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This week on Drop the Ball the guys dive into Salvy’s historic career and see if he is worthy of the Hall of Fame. We have the WAR conversation, stack the numbers and see how it looks compared to others at his position. We also chat about how health has been a struggle for the Royals, and how their starting pitching staff has taken some blows throughout the season. Then we end it with America’s favorite segment: Drop the Ball!
Matt and Preston are back, covering a ton of topics around the Kansas City Royals. With the team in the heat of the Wild Card race, hear the latest around the Royals and their minor league system. This episode, they cover:- Trade deadline additions- Pitching prospects on the rise- Where does Matt Quatraro rank among MLB managers?- The Royals playoff race, how Jensen and Caglianone fit in
This week on Drop the Ball, the Royals are playing some ball! Winners in 5 of their last 6, some of the new additions are paying huge dividends on this ball club. Mike Yastrzemski has stepped up as a leadoff hitter as India succeeds lower in the lineup. We discuss Maikel taking a huge step forward and now this Royals rotation has more depth than ever? There’s a new Top 30 by MLB pipeline, so we discuss what’s there and how Matt thinks this team is shaping up a young core for the new stadium. Jackson went to Ichiro’s jersey retirement and reports back from there. Then we end it with America’s favorite segment: Drop the Ball!
While you’re waiting for the Royals to make a move, check in to Drop the Ball! Matt and Jackson break down who the Royals can trade for, and who could be on the move. We chat the moves they’ve made so far, and how this Royals team is locked in for the rest of this year, ‘26, and ‘27. It’s always better to stay competitive with other teams seemingly selling.
This week on Drop the Ball, we talk about how Noah Cameron is being overlooked for AL Rookie of the Year, and no one seems to notice? Vinnie Pasquantino is going catatonic, as the Royals offense shows some signs of promise. We ask the question: do the Royals have enough to get to the postseason? Matt and Jackson get into it about how important veteran leaders are on a team, we highlight our favorite choices in the upcoming MLB draft, Cam Devanney gets called up, then we end it with America’s favorite segment: Drop the Ball!
This week on Drop the Ball, the Royals are on the worst stretch of the season and they met rock bottom. Signs are pointed up as they swept the Texas Rangers on their way back to .500. We chat the bullpen and specifically one guy who keeps getting picked on for being elite? Matt seems to think the offense is destined to break out, as Jackson names an unlikely contributor. We try to break that down as we make some bold predictions for the series’ to come, Then we end it with America’s favorite segment: Drop the Ball!
Matt Chabot and Preston Farr discuss the Kansas City Royals and whether it's time to sound the alarm. Now a game under .500, has the outlook changed for the rest of 2025?Topics this week include:- What's the panic level for the 2025 Royals?- Should we be worried about Jac Caglianone?- Cole Ragans back on the injured list- Analyzing how much the trade deadline can truly help the Royals in 2025- Struggling hitters in the farm system to complement struggling hitters in the big leaguesCatch The Fountain Cast on YouTube! Turn on notifications to be alerted when we go live for future episodes. Interact with the show, share your thoughts and questions, and let us know what you think!
This week on Drop the Ball, the Royals dropped a series to the WHITE SOX. So we highlight how that happened and how this offense just can’t stay consistent. We talk about the core, and how they will contribute down the stretch. With Vinnie Pasquantino being named the AL Player of the Week, and how Jac Caglianone’s first week was a stretch of highs and lows. Seeing that his development this season won’t be a full description of what is to come. Then we end it with America’s favorite segment: Drop the Ball!
This week on Drop the Ball, JAC CAGLIANONE IS A KANSAS CITY ROYAL. Jac got the call to the big leagues and we highlight his major league debut in a big comeback win against the Cardinals! We highlight how he really can help this offense break through, which is what they did without him!Michael Lorenzen’s future in the rotation could be at stake, as we highlight some homegrown talent that is taking control from the left side. Loftin, Waters, and Rave are the topic of conversation of how important they actually are to this ballclub. Then we end it with America’s favorite segment: Drop the Ball! Where jumping off the base-paths and mechanical bulls run wild.
This week on Drop the Ball, we discuss Brady Singer coming back to Kauffman Stadium, which makes us wonder: did we give him up too soon? We highlight what position we think the Royals should go after on the trade market, it’s not what you think. What’s going on with Jonathan India and Michael Massey? Couple Royals receive promotions and hopefully John Rave can solve some of the outfield problems. Cags will soon be here, so we look to what could this team look like with him on it. Then we end it with America’s favorite segment: Drop the Ball!
After a flurry of moves in a busy week of baseball, Preston and Matt discuss how the latest roster shakeups impact the Royals roster. They take a look at what might come next, and what will the Royals do with Noah Cameron once the rotation is healthy again?You can't talk about the Royals without mentioning Jac Caglianone, so of course there's talk about Jac with some word from Royals' GM J.J. Picollo. That all comes before our usual minor league update to wrap the show!
The guys get together to discuss the latest bevy of injuries to hit the Royals. This time, they've reached the starting rotation — something we didn't see much at all last season. What comes next? Are there options in the system that could impact?Plus, a closer look at the minor leagues with our usual spotlight segment. Yes, of course we mention Jac Caglianone.
The Fountain Cast returns on the heels of a nice seven-game winning streak for the Royals! Preston and Matt discuss the team's dominant pitching staff so far in 2025. They also give their one move to hopefully kick-start the offense. Of course, also a look at some minor league standouts while keeping tabs on Noah Cameron's phenomenal big league debut.
But they’re not willing to sacrifice the season. The Royals lost six in a row… right when we told you to calm down. So that one’s on us. But we chat how the offense can be better outside of the two obvious subjects. Losing embarrassing ways just is a constant and it has to end. But you gotta just put it behind you. We also highlight the starting pitching and how nails it has been all year. Then of course we end it with America’s favorite segment: Drop the Ball!
This week, we’re BACK for the first time during season to discuss how the boys are playing ball! The offense is sputtering except for Bobby Witt Jr. So we look at an option at the minor league level that’s worth a shot. And tip of the hat to Maikel Garcia, who is still putting it together. We remind to calm down… it’s not been 20 games yet, so no need to over exaggerate. The starting pitching has been the strong suit, as we highlight the crown jewel of the rotation, we’ll let you guess who that is coming up. The bullpen has had its struggles but the backend is nails. Then we end it with America’s favorite segment: “Drop the Ball”!
Matt and Preston are back to discuss the early season Royals results. They cover the team's first series win of the season, as well as strong performers and some disappointing players to open the 2025 season. Plus, maybe a Kansas City outfielder you shouldn't be as worried about. Finally, they look at some minor league hot starts from some key Royals prospects in opening weekend.
This week, the guys highlight the finalized roster for Opening Day 2025! We give our picks on who could breakout, surprise, our picks to click, and a few more predictions for the Royals you won’t want to miss. Mark Canha is now a Royal, and we see how he fits into the puzzle. There was some controversy over the last couple bench spots, so we also put our two cents in, on how that will work out. Then we highlight the rest of Major League Baseball! Putting our spin on who’s going to do what in each division. And of course, we end it with America’s favorite segment: Drop the Ball!
The Fountain Cast is back, covering the latest Royals news and notes. The team's Opening Day roster has come into focus. Plus, Royals' prospect AJ Causey joins the show! Learn more about the 2024 fifth-round pick as he gets set for his first full professional season. To wrap things up, Matt and Preston look closer at each level of the minors and which prospects should headline each affiliate roster.Want to interact with the show? Drop a comment, and we will read your thoughts on the show! Follow along on socials @farmtofountains. Preston is @royalsminors and Matt is @chabotsports. And as always, check out Farm to Fountains for all the latest news and happenings around the Royals and their minor league system.
This week, the guys preview the AL Central! Seeing where each team in division matches up against the Royals. We also detail how Jonathan India is going to another level in spring, his flexibility, and how Matt Quatraro can move different pieces all around the field. We talk Maikel playing more center field, as his bat continues to seemingly get better. Caglianone and Cross were sent down, but we highlight the next time you could see them in a Royals uniform. And of course, we end it with America’s favorite segment: Drop the Ball!
On this episode, we're extremely honored to be joined by Royals outfield prospect Carson Roccaforte. We discuss his 2024 season and takeaways while diving into what 2025 might hold.Afterward, we also look at some injury updates on a growing list for Kansas City. Plus, the Royals' outfield rumors continue, with no official moves yet. And, of course, we touch on yet another massive home run from Jac Caglianone.