Royals Rundown: A Kansas City Royals Podcast

Jacob Milham and Royals Review editor Max Rieper bring you all the updates you need on the Kansas City Royals! The Royals have one of the best offenses this spring training, and the wins keep coming. How are Nick Pratto, Maikel Garcia, and more setting themselves up for the 26-man roster? Plus, what is the update on Bally's Sports and their impending bankruptcy? Also, how are Kansas City players faring in the World Baseball Classic? Join us for a jam-packed episode! You can follow the team on Twitter with Royals Review at @royalsreview, Jacob Milham at @JacobMilhamKC, and Max Rieper at @maxrieper. Royals Review Radio is available on iTunes. 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 have a MASSIVE episode for you today featuring Kansas City Royals VP of Communications Sam Mellinger! Formerly of the Kansas City Star, Mellinger's first year on the job was the tumultuous 2022 season. What memories or lessons learned did he gather from that season? What is his concession order? What goals does he have in 2023? All that and more in the episode's second half! Jacob Milham, Jeremy Greco, and Greg Walker also talk about some Royals with some ramblings! Listen to the guys go through the promotions schedule this season and set their expectations for Jackie Bradley Jr. Plus, what mascot do they assign the Great Britain WBC team? All that and more on today's episode! You can follow the team on Twitter with Jeremy Greco at @hokius, Jacob Milham at @JacobMilhamKC, and Greg Walker at @Gregnotcreg. Royals Review Radio is available on iTunes. Also, please check out David Lesky’s SubStack here. 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.

Jacob Milham and Royals Review editor Max Rieper sit down to talk some Kansas City Royals! Who are some fringe players on the Opening Day roster who are excelling or fading? What about Maikel Garcia, Jackie Bradley Jr., and company? Plus, how have the expectations changed for Hunter Dozier following a strong spring start? All that and more on today's episode! You can follow the team on Twitter with Royals Review at @royalsreview, Jacob Milham at @JacobMilhamKC, and Max Rieper at @maxrieper. Royals Review Radio is available on iTunes. 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.

Jacob Milha, Jeremy Greco, and Greg Walker gather for a rare Friday night pod to bring you Kansas City Royals news! How does the crew feeling about pitchers Jackson Kowar and Aroldis Chapman so far in 2023? Plus, Lorenzo Cain will be enshrined the the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame! Is his career over? All that and more on today's episode! You can follow the team on Twitter with Jeremy Greco at @hokius, Jacob Milham at @JMilTheHam, and Greg Walker at @Gregnotcreg. Royals Review Radio is available on iTunes. Also, please check out David Lesky’s SubStack here. 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.

Jacob Milham and Royals Review editor Max Rieper sit down to discuss the Cactus League's best team, the Kansas City Royals! Jacob gets you up to speed on Sunday's news, including injuries and other moves. What are Max's initial thoughts on the pitch clock and new pace of play? Plus, how is a former 13th-round pick making waves in Spring Training? Find out all that and more on today's show! You can follow the team on Twitter with Royals Review at @royalsreview, Jacob Milham at @JMilTheHam, and Max Rieper at @maxrieper. Royals Review Radio is available on iTunes. 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.

Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco prepare you for the start of spring training games and the impending start of the 2023 MLB season! Plus, what does Jeremy think about the new pitching coaches and why should fans be excited? Also, what is the update on the Ballys Sports saga? Tune in for that and much more! You can follow the team on Twitter with Jeremy Greco at @hokius, Jacob Milham at @JMilTheHam, and Greg Walker at @Gregnotcreg. Royals Review Radio is available on iTunes. Also, please check out David Lesky’s SubStack here: https://insidethecrown.substack.com/ And join the Facebook group here for the February 23rd live show: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2226674528 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.

Jacob Milham sits down with new Kansas City play-by-play broadcaster Jake Eisenberg! Storm Chasers fans are familiar with his work, but what arr his goals this season? Plus, what Hall of Famer led to his MLB broadcasting debut last season? All that and more on today's episode! You can follow the team on Twitter with Royals Review at @royalsreview and Jacob Milham at @JMilTheHam. Royals Review Radio is available on iTunes. 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.

Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco waited 'til Thursday for the Greinke official announcement, but nothing! Still, what do they think about the veteran's return and impact on the young rotation? Plus, Jacob and Jeremy react to The Athletic's outlook on Kansas City's offseason and outlook on the 2024 offseason. Trivia, reviews, and more on today's episode! You can follow the team on Twitter with Jeremy Greco at @hokius and Jacob Milham at @JMilTheHam. Royals Review Radio is available on iTunes. 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.

Jacob Milham catches you up on all things Kansas City Royals! Another big news Monday, with sources reporting the return of Zack Greinke! What can fans expect from him in 2023, plus what career milestone will he not reach? Also, hear Jacob's unfiltered thoughts about Bobby Witt Jr. All that and more on todays podcast! You can follow the team on Twitter with Royals Review at @royalsreview and Jacob Milham at @JMilTheHam. Royals Review Radio is available on iTunes. 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 Kansas City Royals are making moves, and the RRR crew is here for it! Jacob Milham, Jeremy Greco, and Greg Walker all sit down to discuss benefits of trading Michael A. Taylor, Adalberto Mondesi's legacy in Kansas City, and more! Plus, some classic Royals Review Reviews! Tune in to today's episode for all things Royals. You can follow the team on Twitter with Jeremy Greco at @hokius, Jacob Milham at @JMilTheHam, and Greg Walker at @Gregnotcreg. Royals Review Radio is available on iTunes. 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 Athletic's Andy McCullough joins Jacob Milham for a special edition of Royals Review Radio! A former Kansas City Royals beat writer at the Kansas City Star, McCullough is now the senior MLB writer at the Athletic. What are his thoughts about the Twins' free agency moves and how other small market teams become successful? What are some of his favorite moments from his years in Kansas City? Plus, how does he like Kansas City's chances at going from worst to first in the AL Central? All this and more on today's episode! You can follow the team on Twitter with Royals Review at @royalsreview and Jacob Milham at @JMilTheHam. Royals Review Radio is available on iTunes. 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.

Jacob Milham sits down with Jared Perkins and Jake Kerns of Prospects Live, after they released their top 30 Royals prospects list! Who tops their list, and which prospect went from unranked in 2022 to a top-10 appearance? Plus, which prospect are they comparing to Whit Merrifield and Ben Zobrist? Find out this and much more! 00:10 Intros 01:35 Health of Royals farm system 03:22 Where would Nick Pratto place? 04:41 Top 10 prospects 05:49 Jake Kerns' favorite top-10 prospect 10:27 Ranking middle infield prospects 13:34 Jared Perkins' favorite top-10 prospect You can view their list here: https://www.prospectslive.com/prospects-live/kansas-city-royals-2023-top-30-prospects The top-10 prospects are free to view, but listeners can sign up for their Patreon for the full list and breakdowns of each prospect! You can follow the team on Twitter with Royals Review at @royalsreview and Jacob Milham at @JMilTheHam. Royals Review Radio is available on iTunes. 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.

Jacob Milham sits down with editor Max Rieper for Mondays with Max! What are their opinions of Carlos Beltrán's Hall of Fame Case, and how will the trash-can scandal hold him back? Plus, recapping all the players the Royals avoided arbitration with, and the one they didn't! Also, the Royals made some international signings this week. How can developing their international talent help the Royals improve? All that and more on this episode! You can follow the team on Twitter with Max Rieper at @maxrieper and Jacob Milham at @JMilTheHam. Royals Review Radio is available on iTunes. 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.

Jacob Milham, Jeremy Greco, and Greg Walker sit down to dish on the Kansas City Royals! First though, what does the crew think about superstar Carlos Correa's return to the Minnesota Twins? Plus, Royals players pop up in trade rumors and we evaluate the non-roster invites to Spring Training! With pitchers and catchers reporting in less than 40 days, what players could help Kansas City in 2023? Find out that and much more on today's episode! You can follow the team on Twitter with Jeremy Greco at @hokius, Jacob Milham at @JMilTheHam, and Greg Walker at @Gregnotcreg. Royals Review Radio is available on iTunes. 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.

Jacob Milham and Max Rieper catch you up on all things Royals in today's episode! MLB writers think the Royals should extend one young cornerstone, but is that realistic or practical for Kansas City? Plus, which veteran could be traded this offseason to some National League powerhouses? Listen in for that and much more on this episode! 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.

Jacob Milham and Max Rieper sit down to talk Royals on New Years? What are their new year's resolutions for the Kansas City Royals in 2023? Plus, let's finally settle the Vinnie Pasquantino debate: is it Italian Breakfast or Italian Nightmare? Listen in for all that and more on today's episode! You can follow the team on Twitter with Max Rieper at @maxrieper and Jacob Milham at @JMilTheHam. Royals Review Radio is available on iTunes. 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.

Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco catch you up on all things Royals! What does the Ryan O'Hearn transaction mean for his contract? Plus, another beat writer leaves Kansas City! What does that mean for fans and what is being done about it? Also, we wait for the Royals to confirm whether or not a 2023 FanFEst is happening. Why aren't they doing one, and why should they? Tune in for all that and much more on today's episode! You can follow the team on Twitter with Jeremy Greco at @hokius and Jacob Milham at @JMilTheHam. Tags: Kansas City Royals, Sports, Podcasts, MLB, Kansas City Star, 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.

Jacob Milha, Greg Walker, and Jeremy Greco talk Kansas City Royals on today's episode! Christmas is right around the corner, but has Picollo given fans a gift or coal this offseason? Plus, how is Jordan Lyles actually a good signing? Find out that and more on today's episode! 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.

Jacob Milham and Royals Review editor Max Rieper sit down (on an actual Monday) and talk about Kansas City Royals reunions! Fans and baseball writers have linked several former Royals with the team, but will any be in Kauffman Stadium come Opening Day 2023? Find out their thoughts and more on today's episode. 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.

Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco actually have some news to talk about! The Kansas City Royals make their first signing of the offseason, bringing in a veteran pitcher. Plus, how did the opening leg of John Sherman's listening tour go? All that and more on this episode! 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 Rieper joins Jacob Milham to dish on the Kansas City Royals in December! What front office and coaching changes have these two excited? Plus, what additions should the Royals be targeting ahead of the 2023 season? Find out all this and more on this episode! 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.

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.