Royals Rundown: A Kansas City Royals Podcast

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.

We may be buried under snow, but our Max Rieper, Shaun Newkirk, and Matthew LaMar can still podcast under the elements. This week, we look at the Winter Meetings held last week in sunny, warm San Diego, where we had some Whit Merrifield rumors. Plus we wrap up the week in Royals transactions and talk about the rebuild. 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 sit down with Royals prospect Nick Heath to discuss a variety of topics. They talk about his time in the Dominican Republic, his friendship with Sterling Sharp (who he wants the Royals to pick up in the Rule 5 draft), and a bunch more. This is definitely worth the listen, it's a fun conversation. 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 a new owner, and Max Rieper, Shaun Newkirk, and Matthew Lamar get together to bow down to the mustached one, John Shermanm in the hopes that his wise stewardship brings another championship. They also discuss the Whit Merrifield trade rumors with the Cubs and look at the non-tender free agent market. 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 long hiatus, the guys at Royals Farm Report are back. Joel Penfield, Alex Duvall, and Drake Downing sat down to discuss who the Royals protected by putting them on the 40 man roster, as well as who was unprotected and could get taken in the Rule 5 draft. They also discuss the possibility of losing Idaho Falls, Burlington, and Lexington as affiliates due to Major League Baseball cutting ties with 42 minor league organizations. 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! David Lesky joins Max Rieper and Matthew LaMar to predict where the top free agents will end up. Plus we discuss the potential return of the coaching staff and the sign-stealing scandal in Houston. 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 a new manager, so we discuss Mike Matheny’s media blitz and his love of Affliction t-shirts. Plus, we talk about Alex Gordon’s future and give our takes on 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.

The season is over, but our podcasts continue on with Max Rieper, Shaun Newkirk, and Matthew LaMar on to give their thoughts on the 103-loss season that was. We also talk to Alec Lewis of The Athletic about the managerial search and the future direction of the franchise. 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 is time for Ned Yost to go huntin’ with Jeff Foxworthy in Georgia for good. The long-time Royals skipper announced his retirement this week. Max Rieper, Craig Brown, Shaun Newkirk, and Matthew LaMar gather to remember Ned’s legacy in Kansas City. 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 may not have a winner on the field in the big leagues, but they certainly have them in the minors. Max Rieper, Shaun Newkirk, and Alex Duvall celebrate the four championships won by Royals’ minor league teams this year, and review their seasons. Plus we talk to Clint Scoles of Royals Academy for his take on the minor league 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.

To paraphrase Denny Matthews, John Sherman is the difference between “for sale” and “sold.” Our Max Rieper, Shaun Newkirk, and Craig Brown discuss the new owner of the Royals, and what the sale of the club means for the future of the Royals. We also talk to Kevin Collison of City Scene KC to discuss a potential downtown baseball stadium for 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.

It is almost September, when rosters will expand, and our Max Rieper and Shaun Newkirk are joined by Alex Duvall of Royals Farm Report to talk about who might come up then, including possibly top prospects Jackson Kowar and Brady Singer. 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 taking a week off from talking Royals baseball to look at other rebuilding teams around baseball. Our Max Rieper talks to Luis Davila at Fish Stripes, to discuss the Marlins, Rob Rogacki at Bless You Boys, to discuss the Tigers, and Brett Ballantini at South Side Sox, to discuss the White 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.

We focus on the minor leagues in this episode, with Max Rieper and Shaun Newkirk joined by Joel Penfield of Royals Farm Report to talk about the top prospects in the system and how minor leaguers fared this summer. 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 the great year for pitching down in the minors. They have specific discussions about Kris Bubic, Jon Bowlan, Brady Singer, and Jackson Kowar. Next week, they'll talk about some notable hitters down on the farm. 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 took some time off from podcasting, and the Royals took some time off at the trade deadline! Our Max Rieper, Shaun Newkirk and Hokius talk about what the Royals did and did not do at the trade deadline. 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.

Sources say that our Max Rieper, Shaun Newkirk, and Craig Brown are ready to talk Royals trades and preview the July 31 trade deadline. Plus we talk to R.J. Anderson of CBS Sports about what the trade market looks 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.

How will you remember the Homer Bailey era? Max Rieper, Shaun Newkirk, and Matthew LaMar get together to discuss the first deal of this trade season and the debut of Bubba Starling. Plus, DaveO of Clubhouse Conversation stops by to talk about his podcast, some of the interviews with players he has gotten to do, and share his thoughts on the Royals 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 taking an All-Star break, but our Max Rieper, Shaun Newkirk, and Matthew LaMar keep on podcasting, looking back on the first half of the season. Plus we talk with Royals insider Cody Tapp of 610 Sports about the first half and what to look for at the trade deadline and in the second half. 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 the various guys in the system that made their league All Star teams, and specific conversations about Evan Steele and Khalil Lee. Lots of good content here on this episode of the podcast. 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.

Are the Royals the best bad team ever? Max Rieper, Shaun Newkirk, and Craig Brown are the all-star writers that know a bad team when they see one, and they’ll talk about why the Royals might be just bad, rather than god awful. Plus we talk to Burke Granger of 2080 Baseball about the Royals and the 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.

Why come up with our own topics of discussion when we can just ask the readers to come up with them for us? This week, we dig into the mailbag with Max Rieper, Shaun Newkirk and Hokius to take reader 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.

On this episode, Joel was joined by Nick Faleris of 2080 Baseball to discuss the Royals draft class that was put together last 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.

Max Rieper, Shaun Newkirk, and Matthew LaMar recap the last two days of the draft, and we talk about some of the early signings and some frustrations with the big league club. 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, Alex Duvall, and Matthew LaMar discuss day one of the draft, including the selection of Bobby Witt, Jr. second overall, as well as second round picks Brady McConnell and Alec Marsh. 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 First Year Player Draft coming up on Monday, Joel Penfield and Alex Duvall were joined by 247 Sports' Jeff Ellis to talk about all aspects of what we all could see come draft time. We at Royals Farm Report are glad to be a part of the Royals Review podcast network, be sure to follow @RoyalsFarm if you haven't already! 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, Matthew LaMar and Alex Duvall are back to talk a bit more about the draft, as well as the week in Royals baseball. Plus we talk to Kiley McDaniel at Fangraphs about what will happen with the draft next 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.

Max Rieper, Shaun Newkirk, and Alex Duvall talk about the first week of the Nicky Lopez era plus they help get you ready for the draft with some talk about who the Royals might take with the #2 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.

Nicky Lopez is here! Nicky Lopez is here! Max Rieper, Shaun Newkirk and Matthew LaMar discuss the promotion of the young infielder and talk about who is part of the future. Northwest Arkansas Naturals beat writer Paul Boyd also comes on the show to talk about the Royals’ Double-A affiliate. 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, Shaun Newkirk, and Alex Duvall take the podcast for a spin to react to a Lee Judge column decrying spin rate. We also discuss Kelvin Gutierrez and when other Royals farmhands might get the call to the big leagues this season, and if Chris Owings is standing in their way. 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.