Royals Review: For Kansas City Royals Fans

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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