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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:

Rany Says it's Time for a Royals Reboot! Jun 12, 2023

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Back to back sweeps at the hands of the Marlins and Orioles, two clubs that are showing signs of their rebuild coming together, and Rany's head is going to explode. Don't miss his passionate explanation as to why it's time for a reboot.
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the current state of the Royals...
- Why Rany is ready to burn it all.
- Why Soren isn't ready to burn it all, but is ready for major change.
- What can the Royals do at the trade deadline?
- What should the Royals be looking for?
- The Minor League Minute.

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Where Should the Royals Go with the 8th Pick? Jun 05, 2023

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The MLB Draft begins on Sunday, July 9th... We begin to discuss who the Royals should be considering with the 8th pick.
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) preview the Royals Draft...
- Who realistically can the Royals get?
- What is the dream scenario?
- Should the Royals go signability in the first round?
- What do they need most?
- Who should they avoid?
- Who in the organization is showing progress?

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Their Record Doesn't Show It, But are the Royals Turning Things Around? May 30, 2023

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Are the Royals actually showing signs of turning things in the right direction even if the record doesn't suggest it?
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss where the Royals are potentially showing signs of growth. Plus...
- Why send Mayers out for a third look at the Cards lineup?
- Is Mike Mayers ready for a spot in the rotation?
- Daniel Lynch is back and the Royals can expect what?
- Where are we with Brady Singer now?
- Bobby Witt Jr. is out of the leadoff spot... is that the fix?
- Is Michael Massey taking ownership of second base?
- 6 K's in 13 AB's... Drew Waters is off to a slow start.
- Is Carlos Hernandez the Royals move valuable trade chip?
- Minor League Minute.

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Is It Time to Move Bobby Witt Jr. Down in the Order? May 22, 2023

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With a .267 OBP is it time for the Royals to look at moving Bobby Witt down in the batting order?
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss everything involved in a decision to move Witt down. Also...
- How bullish should Royals fans be on Nick Pratto's hot start to the season?
- Is Salvador Perez on track for the Hall of Fame? If not, what will it take?
- What to make of the latest sweep at the hands of the White Sox?
- Brad Keller hit the IL... could it have been prevented?
- The Minor League Minute.

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Is the Royals Offense Actually Good? May 15, 2023

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Is it possible the Royals offense is actually pretty good?
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the Royals recent success at the plate and whether it is just a coincidence or something the team can actually build upon. Plus...
- Jordan Lyles gets hit hard... Again! Rany's not taking it anymore.
- M.J. Melendez and why he's important to the future.
- Are we ready to say Witt is at SS for good?
- Is Nick Pratto making first base his own?

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What is a Reasonable Timeline to Expect Post-Season? May 08, 2023

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After one of the worst starts to a season in Royals history... What is a reasonable timeline for the Royals to return to the post-season? What will have to be done for Kansas City to see playoff baseball again?
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) cut through the noise of the horrific start and discuss how far the Royals really are from contention as well as...
- Is it time to move Bobby Witt Jr. to Centerfield?
- Is there any pitcher the Royals can build around?
- Who are the players Is the new pitching approach working in the minors?
- Why are the strikeout numbers up for the low minors?

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Was April the Most Disappointing Month in Royals History? May 01, 2023

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After a change at General Manager, Manager and Pitching Coach the feeling was 2023 would mark a new beginning for the Royals. Instead the Royals are on pace for 123 losses. So was April the MOST disappointing month in Royals history?
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break that down as well as...
- Why are the Orioles and Pirates lapping the Royals?
- What will Bobby Witt be in the end?
- The Minor League Minute.

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Is it Even Possible to "Blow Up" This Royals Team? Apr 24, 2023

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Is it time to blow up the Royals? If it is time, how do you even do that? What is there to blow up?
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss what a total reboot of the Royals would look like, as well as...
- Is it a coaching problem or a talent problem?
- Is Matt Quatraro in over his head?
- Kris Bubic decided to have Tommy John Surgery.
- Could losing actually be the plan for these Royals?
- Minor League Minute.

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And Now... Even Kris Bubic is Done! Apr 17, 2023

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The Royals are managing just a .250 Win Percentage and have just placed the most promising story of this brief 2023 Season, Kris Bubic, on the IL. How much worse can it get?
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the latest with the Kansas City Royals...
- Is there any pitching on the way form the Minors?
- Is Vinnie Pasquantino actually the 2nd best hitter KC ever drafted?
- The defense continues to be a problem.
- Which of the Royals young hitters are legit?
- Are the Royals in a better spot now than they were in 2006?
- Minor League Minute.

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Why is Rany So Happy About a 3-7 Club? Apr 10, 2023

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After Sunday's loss the Royals are just 3-7. So why is Rany in such a good mood?
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) answer that question as well as...
- Is Kris Bubic for real?
- What about the rest of the Starting Pitching?
- Is Jackie Bradley Jr. really the plan?
- Where are the bats?
- What is the plan for the back of the bullpen?
- Minor League Minute is back. This week Maikel Garcia.

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