Kauffman Corner

The Royals Hall of Fame Ballots are out. There's a long list of players with ties to the 2014/2015 World Series teams. Who measures up? Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) are discussing the latest candidates for the Royals Hall of Fame as well as who should the Royals be looking at giving a long term contract to...

Juan Soto has reset the Major League Baseball's salary structure with his 15-year $765-million deal. What does it mean for the Kansas City Royals? Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss how the Soto contract affects the Royals. - What does this deal mean for all of baseball? - How this deal affects the Royal...

MLB handed out their 2024 Awards and a number of Royals were prominently featured. Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the recognition the Royals did and didn't receive. Plus what should the Royals do next this offseason? - Did they get the awards right? - How does a 30 win improvement not equal Executive...

It didn't take long for the rumors about the Royals trading Brady Singer to become true. How did the Royals do on the trade? Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) breakdown the Singer for India and Wiemer trade. - Did the Royals get enough for Singer?  - Where will Jonathan India play?  - What does Joey Wiemer brin...

The Royals improved their win total by 30 games... what role did analytics play in the Royals run to the playoffs? Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) welcome Royals Vice President - Assistant General Manager/Research & Development, Daniel Mack to the Pod. - What role did analytics play in signing Seth Lugo a...

Speaking at the GM Meetings, J.J. Picollo gave some idea of how the Royals view their team moving forward and what they are looking for. Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) are breaking down the Picollo comments and more... - Bubic is a starter? - Lynch could be a starter? - Singer's locked in the rotation. - Whe...

The Royals lock up Michael Wacha on a 3-year $72-million deal. Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the Royals resigning of Wacha and... - Bobby Witt Jr. and Seth Lugo grab Gold Gloves! - Michael Wacha stays in KC. - Is Wacha worth 3-$72M? - Are the Royals now more likely to trade a Starting Pitcher? - Who...

Reviewing the Royals 2024 Minor League season. Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) look back at the Royals 2024 Minor Leagues. - 2024 Minor League recap. - Surprises. - Disappointments. - Our top 12 prospects. - Who can help the 2025 Royals? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for inform...

How did we do on our preseason Royals predictions? Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) take a look back at what they thought this season would be and why. How did we do on our Bold & Daring Predictions and did we get the awards winners correct? Plus... - What to do with the impending FA's? - How to handle Mic...

One of the most surprising and enjoyable seasons in Royals history comes to an end in the American League Division Series. Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) put a bow on the 2024 Royals Season... - Why did the Royals come up short vs. the Yankees? - Where can the Royals get better? - Kevin Seitzer is available....

Giancarlo Stanton proves to be too much for the Royals. Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) bring on friend of the Pod, Joe Sheehan (Joe Sheehan MLB Newsletter) to break down the Royals Game 3 loss to the Yankees.  - Did the Yankees win because of their payroll?  - Lugo not sharp. - Royals pitchers walk 9. - Stan...

A back and forth Game 1 of the ALDS goes to the Yankees. Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down the Royals 6-5 loss in the Bronx. - What happened last night? - Where was the bullpen? - Did the umpires rob the Royals of a win?  - Anything Quatraro got wrong?  - What should the Royals do differently in Game...

The Royals are moving on to New York and the American League Division Series with the Yankees. Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down the Royals Game 2 Wild Card win over the Orioles. - Seth Lugo only goes 4+, but only gives up 1 run. - The bullpen continues to dominate. - Offense is still missing. - Bobb...

Breaking down the Royals win over the Orioles. Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down how the Royals won Game 1 of the AL Wild Card. - Cole Ragans dominates for 6 innings. - Royals offense nets just one run. - Vinnie Pasquantino is back. - Was Massey leading off the right call? - Bobby Witt comes through...

How did the Royals pull off this unbelievable turnaround season? Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss how the Royals were able to clinch a spot in the playoffs. Plus... - What were the keys to this season? - What happened to the offense in September? - Can Vinnie Pasquantino return? - How much of a differe...

Could this have actually been the worst week ever for the Royals? Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down just where this winless week belongs in Royals history. Plus... - Playoff Optimism Meter. - How much of the offensive problem is just no Vinnie? - Measuring the reaming schedules for the contenders. -...

With the MLB Playoffs now all but a lock for the Royals, it's time to start looking at how they shape up for the postseason. Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) are discussing...  - Can anything stop the Royals from getting to the playoffs now? - What does the Playoff Bullpen look like? - Who are your Playoff Sta...

Does a sweep of the Minnesota Twins mean the Royals are a lock for the playoffs? Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the Royals and their playoff chances. Plus... - Playoff Optimism Meter. - Rany has a new comp for this Royals team. - Is the Starting Pitching getting its second wind? - How much confidence...

Even after getting swept in Houston the Royals are still barreling towards the playoffs. David Lesky (Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) pinch hitting for Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the Royals playoff chances after making even more moves before the September 1 roster deadline. - What did the Royals get i...

The rosters expand to 28 this week. What players should the Royals be considering for the call ups? Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss what minor leaguers can help the Royals make their final push for the playoffs. Plus... - Playoff Optimism Meter - The 3-3 week that was. - KC goes 1-2 vs the Phillies, w...

Rany is ready to admit he was wrong about JJ Picollo the way only Rany Jazayerli can. Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) also discuss... - Playoff Optimism Meter. - The Witt Minute. - The Royals crushing the Reds. - Where did this Dairon Blanco come from? - Brady Singer bounces back. - Rany admits he was wrong a...

The Royals bullpen continues to have issues. Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the bullpen issues and how Matt Quatraro is using it. - Playoff Optimism Meter. - Bobby Witt Jr. continues to pile up the stats. - Can the Royals win with only 2 reliable relievers? - How does Quatraro need to change down the...

The Royals added three arms and a bat before the Trade Deadline. Did they get it right? Will it be enough to make the playoffs? Which trade makes the biggest impact? Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down the Royals trades for Lucas Erceg, Paul Dejong, Michael Lorenzen and Hunter Harvey. Plus... - Playoff...

How do the last 365 days of Bobby Witt Jr.'s career shape up against the best years in Royals history? Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss what Witt has done over the last year and decide whether this is the best 12 months of baseball any Royal has ever put on the field. Plus... - Playoff Optimism Meter....

How strong is Bobby Witt Jr.'s case for the MVP? Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) and David Lesky (Inside the Crown, InsidetheCrown. Substack.com/@DBLesky) in for Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) discuss the case for Bobby Witt Jr. to the AL MVP this year. Plus... - Playoff Optimism Meter. - Royals sweep the White Sox. - Predictions on what the s...