Royals Review: For Kansas City Royals Fans

It's Episode 69, so you know what that means. That's right! It's time to have another Friend of the Show on. This week we had our new boss, Max Rieper, Editor in Chief at Royals Review, to talk Royals. (1:15) Next we got into our MLB season projections, not only touching on how we think the Royals season will go, but also how the entire MLB will unfold. (34:26) In our Waiver Wire draft, we draft items from the Kauffman Stadium menu: 1 main dish, 1 snack, 1 appetizer, and 1 "Social Space". (1:11:06) As always, you can subscribe to us over at Royals Review or wherever you get your podcasts. And if that's not enough, you can find us at our YouTube Channel, where you can watch every episode with our beautiful faces. Apple/Spotify/YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/royals-rundown/message

This week we welcome on Friend of the Show, Lynn Worthy of the KC Star, to talk Royals baseball (1:23). Afterwards, we intercept from questions from the internet in Who Asked You? (45:26) Be sure to follow Lynn on twitter (@LWorthySports) and check out his work at The Kansas City Star. As always, if you like what you hear, click that follow/subscribe button and share with a family. Also come interact with us on social media (@ClearingWaivers) and check out the great work over at Royals Review (www.royalsreview.com) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/royals-rundown/message

Alex and Joel discuss the possibility that top prospect Bobby Witt Jr could end up playing in the big leagues at some point during the 2021 season. They also do an little over/under game with projected stats for various Royals players this season. Towards the end, they bring on RFR site founder Patrick Brennan for an impromptu interview to talk about his new role with the Cincinnati Reds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/royals-rundown/message

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/royals-rundown/message

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/royals-rundown/message

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/royals-rundown/message

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/royals-rundown/message

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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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/royals-rundown/message

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/royals-rundown/message

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/royals-rundown/message

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/royals-rundown/message

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/royals-rundown/message

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/royals-rundown/message

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/royals-rundown/message

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/royals-rundown/message

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/royals-rundown/message

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/royals-rundown/message

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/royals-rundown/message

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/royals-rundown/message