124 episodes

Rany Jazayerli (@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (@SorenPetro) are dedicated to covering the Kansas City Royals. Everything from yesterday's game to the very latest on the Royals top prospects. Top shelf analytics to pure passionate fan reaction, and everything in between when it comes to Royals baseball.

Lifelong Royals fans. Jazayerli was a founder of Baseball Prospectus, author of the blog "Rany on the Royals" and a published writer with Grantland, The Ringer, Sports Illustrated and The Athletic. Petro has hosted local and national sports talk radio since 1994 and hosted hundreds of Royals Pre and Post game shows. From hundred loss seasons to champagne drenched clubhouses, Petro has covered the Royals for close to 30 years.

Sit back and enjoy Royals fans!

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Rany Jazayerli (@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (@SorenPetro) are dedicated to covering the Kansas City Royals. Everything from yesterday's game to the very latest on the Royals top prospects. Top shelf analytics to pure passionate fan reaction, and everything in between when it comes to Royals baseball.

Lifelong Royals fans. Jazayerli was a founder of Baseball Prospectus, author of the blog "Rany on the Royals" and a published writer with Grantland, The Ringer, Sports Illustrated and The Athletic. Petro has hosted local and national sports talk radio since 1994 and hosted hundreds of Royals Pre and Post game shows. From hundred loss seasons to champagne drenched clubhouses, Petro has covered the Royals for close to 30 years.

Sit back and enjoy Royals fans!

    Is Bobby Witt Jr. the Most Valuable Player in the American League?

    Is Bobby Witt Jr. the Most Valuable Player in the American League?

    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 second half will look like.
    - Gone... Jordan Lyles.
    - How to handle the innings load on the Starting Pitching. 
    - Trade Deadline targets.

    • 58 min
    Did The Royals Get It Right With Jac Caglianone?

    Did The Royals Get It Right With Jac Caglianone?

    The Royals made Florida first baseman Jac Caglianone their pick at #6 in the 2024 MLB Draft. What type of expectations should there be?

    Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss Caglianone and the rest of the Royals draft. Plus...

    - Bobby Witt Jr. comes up inches short in the HR Derby.
    - First Half Review.
    - Playoff Optimism Meter.
    - What does the selection of Caglianone say about the Royals philosophy?
    - Should Caglianone be a "Two Way" player?
    - Upside/Downside for Caglianone.
    - Royals grab plenty of college arms.
    - Hunter Harvey Trade.

    • 1 hr 9 min
    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

    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.

    • 1 hr 5 min
    Just How Good is Bobby Witt Jr.?

    Just How Good is Bobby Witt Jr.?

    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.

    • 1 hr 10 min
    Are These Slumping Royals Just 2003 All Over Again?

    Are These Slumping Royals Just 2003 All Over Again?

    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?

    • 43 min
    Is Michael Kopech Just What the Royals Bullpen Needs?

    Is Michael Kopech Just What the Royals Bullpen Needs?

    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?

    • 59 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
135 Ratings

135 Ratings

Brandon the Scooby Doo guy ,

Best ever

This is a Fantastic podcast not just baseball people but royals people to enjoy something so special that you can get so much love in an hour podcast. Thank you guys so much for doing what you do and providing amazing content and feedback to the casual fan and to the amazing Royals fans.

gabemckinley ,

It’s hard being a Royals fan

This show has two real Royals fans. One is a local radio hack with a voice like a full McDonald’s ashtray and all the charm of a drunk at the end of the bar, Rany is a long standing analytics knower and a trusted voice.

chiefcam11 ,

Rany’s great, Soren stop yelling

I love Rany and I’ve loved him since he had the Rany and Joe podcast. I listen to Soren on the radio for his guests…which is why I thought I could like this podcast too. If Soren would stop creating arguments that he then got to yell at Rany about until he wore him down, it would be great! If Soren approached the show with curiosity rather than an agenda, I would be able to make it through a show. I usually make it through half the show before Soren’s antics become too much to handle. This is sports, not a political debate show.

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