The Home Stand: A Kansas City Royals Podcast

The Royals were in the Astros' cleats last season facing a Wild Card elimination but clinched home field in the ALDS this year. Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan joins MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Astros reporter Brian McTaggart to talk about Kansas City's edge at home and why their bullpen could be the difference-maker in this series.

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The Royals are thirsty for more. Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan joins MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince to describe the team's celebration after clinching, how big of an impact losing Greg Holland will be for October and how hard Ned Yost is pushing his foot on the gas for home-field advantage over the Blue Jays.

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Ned Yost says not to worry. Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan joins MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince to echo Yost's sentiments and explain how the bullpen could switch things up after Greg Holland's fifth blown save and how the starting rotation could shake out for the postseason.

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Is it trouble in paradise for Johnny Cueto? Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan joins MLB.com's Matt Waymire to try and describe what led to Cueto giving up 11 hits and seven earned runs during Sunday's Orioles game and whether or not pitching coach Dave Eiland can help Cueto turn this tough stretch around.

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Kansas City isn't pushing any panic buttons. Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan joins MLB.com's Matt Waymire to examine Johnny Cueto's struggles since being traded and how the progression of Alex Gordon is a good sign for the squad.

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What expectations will Alex Gordon face when he returns to the Royals? Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan joins MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince to talk about his upcoming return and break down Johnny Cueto's start on Tuesday and how concerned the team is about Cueto's performance.

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How will Alex Gordon's return shake up Kansas City's lineup? MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan dissect how KC will shuffle players around with Gordon's return and how Yordano Ventura got his swagger back.

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The back end of the Royals bullpen is struggling in the second half. Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan joins MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince to dissect what's going on with three important late-inning guys, update Alex Gordon's status with a groin injury and discuss whether or not Joba Chamberlain and Wandy Rodriguez could throw meaningful innings for the squad this season.

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How is Ben Zobrist fitting in with his new Royals squad? Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan joins MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince to spotlight how Zobrist will make spot starts to keep his bat in the lineup, how Alex Gordon's return will shake up the lineup and what the Royals will do to stay motivated to keep their spot at the top.

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Kansas City went all in at the Trade Deadline and picked up big time names. Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan joins MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince to highlight Johnny Cueto and Ben Zobrist moving to the Midwest, touch on Cueto's first start, update Alex Gordon's injury and explain why the Royals are always ready to rumble.

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