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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:

A Winning West Coast Road Trip Means What? May 04, 2026

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The Royals completed the sweep of the Mariners in Seattle to complete a winning 4-2 road trip. So where’s the confidence level for this club now?
David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) decide what to make of the winning road trip and more…
- How confident should fans be with this team?
- 3 Runs with no Hits… luck or skill?
- Vinnie Pasquantino has begun to hit.
- How good is this bullpen?
- Cole Ragans is not good on the road!
- Time to platoon Jensen or Caglianone?
- Jonathan India’s done for the year!
- The Royals top 10 Prospects according to Kyle McDaniel.
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Have the Royals Turned a Corner? Apr 27, 2026

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The Royals bats came alive this week and they won some games. Have they turned the corner?
David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss what’s changed with the lineup and look ahead to a six game West Coast trip.
- Royals pull off biggest comeback in MLB this year!
- Is Bobby Witt Jr. getting hot?
- Has Jac Caglianone figured it out?
- How good is Carter Jensen?
- Is a Loftin/Massey platoon the answer at Second Base?
- Cole Ragans was dealing. - Is Daniel Lynch ready for more?
- What will it take to win the Central?
- Is Crown Center the right location for a ballpark?
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Can It Get Any Worse for the Royals? Apr 20, 2026

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Now the Royals can’t pitch either. Back to back bad outings from Royals starters have dropped them to 7-15 on the season. Is this Rock Bottom?
David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the 7-game losing streak, Salvador Perez commotion and what to expect next.
- Salvy’s out of the lineup, but not off twitter.
- What does (7-15) mean?
- What’s wrong with Cole Ragans?
- Level of concern with Noah Cameron is…
- Are the Royals heads in the game?
- Would Caglianone hit better if he was playing first base?
- Good news from the minors.
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When Will the Royals Hit? Apr 13, 2026

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The Royals continue to hang around .500 with little to no help from their bats. Is there anything that can be done to get the offense going?
David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the lack of offense, the great starting pitching and the latest on the stadium…
- When will the bats wake up?
- Is it time to change the lineup?
- Should Maikel Garcia hit further down?
- When will Pasquantino awaken?
- Is Salvy done?
- Great starting pitching more about the schedule?
- Pitching depth taking a hit.
- City Connect uni’s.
- The Mayor has a financing plan.
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Royals Not Ready for Prime Time Just Yet! Apr 06, 2026

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The Royals had a chance to measure themselves against the current King of Small Market Baseball, the Milwaukee Brewers, dropping 2 of three over the weekend.
David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the Royals performance against the Brewers and Twins earlier in the week…
- Is the bullpen officially a problem?
- What to make of the Kris Bubic start today?
- Which Royals hitters are we worried about?
- Has Kyle Isbel turned a corner?
- Is Seth Lugo back to his ’24 form?
- Luinder Avila is not a Starter!
- Did we over-rate the Royals pitching depth in the minors?
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Time to Over-React to the First Series of 2026! Mar 30, 2026

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The first series of the season is in the books. So why not over-react to the good, the bad and the ugly?
David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the Royals dropping two of three in Atlanta to begin the year…
- Carlos Estevez was blown up by the Braves.
- What are the other options to close?
- Wacha and Lugo look strong in their starts.
- What should the Royals expect from Bubic and Cameron?
- Did we over-rate the offense?
- Carter Jensen has already gone deep!
- Looks like the new “City Connect” uniforms have leaked.
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Bold & Daring Predictions (with Rany Jazayerli) for the 2026 Royals Season Mar 27, 2026

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On a special Royals Opening Day edition of the Kauffman Corner Podcast, Rany Jazayerli is back to help us make our “Bold & Daring Predictions” for the 2026 Season.
David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) welcome Dr. Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder of Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) to lay out 15 “Bold & Daring Predictions”…
- How many homers will this team hit?
- Who will have the big seasons at the plate?
- Are any Royals headed for MLB Hardware?
I- s the Farm System ready to blossom?
- Will this pitching staff dominate with the K?
- Who scores all the runs for this team?
- Is the Royals Offense really ready to walk?
⁃ Does Caglianone get on base enough to make a difference?

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Predicting the 2026 Royals Postseason Awards with Rany Jazayerli Mar 23, 2026

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The 2026 Season is less than a week away for the Kansas City Royals, so it’s time to make our predictions for the Royals ’26 Postseason awards. The good doctor, Dr. Rany Jazayerli joins us to put in his two cents are who the best of the Kansas City Royals will be.
David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) welcome Dr. Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder of Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) to help us predict what the ’26 Royals season will be and who will win the awards.
- Player/Pitcher of the Year.
- Breakout Player.
- Biggest Disappointment.
- Best Position Player not named Bobby Witt Jr.
- Best Pitcher not named Cole Ragans.
- Best Reliever.
- Biggest Impact Rookie.
- Top Prospect at the end of the year.
- Royals Record.
⁃ Key Story Line of the season will be…

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Loud Noises From Royals Bats at the WBC! Mar 16, 2026

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The Royals are making quite a statement at the WBC. Taking walks and knocking the ball over the wall. Does this mean the Royals Offense is fixed?
David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down the impressive offensive explosion from Royals hitters at the WBC and more…
- Vinnie Pasquantino has his first three homer game.
- Royals batters are taking their walks.
- Jeff Passan says the Royals will have a top 10 Offense.
- How much better can the Royals be at the plate?
- What will Carter Jensen’s career look like?
⁃ Where is the floor and ceiling for Jac Caglianone?

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Lots of Royals in the WBC… Good or Bad? Mar 09, 2026

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The WBC is under way and numerous Royals have seen action. How have they done and what does it mean for the upcoming Royals season.
David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down the latest from the WBC and the Royals.
- Should the Royals worry about how many players are in the WBC?
- Bobby Witt Jr. embraces the leadoff at the WBC.
- Seth Lugo looks good in his first start.
- What to make of Michael Wacha’s mixed bag?
- Maikel Garcia bats second for Venezuela.
- Vinnie Pasquantino starts slow.
- Jac Caglianone sits for Italy.
- Luinder Avila allows too many baserunners.
- Still no Carlos Estevez for the Dominican Republic.
- Adding to the Royals Broadcast team.
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