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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:

Is the '24 Royals Rotation One for the Ages? May 20, 2024

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So far statistically this Royals Rotation is doing things that have never been done in franchise history. So is it the best Royals Rotation ever?
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the Royals Rotation and where it stacks up historically, as well as...
- Playoff Optimism Meter.
- What teams are threats to the Royals?
- Time to give up on having a quality OF?
- Kris Bubic timeline.
- Do the Royals actually have pitching depth?
- What kind of trades are possible?
- How do the '24 Royals compare to the '14 AL Champions?
- Remembering the 2014 team.

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How Do You Spell Ace? Is it... L - U - G - O? May 13, 2024

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If you're going to talk about an Ace in the Royals rotation... it's time to start talking about Seth Lugo as that man.
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) welcome David Lesky (Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) to pinch hit for Petro and discuss the recent dominance of Seth Lugo and more.
- How good can Seth Lugo be?
- Is this going to be a historic season for Bobby Witt Jr.?
- Of course there'll be a check of the Playoff Optimism Meter.
- How deep is the rotation now and how deep will it be?
- Can Dairon Blanco be one of the answers in the OF?
- What's the plan with Renfroe/Frazier/Hampson?

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Is it Better to be Lucky or Good? May 06, 2024

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Is it possible to be lucky and unlucky at the same time?
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) are talking about the Royals 3-3 week against quality teams in the Blue Jays and Rangers.
- Where are the Royals defying the numbers... good and bad?
- What's the Playoff Optimism Meter look like?
- Is it time to make some roster changes?
- When is it OK to cut bate with struggling veterans?
- What to make of Daniel Lynch's start?
- The worst hitting outfield in baseball.

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Is the Playoff Optimism Meter Pointing Up? Apr 29, 2024

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After another winning week it's time to check the Playoff Optimism Meter.
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) dive into a 4-3 week that still has the Royals holding down a Wild Card spot in the standings.
- Why are the Royals continuing to win against good teams?
- Royals depth is tested.
- What to expect from Jonathan Bowlan this time around?
- Father Time's got nothing on Salvy.
- Minor League Catchers = OBP Machines.

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The Lineup's Only a Problem at the Top and Bottom. Apr 22, 2024

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Maikel Garcia is OPS'ing .560 in the leadoff and the bottom of the order is no better. Is there an in-house fix for the lineup?
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) talk about what the Royals can do to fix a so many holes in their batting order. Plus...
- The debut of the Playoff Optimism Meter.
- The mighty Cole Ragans lasts less than 2 innings.
- Royals are (1-2) to start 19 straight against winning teams.

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Is it safe to believe in the Royals yet? Apr 16, 2024

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Does one lost series to the Mets require Royals fans to again ask themselves if this team is a legit contender in the AL Central or have the Royals done enough to eliminate that concern?
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss what it will take for Royals fans to quit worrying about a fall from grace. Plus...
- Level of confidence in the bullpen?
- How good is Seth Lugo?
- Salvador Perez injury.
- Are the Royals equipped to handle injuries?
- What's the delay getting Massey back to the big leagues?
- Are the Royals deep enough?
- Expectations for the next 21 games vs. mostly tougher opponents.

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Are the Royals THIS good? Apr 08, 2024

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Juiced by a historically good start from the Rotation, the Royals are playing .600 ball! Can they really be this good?
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) are breaking down the first three series of the Royals season.
- When was the last time the Royals were 2 games over .500?
- Just how good has the Royals rotation actually been?
- Where Bobby Witt Jr. fits in the MVP talks?
- Is there still room for improvement?
- What's going on in the minors?
- Reaction to the Royals Stadium vote going down to defeat.

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Will the Stadium Vote Pass? Apr 01, 2024

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With the Stadium Vote a couple days away Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star Columnist joins the Pod to discuss what all is at stake.
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down the Royals opening weekend and then welcome McDowell to talk...
- Will the vote pass?
- Why has there been such a rush to get this passed?
- Which team's plan is more popular with voters?
- Beyond the teams, who benefits the most?
- What's next if the vote fails?

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2024 Royals Predictions! Mar 26, 2024

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With Opening Day just a few days away it's time for Rany and Petro to make their predictions for the 2024 Royals.
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) layout how the 2024 season will go...
- Player of the Year
- Pitcher of the Year
- Best Player not named Bobby Witt Jr.
- Best Pitcher not named Cole Ragans.
- Top Reliever. - Biggest Impact Rookie.
- Top Prospect at the End of the Year.
- Breakout Player.
- Biggest Disappointment.

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How is the Royals Roster Shaping Up? Mar 18, 2024

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With less than two weeks left before Opening Day, how is the Royals Roster taking shape? Is it shaping up as expected? And did the Royals Veterans Committee get it right inducting 3 new members to the Royals Hall of Fame.
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) take a look at...
- What's the latest on the position battles?
- Who's in Center? Who's at Second?
- Who's the 5th Starter?
- How is the bullpen shaping up?
- What's the best bench look like?
- Are there any surprises looming?
- Bo Jackson, John Schuerholz and Cedric Tallis are voted in.

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