Episodi

  • Let’s Over-React to the First Weekend of Spring Training Games!

    Let’s Over-React to the First Weekend of Spring Training Games!
    Feb 23 2026
    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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    1 ora e 1 min
  • Where the Royals Rank in the American League Central!

    Where the Royals Rank in the American League Central!
    Feb 16 2026
    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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    55 min
  • Remembering Terrence Gore and What We Want to See At Spring Training!

    Remembering Terrence Gore and What We Want to See At Spring Training!
    Feb 10 2026
    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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  • Royals Executive VP and General Manager, JJ Picollo Joins Kauffman Corner!

    Royals Executive VP and General Manager, JJ Picollo Joins Kauffman Corner!
    Feb 2 2026
    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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    1 ora e 1 min
  • Which Pitchers have the Best Chance to Make or Break the Royals '26 Season?

    Which Pitchers have the Best Chance to Make or Break the Royals '26 Season?
    Jan 29 2026
    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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    59 min
  • Royals Pitching Coach Brian Sweeney Joins The KC to Discuss Moving the Fences In and More!

    Royals Pitching Coach Brian Sweeney Joins The KC to Discuss Moving the Fences In and More!
    Jan 26 2026
    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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    59 min
  • Which Hitters have the Best Chance to Make or Break the Royals '26 Season?

    Which Hitters have the Best Chance to Make or Break the Royals '26 Season?
    Jan 22 2026
    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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    57 min
  • ESPN’s Jeff Passan Talks Royals and Baseball Economics!

    ESPN’s Jeff Passan Talks Royals and Baseball Economics!
    Jan 19 2026
    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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    1 ora e 3 min