Royals Rundown: A Kansas City Royals Podcast

With MiLB Opening Day right around the corner, there is about to be some "Royals Farm" to report on! First, Alex and Joel discuss the call up of top pitching prospect (No. 2 overall) Daniel Lynch and what it means moving forward for the big league club. Alex and Joel also talk through the rosters for AA Northwest Arkansas and AAA Omaha. They also give some "preseason awards" to...

This week we had Kent Swanson from Arrowhead Pride and the AP Laboratory to help us get ready for the NFL draft this week. (2:27) Then we intercept some questions from the internet that were meant for others in order to give our own takes on it in Who Asked You? (28:30) In the Shenanigans, we bring back our old tongue twisting friend, The Waiver Watch Wating Game to guess some critic scores of mov...

This week, we hae the guys from Royals Farm Report on to talk some prospects in Clearing the Waivers. (4:22) They stick around for a great bit of Shenanigans, starting off with a podcast vs podcast round of DFA Family Feud style. (34:14) Then we all get some anger out in the Waiver Wire by drafting and venting about the athletes that we hate. (50:12) If you like what you're hearing, share the podc...

Alex and Joel were joined by Clearing Waivers host Josh Keiser to talk through their thoughts on some of the rookies so far this season. They talk mainly about Kyle Isbel and Jake Brentz, as well as the baffling DFA of Nick Heath. They also break down what looks to be the roster for the Columbia Firelies (Low-A) and Quad Cities River Bandits (High-A). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...

We've seen enough Royals baseball in 2021 and we're ready to overreact! We find something with the rotation, bullpen, and lineup to overreact about to lead off Clearing the Waivers. (1:36) Then we do some more predictions with our "Best of the 3" portion. (28:15) Kicking off the Shenanigans, Brian brings a DFA question about the AL Central. Can Josh and Kitty get all the answers? (44:45)...

This week it back to the original three. We go over what we've learned about the Royals after just four games. (1:05) Then we do moving/shaking with some Ball Street stock exchanges based off a few Royals performances thus far. (13:18). We kick off the Shenanigans with a hybrid game called Shark Watch. (29:07) Who will run the gauntlet of Rotten Tomatoes scores? Who knows! Finally we end the show...

It's Episode 69, so you know what that means. That's right! It's time to have another Friend of the Show on. This week we had our new boss, Max Rieper, Editor in Chief at Royals Review, to talk Royals. (1:15) Next we got into our MLB season projections, not only touching on how we think the Royals season will go, but also how the entire MLB will unfold. (34:26) In our Waiver Wire draft, we draft i...

This week we welcome on Friend of the Show, Lynn Worthy of the KC Star, to talk Royals baseball (1:23). Afterwards, we intercept from questions from the internet in Who Asked You? (45:26) Be sure to follow Lynn on twitter (@LWorthySports) and check out his work at The Kansas City Star. As always, if you like what you hear, click that follow/subscribe button and share with a family. Also come inter...

Alex and Joel discuss the possibility that top prospect Bobby Witt Jr could end up playing in the big leagues at some point during the 2021 season. They also do an little over/under game with projected stats for various Royals players this season. Towards the end, they bring on RFR site founder Patrick Brennan for an impromptu interview to talk about his new role with the Cincinnati Reds. Learn mo...

This week is jammed pack with action. We start Clearing the Waivers off with some Royals lineup, rotation, and bullpen predictions. (2:39) Then we get to the Chiefs building a wall in front of Patrick Mahomes through a few different transactions. (20:41) Finally we bitch about Mizzou and Kansas getting thrown into the region of death in the NCAA Tourney. (28:11) For Shenanigans, we discuss some Ro...

This week we're staying with a Royals heavy show. In Clearing the Waivers, we talk about why we're optimistic about the Royals (4:24), including a certain 20 year old phenom potentially breaking camp with the team. (18:01) But we also balance out the good with the bad with some reasons why we're pessimistic about the 2021 Royals. (26:44) Then we give our votes on who should be the newest inductees...

Down in Surprise, Alec Lewis joined Alex and Joel to talk about the first few days of MLB Spring Training and Cactus League play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week the guys get comfy in their new residency with Royals Review by hitting the Royals takes extra hard. In Clearing the Waivers, they discuss the trade for Andrew Benintendi (2:45), the Hunter Dozier extension (8:21), and the reunion with Jarrod Dyson (15:21). Next they each pick out the one specific thing they'll be looking for in the 2021 Spring Training season as well as make their predi...

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It's Pitchers and Catchers Day! To celebrate, here is an episode breaking down the Top 50 prospects from Royals Farm Report. Alex and Joel were joined by a former pro scout who covered the Royals extensively for years while working for another organization. Alex and Joel also talked to Kevin O'Brien, who runs royalsreporter.com, to talk about his "21 in '21" prospect list. Learn more abo...

Alex Duvall and Joel Penfield are back with the Royals Farm Report podcast. Alex and Joel first break down the Royals trading for Andrew Benintendi, what it means for the immediate and short term future of the organization, as well as what losing a guy like Khalil Lee means for other outfield prospects in the organization. They were also joined by Anne Rogers, new beat reporter for MLB.com coverin...

The Royals are the big spenders of the off-season, inking first baseman Carlos Santana this week, joining Mike Minor and Michael Taylor as the newest Royals. Max Rieper, Shaun Newkirk, and David Lesky discuss the signing, and look ahead to Thursday’s Rule 5 draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for...

The hot stove is hot! The Royals break out of the gate with a pair of signings, inking pitcher Mike Minor and outfielder Michael Taylor. Max Rieper, Shaun Newkirk, and Matthew LaMar discuss how they fit the roster, and whether Maikel Franco is at risk of being non-tendered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswiz...

Max Rieper, Shaun Newkirk, and Matthew LaMar return to discuss the off-season, but will there be much to discuss for the Royals? We analyze Dayton Moore’s press conference comments on the expectation to win, team payroll and free agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our colle...

The season is over and Max Rieper, Shaun Newkirk, and Matthew LaMar put a bow on it by handing out awards for the best and worst of the Royals season. Plus we discuss the thrilling World Series between the Dodgers and Rays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use...

It’s the end of the road for Alex Gordon, and what a career he has had. Max Rieper, Shaun Newkirk, and Matthew LaMar reflect and pay tribute to Gordo on his 14-year career. Plus we talk about the best and worst things about this season and give our World Series picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com...

Pitching is the currency of baseball, so Max Rieper, Shaun Newkirk, and Matthew LaMar take an audit to see the Royals finances. We discuss the state of the rotation and opine on the expanded playoffs possibly a permanent change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and...

The Royals’ 2020 season is headed nowhere, so Max Rieper, Shaun Newkirk, and Hokius look towards next year and who might be a part of the future. Plus we talk to JJ Cooper of Baseball America about names to know for next year’s draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collecti...

Our sources say Max Rieper, Matthew LaMar, and Shaun Newkirk will be discussing what the Royals did and did not do at the trade deadline. Plus we discuss how long the Royals will let Adalberto Mondesi struggle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal d...

No one knows what to expect with the trade deadline this year, but having too many buyers and an uncertain post-season seems like there will be limited opportunities to make a deal. Max Rieper, Shaun Newkirk, and Matthew LaMar discuss the possibility of the Royals making a trade plus the struggles of Adalberto Mondesi. We also have baseball writer Craig Calcaterra on to discuss baseball adapting t...