Royals Rundown: A Kansas City Royals Podcast

This week is jammed pack with action. We start Clearing the Waivers off with some Royals lineup, rotation, and bullpen predictions. (2:39) Then we get to the Chiefs building a wall in front of Patrick Mahomes through a few different transactions. (20:41) Finally we bitch about Mizzou and Kansas getting thrown into the region of death in the NCAA Tourney. (28:11) For Shenanigans, we discuss some Royals ZiPS projections in DFA (43:00) and Keep, Trade, Cut some holiday characters. (52:36) If you enjoy this podcast, throw us a review wherever you get your podcasts and share us with a friend. You can also interact with us on social media @ClearingWaivers. 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're staying with a Royals heavy show. In Clearing the Waivers, we talk about why we're optimistic about the Royals (4:24), including a certain 20 year old phenom potentially breaking camp with the team. (18:01) But we also balance out the good with the bad with some reasons why we're pessimistic about the 2021 Royals. (26:44) Then we give our votes on who should be the newest inductees to the Royals Hall of Fame this year. (38:27) Finally we close out with a Waiver Wire draft of "Big Deals That We Just Don't Understand". (51:31) If you like what you see/hear, throw us a like and a follow on social media and wherever you are hearing us so you don't miss the latest episodes every week. Also go check out the great work at Royals Review! 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.

Down in Surprise, Alec Lewis joined Alex and Joel to talk about the first few days of MLB Spring Training and Cactus League play. 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 the guys get comfy in their new residency with Royals Review by hitting the Royals takes extra hard. In Clearing the Waivers, they discuss the trade for Andrew Benintendi (2:45), the Hunter Dozier extension (8:21), and the reunion with Jarrod Dyson (15:21). Next they each pick out the one specific thing they'll be looking for in the 2021 Spring Training season as well as make their predictions for who will get the "Best Shape of His Life" narrative (29:03). After the break, they guys kick off the Shenanigans by spotlighting and giving their reactions to an article written by Hokius last week about changing his mind about General Manager, Dayton Moore (37:27). To end the week, they play a close game of Waiver Watch Wating Game (57:35). 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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It's Pitchers and Catchers Day! To celebrate, here is an episode breaking down the Top 50 prospects from Royals Farm Report. Alex and Joel were joined by a former pro scout who covered the Royals extensively for years while working for another organization. Alex and Joel also talked to Kevin O'Brien, who runs royalsreporter.com, to talk about his "21 in '21" prospect list. 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 Joel Penfield are back with the Royals Farm Report podcast. Alex and Joel first break down the Royals trading for Andrew Benintendi, what it means for the immediate and short term future of the organization, as well as what losing a guy like Khalil Lee means for other outfield prospects in the organization. They were also joined by Anne Rogers, new beat reporter for MLB.com covering the Royals. They discuss her career to this point, what excites her about Kansas City, and some baseball history. Here's to a great a baseball 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.

The Royals are the big spenders of the off-season, inking first baseman Carlos Santana this week, joining Mike Minor and Michael Taylor as the newest Royals. Max Rieper, Shaun Newkirk, and David Lesky discuss the signing, and look ahead to Thursday’s Rule 5 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.

The hot stove is hot! The Royals break out of the gate with a pair of signings, inking pitcher Mike Minor and outfielder Michael Taylor. Max Rieper, Shaun Newkirk, and Matthew LaMar discuss how they fit the roster, and whether Maikel Franco is at risk of being non-tendered. 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, Shaun Newkirk, and Matthew LaMar return to discuss the off-season, but will there be much to discuss for the Royals? We analyze Dayton Moore’s press conference comments on the expectation to win, team payroll and free agency. 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 season is over and Max Rieper, Shaun Newkirk, and Matthew LaMar put a bow on it by handing out awards for the best and worst of the Royals season. Plus we discuss the thrilling World Series between the Dodgers and Rays. 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’s the end of the road for Alex Gordon, and what a career he has had. Max Rieper, Shaun Newkirk, and Matthew LaMar reflect and pay tribute to Gordo on his 14-year career. Plus we talk about the best and worst things about this season and give our World Series picks. 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.

Pitching is the currency of baseball, so Max Rieper, Shaun Newkirk, and Matthew LaMar take an audit to see the Royals finances. We discuss the state of the rotation and opine on the expanded playoffs possibly a permanent 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’ 2020 season is headed nowhere, so Max Rieper, Shaun Newkirk, and Hokius look towards next year and who might be a part of the future. Plus we talk to JJ Cooper of Baseball America about names to know for next year’s 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.

Our sources say Max Rieper, Matthew LaMar, and Shaun Newkirk will be discussing what the Royals did and did not do at the trade deadline. Plus we discuss how long the Royals will let Adalberto Mondesi struggle. 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.

No one knows what to expect with the trade deadline this year, but having too many buyers and an uncertain post-season seems like there will be limited opportunities to make a deal. Max Rieper, Shaun Newkirk, and Matthew LaMar discuss the possibility of the Royals making a trade plus the struggles of Adalberto Mondesi. We also have baseball writer Craig Calcaterra on to discuss baseball adapting to the pandemic and looming labor issues. 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 Royals reliever Richard Lovelady and outfielder Nick Heath. Richard and Nick talked about the experience at satellite camp, who has improved the most during summer camp and at the satellite camp, their thoughts on the unwritten rules of baseball, some Trevor Bauer discussion with Nick, and a lot more. Enjoy, folks! 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 former Kansas City Royal and current radio host and motivational speaker, Les Norman on the podcast today. They talk about the value of leadership in the clubhouse and what it's meant for the Royals this season. Les has some great things to say about Mike Matheny, Alex Gordon, and Dayton Moore. Give this one a listen folks, it's definitely worth it. 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 great stretch of games over the past week or so, the Royals are 8-11 and find themselves a game and a half out of a playoff spot with the expanded format. Shane Summers of 810 WHB joined the show with Alex and Joel to talk about whether the Royals should go all in on a playoff push, stay put, or just #QuitForKumar. 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 a few weeks into the season, and a few Royals rookies have made their MLB debuts. To discuss some of that as well as the season as a whole, Alex and Joel were joined by Alec Lewis of The Athletic. 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 offense was bad until it wasn’t anymore. Max Rieper, Shaun Newkirk, and Matthew LaMar try to make sense of the up and down offense and the suddenly red-hot Royals. Plus we talk Twins with T.J Gorsegner of Twinkie Town. 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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Are you ready for some baseball? Max Rieper, Shaun Newkirk, and David Lesky get ready for the season by looking at who might be on the Opening Day roster, plus we break down the Tim Hill trade. Plus we preview the Cleveland Indians with Matt Lyons of Let’s Go Tribe. 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 back, but should it be? Max Rieper, Shaun Newkirk, and Jeremy Greco discuss whether baseball should even be played this season. Plus we preview the Chicago White Sox with Brett Ballantini of South Side Sox. 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 back, but should it be? Max Rieper, Shaun Newkirk, and Matthew LaMar wrestle with whether baseball should try to play during a pandemic, and look at the issues facing a return. Plus Alec Lewis of The Athletic talks about early impressions from Royals Summer Camp 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.

Play ball! We may not have an agreement between owners and players, but baseball will be back, and Max Rieper, Shaun Newkirk, and David Lesky discuss how a shortened season will impact the Royals. Plus we discuss their draft bonuses on how their 60-man club pool shape up. 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 added a fresh crop of newly drafted and signed amateur players, but when will we ever get to see them or any other professional baseball players back on a field? Max Rieper, Shaun Newkirk, and Matthew LaMar discuss the Royals’ draft class and the latest on baseball’s 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.

Alex and Joel are finally back with another episode of the Royals Farm Report podcast. They were joined by Cody Tapp of 610 Sports Radio and Clint Scoles of RoyalsAcademy.com to dicuss the Royals picks in the 5 round 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.

It may be just five rounds this year, but we’re still all in on the MLB draft! Our Max Rieper and Shaun Newkirk are joined by Alex Duvall of Royals Farm Report and Prospects 1500 to preview who the Royals may be looking at for the draft. Plus we look back on the 2015 draft class five years later. 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.

With the MLB season still on hold, we’ve got some time to watch old baseball movies. Max Rieper and Hokius sit down and re-watch the 1988 film Bull Durham while they lollygag around the field. What does that make them? Lollygaggers. 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 ready for baseball to be back, and we may be a step closer with a proposal from owners on resuming play this summer, but the player’s union has some objections, and our Max Rieper, Shaun Newkirk, and David Lesky will discuss the disagreement. Plus we talk about the biggest “what-ifs” 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.

While baseball is away, we’re putting a regular podcast on semi-hiatus since there isn’t a whole lot to talk about. Instead we’ll be running “Rewind Yourself”, a look back at some of the overlooked moments in Royals history - the good, bad, and ugly. In today’s episode, Max Rieper talks to Clint Scoles at Royals Academy about the 2006 draft, where the Royals had the #1 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.

With no real baseball being played, we’ve got some time to watch old baseball movies. Max Rieper and Hokius sit down and re-watch the 1989 film Major League and we discuss whether Jesus Christ could hit a curveball. 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.

While baseball is away, we’re putting a regular podcast on semi-hiatus since there isn’t a whole lot to talk about. Instead we’ll be running “Rewind Yourself”, a look back at some of the overlooked moments in Royals history - the good, bad, and ugly. In today’s episode, Max Rieper talks to Dave at Clubhouse Conversation about the Mark and Storm Davis signings of 1989. 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, Shaun Newkirk, and Hokius are keeping their distance from each other as they discuss MLB’s plan to play the regular season under a virtual bubble in Arizona. They also discuss their favorite baseball movies, and whether they have aged well. 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.

While baseball is away, we’re putting a regular podcast on semi-hiatus since there isn’t a whole lot to talk about. Instead we’ll be running “Rewind Yourself”, a look back at some of the overlooked moments in Royals history - the good, bad, and ugly. In today’s episode, Max Rieper talks to Brad Porter from Metro Sports and 810 WHB about the Eduardo Villacis game and the 2004 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, Shaun Newkirk, and Alex Duvall are all at home, social distancing, but still yearning for baseball. In this episode, we talk about some of the changes owners and players have agreed to in a shortened season, plus we try to build our dream Royals 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.

Defense wins championships, at least here in Kansas City, so Mark Simon, the author of the Fielding Bible, Volume 5, stops by to talk about the newest defensive metrics and how Royals players stack up. Later on, Max Rieper, Shaun Newkirk, and Matthew LaMar give their early impressions of spring training. 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 Jeff Ellis, lead draft analyst for 247 Sports to begin talking about who the Royals could potentially take with the 4th overall pick in June. After that, Alex and Joel answered some of your Twitter 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.

Max Rieper, Shaun Newkirk, and Matthew LaMar are all scrambling to find a way to watch Royals baseball now that Youtube TV won’t be carrying Royals games this year. We also discuss Brady Singer’s hot start to spring training and give our roster predictions. 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 Lexington Legends radio broadcaster Emma Tiedemann on this episode. She talks about calling two championships in her two years in Lexington, what to expect in 2020, and being one of the few women broadcasters in the sport and how important that is. 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 11th round draft pick from last season Vinnie Pasquantino joined Alex and Joel for an incredible conversation. They talked about his 2019 season, his time in Burlington last year, the New York Jets, and much more. You're going to want to stick around for the whole episode, it is a good one. 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, Shaun Newkirk, and David Lesky project fun will be had by all as they look at ZIPS and PECOTA projections for the Royals this year. Plus we talk to Dan Szymborski, the creator of ZIPS 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.

Alex and Joel were joined on this episode by Burlington Royals GM Mikie Morrison. The Burlington Royals are one of the 42 teams that could lose their affiliation in a cut down by MLB that has been proposed. Mr. Morrison came on to talk about the importance of baseball in Burlington, and how this decision could potentially impact the community in Burlington, but in other communities throughout the country where professional baseball is sparse. 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 fortunate to be joined Royals starting pitcher Brad Keller on this episode. He talks about how he's feeling coming into the season, his experience with the Rule 5 draft, his welcome to the big leagues, and more! Thanks so much to Brad for taking some time to chat before the season gets underway! 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.

Our Max Rieper, Shaun Newkirk, and Matthew LaMar discuss a bit of hand-egg ball and the big game this weekend. Plus we discuss the return of Alex Gordon and Greg Holland and whether Brady Singer is ready for the big leagues. 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 minor league hitting coordinator Drew Saylor joined Alex and Joel to talk about what we can expect from the hitting prospects in 2020. He was a minor league manager of the year in the Dodgers organization and also spent time coaching in the Pirates and Rockies organization, and he brings a wealth of knowledge of Kansas City. Get excited folks, it's going to be a fun year! 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, Shaun Newkirk, and Matthew LaMar aren’t cheaters, but the Houston Astros are! We discuss their sign-stealing scandal, plus we talk about the success of the Chiefs and how it compares to the Royals’ run in 2015. 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.

Our Max Rieper, Shaun Newkirk, and Matthew LaMar wrap up a weird, wacky, wonderful decade of Royals baseball. Plus we discuss the Maikel Franco and what this means for Hunter Dozier. 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 Director of Broadcasting for the Wilmington Blue Rocks, Cory Nidoh, joined Joel and Alex for a great conversation. They talked about the season that was very heavy on pitching, but ultimately ended in a Carolina League championship. Cory also broke down the call of Jonathan Bowlan's no-hitter, and the championship clinching victory as well. 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.