Episodes

  • Four All Stars But Still on the Outside Looking in for the Playoffs

    Four All Stars But Still on the Outside Looking in for the Playoffs
    Jul 8 2024
    Four All-Stars... but the Royals are on the outside looking in for the playoffs.

    Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the joy of Kansas City getting 4 All-Stars and the disappointment of a (2-4) week against the Rays and Rockies.

    - What does 4 All-Stars mean for the Royals?
    - Salvador Perez collects his 1,500th hit. HOF?
    - Is Brady Singer elite?
    - Kris Bubic is back. What's his best role?
    - Maikel Garcia's OPS is hovering just over .600.
    - Big series looking with the Red Sox.
    - Playoff Optimism Meter.
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Just How Good is Bobby Witt Jr.?

    Just How Good is Bobby Witt Jr.?
    Jul 1 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.
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Are These Slumping Royals Just 2003 All Over Again?

    Are These Slumping Royals Just 2003 All Over Again?
    Jun 24 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?
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    44 mins
  • Is Michael Kopech Just What the Royals Bullpen Needs?

    Is Michael Kopech Just What the Royals Bullpen Needs?
    Jun 18 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?
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    59 mins
  • Royals Go Toe to Toe with Big Boys!

    Royals Go Toe to Toe with Big Boys!
    Jun 10 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.
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • How to Handle the Trade Deadline?

    How to Handle the Trade Deadline?
    Jun 3 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?
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    1 hr
  • Has the "Old Dog" (Salvador Perez) Learned New Tricks at the Plate?

    Has the "Old Dog" (Salvador Perez) Learned New Tricks at the Plate?
    May 28 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!
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    1 hr
  • Is the '24 Royals Rotation One for the Ages?

    Is the '24 Royals Rotation One for the Ages?
    May 20 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.
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    1 hr and 1 min