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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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Bradford Doolittle Breaks Down Where the Royals Sit in the AL Central Mar 11, 2024

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ESPN MLB Writer & Analyst Bradford Doolittle recently released his "Stock Watch" for all 30 MLB Teams. After a buys offseason are the Royals a must buy stock?
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) welcome Doolittle to the Pod to breakdown the Royals offseason and his expectations for 2024.
- Can Cole Ragans continue what he did in 2023?
- Where do the Royals rank among the AL Central?
- Did KC get value with its offseason shopping spree?
- What kind of playoff chances do the Royals have?
- How much improvement should be expected from the young players?

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What is the Floor and Ceiling for the 2024 Royals? Mar 04, 2024

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It's been mostly Worst Case for the Royals the last few years... So what does the Floor and the Ceiling look like for the 2024 Royals?
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down the good and the bad possibilities for the 2024 Royals. Plus...
- Cole Ragans is consistently hitting 100 mph.
- Brady Singer's got a new pitch.
- Alec Marsh is looking strong.
- MJ Melendez is hitting.
- So is Maikel Garcia.

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What Petro Saw at Spring Training Feb 26, 2024

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After spending a week at Royals Spring Training it's time to discuss what Petro learned in Surprise, AZ. Last week Rany and Petro discussed the 5 things they each wanted to see in the Spring. How's it look?
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss what Petro learned in AZ...
- Is Vinnie Pasquantino getting a contract extension?
- Will Vinnie play first?
- Is Maikel Garcia going to lift the ball more?
- Has anyone seen Asa Lacy?
- Can Gavin Cross recapture his form?
- How is Kris Bubic progressing?
- Frank Mozzicato throw strikes?
- Will the platoon be used more?
- Does anyone move Jordan Lyles out of the rotation?

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What are the Five Things We Want to See in Spring Training Feb 19, 2024

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Spring Training has opened and the Royals are still making trades. What should we think of the Sandlin for Schreiber trade and what are the 5 things Rany and Soren want to see in Spring Training?
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) take a look at the positives and negatives of the Royals acquiring John Schreiber as well as...
- What do we want from Vinnie Pasquantino?
- Will we see Asa Lacy ever again?
- Can Frank Mozzicato throw strikes?
- Can Gavin Cross bounce back?
- Will Maikel Garcia hit the ball in the air?
- Does Hunter Renfroe still have it?
- What can we expect from Kris Bubic? Daniel Lynch?
- How to handle M.J. Melendez?

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Talking Prospects with Jeffrey Paternostro from Baseball Prospectus Feb 13, 2024

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The Kansas City Royals splashed around money in free agency to improve the current team, but if the Farm System can’t start supplying more young talent the free agents will be a blip on a losing radar screen. Jeffrey Paternostro, the Lead Prospect Writer for Baseball Prospectus joins the Pod to talk about where the Royals system is now.
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down the Royals System…
- Who’s the top prospect?
- How deep is the system?
- Is there a sleeper prospect flying under the radar?
- What do the Royals need to do differently?
- Are the Royals changing the way they develop pitching?
- Why aren't the Royals succeeding with International players?

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Big Bucks for Bobby! Feb 06, 2024

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The Royals locked up Bobby Witt Jr. with the largest contract in club history and that calls for an "Emergency Podcast".
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) breakdown the record setting deal...
- How long is the contract for really?
- Comps for the deal.
- What are the expectations for Witt?
- What makes the contract a success?

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Is a Contract Extension for Bobby Witt Jr. Eminent? Feb 05, 2024

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Is a contract extension for Bobby Witt Jr. going to get done before the Royals head to Arizona for Spring Training? Speculation continues to swirl around whether the two sides are closing in on a deal.
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss what goes into gettin an extension done with Bobby Witt Jr. and what's at stake if the Royals don't. Plus...
- Is there a deadline to get a deal done?
- Is the Royals roster set?
- What do we want to see in Spring Training ?
- How many wins are the Royals expecting in '24?
- Who can break out?
- Who flops?

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Jeff Passan's Talking 2024 Royals With Us Jan 30, 2024

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ESPN's MLB Insider, Jeff Passan joins us to discuss the Royals offseason.
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the offseason moves by the Royals and look ahead to Spring Trainging.
- Do the Royals believe they can contend in 2024?
- Does Passan think KC can contend in the AL Central?
- Will the Royals get a deal done with Bobby Witt Jr.?
- Should they get a deal done with Witt?
- Where is the Royals Farm System?
- Reaction to the Royals Front Office additions.
- Thoughts on a new ballpark for the Royals.

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Does Joe Sheehan Think the Royals Did Enough? Jan 23, 2024

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What does Joe Sheehan from the Joe Sheehan MLB Newsletter think of what the Royals have done this offseason?
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) welcome Joe to discuss the Royals very busy offseason on the field and in the front office.
- Did the Royals do enough to contend in '24?
- If not this year, when can they contend?
- Did the Royals get good value for the money spent?
- What else should the Royals be doing?
- Reaction to the Royals Front Office additions.
- What does a Bobby Witt Jr. contract look like?
- Does Joe agree with the Royals building a new stadium?

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Expect What from the 2024 Royals? Jan 15, 2024

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What kind of expectations should there be for the 2024 Kansas City Royals?
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down what the new look Royals are capable of...
-Is this the best rotation in the Al Central?
- How much power will this lineup have?
- Do the Royals have enough bullpen?
- Can they compete for a Division Championship?
- Thoughts on the Non-Roster Invitees to Spring Training.

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