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Rany Jazayerli (@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (@SorenPetro) are 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.
Lifelong Royals fans. Jazayerli was a founder of Baseball Prospectus, author of the blog "Rany on the Royals" and a published writer with Grantland, The Ringer, Sports Illustrated and The Athletic. Petro has hosted local and national sports talk radio since 1994 and hosted hundreds of Royals Pre and Post game shows. From hundred loss seasons to champagne drenched clubhouses, Petro has covered the Royals for close to 30 years.
Sit back and enjoy Royals fans!
Lifelong Royals fans. Jazayerli was a founder of Baseball Prospectus, author of the blog "Rany on the Royals" and a published writer with Grantland, The Ringer, Sports Illustrated and The Athletic. Petro has hosted local and national sports talk radio since 1994 and hosted hundreds of Royals Pre and Post game shows. From hundred loss seasons to champagne drenched clubhouses, Petro has covered the Royals for close to 30 years.
Sit back and enjoy Royals fans!
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How should the Royals approach the Trade Deadline?Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss if the Royals should be looking for quality or quantity on the trade market. Plus...- J.J. Picollo comments on the trade market.- What do the Royals have to trade?- Playoff Optimism Meter.- Was Sunday the win of the year?- How do you replace Michael Wacha?- Who to call up if Isbel has to be replaced?
Who is really the Royals biggest threat. The preseason favorite Twins or the Red Hot Guardians? Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss whether Minnesota or Cleveland is better built for the long haul. Plus...- Playoff Optimism Meter.- What's the value of an 8 game win streak?- Has Perez become a fundamentally better hitter at age 34?- What's wrong with Pasquantino?- How big is the loss of Massey?- Goodbye Angel Hernandez!
So far statistically this Royals Rotation is doing things that have never been done in franchise history. So is it the best Royals Rotation ever?Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the Royals Rotation and where it stacks up historically, as well as...- Playoff Optimism Meter. - What teams are threats to the Royals?- Time to give up on having a quality OF?- Kris Bubic timeline.- Do the Royals actually have pitching depth?- What kind of trades are possible?- How do the '24 Royals compare to the '14 AL Champions?- Remembering the 2014 team.
1If you're going to talk about an Ace in the Royals rotation... it's time to start talking about Seth Lugo as that man.Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) welcome David Lesky (Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) to pinch hit for Petro and discuss the recent dominance of Seth Lugo and more.- How good can Seth Lugo be?- Is this going to be a historic season for Bobby Witt Jr.?- Of course there'll be a check of the Playoff Optimism Meter.- How deep is the rotation now and how deep will it be?- Can Dairon Blanco be one of the answers in the OF?- What's the plan with Renfroe/Frazier/Hampson?
Is it possible to be lucky and unlucky at the same time?Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) are talking about the Royals 3-3 week against quality teams in the Blue Jays and Rangers.- Where are the Royals defying the numbers... good and bad?- What's the Playoff Optimism Meter look like?- Is it time to make some roster changes?- When is it OK to cut bate with struggling veterans?- What to make of Daniel Lynch's start?- The worst hitting outfield in baseball.
After another winning week it's time to check the Playoff Optimism Meter.Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) dive into a 4-3 week that still has the Royals holding down a Wild Card spot in the standings.- Why are the Royals continuing to win against good teams?- Royals depth is tested.- What to expect from Jonathan Bowlan this time around?- Father Time's got nothing on Salvy.- Minor League Catchers = OBP Machines.
Maikel Garcia is OPS'ing .560 in the leadoff and the bottom of the order is no better. Is there an in-house fix for the lineup?Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) talk about what the Royals can do to fix a so many holes in their batting order. Plus...- The debut of the Playoff Optimism Meter.- The mighty Cole Ragans lasts less than 2 innings.- Royals are (1-2) to start 19 straight against winning teams.
Does one lost series to the Mets require Royals fans to again ask themselves if this team is a legit contender in the AL Central or have the Royals done enough to eliminate that concern?Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss what it will take for Royals fans to quit worrying about a fall from grace. Plus...- Level of confidence in the bullpen?- How good is Seth Lugo?- Salvador Perez injury.- Are the Royals equipped to handle injuries?- What's the delay getting Massey back to the big leagues?- Are the Royals deep enough?- Expectations for the next 21 games vs. mostly tougher opponents.
Juiced by a historically good start from the Rotation, the Royals are playing .600 ball! Can they really be this good?Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) are breaking down the first three series of the Royals season. - When was the last time the Royals were 2 games over .500?- Just how good has the Royals rotation actually been?- Where Bobby Witt Jr. fits in the MVP talks?- Is there still room for improvement?- What's going on in the minors?- Reaction to the Royals Stadium vote going down to defeat.
With the Stadium Vote a couple days away Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star Columnist joins the Pod to discuss what all is at stake.Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down the Royals opening weekend and then welcome McDowell to talk...- Will the vote pass?- Why has there been such a rush to get this passed?- Which team's plan is more popular with voters?- Beyond the teams, who benefits the most?- What's next if the vote fails?
With Opening Day just a few days away it's time for Rany and Petro to make their predictions for the 2024 Royals.Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) layout how the 2024 season will go...- Player of the Year- Pitcher of the Year- Best Player not named Bobby Witt Jr.- Best Pitcher not named Cole Ragans.- Top Reliever. - Biggest Impact Rookie.- Top Prospect at the End of the Year.- Breakout Player.- Biggest Disappointment.
With less than two weeks left before Opening Day, how is the Royals Roster taking shape? Is it shaping up as expected? And did the Royals Veterans Committee get it right inducting 3 new members to the Royals Hall of Fame.Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) take a look at... - What's the latest on the position battles?- Who's in Center? Who's at Second? - Who's the 5th Starter?- How is the bullpen shaping up?- What's the best bench look like?- Are there any surprises looming?- Bo Jackson, John Schuerholz and Cedric Tallis are voted in.
ESPN MLB Writer & Analyst Bradford Doolittle recently released his "Stock Watch" for all 30 MLB Teams. After a buys offseason are the Royals a must buy stock?Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) welcome Doolittle to the Pod to breakdown the Royals offseason and his expectations for 2024.- Can Cole Ragans continue what he did in 2023?- Where do the Royals rank among the AL Central?- Did KC get value with its offseason shopping spree?- What kind of playoff chances do the Royals have?- How much improvement should be expected from the young players?
It's been mostly Worst Case for the Royals the last few years... So what does the Floor and the Ceiling look like for the 2024 Royals?Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down the good and the bad possibilities for the 2024 Royals. Plus...- Cole Ragans is consistently hitting 100 mph.- Brady Singer's got a new pitch.- Alec Marsh is looking strong. - MJ Melendez is hitting.- So is Maikel Garcia.
After spending a week at Royals Spring Training it's time to discuss what Petro learned in Surprise, AZ. Last week Rany and Petro discussed the 5 things they each wanted to see in the Spring. How's it look?Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss what Petro learned in AZ...- Is Vinnie Pasquantino getting a contract extension?- Will Vinnie play first?- Is Maikel Garcia going to lift the ball more?- Has anyone seen Asa Lacy?- Can Gavin Cross recapture his form?- How is Kris Bubic progressing?- Frank Mozzicato throw strikes?- Will the platoon be used more?- Does anyone move Jordan Lyles out of the rotation?
Spring Training has opened and the Royals are still making trades. What should we think of the Sandlin for Schreiber trade and what are the 5 things Rany and Soren want to see in Spring Training?Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) take a look at the positives and negatives of the Royals acquiring John Schreiber as well as...- What do we want from Vinnie Pasquantino?- Will we see Asa Lacy ever again?- Can Frank Mozzicato throw strikes?- Can Gavin Cross bounce back?- Will Maikel Garcia hit the ball in the air?- Does Hunter Renfroe still have it?- What can we expect from Kris Bubic? Daniel Lynch?- How to handle M.J. Melendez?
The Kansas City Royals splashed around money in free agency to improve the current team, but if the Farm System can’t start supplying more young talent the free agents will be a blip on a losing radar screen. Jeffrey Paternostro, the Lead Prospect Writer for Baseball Prospectus joins the Pod to talk about where the Royals system is now.Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down the Royals System…- Who’s the top prospect?- How deep is the system?- Is there a sleeper prospect flying under the radar?- What do the Royals need to do differently?- Are the Royals changing the way they develop pitching?- Why aren't the Royals succeeding with International players?
The Royals locked up Bobby Witt Jr. with the largest contract in club history and that calls for an "Emergency Podcast".Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) breakdown the record setting deal...- How long is the contract for really?- Comps for the deal.- What are the expectations for Witt?- What makes the contract a success?
Is a contract extension for Bobby Witt Jr. going to get done before the Royals head to Arizona for Spring Training? Speculation continues to swirl around whether the two sides are closing in on a deal.Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss what goes into gettin an extension done with Bobby Witt Jr. and what's at stake if the Royals don't. Plus... - Is there a deadline to get a deal done? - Is the Royals roster set?- What do we want to see in Spring Training ?- How many wins are the Royals expecting in '24?- Who can break out?- Who flops?
ESPN's MLB Insider, Jeff Passan joins us to discuss the Royals offseason.Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the offseason moves by the Royals and look ahead to Spring Trainging.- Do the Royals believe they can contend in 2024?- Does Passan think KC can contend in the AL Central?- Will the Royals get a deal done with Bobby Witt Jr.?- Should they get a deal done with Witt?- Where is the Royals Farm System?- Reaction to the Royals Front Office additions.- Thoughts on a new ballpark for the Royals.
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