Didicated 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.
Rany Jazayerli (@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (@SorenPetro) stream live Sunday nights at 9:00 PM Central and are dedicated to covering the Kansas City Royals like no one else. 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.
Thursday mornings at 8:30 AM, Petro is joined by David Lesky (@DBLesky) and Les Norman. Lesky is the Publisher of the Inside the Corwn Royals blog and Royals Insider for Sports Radio 810 - WHB. Norman is a former Royals Outfielder, Host of "Break'n the Norm" on Sports Radio 810 - WHB, Royals Insider at WHB and the author of "Teaching the Tools of Hitting".
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Didicated 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.
Rany Jazayerli (@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (@SorenPetro) stream live Sunday nights at 9:00 PM Central and are dedicated to covering the Kansas City Royals like no one else. 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.
Thursday mornings at 8:30 AM, Petro is joined by David Lesky (@DBLesky) and Les Norman. Lesky is the Publisher of the Inside the Corwn Royals blog and Royals Insider for Sports Radio 810 - WHB. Norman is a former Royals Outfielder, Host of "Break'n the Norm" on Sports Radio 810 - WHB, Royals Insider at WHB and the author of "Teaching the Tools of Hitting".
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?
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.
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?
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?
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?
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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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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Are the Royals really shopping Cole Ragans? What would it take for KC to move their ace?
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 latest trade rumors and the free agent market for the Royals.
- Is Cole Ragans really being shopped? - What it would take to move Ragans? - Reaction to early Free Agent signings. - Who KC should be targeting now. - What is Alex Lange? - What Mike McFerran brings to the coaching staff?
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Who are the Free Agents that much up best with the Royals? Is there a way it makes sense for the Royals to go after the top free agent, Kyle Tucker?
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) are drafting Free Agents for the Royals and discussing what’s the smartest way for the Royals to approach free agency.
- Does Kyle Tucker make sense? - What other top Free Agents could fit the Royals? - Where are the value targets? - Is there a pitcher that makes sense? - Who are the sleeper Free agents?
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After George Brett, how do the Royals top 10 position players stack up?
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 ranking their top 10 position players in Royals History?
- Who gets #2 after Brett?- Where does Bobby Witt Jr. land? ⁃ Where does Bobby Witt Jr. land? - Is Salvy the second best Royal all time? - Who is the most under-rated Royals position player? ⁃ How to rank the old school players?
What happens when you take a middle aged doctor and tell him to go play eight competitive baseball games after not playing the sport for almost 30 years? He has the time of his life!
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss Rany’s week at Royals Fantasy Camp with his camp coach, former Royal Jamie Bluma!
- What was the experience like? - What’s Jamie Bluma’s scouting report on Rany? - Did Rany hit? - How did he do on the mound? - What is Rany’s pitching arsenal? ⁃ Was Rany the last camper drafted?
The Royals added two players to the 40-man Roster to keep them from the Rule 5 draft, but not the two former first round picks! Did the Royals get it right in who they protected?
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 latest roster moves and size up the trade market.
- Kudrna and Zubac added to the 40. - Royals decline to protect Mozzicato and Cross. - How did the Royals draft so poorly for so long? - Kris Bubic continues to be the top name on trade lists. - Did the Royals miss the boat on Taylor Ward? - Who KC should target in trades? - Royals Team Awards!
The Royals are rumored to be talking to several teams about outfielders. Who should the Royals land? Who should they be willing to part with?
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) sift through all the rumors and more…
- Thoughts on the hitting coach hires. - Is Bubic the right arm to dangle in trades? - Royals talking Outfielders with the Angels and Red Sox. - Is Bendan Donovan a good fit for the Royals? - Is Jac Caglianone a platoon player? - Did the Royals get the Salvador Perez contract right? ⁃ Reaction to acquiring Mason Black from the Giants.
The Royals added Marcus Thames and Connor Dawson as big league hitting coaches and added a year to Salvy’s contract. What’s it mean and what’s next?
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 latest Royals moves and more.
- What Marcus Thames and Connor Dawson add? - Did the Royals get it right with Salvy’s new deal? - Noah Cameron finishes 4th in the ROY voting. - What does Mason Black bring to KC? - The latest Royals trade rumors. - Passan thinks Gleyber Torres is a great fit in KC.
The Kauffman Corner Podcast welcomes J.J. Cooper, the Editor-in-Chiefs for Baseball America to update where the Royals Farm System currently sits.
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) ask Cooper about…
- How the Royals system has progressed? - The 2025 Draft’s high ceiling. - What to make of Jac Caglianone now? - Is Carter Jensen as good as his first look? - Outlook for Kendry Chourio and David Shields. - The difficult job JJ Picollo has navigated. ⁃ Is Blake Mitchell still a top prospect?
The World Series is over and the clock is officially ticking on the 2026 season. What are the 5 most important things the Royals need to accomplish 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) each give their list of 5 things the Royals needs to get done this offseason…
- Acquiring a legit outfield bat. - Upgrading the hitting coaches. - Improving the bullpen. - Creating more whiffs! - Extending Salvador Perez. - Improve the little things. - Trade a Starter. - Figure out the Ballpark. ⁃ Extend Vinnie!
The Dodgers have won the World Series for a second straight year. What can the Royals learn from both the Dodgers and the Blue Jays?
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the World Series from a Royals perspective and more…
- What should the Royals learn from the Dodgers success? - The Blue Jays did what that the Royals can copy? - Salary Cap anyone? - Where are the Royals already World Series caliber? - Time to sign who? - Any surprise names the Royals should be locking up? ⁃ Rany’s headed to Fantasy Camp!
What about the Blue Jays and Dodgers brought them to the World Series? Time to break down what made these team pennant winners and look at how they compare to the Royals.
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) dive into the World Series and more.
- Comparing the Blue Jays and Dodgers? - Where do the Royals measure up to these teams? - Which Royals would play for the Jays and Dodgers? - What are the Pros and Cons to extending Pasquantino?
The man behind the Royals analytics department stops by Kauffman Corner. We talk Royals baseball with the Vice President - Research & Development/Assistant General Manager of the Kansas City Royals, Daniel Mack. Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) welcome Daniel Mack to discuss…
- Growth of the analytics department. - On Base Percentage and the Royals lack of it. - Carter Jensen. - Jan Caglianone. - Noah Cameron. - Minor League numbers projecting to the Big Leagues. - Bio Mechanical Data. - Getting the data to the players. ⁃ Going for it at the trade deadline.
Didicated 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.
Rany Jazayerli (@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (@SorenPetro) stream live Sunday nights at 9:00 PM Central and are dedicated to covering the Kansas City Royals like no one else. 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.
Thursday mornings at 8:30 AM, Petro is joined by David Lesky (@DBLesky) and Les Norman. Lesky is the Publisher of the Inside the Corwn Royals blog and Royals Insider for Sports Radio 810 - WHB. Norman is a former Royals Outfielder, Host of "Break'n the Norm" on Sports Radio 810 - WHB, Royals Insider at WHB and the author of "Teaching the Tools of Hitting".
