looking to add to the club?
- What are the most notable takeaways from Spring Training so far?
- How is the bench shaping up?
- Can we read anything into who is playing where?
- Who is the Royals biggest threat in the AL Central?
- Which AL Central team has the biggest upside?

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Let's Over-React to a Few Spring Training Games! Feb 24, 2025

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We have games in Arizona, so why not over-react to a handful of At Bats and Innings.
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the early returns from Spring Training and more...
- Melendez goes 0-2 with a couple strikeouts.
- Caglianone and Jensen homer!
- Carlos Henandez knocked around.
- Noah Cameron shows increased velocity.
- Daniel Lynch impresses.
- Are we sleeping on Gentry and Loftin?
- Blake Mitchell out 4-6 Weeks.
- Why not Alexander Canairo?
- Is the NHL's 4 Nations the answer for baseball?

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What Will the Royals 26-Man Roster Look Like Opening Day? Feb 18, 2025

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Taking a crack at what the 26-man roster will look like when the Royals break Spring Training.
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down what the Royals will look like for Opening Day. Plus...
- J.J. Picollo is extended through 2030.
- Matt Quatraro's option for '26 is picked up.
- Cole Ragans gets an extension... kind of?
- The 26-man roster will be...
- Only a couple questions with the position players.
- The Rotation is easy.
- Questions in the bullpen.

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Could the Royals Have Done Better This Offseason? Feb 11, 2025

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Dan Szymborski of FanGraphs wrote that the Royals missed an opportunity with their outfield this offseason.
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss whether the Royals could have done more and if they get the credit they deserve for the success they achieved last season.
- Were Lugo and Wacha really a "low-key" acquisitions?
- Were the Royals just lucky in 2024?
- Do the Royals have answers in-house?
- KC getting enough credit for the Jonathan India trade?
- Should KC have done whatever it takes for Santander?
- Fair to compare Royals with Witt Jr. to the Angels and Trout?
- Any Free Agents left for KC to target?

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