Royals Weekly - Kansas City Royals Podcast

The Royals have a lot of things not working right now. The rotation. The bullpen. The offense. None of it's working. That's probably why they managed only one win last week. The offense has cooled off considerably; should the Royals front office be focusing on an offensive overhaul? We discuss all this and more on this week's episode! For additional episodes, become a paid subscriber to the Royals...

The Royals are positioning themselves for the trade deadline, and we're here for it. Who will go? Who should go? Who should they target in return. We tackle that, look back at last week, and preview this week's games on today's episode! For additional episodes, become a paid subscriber to the Royals Weekly Substack: royalsweekly.substack.com A big thank you to our sponsors: All In Physical Therapy...

The Kansas City Royals are finally hitting the ball ... but now their pitching is hurt or terrible. That's the kind of season it has been. But we dive into the offensive breakout, discuss role players and potential superstars, and preview this week's road trip against the Rays and White Sox. Plus, Marc sings a little 90s college alternative rock. For additional episodes, become a paid subscriber t...

The Royals had another rough week last week thanks (once again) to a struggling bullpen. But they were also bit by the injury bug, as Vinnie Pasquantino and Kyle Isbel hit the IL with significant injuries. How will these injuries effect the team in the short and long term? We talk all about it during our spotlight segment. Plus, a preview of this week's Nationals and Cardinals series. And plenty o...

The Royals managed to win series against the Reds and Twins last week. It's nice to see in a season that's been full of series losses. We look back at the success of last week before digging into the upcoming MLB Draft. The Royals pick 6th, 30th, and 56th so there will be plenty of opportunity to add talent to the farm system. To end, we preview the upcoming home stand and complain about kids thes...

The Royals found a way to kill off any remaining specks of hope the fan base may have had last week. We shift our focus to the trade deadline to discuss who's on the trading block and what the Royals should look for in return. We also spend some time previewing the series against the Reds and Twins. Why? Not entirely sure, but there's some funny stuff in there. Plus, Mike revives a 90s classic! Fo...

The Royals managed to win a series this week, but it didn't make up for the sweep at the hands of the Red Sox. They've had a few big surprises this year; we discuss the positive and negative of those. Plus, the Yankees are coming to the K this week before the Royals leave town to face the Rangers. Is this a chance to build momentum or cry more in the shower. Plus, Mike flawlessly belts some Lee Gr...

The Kansas City Royals tried to drive all their fans away last week going 1-5 on a road trip. The team looks very rough; is there anything worth hoping over? The young hitters, maybe? They have a chance to pick things up against the Red Sox and Mariners at home this week. They need to reel off some wins or risk positioning themselves as sellers at the trade deadline. But, no the plus side, Marc si...

The Kansas City Royals snagged a winning home stand last week, but it still feels like they left some wins on the table after splitting with the Guardians and taking two of three from the Tigers. They'll face more adversity as Cole Ragans hits the IL with a left elbow issue. Can Stephen Kolek fill the void? What does this mean for their vaunted pitching depth? They get a chance to take down the su...

The Kansas City Royals are riding a four-game winning streak after a sweep of the Mariners and a win in the opening game of the Guardians series. Their offense and bullpen have been stronger; can the bullpen hold up? We preview the rest of this home stand, hoping for more winning! Plus, Marc delivers a classic line from a classic 70s comedy. For additional episodes, become a paid subscriber to the...

The Kansas City Royals swept the Los Angeles Angels to end last week. Will that be the spark that turns the team around? The offense came alive scoring 29 runs over the three-game series. Is it fixed? Or does more need to be done? The Royals have a chance to keep the momentum rolling, as they head to the west coast for series against the Athletics and Mariners. Plus, Marc sings Bob Seger so beauti...

The Royals had a BRUTAL week against the Tigers and Yankees last week filled with blow ups and clubhouse spats. And yet, a few surprising stats stand out in the early going (some bad, some good). The Royals have a chance to get back to winning this week at home. Plus, Marc sings Metallica, and it's like James Hetfield is in the room. For additional episodes, become a paid subscriber to the Royals...

The Royals can't close out the White Sox and finish with a losing weak. The offense is a lead weight around their ankles, but the pitching is keeping them afloat. Maybe a trip out east will help the offense get on track. Plus, Mike delivers a flawless Al Pacino line. For additional episodes, become a paid subscriber to the Royals Weekly Substack: royalsweekly.substack.com A big thank you to our sp...

The Royals wrapped an inconsistent week last week. We're looking under the hood at some key stats that may explain their inconsistencies. Pitching walks are up. Chase rate is down. What does that all mean for the team? And, we preview this week's full slate of games against the Cleveland Guardians and the Chicago White Sox. Plus, Marc sings Lady Gaga ... horribly. For additional episodes, become a...

The Royals dropped two of three to the Atlanta Braves to open the season. The Royals bullpen (especially Carlos Estévez), the offense, and the starting rotation emerged as big story lines. They've got their first home stand this week, a chance to win their first series in front of their home fans. Plus, Marc quotes a forgotten movie classic! For additional episodes, become a paid subscriber to the...

We're offering our Royals pre-season predictions, including thoughts on Jac Caglianone's chase rate, Vinnie Pasquantino's home run total, and Seth Lugo's ERA. We also take a look back at how the Royals' prospects faired in the Spring Breakout game. And, we preview the opening series against the Atlanta Braves. Plus, Mike forgets he's supposed to speak into the microphone occassionally. Get 10% off...

An Opening Day roster projection for the Kansas City Royals, including a right and left-handed lineup projection. We also discuss action from Royals in the World Baseball Classic from last week and this week. Plus, Marc does a dramatic reading from Rocky Horror Picture Show. For additional episodes, become a paid subscriber to the Royals Weekly Substack (10% off annual subscriptions until Opening...

The Kansas City Royals' best players are off playing the World Baseball Classic. But that's ok, we're still looking back on the week that was in the Cactus League, discussing how the WBC players are doing, and previewing this week's games. Plus, Mike does his best Harrison Ford impression ... it's not good. For additional episodes, become a paid subscriber to the Royals Weekly Substack: royalsweek...

The Kansas City Royals signed Starling Marte to a one-year deal last week amid a Cactus League offensive breakout. Jac Caglianone and the boys started to show some real promise offensively, and some younger players will get their chance to show out with established players leaving for the World Baseball Classic. Plus, Marc tells the story of his weirdest Uber ride ever. 10% off an annual subscript...

The Kansas City Royals began Cactus League play last week; we're breaking down the VERY limited information we have so far. Then, we discuss how to watch Spring Training and games without overreacting to every little data point. And finally, we discuss what we want to see from the Royals during this week's games. Plus, a very odd duet of a beloved song from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory! F...

Kansas City Royals Spring Training is underway, and we've got several questions for them. They need a few breakout players in 2026; we discuss who those players might be. Then, we kick it over to the minor league side and discus potential breakout Royals prospects. Plus, Mike writes an epic love poem to Costco. For additional episodes, become a paid subscriber to the Royals Weekly Substack: royals...

Are the Royals done making moves this offseason, and if they are, what does that mean for the team? Who are we excited to see in Spring Training, and which Royals player might be the surprise of 2026? Jac Caglianone? Carter Jensen? Nick Loftin? Plus, we float a conspiracy theory about Jonathan India and Michael Massey sandbagging a Bret Baty trade! For additional episodes, become a paid subscriber...

The Kansas City Royals traded for Isaac Collins and Nick Mears last week on the heals of signing veteran outfielder Lane Thomas. The boys are making some moves, and we're talking about it! For additional episodes, become a paid subscriber to the Royals Weekly Substack: royalsweekly.substack.com A big thank you to our sponsors: All In Physical Therapy: https://allin-pt.com/ Erick Auxier of West USA...

The Royals extended Salvador Perez and hired Conor Dawson as a new hitting coach, but that's just the start. The fellas dig into all the news from the last month and discuss what the off-season strategy should be now that we know who all the free agents are. Plus, Mike offers his thoughts on how drunk parents should get at kids birthday parties. For additional episodes, become a paid subscriber to...

On this week's episode, the fellas discuss the changes to the hitting instruction team, review their pre-season predictions, and go over a few off-season trade possibilities. For additional episodes, become a paid subscriber to the Royals Weekly Substack: royalsweekly.substack.com A big thank you to our sponsors: All In Physical Therapy: https://allin-pt.com/ Erick Auxier of West USA Realty: https...