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The Royals have finally wrapped up the disappointing 2026 season.  Soon JJ Picollo, Royals GM, and Matt Quatraro, Manager, will address the media regarding this season as well as looking ahead to the 2027 season.

David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) lay out what they want to hear from the Royals in their season ending press conference.

• Extending the young stars.
• Signing Starting Pitching.
• A thumper for the lineup.
• Walk more!
• More chase out of the bullpen.
• Base running is NOT the key to success.
• Swing at pitches you can drive.
• Everyone is available.
• Get more athletic!
• Acquire a true closer!
• Evaluate everyone!
• Timeline for Shields and Chourio.

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We’ve reached the final week of the season and the Royals have been eliminated from the playoff race, but there’s still some statistical accomplishments looming out there for the Royals to shoot for over their last six games.

David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss Carter Jensen (yes, again) and what they want to see from the Royals over the final week of the season.

• Jensen setting Royals Club Records.
• 20/50 for Bobby?
• Salvy 5th all-time for Catcher homers?
• Winning the team doubles title.
• Beating playoff teams.
• 525 walks anyone?
• Bobby getting the OPS over .800.
• How many Royals hitting 20 Homers?
• Double digit winners.
• 200 innings pitched?
• Topping 170 homers as a club?

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Carter Jensen tied the Royals Rookie Homer Record and Bobby Witt Jr. topped 40 Stolen Bases again.  What is all means for the future of the Kansas City Royals.

David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the statistical accomplishments of two of the Royals talented young players and more.

• Noah Cameron dazzles again.
• Carter Jensen ties the Rookie HR record.
• Bobby tops 40 steals AGAIN!
• What bullpen pieces can the Royals use in ’27?
• Did Seth Lugo find something in his last start?
• Quad Cities is playing for the Championship.
• Kendry Chourio is still dealing.
• What to expect this week?

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Carter Jensen is closing in on the Royals Rookie Homer Record after pounding three more homers this week.  How good is Jensen now and how good can he become?

David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss how bright the future is for Carter Jensen and look to the minors for where the Royals might find help in the future.

• How good is Carter Jensen now?
• Where does his rookie season rank among Catchers?
• What’s the plan for Blake Mitchell and Ramon Ramirez?
• Caglianone injures his elbow on an OF throw.
• Cameron/Caglianone win pitcher/player of the month!
• Daniel Lynch stinks in the first.
• David Shields sparkling numbers.
• Veteran help in Omaha.
• What to expect this week?

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Royals GM JJ Picollo said .500 is not good enough for the Royals.  So what’s realistic to expect from the Royals each year?

David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss what Royals fans should be able to expect from the Royals and when JJ Picollo has been given enough time to live up to those expectations?

• Picollo says .500 isn’t good enough.
• What should the expectation be each season?
• When are the Royals fully Picollo’s organization?
• 12-2 in the last 14 means what?
• How do the Royals make the Wild Card?
• Wacha and Lugo the rest of the season.
• Monthly awards for Cags and Cameron?
• Time to call up Gavin Cross and Carson Roccaforte?
• What happens this week?

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Long after the season was lost the Royals have decided to put together their longest win streak of the season.  So what is an 8-game win streak worth now?

David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss what this win streak means and whether it has any value for the organization moving forward.

• What’s an 8-game win streak worth now?
• Does it have any value for 2027?
• Just how important is Vinnie’s bat?
• Are the Royals serious about Daniel Lynch as a starter?
• How much of the bullpen problem have the Royals solved?
• Walcha vs. Cameron for the ’27 Opening Day Starter.
• Where’s the level of concern for Maikel Garcia long term?
• Royals new stadium clears the latest hurdle.
• What happens in Toronto and Cleveland?

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The Royals have serious questions regarding their pitching staff in ’27, but have they at least answered the question of who the staff’s number one starter is?

David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the brilliant start from Noah Cameron and take a closer look at some of the potential solutions to the Royals pitching problems.

• Why is Daniel Lynch starting?
• When do the Royals call up Lucas Braun?
• Should the Royals try a 6-man rotation?
• Is there a future with Randy Dobnak?
• Can Nate Pearson help in ’27?
• Cags continues to look like a star.
• Pasquantino and Garcia on Rehab Assignment.
• Kendry Chourio.
• How good is Angeibel Gomez?
• The Royals will play in the Field of Dreams Game in ’27.

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Even though the Royals were outclassed in a three game series with the Cubs, Jac Caglianone made a huge impression with a four hit, two homer game.  How good can he be?

David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the monster performance from Caglianone and discuss the latest roster moves for the Royals.

• Cubs take 2 of 3.
• Caglianone has a monster day.
• Do the Royals have to sign him this offseason?
• Craig Kimbrel is a Royals.
• Is Carter Jensen wearing down?
• Can Daniel Lynch be a longterm answer in the rotation?
• Lucas Braun impresses in his first Omaha start.
• Limiting Kendry Chourio’s workload.
• Minor League pickups.

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The 2026 Major League Baseball Trade Deadline has come and gone.  Did the Royals get it right?

David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down what the Royals did and what they didn’t do at the Deadline.

• Did the Royals get enough for Lane Thomas?
• What did the Royals get in Lucas Braun and Carter Holton?
• Not moving Wacha and Luga means what for 2027?
• Could not dealing be the right move?
• How valuable is payroll flexibility?
• Luinder Avila hits the DL!
• John Rave is hitting.
• So is Blake Mitchell in the minors.

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George Brett hit his 316th and 317th Home Runs on September 26th, 1993.  Almost 33 years laster Salvador Perez hit his 318th Home Run to break George Brett’s franchise record.  How many more does Salvy have left in him?

David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss Salvador Perez, the record and much more…

• Fighting back to split the series with Detroit.
• Salvy breaks the franchise Home Run Record!
• Carlos Beltran enters the Hall of Fame!
• How big is the gap between Garcia and Loftin?
• Is Massey the answer at second base?
• Who will the Royals actually trade?
• Trade or sign Lane Thomas?
• Is Noah Cameron fixed?
• Can you build a bullpen in one offseason?
• Which players in Omaha should get a look?

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The Draft and All-Star Game are in the Royals rearview mirror.  Time now to focus on the trade deadline.  What should the Royals be targeting?

David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the trade deadline and what’s left for the Royals to play for in 2026.

• What’s the value in a series with now?
• Noah Cameron continues to struggle.
• Bobby Witt Jr.’s back issue.
• How to approach the Trade Deadline?
• Add Stephen Kolek to the list of hurt pitchers.
• What will the Royals pitching staff look like in ’27?
• Is Isaac Collins good enough to win with?
• How the Royals Farm System look post-draft?
• When can we officially just Brian Bridges?

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The Royals held the #6 pick in this year’s MLB Draft but chose to take a player that was ranked #30 by MLB.com.  Was going signability early the right move for the Royals in this draft?

David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down the Royals 2026 Draft and discuss what’s next for the Royals.

• How good is Louisville, OF Zion Rose?
• Did the Royals get it right with this move?
• Is Taylor Rabe worth the extra money?
• Why High School pitcher Jack Slightom?
• Is Maxx Yehl more than just a reliever?
• Why Dominic Battista might be better than his ranking.
• Where else could the Royals have hit in the draft?
• What’s next?

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Royal General Manager, J.J. Picollo spoke with the media this week and didn’t sound at all like a GM that is looking to sell at the deadline.  Are the Royals kidding themselves about how competitive they will be moving forward?

David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss what the Royals plan should be as the draft and trade deadline approach.

• The Royals get two on the All-Star team.
• Cole Ragans goes under the knife… again!
• Picollo talks about the trade deadline.
• What will the Royals rotation look like next year?
• Who can the Royals look to deal?
• How close are the Royals to contending?
• Where to look in the draft?

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The Royals slogged their way through a 3-4 Road Trip that included a 22-1 ass kicking at the hands of the White Sox.  So what does it look like when the Royals should consider making a change with the Manager?

David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss what would need to happen for the Royals to look to a new manager, Carter Jensen and more.

• What to make of the (3-4) Road Trip?
• Losing 22-1 means what?
• When is it time to change Managers?
• More Outs on the bases… Stop with the excuses!
• Carter Jensen is the Royals #1 Catcher?
• Bubic coming back as a Reliever?
• Cole Ragans scheduled for surgery.

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Jac Caglianone was moved into the number three spot in the lineup and he’s proven ready for the challenge.  Is he ready to be a star?

David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss Caglianone, the improved offense and all of the injuries.

• Is Jac Caglianone becoming a star?
• Have the Royals figured out the offense?
• Perez breaks the Royals Kauffman Stadium HR record.
• Why aren’t the Royals using the IL more?
• Can it get any worse with the injuries?
• How have the call ups performed?
• Who should the Royals promote next?
• What to expect with Pick #6 in the Draft?

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The Royals have not only added players to the Injured List but the ones that were already hurt now have new injuries as well.

David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the injuries to Kyle Isbel and Vinnie Pasquantino, the set backs for Cole Ragans and Kris Bubic and the obvious signs that it’s time to sell.

• The Home Stand is a disaster.
• Vinnie Pasquantino’s now hurt.
• Cole Ragans rehab hits the breaks.
• Kris Bubic now has a shoulder problem as well.
• The worst record in the American League.
• Seth Lugo’s in concussion protocol.
• Luinder Avila is not a starter, but…
• No real replacement for Isbel.

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The Royals managed a .500 road trip and watched Alex Lange go three for three on Save opportunities. Let’s talk Royals Pitching.

David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the Royals 5-2 week…

• What a .500 Road Trip means.
• Bobby Witt leaves with a sore knee.
• Has Alex Lange solidified the Closer’s Job?
• Noah Cameron is back!
• Is Luinder Avila a legit Starter?
• Kris Bubic trade value.
• Will .500 be good enough to make the Wild Card?
• Cags runs into the wall. ️

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Buddy Bell said years ago that it can always get worse.  How?

David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the depths of the Royals problems now.

• How could it possibly get worse?
• Can the Royals justify keeping Zumwalt now?
• Update… Where did the Royals go wrong?
• Shaking up the lineup!
• How to fix the bullpen?
• Could the Royals trade multiple starters?
• Should KC be focused on ’27 or beyond?

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The Royals found a way to win two games. Is this a sign they are figuring things out or just baseball?

David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the Royals series win over Seattle and more…

- Did the Royals figure something out against the Mariners?
- When is a team truly out of it?
- If the Royals are healthy, what are they?
- How is Stephen Kolek this good?
- What’s the Starting Pitching plan when everyone’s healthy?
- Where did we overestimate this team?
- Is the MVP Bobby Witt’s to lose?
- The latest Royals prospect rankings.

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With only one win on the Royals road trip to Chicago and St. Louis the mood is not good. Are the dark days here to stay for the Royals?

David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss whether this is the end of contention for the Royals or just another speed bump. 

- How damaging was this road trip?
- Stephen Kolek bounces back in a big way!
- What to do with the lineup now?
- Still believe good times are coming for Vinnie?
- A couple of homers for Salvy means…
- Do the Royals miss Zach Bove?
- The Royals 9th Inning ERA is 5.74.
- Will Bailey Falter succeed in the bullpen?
- What would it take to make the Royals sellers?

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The Royals lost Cole Ragans to the IL last week.  How worried should the Royals be?  Can Stephen Kolek hold the fort?  Did the Royals miss an opportunity to trade Ragans this past offseason?

David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the Ragans issue and much more… 

- How serious is the latest Ragans injury?
- Did the Royals miss the chance to trade Ragans?
- Can Stephen Kolek get the job done?
- Should the Royals look for an Estevez replacement?
- Does Salvy need to be dropped from the Clean Up spot?
- Who else can bat 4th?
- Is Bobby Witt Jr. gearing up for an MVP run?
⁃ The week ahead… at Chicago and St. Louis.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Royals have reportedly agreed to a deal with veteran outfielder, Starling Marte. What should the Royals expect from him and how does he fit into the lineup?

David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down the Marte addition and the latest from Royals Spring Training.

- Starling Marte bring what to the Royals?
- How Marte fits into the Outfield.
- Bobby Witt Jr. in the leadoff?
- Key players showing patience at the plate.
- Lugo, Ragans and Bubic make their debuts.
- Putting the bullpen together.
- Carter and Jac have a big day!

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We’ve got real Spring Training baseball to discuss, so let’s over-react to the first few games of Spring Training.

David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) react to the Royals first three games and discuss how the roster may come together…

- Who are the most important pitchers after Cole Ragans?
- How will the Royals fit their pitching depth?
- Where should Maikel Garcia bat?
- What’s the best batting order for the Royals?
- Where are the roster battles?
- Who and where are the best spots for the Royals to platoon?

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With Spring Training underway it’s time to start breaking down the American League Central.  How do the Royals measure up to the Tigers, Guardians, Twins and White Sox?

David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) rank the American League Central 1 to 5 in five key categories… 

- Offense.
- Starting Pitching.
- Bullpen.
- Defense.
- Base Running.
⁃ Conclusions!

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The Royals lose another member of their 2015 Championship team and what do the Royals need to accomplish at Spring Training?

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) are talking…

- Remembering Terrence Gore.
- Lugo, Bergert and Bubic throwing free and easy!
- Carter Jensen looks like an everyday catcher.
- Lucas Erceg is getting the K's.
- Can Jac Caglianone take the next step?
- Has the power returned for Blake Mitchell?
- Can Issac Collins keep his OBP up?

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With just 10 days remaining until Spring Training we chat with Royals General Manger, JJ Picollo.

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) welcome the Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Kansas City Royals to discuss the job of a General Manager and the season ahead. 

- What plans did Picollo have going into the job?
- What has been more difficult than expected?
- Hiring Matt Quatraro.
- Getting more On Base Percentage.
- Building the Farm System.
- Signing young Stars.

- Getting bad offers from other GM’s.
⁃ What can still get done before the season?

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A week ago we looked at the Hitters with the biggest potential variance in their 2026 season and how they would affect the success of the Royals. This week we look at the Pitchers. Which of the 2026 arms have the biggest potential distance between their ceiling and floor and thereby will have the biggest impact on the season?

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) are selecting the pitchers that can have the biggest impact on the Royals success or failure in 2026.

- What did we learn from putting our list together?
- Which Pitcher has the biggest distance between ceiling and floor?
- How to handle all the pitchers returning from injury?
- Where to put Cole Ragans on the list?
- Does a reliever make a big enough difference to make the list?
- Which pitchers just missed making the list?

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The Royals have become one of the savviest organizations in baseball when it comes to pitching.  The man behind that is Pitching Coach, Brian Sweeney.

David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky), pinch hitting for Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli), and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) welcome Sweeney to discuss… 

- Creating a Pitching Legacy in KC.
- What went into trading Freddy Fermin.
- Dealing with injuries in ’25.
- The importance of the Strikeout.
- Chase Rates.
- Changing the fences at Kauffman Stadium.
⁃ Working cohesively with all parts of the organization.

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Major League Baseball teams love consistency in a player. At the same time they are always happy to discuss a player’s “ceiling”. So which of the 2026 Royals have the biggest distance between their ceiling and floor and thereby will have the biggest effect on the Royals chances?

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) are selecting the players that can have the biggest impact on the Royals success or failure in 2026.

- Which Hitter has the biggest distance between ceiling and floor?
- Does moving the fences in change the list?
- Where does Jac Caglianone fit into the equation?
- Is there still upside with Salvy?
- Can the Royals expect the same number from Carter Jensen?
- Is Bobby Witt Jr. too good to make this list?
- What Hitter is the most consistent and reliable?
- What did we learn from making the lists?

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ESPN’S Senior Major League Baseball Insider joins the Kauffman Corner Podcast to talk Royals and all things Baseball.

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) welcome Jeff Passan to discuss the Royals offseason and more. 

- Have the Dodgers ruined the sport?
- Are we headed to a labor stoppage in ’27?
- Evaluating the Royals Offseason.
- Is trading Cole Ragans a good idea?
- Where Matt Quatraro ranks among Managers?
⁃ What will bringing the fences in means for the Royals?

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The Royals are moving the fences in. What this means for the ’26 Royals and beyond.

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 what the effect of a smaller ballpark will be for the hitters, pitchers and the and the fans…

- Biggest winners and losers?
- Will this attract more free agents?
- Does it change the type of players the Royals look for?
- Will it affect the Outfielders defensively?
- Why not move Center Field in as well?
- How many Homers will the Royals hit in ’26?

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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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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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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, 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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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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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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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…  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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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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