Royals Rundown: A Kansas City Royals Podcast

Royals 11th round draft pick from last season Vinnie Pasquantino joined Alex and Joel for an incredible conversation. They talked about his 2019 season, his time in Burlington last year, the New York Jets, and much more. You're going to want to stick around for the whole episode, it is a good one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

Max Rieper, Shaun Newkirk, and David Lesky project fun will be had by all as they look at ZIPS and PECOTA projections for the Royals this year. Plus we talk to Dan Szymborski, the creator of ZIPS on the direction of the Royals. 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...

Alex and Joel were joined on this episode by Burlington Royals GM Mikie Morrison. The Burlington Royals are one of the 42 teams that could lose their affiliation in a cut down by MLB that has been proposed. Mr. Morrison came on to talk about the importance of baseball in Burlington, and how this decision could potentially impact the community in Burlington, but in other communities throughout the...

Alex and Joel were fortunate to be joined Royals starting pitcher Brad Keller on this episode. He talks about how he's feeling coming into the season, his experience with the Rule 5 draft, his welcome to the big leagues, and more! Thanks so much to Brad for taking some time to chat before the season gets underway! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simpl...

Our Max Rieper, Shaun Newkirk, and Matthew LaMar discuss a bit of hand-egg ball and the big game this weekend. Plus we discuss the return of Alex Gordon and Greg Holland and whether Brady Singer is ready for the big leagues. 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...

Royals minor league hitting coordinator Drew Saylor joined Alex and Joel to talk about what we can expect from the hitting prospects in 2020. He was a minor league manager of the year in the Dodgers organization and also spent time coaching in the Pirates and Rockies organization, and he brings a wealth of knowledge of Kansas City. Get excited folks, it's going to be a fun year! Learn more about y...

Max Rieper, Shaun Newkirk, and Matthew LaMar aren’t cheaters, but the Houston Astros are! We discuss their sign-stealing scandal, plus we talk about the success of the Chiefs and how it compares to the Royals’ run in 2015. 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 o...

Our Max Rieper, Shaun Newkirk, and Matthew LaMar wrap up a weird, wacky, wonderful decade of Royals baseball. Plus we discuss the Maikel Franco and what this means for Hunter Dozier. 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.

The Director of Broadcasting for the Wilmington Blue Rocks, Cory Nidoh, joined Joel and Alex for a great conversation. They talked about the season that was very heavy on pitching, but ultimately ended in a Carolina League championship. Cory also broke down the call of Jonathan Bowlan's no-hitter, and the championship clinching victory as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice...

We may be buried under snow, but our Max Rieper, Shaun Newkirk, and Matthew LaMar can still podcast under the elements. This week, we look at the Winter Meetings held last week in sunny, warm San Diego, where we had some Whit Merrifield rumors. Plus we wrap up the week in Royals transactions and talk about the rebuild. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by...

Alex and Joel sit down with Royals prospect Nick Heath to discuss a variety of topics. They talk about his time in the Dominican Republic, his friendship with Sterling Sharp (who he wants the Royals to pick up in the Rule 5 draft), and a bunch more. This is definitely worth the listen, it's a fun conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecas...

The Royals have a new owner, and Max Rieper, Shaun Newkirk, and Matthew Lamar get together to bow down to the mustached one, John Shermanm in the hopes that his wise stewardship brings another championship. They also discuss the Whit Merrifield trade rumors with the Cubs and look at the non-tender free agent market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Sim...

After a long hiatus, the guys at Royals Farm Report are back. Joel Penfield, Alex Duvall, and Drake Downing sat down to discuss who the Royals protected by putting them on the 40 man roster, as well as who was unprotected and could get taken in the Rule 5 draft. They also discuss the possibility of losing Idaho Falls, Burlington, and Lexington as affiliates due to Major League Baseball cutting tie...

The hot stove is hot! David Lesky joins Max Rieper and Matthew LaMar to predict where the top free agents will end up. Plus we discuss the potential return of the coaching staff and the sign-stealing scandal in Houston. 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 p...

The Royals have a new manager, so we discuss Mike Matheny’s media blitz and his love of Affliction t-shirts. Plus, we talk about Alex Gordon’s future and give our takes on the World Series. 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.

The season is over, but our podcasts continue on with Max Rieper, Shaun Newkirk, and Matthew LaMar on to give their thoughts on the 103-loss season that was. We also talk to Alec Lewis of The Athletic about the managerial search and the future direction of the franchise.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz....

It is time for Ned Yost to go huntin’ with Jeff Foxworthy in Georgia for good. The long-time Royals skipper announced his retirement this week. Max Rieper, Craig Brown, Shaun Newkirk, and Matthew LaMar gather to remember Ned’s legacy in Kansas City.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information ab...

The Royals may not have a winner on the field in the big leagues, but they certainly have them in the minors. Max Rieper, Shaun Newkirk, and Alex Duvall celebrate the four championships won by Royals’ minor league teams this year, and review their seasons. Plus we talk to Clint Scoles of Royals Academy for his take on the minor league system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....

To paraphrase Denny Matthews, John Sherman is the difference between “for sale” and “sold.” Our Max Rieper, Shaun Newkirk, and Craig Brown discuss the new owner of the Royals, and what the sale of the club means for the future of the Royals. We also talk to Kevin Collison of City Scene KC to discuss a potential downtown baseball stadium for the Royals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...

It is almost September, when rosters will expand, and our Max Rieper and Shaun Newkirk are joined by Alex Duvall of Royals Farm Report to talk about who might come up then, including possibly top prospects Jackson Kowar and Brady Singer. 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...

We’re taking a week off from talking Royals baseball to look at other rebuilding teams around baseball. Our Max Rieper talks to Luis Davila at Fish Stripes, to discuss the Marlins, Rob Rogacki at Bless You Boys, to discuss the Tigers, and Brett Ballantini at South Side Sox, to discuss the White Sox.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsW...

We focus on the minor leagues in this episode, with Max Rieper and Shaun Newkirk joined by Joel Penfield of Royals Farm Report to talk about the top prospects in the system and how minor leaguers fared this summer. 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 person...

Alex and Joel talk about the great year for pitching down in the minors. They have specific discussions about Kris Bubic, Jon Bowlan, Brady Singer, and Jackson Kowar. Next week, they'll talk about some notable hitters down on the farm.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collec...

We took some time off from podcasting, and the Royals took some time off at the trade deadline! Our Max Rieper, Shaun Newkirk and Hokius talk about what the Royals did and did not do at the trade deadline. 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 f...

Sources say that our Max Rieper, Shaun Newkirk, and Craig Brown are ready to talk Royals trades and preview the July 31 trade deadline. Plus we talk to R.J. Anderson of CBS Sports about what the trade market looks like. 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 p...