Royals Rundown: A Kansas City Royals Podcast

Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco sit down and try to find some Royals news. From the Winter Meetings to the Rule 5 draft, things are quiet in Kauffman. Why is that? Also, how are juiced balls in New York and talking tours dominating the offseason? All that and more on today's episode! Follow all the work on Royals Review at https://www.royalsreview.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RoyalsReview/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/royalsreview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Royals Review editor Max Reiper joins Jacob Milham on the first iteration of "Mondays with Max"! Rumors swirl as the MLB Winter Meetings started on Sunday. Will the Royals be active? Plus, why are White Sox fans talking about Salvador Perez? Listen in for that and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This will be Max Rieper’s last show as host, but fear not, Jeremy Greco and new writer Jacob Milham will carry on the show! The three discuss free agents they like and free agents they don’t like, and take a look at this year’s Hall of Fame ballot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Max Rieper, Matthew LaMar, and Alex Duvall discuss this week’s 40-man roster decisions, and the move to re-sign Ryan O’Hearn to a one-year deal. Plus a recap of the off-season simulation where Matthew ran the Royals and Alex ran the Chicago Cubs, plus a few thoughts on downtown baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Free agency has begun! Max Rieper talks to David Lesky of Inside the Crown about what the Royals might do in free agency. Plus we predict where top free agents land, and discuss recent Royals transactions and the 40-man roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Royals have found their new manager - Matt Quatraro, former bench coach of the Rays. Max Rieper, Matthew LaMar, and Jeremy Greco react to the hiring, plus we talk to Elijah Flewellen of DRaysBay about what to expect from “Q”. Plus we talk about the extra inning ghost runner rule that may be here to stay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Max Rieper, Jeremy Greco, and Matthew LaMar talk about Vinnie Pasquantino’s promising debut season and if the Royals should sign him to a long-term deal. Then Max talks to David Lesky of Inside the Crown about the search for a new manager and who could be the next pitching coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Max Rieper, Jeremy Greco, and Greg Walker look at the estimated arbitration salaries of 11 Royals to give our judgment on whether they should be tendered a contract. Greg also takes a look at Royals in the Arizona Fall League and we chime in on the new MLB playoff format. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Max Rieper, Matthew LaMar, and Jeremy Greco wrap up the Royals’ 2022 season with a look back on the memorable moments and players. Plus we look to the future with the latest on the managerial search and whether the Royals will spend money on free agents this winter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Manager Mike Matheny and pitching coach Cal Eldred have been fired, part of what may mean many changes for the Royals. But we’re still here with Max Rieper, Jeremy Greco, and Greg Walker on to discuss the firings, who the Royals might look to replace Matheny, and what the Royals might look to do this off-season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Max Rieper, Matthew LaMar, and Jeremy Greco react to the firing of Dayton Moore and look ahead to what J.J. Picollo might bring as the new man in charge. Plus Max talks to David Lesky on whether Mike Matheny is the next to go and who might be a candidate to replace him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Max Rieper, Matthew LaMar, and Jeremy Greco are a bunch of fairweather fans and critical spirits who react to details on the Royals pitching development system that has failed to produce much starting pitching. Plus they discuss some of the reactions by Dayton Moore and Jeffrey Flanagan, and the demotion of Nick Pratto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Max Rieper, Jeremy Greco, and Matthew LaMar discuss who will be in the 2023 rotation plus our thoughts on the lineups spreadsheets. Plus Rany Jazayerli of Kauffman Corner comes on to give his thoughts on the direction of the Royals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Max Rieper and Jeremy Greco are joined by old friend Shaun Newkirk to discuss what a potential Bobby Witt Jr. long-term contract might look like and whether anyone else on the team is worth signing to a deal. Plus we look at minor league baseball unionization efforts and give our thoughts on the upcoming NFL season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, Max Rieper, Jeremy Greco, and Greg Walker discuss how other teams have held their personnel accountable and whether the Royals will do the same, and how the Royals’ recent international signings haven’t seemed to pan out. We also look forward to the 2023 schedule that will have the Royals playing every National League team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, Max Rieper, Matthew LaMar, and Jeremy Greco discuss the Brad Keller demotion and the vibe shift in the Royals clubhouse. Plus Max talks to Alex Duvall of Royals Farm Report to get the state of the farm system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Royals are back and they’re young and fun! Max Rieper, Jeremy Greco, and Cullen Jekel talk about the Baby Royals and whether their improved play foreshadows better days ahead. Plus we talk about Bobby Witt Jr’s. defense and the saddest departures in Royals history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Enough! Max Rieper, Matthew LaMar, and Cullen Jekel have had enough of the losing and are calling for the Royals to clean house, from Dayton Moore to Mike Matheny to Cal Eldred. Plus we talk to David Lesky of Inside the Crown, who is also ready for a regime change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Royals shake up the coaching staff by dismissing hitting coach Terry Bradshaw, Max Rieper, Matthew LaMar, and Jeremy Greco discuss the change and why pitching coach Cal Eldred was not part of the shake up. Plus we talk with Alec Lewis of The Athletic about what to expect from new hitting coach Alec Zumwalt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There’s no sugarcoating it - the Royals stink. Max Rieper, Matthew LaMar, Jeremy Greco, and Greg Walker discuss the disappointing start to the season and whether it will cost anyone their jobs with the Royals. We also take a sneak preview at this summer’s draft and what the Royals might do with their pick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Max Rieper, Jeremy Greco, and Matthew LaMar dissect the moribund Royals offense and try to look for some bright spots. They also discuss the promotion of MJ Melendez and how the Royals might handle him, and the roster construction in general. Plus Maury Brown of Forbes drops by to discuss the new direct-to-consumer streaming option Bally Sports Kansas City plans to unveil this summer and the state of baseball on television. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week Max Rieper, Matthew LaMar, Jeremy Greco, and Cullen Jekel discuss the latest injury from Adalberto Mondesi and what his future may entail with the Royals. They also dissect the offense and the emergence of Daniel Lynch in the rotation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, Max Rieper, Matthew LaMar, and Jeremy Greco discuss the first week of Royals action, evaluate the first few games of Bobby Witt Jr., and ask what the heck happened to all these pitching prospects? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Baseball is here! Max Rieper, Matthew LaMar, and Jeremy Greco talk about the expectations for Bobby Witt Jr., the lineup, and how the rotation shapes up. Plus we put it on record how we think the Royals will do and who will win the World Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we preview the American League Central Division. Max Rieper talks to Zach Hayes of South Side Sox to talk about the Chicago White Sox, Merritt Rohlfing of Covering the Corner to catch up on the Cleveland Guardians, Brandon Day of Bless You Boys to discuss the Detroit Tigers, and T.J. Gorsegner at Twinkie Town to update us on the Minnesota Twins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Max Rieper, Jeremy Greco, and Matthew LaMar look at the first few games of spring training, talk of a potential Andrew Benintendi contract extension, a look at Royals rotation candidates, and the return of the extra inning "ghost runner rule." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There is finally baseball news to talk about, and Max Rieper, Jeremy “Hokius” Greco, and Matthew LaMar end the lockout by wrapping up the labor deal, and of course, getting hyped for the return of Zack Greinke. They also discuss the Mike Minor/Amir Garrett trade, the potential pursuit of A’s pitcher Frankie Montas, and how Adalberto Mondesi fits in this year’s lineup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Labor negotiations continue to drag on, with a potential international draft as a sticking point. Max Rieper, Alex Duvall, and Jeremy Greco talk about the latest in labor talks, plus some recent proposals to ban shifts, add a pitch clock, and add larger bases. We also discuss some under-the-radar prospects with Alex Duvall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Games were canceled this week, but the podcast was not, so Max Rieper, Matthew LaMar, and Shaun Newkirk react to Rob Manfred’s cancellation of games and the latest in labor talks, plus we give our predictions on how many games are played. Max also welcomes Lou Schiff, a judge and author behind the Twitter account @BaseballandLaw to discuss labor negotiations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Max Rieper is back to host Royals Review Radio, and Jeremy “Hokius” Greco sticks around to discuss labor issues with Matthew LaMar, including what it might be like to have a salary cap in baseball. Plus Brad Porter comes on to reminisce about the 1995 Royals and the last work stoppage in baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Duvall and Jeremy "Hokius" Greco talk about the impact of labor negotiations on minor leaguers and bid adieu to Royals Review Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The guys rant about Rob Manfred and take some of your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Duvall and Jeremy Greco talk about ongoing labor negotiations and welcome Harold Kuntz of Fox 4 in Kansas City to talk about covering the Royals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Alex Duvall and Jeremy Greco talk to Max Rieper and Shaun Newkirk about labor issues in the game, what changes we might see in baseball, and the state of the Royals farm system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Alec Lewis and Jeremy “Hokius” Greco are joined by Alec Lewis of The Athletic to talk about the new Royals’ minor league housing facility, whether Bobby Witt, Jr. can make the big league squad to begin the year, the young pitchers, and outfield options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Duvall and Jeremy Greco have Bally Sports Kansas City announcer Joel Goldberg on to discuss the Royals front office, leadership, the amazing Salvador Perez, and a crazy story about Gabe Speier’s debut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex and Joel discuss the beginning of the Royals Farm Report preseason top 50 rankings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Duvall and Hokius talk about Christian Colón’s new gig with the Royals, Rob Manfred ousting Ken Rosenthal, and how the lockout could affect the Royals Opening Day roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, Alex Duvall, Jeremy "Hokius" Greco, Joel Penfield, and Josh Keiser look to next year's draft class and play a Christmas version of Family Feud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Duvall and Jeremy "Hokius" Greco are joined by Max Rieper and Jackson Bracken to discuss a frenzy of free agency in baseball that the Royals did not choose to be a part of. They also discuss keeping Ryan O'Hearn and the baseball lockout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Alex Duvall, Matthew LaMar, Max Rieper, and Shaun Newkirk talk about the Royals' competitive window, the hot stove, and the annual SB Nation Offseason Simulation, where 30 fans get to pretend to run teams and work out trades and free agent deals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The off-season is here, so Alex and Jeremy are joined by Max Rieper, David Lesky, and Minda Haas Kuhlmann for a mega-podcast roundtable discussion on what the Royals will do with their infield next year, upcoming labor battles, and the development of the pitchers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex and Joel talk about what an Andrew Benintendi extension would look like, and if it makes sense for the future of the club. Then they discuss whatever the heck the Chiefs game was, as well as rant about their favorite college teams, Mizzou and Oklahoma State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

John Stolnis, Kris Willis and Ashley MacLennon set the table for the World Series showdown between the Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros! Presented by T-Mobile Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chiefs, Royals, and a great conversation with Kent Swanson of KC Sports Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.