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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!

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Kauffman Corner

Just How Good is Bobby Witt Jr.?

1 JUL 2024 · Bobby Witt Jr. has been outstanding all season. Just how good is he and how great can he be? Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) talk all things Bobby Witt Jr. and... - Playoff Optimism Meter. - Lugo continues to pitch like an Ace. - Garcia making the move to 2B, Loftin to 3B. - Bubic to the bullpen. - Royals HOF welcomes Bo, Schuerholz and Tallis. - Expectations for the week ahead and to the All-Star Break.

Played 1h 10m 22s
Are These Slumping Royals Just 2003 All Over Again?

24 JUN 2024 · After dropping 5 of 6 and being swept by the struggling Rangers, will the Royals ever get back to holding a Playoff Spot in the standings? Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) talk about what it means to have a losing series against the A's and be swept by the Rangers. Plus... - Playoff Optimism Meter. - Compare and contrast 2024 and 2003. - How can the Front Office thurn things around? - What should the plan be at the Trade Deadline? Buy or Sell? - 3 Games with Miami and 4 with Cleveland this week. Predictions?

Played 43m 44s
Is Michael Kopech Just What the Royals Bullpen Needs?

18 JUN 2024 · The Royals are one of three teams said to be looking at making a deal for Chicago reliever Michael Kopech. Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) take a closer look at the hard throwing White Sox Closer and determine whether the Royals should make a deal for him. Plus... - Playoff Optimism Meter. - Royals go (7-12) in their last 19 games vs. winning teams. - Breaking down the top of the 2024 MLB Draft. - Analyzing how the Royals have handled injuries. - What is Brady Singer and what can he become?

Played 59m 7s
Royals Go Toe to Toe with Big Boys!

10 JUN 2024 · The Royals finished the week going 3-2 in five games against first place clubs. Does this put to rest the question of whether the Royals are in it for the duration? Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down what to make of the Royals success this week, plus... - Playoff Optimism Meter - Can this be a Playoff Bullpen? - Veterans are rebounding from slow starts. - Royals sticking with M.J. Melendez. - Cole Ragans the Ace. - Daniel Lynch struggles but battles. - The Yankees are coming.

Played 1h 4m 54s
How to Handle the Trade Deadline?

3 JUN 2024 · 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?

Played 1h 18s
Has the "Old Dog" (Salvador Perez) Learned New Tricks at the Plate?

28 MAY 2024 · 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!

Played 59m 43s
Is the '24 Royals Rotation One for the Ages?

20 MAY 2024 · 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.

Played 1h 48s
How Do You Spell Ace? Is it... L - U - G - O?

13 MAY 2024 · If 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?

Played 1h 8m 43s
Is it Better to be Lucky or Good?

6 MAY 2024 · 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.

Played 52m
Is the Playoff Optimism Meter Pointing Up?

29 APR 2024 · 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.

Played 1h 3m 4s