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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:

Are the Last 365 Days of Baseball from Bobby Witt Jr. the Best in Royals History? Jul 29, 2024

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How do the last 365 days of Bobby Witt Jr.'s career shape up against the best years in Royals history?
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss what Witt has done over the last year and decide whether this is the best 12 months of baseball any Royal has ever put on the field. Plus...
- Playoff Optimism Meter.
- Is the bullpen fixable?
- Can anyone succeed in the leadoff role? Massey?
- Did the Royals miss on a player that's already been traded?
- Trade Deadline wish list.

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Is Bobby Witt Jr. the Most Valuable Player in the American League? Jul 22, 2024

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How strong is Bobby Witt Jr.'s case for the MVP?
Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) and David Lesky (Inside the Crown, InsidetheCrown.Substack.com/@DBLesky) in for Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) discuss the case for Bobby Witt Jr. to the AL MVP this year. Plus...
- Playoff Optimism Meter.
- Royals sweep the White Sox.
- Predictions on what the second half will look like.
- Gone... Jordan Lyles.
- How to handle the innings load on the Starting Pitching.
- Trade Deadline targets.

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Did The Royals Get It Right With Jac Caglianone? Jul 16, 2024

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The Royals made Florida first baseman Jac Caglianone their pick at #6 in the 2024 MLB Draft. What type of expectations should there be?
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss Caglianone and the rest of the Royals draft. Plus...
- Bobby Witt Jr. comes up inches short in the HR Derby.
- First Half Review.
- Playoff Optimism Meter.
- What does the selection of Caglianone say about the Royals philosophy?
- Should Caglianone be a "Two Way" player?
- Upside/Downside for Caglianone.
- Royals grab plenty of college arms.
- Hunter Harvey Trade.

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Four All Stars But Still on the Outside Looking in for the Playoffs Jul 08, 2024

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Four All-Stars... but the Royals are on the outside looking in for the playoffs.
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the joy of Kansas City getting 4 All-Stars and the disappointment of a (2-4) week against the Rays and Rockies.
- What does 4 All-Stars mean for the Royals?
- Salvador Perez collects his 1,500th hit. HOF?
- Is Brady Singer elite?
- Kris Bubic is back. What's his best role?
- Maikel Garcia's OPS is hovering just over .600.
- Big series looking with the Red Sox.
- Playoff Optimism Meter.

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Just How Good is Bobby Witt Jr.? Jul 01, 2024

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Bobby Witt Jr. has been outstanding all season. Just how good is he and how great can he be?
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) talk all things Bobby Witt Jr. and...
- Playoff Optimism Meter.
- Lugo continues to pitch like an Ace.
- Garcia making the move to 2B, Loftin to 3B.
- Bubic to the bullpen.
- Royals HOF welcomes Bo, Schuerholz and Tallis.
- Expectations for the week ahead and to the All-Star Break.

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Are These Slumping Royals Just 2003 All Over Again? Jun 24, 2024

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After dropping 5 of 6 and being swept by the struggling Rangers, will the Royals ever get back to holding a Playoff Spot in the standings?
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) talk about what it means to have a losing series against the A's and be swept by the Rangers. Plus...
- Playoff Optimism Meter.
- Compare and contrast 2024 and 2003.
- How can the Front Office thurn things around?
- What should the plan be at the Trade Deadline? Buy or Sell?
- 3 Games with Miami and 4 with Cleveland this week. Predictions?

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Is Michael Kopech Just What the Royals Bullpen Needs? Jun 18, 2024

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The Royals are one of three teams said to be looking at making a deal for Chicago reliever Michael Kopech.
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) take a closer look at the hard throwing White Sox Closer and determine whether the Royals should make a deal for him. Plus...
- Playoff Optimism Meter.
- Royals go (7-12) in their last 19 games vs. winning teams.
- Breaking down the top of the 2024 MLB Draft.
- Analyzing how the Royals have handled injuries.
- What is Brady Singer and what can he become?

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Royals Go Toe to Toe with Big Boys! Jun 10, 2024

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The Royals finished the week going 3-2 in five games against first place clubs. Does this put to rest the question of whether the Royals are in it for the duration?
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down what to make of the Royals success this week, plus...
- Playoff Optimism Meter
- Can this be a Playoff Bullpen?
- Veterans are rebounding from slow starts.
- Royals sticking with M.J. Melendez.
- Cole Ragans the Ace.
- Daniel Lynch struggles but battles.
- The Yankees are coming.

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How to Handle the Trade Deadline? Jun 03, 2024

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How should the Royals approach the Trade Deadline?
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss if the Royals should be looking for quality or quantity on the trade market. Plus...
- J.J. Picollo comments on the trade market.
- What do the Royals have to trade?
- Playoff Optimism Meter.
- Was Sunday the win of the year?
- How do you replace Michael Wacha?
- Who to call up if Isbel has to be replaced?

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Has the "Old Dog" (Salvador Perez) Learned New Tricks at the Plate? May 28, 2024

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Who is really the Royals biggest threat. The preseason favorite Twins or the Red Hot Guardians?
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss whether Minnesota or Cleveland is better built for the long haul. Plus...
- Playoff Optimism Meter.
- What's the value of an 8 game win streak?
- Has Perez become a fundamentally better hitter at age 34?
- What's wrong with Pasquantino?
- How big is the loss of Massey?
- Goodbye Angel Hernandez!

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