Episodes

  • Predicting the 2026 Royals Postseason Awards with Rany Jazayerli
    Mar 23 2026
    The 2026 Season is less than a week away for the Kansas City Royals, so it’s time to make our predictions for the Royals ’26 Postseason awards. The good doctor, Dr. Rany Jazayerli joins us to put in his two cents are who the best of the Kansas City Royals will be.

    David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) welcome Dr. Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder of Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) to help us predict what the ’26 Royals season will be and who will win the awards.

    - Player/Pitcher of the Year.
    - Breakout Player.

    - Biggest Disappointment.
    - Best Position Player not named Bobby Witt Jr.
    - Best Pitcher not named Cole Ragans.
    - Best Reliever.
    - Biggest Impact Rookie.
    - Top Prospect at the end of the year.
    - Royals Record.
    ⁃ Key Story Line of the season will be…
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Loud Noises From Royals Bats at the WBC!
    Mar 16 2026
    The Royals are making quite a statement at the WBC. Taking walks and knocking the ball over the wall. Does this mean the Royals Offense is fixed?
    David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down the impressive offensive explosion from Royals hitters at the WBC and more…

    - Vinnie Pasquantino has his first three homer game.
    - Royals batters are taking their walks.
    - Jeff Passan says the Royals will have a top 10 Offense.
    - How much better can the Royals be at the plate?
    - What will Carter Jensen’s career look like?
    ⁃ Where is the floor and ceiling for Jac Caglianone?
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    59 mins
  • Lots of Royals in the WBC… Good or Bad?
    Mar 9 2026
    The WBC is under way and numerous Royals have seen action. How have they done and what does it mean for the upcoming Royals season.

    David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down the latest from the WBC and the Royals.

    - Should the Royals worry about how many players are in the WBC?
    - Bobby Witt Jr. embraces the leadoff at the WBC.
    - Seth Lugo looks good in his first start.
    - What to make of Michael Wacha’s mixed bag?
    - Maikel Garcia bats second for Venezuela.
    - Vinnie Pasquantino starts slow.
    - Jac Caglianone sits for Italy.
    - Luinder Avila allows too many baserunners.
    - Still no Carlos Estevez for the Dominican Republic.
    - Adding to the Royals Broadcast team.

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • What to Expect from Starling Marte and How He Fits?
    Mar 2 2026
    The Royals have reportedly agreed to a deal with veteran outfielder, Starling Marte. What should the Royals expect from him and how does he fit into the lineup?

    David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down the Marte addition and the latest from Royals Spring Training.

    - Starling Marte bring what to the Royals?
    - How Marte fits into the Outfield.
    - Bobby Witt Jr. in the leadoff?
    - Key players showing patience at the plate.
    - Lugo, Ragans and Bubic make their debuts.
    - Putting the bullpen together.
    - Carter and Jac have a big day!

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • 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 hr and 1 min
  • 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 mins
  • 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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    1 hr and 1 min
  • 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 hr and 1 min