Jac Caglianone… Need we say more?

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the incredible numbers being posted by Jac Caglianone at Triple-A.

- How good do we think Jac Caglianone can be now?
- What is the realistic timeline for Caglianone’s big league debut?
- Does Caglianone need to fail and rebound before he’s promoted?
- Is Caglianone the only thing the Royals lineup needs?
- What does releasing Hunter Renfroe mean for the Royals?
- How much can Nick Loftin help the big league club?
- Could this be the Royals best pitching staff ever?
- Memorial Day Minor League Minute.

The Royals have been caught stealing more than almost anyone in baseball and continue to run into outs as well. What’s the problem, more importantly what’s the solution?

David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky), Les Norman (Former Royals OF/Author - Teaching the Tools of Hitting) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the base running problems of the Royals and much more…

- Why can’t the Royals run the bases?
- What should the Royals lineup look like?
- Where is Salvy right now in his career?
- Is this the real Kyle Isbel?
- Does Maikel Garcia have even more ceiling?
- Where should Jonathan India play?
- Could the Royals trade a starter?
- Thoughts on the bullpen day.
- How important is the Twins series this weekend?

The Royals bats remain ice cold and they've placed 40% of the Starting Rotation on the IL, so are they cooked?

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the latest injuries and more...

- Ragans and Lugo hit the IL!
- KC just 3-6 in their last 9 vs. better competition.
- Noah Camron dazzles again!
- Who gets the call Wednesday in SF?
- Caglianone and Mozzicato are promoted.
- Expectations for Jonathan Bowlan are...

The Royals have struggled to score runs all season. What happened to last year’s great ability to hit with runners in scoring position?

David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky), Les Norman (Former Royals OF/Author - Teaching the Tools of Hitting) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) get to the bottom of why the Royals can’t score more runs.

- Why can’t the Royals hit with runners in scoring position?
- How has Lucas Erceg actually gotten better?
- Time to change the back of the bullpen?
- Will Kris Bubic finish in the top 5 of the Cy Young?
- What does Royals/Cardinals mean today?

The Royals take a step up in level of competition and promptly drop 2 of 3 to the Red Sox. Is this team a serious contender?

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) are discussing whether this team is just better than the bad teams or a real threat to win a pennant?

- Is this team a contender with this lineup? 

- Can the offense improve without a trade?
- Predicting the next 6?
- Time to send down Massey?
- Freddy Fermin, the ultimate backup Quarterback.
- Do the Royals need Salvy to catch?
- How KC wins in the margins!
- Time to drop Angel Zerpa?
- The week that was Jac Caglianone.

The Royals have taken advantage of the softer schedule to pile up the wins. What’s the best case scenario for the 2025 season look like now?

David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky), Les Norman (Former Royals OF/Author - Teaching the Tools of Hitting) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the ceiling and floor for the Royals, plus…

- Best and worst case scenarios for this team are… 

- How great is Cole Ragans?
- Will Ragans break the Royals single season strikeout record?
- Which core players will the Royals need to trade eventually?
- Is Maikel worth more to the Royals as a trade piece?
- Early trade targets for the Royals!
- Why is attendance so low?

Have the Royals finally started to put together a playoff caliber offense to go with their outstanding pitching?

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss a historic performance in Baltimore and more.

- What happened in Baltimore?
- Where’s the confidence in Maikel Garcia now?
- Has Vinnie Pasquantino found his stroke?
- Is Michael Massey starting to get it together?
- Could Bobby Witt Jr. be even better this year?
- What’s next for Noah Cameron?
- Jac Caglianone keeps doing special things!
- Have you heard of Asbel Gonzalez?

Noah Cameron makes an impressive debut and the Royals keep winning without much offense. How long can that last?

David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky), Les Norman (Former Royals OF/Author - Teaching the Tools of Hitting) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the Royals ability to keep winning and why.

- Noah Cameron throws 6+ shutout innings.
- Can KC survive without Ragans?
- How long can the Royals keep winning without offense?
- Bobby Witt Jr.'s streak hits 21.
- Is the Bullpen actually the best part of this team?
- Jonathan India listened to David Lesky.
- How could the Royals replace Michael Massey?
- Jac Caglianone talks hitting with MLB.com.

Are the Royals just enjoying some success against a weak part of the schedule or are they actually playing better baseball?

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the Royals recent winning ways and more.

- Recent wins... schedule driven or sign KC is a legit contender?
- Can the pitching hold up all season?
- Cole Ragans injury.
- Do we have any more clarity on the lineup now?
- The value of Bobby Witt Jr.'s hittin streak is...
- How much should we believe in Drew Waters?
- Has the ETA on Caglianone's big league debut changed?

MJ Melendez was sent down and Drew Waters almost hit for the cycle. Are the Royals fixing the offense?

David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky), Les Norman (Former Royals OF/Author - Teaching the Tools of Hitting) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) are talking...

- Has Drew Waters figured it out?
- Melendez sent out, is Renfroe next?
- Is Maikel Garcia for real?
- How long can the Royals stick with Michael Massey?
- What's wrong with Jonathan India?
- Salvy's expected numbers tell a different story.
- When do you decide to Buy or Sell?
- Jac Caglianone bests Clayton Kershaw!