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Royals Head to Toronto Without 10 Unvaccinated Players! Jul 15, 2022

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Emergency Pod! After the Royals head to Toronto without 10 unvaccinated players... that's twice as many as the team with the next most and more than 26% (10/38 Total) of the total number of MLB unvaccinated players on the rest of the teams traveling to Toronto... Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss...

Who's not in Toronto?
How will this affect how the team is constructed moving forward?
With the deadline approaching, how does this affect trade value?
What was Whit Merrifield thinking with his comments?
Final straw for Cal Eldred?

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Why is it Working in Baltimore and Not in Kansas City? Jul 11, 2022

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The Royals continue to languish 20 games below .500 while the Orioles are now (43-44). How much should this concern Royals fans? Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) are breaking it down, along with...

What pitcher has ever gone quickly through the Royals system and succeeded?
Minor League Minute
Royals Draft
Only vaccinated players can play in Toronto. KC travels North of the Border 7/14.

(0:54) Orioles vs. Royals. Why is it working in Baltimore and not KC?
(10:10) What pitcher is outperforming expectations now? Or ever under this regime?
(27:47) The one thing the Royals have always done is swing at EVERYTHING! (until now)
(40:38) Why the Royals don't value the BB the same with hitting as well as pitching.
(53:58) Predictions on how the Royals draft will go next week.
(1:01:16) Royals are headed to Toronto... at least the ones that have been vaccinated.
(1:04:32) DOCTOR Rany Jazayerli drops some history on vaccinations.

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What Should the Royals Do with the 9th Pick in 2022 MLB Draft? Jul 04, 2022

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MLB Draft is less than 2 weeks away and KC has the 9th pick. How should the Royals approach this draft? Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) are breaking down the draft as well as looking ahead to the Trade Deadline, talking Jackson Kowar out of the bullpen and looking to the Minors for help with the Minor League Minute.

(0:54) The Royals have played .500 baseball for three straight weeks. What's it mean?
(9:25) What should the Royals strategy in the draft look like? Who should they be targeting?
(37:29) Young players are playing well so will KC be more aggressive at the trade deadline?
(42:28) 2020 1st round pick Asa Lacy is back throwing and it's gotten even worse.
(46:09) The Royals can't simply "find" a couple of starters in today's baseball.
(51:03) The Minor League Minute: Who's the next guy to come up? Michael Massey?
(59:30) How to take the comments of Royals Owner John Sherman from last week?
(1:01:06) Jackson Kowar is having success out of the bullpen. Why?

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How Did the Royals Trade Carlos Santana? Jun 28, 2022

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Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) are talking about the Royals trading Carlos Santana. How did they pull that off? Finally giving Vinnie Pasquantino the call to the big leagues. What does Twins' pitching coach Wes Johnson leaving for LSU mean about how much big league teams really care about their coaching staff? Jackson Kowar impresses in relief. Did the Royals blow it by letting Salvy try to play through injury?

(1:20) The Royals were actually able to get Carlos Santana traded. What did they get in return? What to expect from Wyatt Mills and William Fleming? How important is it that the Royals at $4.3M in Santana salary?
(9:56) Rany reminds us on how the Padres stole Esteury Ruiz form the Royals in a trade.
(20:56) The legend of SungWoo in '14 and Rany's passion for Netflix's "Stranger Things."
(24:11) What should be expected from Vinnie Pasquantino? Aaron Judge? Matt Stairs?
(48:31) Twins pitching coach Wes Johnson left for LSU. What should this mean to the Royals?
(59:59) Jackson Kowar impresses out of the bullpen... Kris Bubic doesn't impress in his start.
(1:03:18) Did the Royals blow it by letting Salvy try to play through injury?
(1:06:47) Minor League Minute: Northwest Arkansas, Outfielder Tyler Gentry.

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Finding Positives with the Royals on Father's Day! Jun 20, 2022

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Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) are feeling the spirit of Father's Day as they dig deep to find the positives going on within the Royals organization. Do they agree on what the positives are? Of course not. They discuss... Where does Bobby Witt Jr. rank? M.J. Melendez's bat is a positive but what about his lack of a position? Are the minor leagues a positive? Is the young pitching a positive?
(0:35) Happy Father's Day!
(4:55) Rany like the health of the pitching staff.
(8:03) Petro is positive on Hunter Dozier bouncing back with the bat and his future value.
(13:57) Rany is high on the bullpen... Petro's not as sold on it.
(19:08) With Benintendi and Taylor, the Royals prove they can find the "mortar" guys.
(22:55) The importance of making players better... all the good teams do.
(33:17) M.J. Melendez bat is a positive, but where does he play?
(49:15) Rany says the minor leagues as a whole are a positive. Petro, not so much!
(55:24) The young Royals starters are starting to get strikeouts and limit walks.
(59:59) Bobby Witt Jr. is a definitive positive for the Royals.
(1:07:45) Minor League Minute: Double-A Catcher, Logan Porter.
(1:13:16) Lorenzo Cain was released by the Brewers. What he meant to the Royals.
(1:17:38) The Passing of Dave Wickersham... one of the original Royals and stand up man.

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Is there Accountability Inside the Royals Pitching Staff? Jun 13, 2022

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Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) are talking about the Royals continued problems with their pitching staff. Is it possible the pitching coach is not part of the problem? Any positives with Jonathan Heasley, BradySinger and Daniel Lynch? How has Michael Taylor mastered the strike zone? Is there a negative side to M.J. Melendez hot hitting?

(1:30) Reaction to the last week... Rany points out the uptick in offense.
(5:19) Is there accountability within the Royals when it comes to the pitching staff?
(16:56) The guys review the past comments of the organization boasting about Daniel Lynch.
(23:42) What does Jonathan Heasley's sparkling last start mean for the Royals drafting?
(30:00) Brad Keller has inspired a Royals version of the "Oompa Loompa Song."
(34:38) The "Keller Coaster" continues. Is he underachieving or just bad?
(43:40) Michael A. Taylor has cut down on his strikeouts... so trade him, right?
(55:27) M.J.Melendez has an OPS over .800... is there a downside to this?
(1:06:46) The Jakob Junis Minute... Rany gives the latest on his success with the Giants.
(1:08:39) Minor League Minute: Diego Hernandez

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Rany Wants Eldred Out! Jun 06, 2022

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Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) talk about the Royals pitching. Rany is ready to call for Cal Eldred's job. Rany lays out just how bad the pitching numbers are under Eldred. Should ownership be at a "blow it all up" point with this regime?

(1:03) A "Rany Rant"... Rany calls for Cal Eldred's job as the pitching coach and here's why!
(18:52) The latest on Jakob Junis and his success with the Giants.
(21:35) Cal Eldred declines Petro's invitation to appear on his radio show. What's that mean?
(34:59) Rany talks about the levels of change the Royals have to consider.
(38:40) Petro asks when the Royals will have a prospect (Witt Jr.) "kick ass" from the start?
(47:10) Petro points out how the Astros have turned over their entire team while still winning!
(52:35) Only 12K fans at the K Sunday how big of a statement is that?
(54:19) The latest thoughts on Brady Singer, Jonathan Heasley and Jose Cuas.
(1:04:12) The guys are asked how close are they from saying it's time for a house cleaning?
(1:15:36) Minor League Minute: Erick Pena (most expensive international signing) is not hitting at all!
(1:17:28) Are there any positives to end with?

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Why Can't Royals Pitchers Throw Strikes in the Big Leagues? May 31, 2022

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Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) are talking about the Royals hitting the bottom of the Major League standings. Why do Royals pitchers pitch well in the minors but struggle in the big leagues... the Royals will tell you not to look at Pitching Coach Cal Eldred. What's going on in the minors?

(1:15) The Royals have now reached the cellar in the baseball standings. What's it mean?
(6:44) Jonathan Heasley minor league strike thrower struggles to find the plate now. Why?
(14:22) How toxic is the relationship between the organization and the fan base?
(27:10) At what point is Mike Matheny's job on the line?
(35:20) Rany quotes Bill James definition of a "blunder" and how it applies to Carlos Santana.
(39:35) Royals had a man on and saw 18 straight pitches out of the zone and didn't score.
(46:00) Rany talks about the newest Royals... Arodys Vizcaino and Jose Cuas.
(50:26) Updates Royals top picks Asa Lacy, Frank Mozzicato, Ben Kudrna and Shane Panzini.
(1:03:30) Jakob Junis Update + Minor League Minute: Meet Drew Parrish.

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What Another Slow Start Means for the Royals! May 24, 2022

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Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) are back talking about the Royals latest slow start to the season. The 40 game milestone has been reached and it is another first quarter of disappointment for the Royals. What to do next? Who needs to be put on the trade block? What year should be the target for this organization to compete? Frank Mozzicato and Ben Kudrna made their long awaited debuts for the Royals, what does that mean for the organization?

(1:55) After an epic meltdown the Royals are 14-26, what does that mean for the future?
(10:08) What to make of a second start with 7 shutout innings from Brady Singer.
(15:30) Four pitchers are the biggest reason the Royals are off to such a bad start.
(17:58) Comparing the lineup of today's Royals vs. 2018... how much better is it really?
(25:38) Rany wants Andrew Benintendi gone now... as in traded now!
(34:37) The key is to figure out accurately when the Royals will be ready to contend.
(47:05) Either released or traded, who needs to go?
(56:25) Frank Mozzicato and Ben Kudrna make their minor league debut, finally!
(1:03:29) Spreading money around multiple players in the draft, is that now the philosophy?

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Comparing 2022 to 2012! May 16, 2022

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Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) are breaking down the very latest with the Kansas City Royals. Should the Royals sign or trade Brad Keller? What is he and what is he worth? The Royals win a "bullpen game," why don't they do this more? Why can they develop a power bullpen but struggle so much with starting pitching? What's the plan with M.J. Melendez? Why is Carlos Hernandez still with the big club? And we wrap it all up with the Minor League Minute.

(1:58) How important was Sunday's win for the Royals?
(4:51) Developing young talent is still a question, but how does '22 compare to the '12 team?
(13:45) Rany says the 2012 team was losing but had more younger talent.
(21:30) When will the Royals accept the reality of Carlos Hernandez?
(22:50) What should the Royals do with Brad Keller? Sign him? Trade him?
(39:45) The latest on Jakob Junis flourishing away from the Royals.
(42:45) Why can the Royals develop relievers but not starters?
(51:34) Why not an opener? Gabe Speier looked great at it. Could he be the guy?
(58:06) Rany shows why the Whit Merrifield games played streak is counter productive.
(1:02:14) Do the Royals have a plan for M.J. Melendez?
(1:06:30) Ryan O'Hearn is still playing for the Royals.
(1:07:57) The Minor League Minute

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