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 =...

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...

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...

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? -...

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. -...

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...

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...

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? -...

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? -...

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… -...

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...

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...

What does Joe Sheehan from the Joe Sheehan MLB Newsletter think of what the Royals have done this offseason? Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) welcome Joe to discuss the Royals very busy offseason on the field and in the front office. - Did the Royals do enough to contend in '24? - If not this year, when can they contend? - Did the Royals get good value for the money spent? - What else should the Royals...

What kind of expectations should there be for the 2024 Kansas City Royals? Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down what the new look Royals are capable of... -Is this the best rotation in the Al Central? - How much power will this lineup have? - Do the Royals have enough bullpen? - Can they compete for a Division Championship? - Thoughts on the Non-Roster Invitees to Spring Training.

The Royals continue to add to their front office with the hiring of Johnny DiPuglia as Special Assistant of International Scouting and Fred Guerrero as Coordinator of Player Evaluation. What does this mean for the Royals? Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down the accomplishments of DiPuglia and Guerrero and discuss where they can make an impact on the Royals. Plus... - How much has a lack of Latin...

Part Two of the epic clash between Jazayerli and Petro as they go head to head drafting their All-Time Royals Rosters. Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) are picking from the best individual player seasons in Royals History. - What mistakes did the guys make? - How do the players of today compare to the players from the past? - Where did your favorite Royals player get drafted? - What top players didn't...

What would a draft of the best Player Seasons in Royals history look like? But wait, it's not as easy as you might think. Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) went head to head drafting the best players in Royals History. - Where did your favorite Royals player get drafted? - What top players didn't make the cut? - Which Royals seasons weren't good enough to make the cut? The Rules. Only one season of a...

The Royals have spent more than $100-million this off-season. Is it enough to make them a contender? Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) are breaking down the Royals Free Agent additions from every angle. - Is Seth Lugo worth three years? - How does Chris Stratton fit into the bullpen? - Will Michael Wacha prove to be a steal? - Does Hunter Renfroe get on base enough? - What else do the Royals need? -...

This week the Royals added Will Smith to the back of their bullpen. It's a start. When, and how, do the Royals get to addressing the two starting pitchers and middle of the order bat they also wanted to add? Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down... - How will the Royals employ Smith? - What else does the bullpen need? - Which SP's are the Royals rumored to be looking into? - Can the Royals afford...

What have the Royals accomplished at the Winter Meetings, and more importantly what should they accomplish? Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down how the Winter Meetings need to be handled by the Royals. - What must the Royals get done at the Winter Meetings? - How important is the Draft Lottery to the Royals? - Tyler Gentry and Will Klein were added to the 40-Man Roster. - Should KC make a Rule 5...

Featured in one of the most iconic baseball books ever written before he even played a game in the big leagues, traded for a future Hall of Famer and wrapping up his career in Italy, Mark Teahen had one of the more unique careers in baseball history. Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) welcome Mark Teahen to the podcast to discuss... - What was it like being featured in the book Moneyball? - How different...