Kauffman Corner

The Royals improved their win total by 30 games... what role did analytics play in the Royals run to the playoffs?

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) welcome Royals Vice President - Assistant General Manager/Research & Development, Daniel Mack to the Pod.

- What role did analytics play in signing Seth Lugo and Michael Wacha?
- How do the Royals handle their pitchers?
- Do the Royals value OBP?
- How can analytics guide the Royals through this offseason?
- What do the numbers say about Jac Caglianone?
- How analytics helped Bobby Witt Jr.? 

- Rumors have the Royals talking Singer for India.

Speaking at the GM Meetings, J.J. Picollo gave some idea of how the Royals view their team moving forward and what they are looking for.

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) are breaking down the Picollo comments and more...

- Bubic is a starter?
- Lynch could be a starter?
- Singer's locked in the rotation.
- Where will the Royals find OBP?
- Shopping Bubic and Marsh?
- Jac Caglianone scalding baseballs!

The Royals lock up Michael Wacha on a 3-year $72-million deal.

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

- Bobby Witt Jr. and Seth Lugo grab Gold Gloves!
- Michael Wacha stays in KC.
- Is Wacha worth 3-$72M?
- Are the Royals now more likely to trade a Starting Pitcher?
- Who should KC target in Free Agency?
- Is there a trade that makes sense for the Royals?

Reviewing the Royals 2024 Minor League season.

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) look back at the Royals 2024 Minor Leagues.

- 2024 Minor League recap.
- Surprises.
- Disappointments.
- Our top 12 prospects.
- Who can help the 2025 Royals?

How did we do on our preseason Royals predictions?

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) take a look back at what they thought this season would be and why. How did we do on our Bold & Daring Predictions and did we get the awards winners correct? Plus...

- What to do with the impending FA's?
- How to handle Michael Wacha?
- Who are the two players the Royals should look at trading and why?
- What should they target in return?

One of the most surprising and enjoyable seasons in Royals history comes to an end in the American League Division Series.

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) put a bow on the 2024 Royals Season...

- Why did the Royals come up short vs. the Yankees?
- Where can the Royals get better?

- Kevin Seitzer is available.
- How about a walk? 
- What needs to change? 
- What's the future of the Royals on TV in KC?

Giancarlo Stanton proves to be too much for the Royals.

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) bring on friend of the Pod, Joe Sheehan (Joe Sheehan MLB Newsletter) to break down the Royals Game 3 loss to the Yankees. 

- Did the Yankees win because of their payroll? 
- Lugo not sharp. - Royals pitchers walk 9.
- Stanton proves to be too much!
- Royals can’t get the clutch hit.
- What to expect in Game 4?

A back and forth Game 1 of the ALDS goes to the Yankees.

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down the Royals 6-5 loss in the Bronx.

- What happened last night?
- Where was the bullpen?
- Did the umpires rob the Royals of a win? 
- Anything Quatraro got wrong? 

- What should the Royals do differently in Game 2?
- Should the Royals stick with the same lineup?
- How much does the legacy of this season ride on this series?

The Royals are moving on to New York and the American League Division Series with the Yankees.

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down the Royals Game 2 Wild Card win over the Orioles.

- Seth Lugo only goes 4+, but only gives up 1 run.
- The bullpen continues to dominate.
- Offense is still missing.
- Bobby Witt Jr. comes up clutch again!
- Can KC beat the Yankees scoring only two runs?
- How should the Royals lineup their starters?
- What to expect from the Yankees?

Breaking down the Royals win over the Orioles.

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down how the Royals won Game 1 of the AL Wild Card.

- Cole Ragans dominates for 6 innings.
- Royals offense nets just one run.
- Vinnie Pasquantino is back.
- Was Massey leading off the right call?
- Bobby Witt comes through with the game winning RBI.
- 3 shutout innings from the bullpen.
- Maikel Garcia comes up big.
- Erceg slams the door!
- Thoughts on Game 2.