The Home Stand: A Kansas City Royals Podcast

Is it time for Kansas City to start planning for their future? MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan examine players like Mike Moustakas, Kendrys Morales and Edinson Volquez and where they could end up next season

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The quiet Royals saw the Trade Deadline come and go without making any major moves. MLB.com's Matthew Leach and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan examine the mindset behind this decision, discuss how they'll address the thin rotation heading into next season and look at why it's time to lock up Danny Duffy as he begins to enter his prime.

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Dayton Moore and the front office are preparing to make some big decisions. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan discuss Edinson Volquez, Kendrys Morales and Luke Hochevar's futures and if they were willing to spend the money, why they'd look at picking up a fifth starter.

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The Royals dominated at the All-Star Game and hope to carry that momentum into the second half of the season. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan spotlight the World Champion Royals' trip to the White House to meet President Barack Obama, talk about where Kansas City could look to get help at the Trade Deadline and update on who will be returning from the disabled list in the near future.

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Being the lone All-Star representing the Royals in the 1992 All-Star Game was a memorable experience for former pitcher Jeff Montgomery. MLB.com's Jeffrey Flanagan talks to Montgomery about how being selected to the All-Star Game made him feel like it validated his career, what it's like to represent the American League and how he found out he made the squad.

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The Royals can't afford to lose Wade Davis for long to the DL. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan discuss the ramifications of losing Davis for longer than 15 days, how the lack of consistency in the starting rotation is hurting their whole game, and what the Royals expect from newcomer Brooks Pounders.

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The Royals are chasing the Indians in the AL Central, but don't feel any pressure with the All-Star break around the corner. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan discuss the mental state of the team, how the rotation got its groove back, and how Paulo Orlando's hot offense has been clutch for Kansas City in the first half.

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The Royals are rolling because their starters continue to produce quality outings. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan focus on how well the pitchers are performing, spotlight Whit Merrifield's rise and where he gets his power from and discuss why Yordano Ventura's suspension won't affect the starting rotation.

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Despite the scuffle between Manny Machado and Yordano Ventura, the Royals are still high on their starter after his last strong start. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan look at the impact of losing Ventura for nine games and spotlight Whit Merrifield's major contributions since joining the Royals.

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After a rough weekend in Cleveland, the defending World Series Champions look to bounce back against the Orioles before another big weekend series with the White Sox. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan break down what to expect this week. They also discuss the emergence of Whit Merrifield and if he'll become the Royals everyday second baseman.

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