Royals Rundown: A Kansas City Royals Podcast

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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.

The guys at Royals Review Radio thought they’d start the off-season with a fun diversion - a fantasy draft of all-time Royals greats! Join Alex Duvall, Jeremy “Hokius” Greco, Josh Keiser, and Max Rieper as they pick the best in Royals history to field their own fantasy teams. 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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Talent from all around SB Nation come together to preview the MLB AL Playoffs as John Stolnis, Ashley MacLennon and Andrew Mearns debate all the biggest topics and make their predictions! 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.

Alex Duvall and Jeremy “Hokius” Greco are joined by Alec Lewis of The Athletic, Anne Rogers of MLB.com, and Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star to recap the Royals season and look forward to 2022. 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 welcomes Kevin Goldstein of Fangraphs to discuss the Michael A. Taylor contract extension, the Royals’ chances of competing in 2022, and Salvador Perez’s value. 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 talked to some members of the two championship teams in the Royals organization. Nick Badders and Vinnie Pasquantino talked about the Northwest Arkansas Naturals Double A Central title, then Will Klein and Michael Massey come on to talk about the Quad Cities River Bandits High-A Central title. 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 "Hokius" Greco are joined by Max Rieper of Royals Review and Jordan Foote of Inside the Royals to discuss the front office shuffle with J.J. Picollo taking over as GM, whether that means more of the same, plus we take your questions on downtown baseball and the 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.

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This week at Royals Review Radio, Alex Duvall at Jeremy “Hokius” Greco marvel at the season Nicky Lopez is having, and discuss what it means to avoid 100 losses. 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.

Part two of a peek into what next season could look like at the big league level with Alex Duvall and Joel Penfield joined by Jeremy Greco and Josh Keiser. 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 take a peek into what next season could look like on the farm. This is part one, now once you listen to this, go to part 2 over on Royals Review Radio where Alex and Joel are joined by Jeremy Greco and Josh Keiser to discuss some of what 2022 will look like at the big league level. 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, Jeremy "Hokius" Greco and Max Rieper discuss the progress of Royals pitchers, particularly Brady Singer, and what the role of Cal Eldred has been in their development. 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.

Geoff Pontes, aka Prospect Jesus, joined Alex and Joel to discuss the Prospects Live Top 30 midseason rankings for the Royals system. They also discuss where the Royals' system stacks up against other organizations at this point. 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.

David Lesky joins Alex Duvall at Hokius to talk about what the 2022 Royals might look like. 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.

Joel and Alex were joined by No. 28 prospect LHP Anthony Veneziano on this episode. He talks about hitting 100 mph for the first time, his time at Coastal Carolina, the success of Quad Cities, and 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.

Alex, Jeremy, and Matthew sit down to talk about Brady Singer, the young arms in the rotation, Edward Olivares, and a couple of prospects to look out for in the near future. 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.

Now three-time guest Vinnie Pasquantino (RFR No. 21) joins Joel to talk about his jump from A+ to AA. 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 some great performances this week from Nick Loftin, Kale Emshoff, Anthony Veneziano, Seuly Matias, and MJ Melendez. Then, Melendez (RFR No. 2 prospect) joins the guys to talk about his success this 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.

Alex, Shaun, Jeremy, and Max sit down to discuss the 2021 trade deadline and how the Royals lack of action dictates expectations for the 2022 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.

Alex and Joel talk through some of the standout performances of the week, mainly by guys who just got promoted. They also talk a bit about trade possibilities and what could happen at the deadline later this week. 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 of The Athletic joined the guys to talk about possible (now some confirmed) callups throughout the minor league system. As of now, Bobby Witt Jr. and Nick Pratto have been confirmed to move to AAA. Others are to ocme, stay locked on the site for all callups that happen! 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.

MLB great John Kruk joins Sam Wilson, John Stolnis, Brady Klopfer and a host of community guests from around SB Nation to watch the 2021 MLB Home Run Derby! 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.

After what ended up being a very interesting first two days of the draft, Alex was joined by Clint Scoles to discuss the Royals picks in Rounds 1-10. 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.

SB Nation’s all-star cast (Sam Wilson, John Stolnis, Eric Stephen and guest Jeremy Brener) breaks down everything that happened in the 1st round of the 2021 MLB Draft! 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.

SB Nation welcomes you to it’s coverage of the 2021 MLB All-Star Week, powered by T-Mobile! On today’s episode, Sam Wilson, John Stolnis, and Brady Klopfer break down the rosters, set the state of the league, discuss trade rumors PLUS Talking Chop's Demetrius Bell joins the show to talk about the move from Georgia to Colorado! 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 were joined by friend of the site Mason McRae to talk about the draft and who else besides Kumar Rocker could be in play for the Royals with the 7th overall 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.

We're back after the break to discuss the last two weeks of Royals Baseball, kicking off Clearing the Waivers by giving our main takeaway from the last two weeks. (2:38). After that, we move on to a few of the latest roster shake ups and what they might say about the state of the front office. (19:53) We close the Waivers out with a personnel edition of Ball Street. (27:15) DFA kicks off our Shenanigans for the week, where Josh brings an NBA trivia question to the table to try to stump the other hosts. (48:00) Finally we close the week out with a Waiver Wire Draft of our favorite frozen treats. (1:00:52) Be sure to follow and subscribe to the podcast as well as our YouTube channel, so you don't miss out on the new episodes every week. 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.

After a recap of how the week went for the affiliate clubs, Alex and Joel were joined by NWA 1B Nick Pratto. He talks about his season so far, the adjustments he's made to completely turn his career around, winning multiple MiLB championships, and life in the minor leagues. Y'all are really gonna love this interview, enjoy! 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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MLB Draft season is upon us, and Joel and Alex talked to Joe Doyle of Prospects Live and Jeff Ellis about the possible options the Royals have with the 7th overall 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.

This week we Clear the Waivers by talking about the Jackson Kowar debut (1:17), what do the Royals do about Adalberto Mondesi in the long run (19:56), and preview the coming two weeks of the Royals' schedule. (31:20) Then we kick off the Shenanigans with a "What did you watch as a kid" themed round of the Waiver Watch Wating Game. (41:02) And finally we bring it home with a live sports inspired Keep, Trade, Cut. (56:51) 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 discuss the plethora of roster moves made by the Royals lately and what they could mean long term. 1:25) Then we do a bit of day trading some pretend player stocks in Ball Street. (36:01) In the Shenanigans, we start out with a Royals themed DFA that's built for both speed and power. (52:40) Finally we wrap up the week with a ridiculous Keep, Trade, Cut. (1:04:25) If you like what you hear, go leave us a 5 star review, follow us on social media (@ClearingWaivers), and share us with a friend. 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 had our very first mailbag! The listeners submitted some great questions including power ranking some of KC's staple BBQ joints, a Bobby Witt Jr extension, and the biggest hole for the Royals currently and how we'd fix it. (1:58) We kicked off the Shenanigans with a round of Waiver Sharks where one contestant put in a perfect round. (30:40) Finally we kick off wedding szn with a Waiver Wire draft of the "Worst Things About Weddings". (43:51) If you like what you hear, be sure to like/subscribe to the podcast so you get new episodes right when they're available. Also go leave us a review of the show and check out the great work over at Royals Review for all your Royals coverage. 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.

It was a great week for Royals affiliates, with Columbia, Quad Cities, and Northwest Arkansas all playing really good ball. Quad Cities LHP Christian Chamberlain made his organizational debut on Sunday, and joined Alex and Joel to talk about pitching in Omaha, getting drafted, and his pro 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.

This week, we have the ol' 40 game sample size for the Royals' 2021 season. In Clearing the Waivers, each go through the one definitive thing we can say about this club (2:19). We also buy and sell some Take shares in Ball Street (24:00). And we wrap up the Waivers with a new segment, Let's Make a Deal, where we each give a roster move we'd like for the Royals to make. (45:55) In the Shenanigans, we have the shortest round of Waiver Sharks we've ever had. (57:32) Finally, we Keep, Trade, Cut some different kinds of fans to watch a game with. (1:07:19) If you like what you hear, give us a follow/subscribe so you know the second we drop a new episode. While you're at it, go check out the great work over at Royals Review and Royals Farm Report for all your Royals coverage. 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.