This week the Royals officially are all back for Spring Training! They started spring by extending General Manager, J.J. Picollo and Matt Quatraro so they are Royals for the immediate future! Jonathan India and Michael Massey are splitting time at 2B/OF, MJ’s got a new swing, and Jac Caglianone is leaving an impact on Bobby Witt Jr. There’s a good ‘ol competition going on in the outfield and we are here for it, with Nick Pratto being a name we highlight. We wrap up the offseason, and look forward to what will be a great 2025, and of course, we end it with America’s favorite segment: Drop the Ball!

This week the Royals are HEADED TO SPRING TRAINING! We have some introductory notes for this one, then start with the second base conversation, who plays more time there? Matt and Jackson highlight all the former top 100 prospects that are on this team and how intriguing each one of them can be. Third base looks locked down, but what could get in the way of that? And Ned Yost comes back home, and  of course, we end it with America’s favorite segment: Drop the Ball!

This week the Royals finally signed their big name! Carlos Estevez is now a Royal, and we highlight how he works in this bullpen and how it affects everyone else. The Royals had some offers on the table for some big name free agents and just came up short in those discussions. Jackson brings up some Non-Roster invites who have a chance, and of course, we end it with America’s favorite segment: Drop the Ball!

The Royals have a few housekeeping notes including some smaller signings, the international signings, and some relievers that they’re taking a look at. We also see how the rest of the free agent market shakes up since another big bat is off the board. The Dodgers are seemingly breaking baseball, and the 2025 Hall of Fame class is announced, and of course, we end it with America’s favorite segment: Drop the Ball!

The Royals are finally making some (small) moves! After adding Cavan Biggio earlier in the new year, they resigned Michael Lorenzen back for 2025, we highlight how he fits into this 2025 team and now the starting pitching is a strength again. Then, with Farm to Fountains releasing their top 30 prospects, we highlight a couple that we like ourselves, and Jackson has some insight for one prospect. Matt surprises Jackson with a topic, and of course, we end it with America’s favorite segment: Drop the Ball!

The guys run through the ENTIRE 2025 Top 30 Royals prospects, courtesy of Farm to Fountains. Hear about all 30 of the most notable prospects in the Royals farm system, as well as news on some recent minor league free agent signings by Kansas City that could factor in for next season.

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There’s been a lot of action on the Hot Stove, as Jackson and Matt highlight some of the moves that will be domino effects for what the Royals will do. An old friend returns home, and we discuss how the Royals missed out on a couple trade candidates. But, that also opens up the door for what’s still available and what you might have to give up. Then, we end it with America’s favorite segment: Drop the Ball!

This week on Drop the Ball, Matt and Jackson aren’t just talking about the Royals. They’re talking every move made so far at the Winter Meetings. We discuss the huge Juan Soto move, Max Fried signing with the Yankees, and the Guardians making some moves. This of course is rooted in how it affects the Royals and going forward! Then, what else? America’s favorite segment, Drop the Ball!

This week on Drop the Ball, Matt and Jackson highlight the Royals signing their first Free Agent of the offseason,. The Royals reportedly are “more likely” to trade for a middle of the order bat and does that open up the door for Nolan Arenado? Roki Sasaki’s name continues to come up, as we dream of all the ways he can get to KC. We “Test the Market” on some rapid fire yes or no’s on current free agents. Then, we end it with America’s favorite segment: Drop the Ball! 

This week on Drop the Ball, we highlight the Brady Singer trade for Jonathan India and Joey Wiemer. Matt likes the extra piece the Royals got in return while Jackson doesn't the trade at all. We discuss what the rotation now has to do to gain the strength back, and what additions the Royals could make to keep strengthening this lineup. You might be surprised by the move they suggest... all that and more with America's favorite segment: Drop the Ball!