Kauffman Corner

By Soren PetroSports Baseball

Kauffman Corner episodes

July 27Salvador Perez is Now the Royals Home Run King!
George Brett hit his 316th and 317th Home Runs on September 26th, 1993. Almost 33 years laster Salvador Perez hit his 318th Home Run to break George Brett’s franchise record. How many more does Salvy have left in him?
David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss Salvador Perez, the record and much more…
Fighting back to split the series with Detroit.

Salvy breaks the franchise Home Run Record!

Carlos Beltran enters the Hall of Fame!

How big is the gap between Garcia and Loftin?

Is Massey the answer at second base?

Who will the Royals actually trade?

Trade or sign Lane Thomas?

Is Noah Cameron fixed?

Can you build a bullpen in one offseason?

Which players in Omaha should get a look?

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1 hr 7 min
July 19How the Royals Should Approach the Trade Deadline!
The Draft and All-Star Game are in the Royals rearview mirror. Time now to focus on the trade deadline. What should the Royals be targeting?
David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the trade deadline and what’s left for the Royals to play for in 2026.
What’s the value in a series with now?

Noah Cameron continues to struggle.

Bobby Witt Jr.’s back issue.

How to approach the Trade Deadline?

Add Stephen Kolek to the list of hurt pitchers.

What will the Royals pitching staff look like in ’27?

Is Isaac Collins good enough to win with?

How the Royals Farm System look post-draft?

When can we officially just Brian Bridges?

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49 min
July 13Did the Royals Get it Right in the 2026 MLB Draft?
The Royals held the #6 pick in this year’s MLB Draft but chose to take a player that was ranked #30 by MLB.com. Was going signability early the right move for the Royals in this draft?
David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down the Royals 2026 Draft and discuss what’s next for the Royals.
How good is Louisville, OF Zion Rose?

Did the Royals get it right with this move?

Is Taylor Rabe worth the extra money?

Why High School pitcher Jack Slightom?

Is Maxx Yehl more than just a reliever?

Why Dominic Battista might be better than his ranking.

Where else could the Royals have hit in the draft?

What’s next?
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55 min
July 06Do the Royals Know What They Really Are?
Royal General Manager, J.J. Picollo spoke with the media this week and didn’t sound at all like a GM that is looking to sell at the deadline. Are the Royals kidding themselves about how competitive they will be moving forward?
David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss what the Royals plan should be as the draft and trade deadline approach.
The Royals get two on the All-Star team.

Cole Ragans goes under the knife… again!

Picollo talks about the trade deadline.

What will the Royals rotation look like next year?

Who can the Royals look to deal?

How close are the Royals to contending?

Where to look in the draft?

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48 min
June 29What It Looks Like When It’s Time To Make a Change at Manager?
The Royals slogged their way through a 3-4 Road Trip that included a 22-1 ass kicking at the hands of the White Sox. So what does it look like when the Royals should consider making a change with the Manager?
David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss what would need to happen for the Royals to look to a new manager, Carter Jensen and more.
What to make of the (3-4) Road Trip?

Losing 22-1 means what?

When is it time to change Managers?

More Outs on the bases… Stop with the excuses!

Carter Jensen is the Royals #1 Catcher?

Bubic coming back as a Reliever?

Cole Ragans scheduled for surgery.

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58 min
June 22Is Jac Caglianone Becoming a Star?
Jac Caglianone was moved into the number three spot in the lineup and he’s proven ready for the challenge. Is he ready to be a star?
David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss Caglianone, the improved offense and all of the injuries.
Is Jac Caglianone becoming a star?

Have the Royals figured out the offense?

Perez breaks the Royals Kauffman Stadium HR record.

Why aren’t the Royals using the IL more?

Can it get any worse with the injuries?

How have the call ups performed?

Who should the Royals promote next?

What to expect with Pick #6 in the Draft?

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1 hr
June 15New Players Injured and New Injuries for the Players Already Hurt!
The Royals have not only added players to the Injured List but the ones that were already hurt now have new injuries as well.
David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the injuries to Kyle Isbel and Vinnie Pasquantino, the set backs for Cole Ragans and Kris Bubic and the obvious signs that it’s time to sell.
The Home Stand is a disaster.

Vinnie Pasquantino’s now hurt.

Cole Ragans rehab hits the breaks.

Kris Bubic now has a shoulder problem as well.

The worst record in the American League.

Seth Lugo’s in concussion protocol.

Luinder Avila is not a starter, but…

No real replacement for Isbel.

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48 min
June 08Have the Royals Found a Closer?
The Royals managed a .500 road trip and watched Alex Lange go three for three on Save opportunities. Let’s talk Royals Pitching.
David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the Royals 5-2 week…
What a .500 Road Trip means.

Bobby Witt leaves with a sore knee.

Has Alex Lange solidified the Closer’s Job?

Noah Cameron is back!

Is Luinder Avila a legit Starter?

Kris Bubic trade value.

Will .500 be good enough to make the Wild Card?

Cags runs into the wall. ️
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56 min
June 02Buddy Bell Once Said It Can Always Get Worse… How?
Buddy Bell said years ago that it can always get worse. How?
David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the depths of the Royals problems now.
How could it possibly get worse?

Can the Royals justify keeping Zumwalt now?

Update… Where did the Royals go wrong?

Shaking up the lineup!

How to fix the bullpen?

Could the Royals trade multiple starters?

Should KC be focused on ’27 or beyond?
•⁃What players have the most trade value?

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1 hr 3 min
May 25 Are the Royals Actually Showing Signs of Having a Pulse?
The Royals found a way to win two games. Is this a sign they are figuring things out or just baseball?

David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the Royals series win over Seattle and more…

- Did the Royals figure something out against the Mariners?
- When is a team truly out of it?
- If the Royals are healthy, what are they?
- How is Stephen Kolek this good?
- What’s the Starting Pitching plan when everyone’s healthy?
- Where did we overestimate this team?
- Is the MVP Bobby Witt’s to lose?
- The latest Royals prospect rankings.

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59 min

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