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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 there Help on The Farm in 2026? Jan 13, 2026

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It there any help on the Farm? Did the Royals get it right in arbitration? How many players on the Royals Hall of Fame ballot should get the call?
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss where the Royals can expect help form their Minor Leagues and more.
- The Royals avoid arbitration with 6 players.
- Pasquantino and Bubic head to arbitration.
- Is there an arm or two in the minors that can help?
- Will any bat from Omaha even make the bigs?
- The Royals Hall of Fame ballots are in.
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Better or Worse, Breaking Down the 2026 Royals Pitcher by Pitcher! Jan 06, 2026

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Last week (Episode 241) we projected where the Royals would be better/worse among the Position Players and this week we’re taking a look at the Pitching Staff.
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down the pitching staff by how many wins they think the Royals have improved or regressed this offseason.
- Royals extend Matt Quatraro through '29/Option for '30.
- Health is the key at the top of the Rotation.
- Back of the rotation may not be what it looks like now.
- Is middle relief one of the biggest improvements?
- Did the back of the bullpen improve with the Strahm addition?
- Should the Royals fear the age of the back of the pen?
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Are the Royals Topped Out on Payroll? Jan 01, 2026

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The Royals have quietly increased payroll again this offseason. Have they gone as far as they can go?
David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky), Les Norman (Former Royals OF/Author - Teaching the Tools of Hitting) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the Royals payroll and more…
- Are the Royals at their Payroll limit?
- Do they need to trade payroll?
- Will Kris Bubic be moved?
- Was not signing Hunter Harvey a mistake?
- Have the Royals added enough OBP?
- Does their bullpen have enough K’s?
⁃ Where are the position battles looming?

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Position by Position, Breaking Down the Royals Offense! Dec 29, 2025

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Position by position, where are the Royals better and/or worse on offense?
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down each of the Royals positions around the diamond and discuss where they will be better or worse…
- KC still in, on Austin Hayes.
- What to learn from Ryan O’Hearn’s deal w/Pittsburgh.
- How much Carter Jensen improves Catcher?
- Can the Royals be better on the infield?
- Can’t be worse in the Outfield, right?
- Expectations for Jac Caglianone?
- How the DH looks in ’26.

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Ranking the Royals Top 10 Pitchers of All-Time! Dec 25, 2025

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Who are the 10 best pitchers in Royals history?
David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky), Les Norman (Former Royals OF/Author - Teaching the Tools of Hitting) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) each lay out their Top 10 Royals Pitchers….
- Do they agree on the top spot? (Spoiler… No!)
- How much do the Cy Young awards matter?
- Who was the most surprising addition?
- Which arm was the toughest cut?
- Did No-Hitters carry any weight?
⁃ How many Relievers made the list?

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Looking to the Past for a Lefty! Dec 23, 2025

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The Royals look to their past to fill their need for a lefty in the bullpen.
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the latest trade by the Royals and take their first shot at what the roster will look like in 2026.
- Breaking down the Matt Strahm trade.
- Why the Phillies would part with Strahm?
- What’s the Home Run move that’s left for the Royals?
- Do the Royals have any money left?
- Not moving a Starter a bad sign?
- Projecting the Opening Day Roster!
- When will the Royals decide where to put their Stadium?
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Have the Royals Done Enough? Dec 18, 2025

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The Royals have finally announced their flurry of moves. Isaac Collins, Nick Mears, Lane Thomas and an extension for Maikel Garcia… is that enough for this offseason?
David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky), Les Norman (Former Royals OF/Author - Teaching the Tools of Hitting) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss what the Royals have gotten done and look ahead to what might still be to come.
If this is it, is it enough?
- What to expect from the Maikel Garcia extension.
- Will Garcia improve on his ’25 season?
- Where Lane Thomas fits best?
- Why did the Brewers make this trade?
- Can Isaac Collins play every day?
⁃ What more can the Royals do?

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A Signing, a Trade and an Extension… Are the Royals Done? Dec 15, 2025

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A signing, a trade and an extension… It took a little while but the Royals finally got things moving with their offseason.
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) react to the Royals flurry of moves…
- Royals sign outfielder, Lane Thomas.
- Royals trade for outfielder Isaac Collins.
- Are the Royals done adding outfielders?
- What did the Royals gain/lose in swapping Zerpa for Mears?
- Do the Royals need a left handed Reliever now?
- Locking up Maikel Garcia.
⁃ What’s left for the Royals to do this offseason?

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Winter Meetings Let Down! Dec 11, 2025

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It’s all quiet at the Winter Meetings for the Royals. What should we make of that?
David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky), Les Norman (Former Royals OF/Author - Teaching the Tools of Hitting) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down the latest rumors and more…
- Royals have offers out to Free Agents.
- Did the Royals blow it on Mike Yastrzemski?
- Who should be the Royals target?
- What the Schwarber/Alonso deals mean for Pasquantino.
- The Royals gain 7 spots in the draft lottery.
- One OP business doesn’t want the Royals in their backyard!
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What to Make of the Rumors Around the Royals at the Winter Meetings? Dec 09, 2025

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The Winter Meetings are underway and the Royals have been rumored to be interested in a number of different Outfielders. When will rumors turn into action?
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the names the Royals are said to be interested in.
- Still just rumors at the Winter Meetings.
- Is Harrison Bader the best the Royals can do?
- A reunion with Mike Yastrzemski inevitable?
- Should the Royals be willing to deal Cole Ragans?
- Is there really a market for Kris Bubic?
- Will ownership green light spending what it takes?
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