Episodes

  • Talking Analytics with Royals VP Daniel Mack!

    Talking Analytics with Royals VP Daniel Mack!
    Nov 18 2024
    The Royals improved their win total by 30 games... what role did analytics play in the Royals run to the playoffs?

    Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) welcome Royals Vice President - Assistant General Manager/Research & Development, Daniel Mack to the Pod.

    - What role did analytics play in signing Seth Lugo and Michael Wacha?
    - How do the Royals handle their pitchers?
    - Do the Royals value OBP?
    - How can analytics guide the Royals through this offseason?
    - What do the numbers say about Jac Caglianone?
    - How analytics helped Bobby Witt Jr.?

    - Rumors have the Royals talking Singer for India.
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Breaking Down Picollo's Comments on the Pitching Staff!

    Breaking Down Picollo's Comments on the Pitching Staff!
    Nov 11 2024
    Speaking at the GM Meetings, J.J. Picollo gave some idea of how the Royals view their team moving forward and what they are looking for.

    Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) are breaking down the Picollo comments and more...

    - Bubic is a starter?
    - Lynch could be a starter?
    - Singer's locked in the rotation.
    - Where will the Royals find OBP?
    - Shopping Bubic and Marsh?
    - Jac Caglianone scalding baseballs!
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    58 mins
  • Michael Wacha Signs On for Three More Years in Kansas City!

    Michael Wacha Signs On for Three More Years in Kansas City!
    Nov 4 2024
    The Royals lock up Michael Wacha on a 3-year $72-million deal.

    Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the Royals resigning of Wacha and...

    - Bobby Witt Jr. and Seth Lugo grab Gold Gloves!
    - Michael Wacha stays in KC.
    - Is Wacha worth 3-$72M?
    - Are the Royals now more likely to trade a Starting Pitcher?
    - Who should KC target in Free Agency?
    - Is there a trade that makes sense for the Royals?
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • 2024 Royals Minor League Review

    2024 Royals Minor League Review
    Oct 28 2024
    Reviewing the Royals 2024 Minor League season.

    Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) look back at the Royals 2024 Minor Leagues.

    - 2024 Minor League recap.
    - Surprises.
    - Disappointments.
    - Our top 12 prospects.
    - Who can help the 2025 Royals?
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    57 mins
  • What Did We Get Right On Our 2024 Preseason Predictions?

    What Did We Get Right On Our 2024 Preseason Predictions?
    Oct 21 2024
    How did we do on our preseason Royals predictions?

    Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) take a look back at what they thought this season would be and why. How did we do on our Bold & Daring Predictions and did we get the awards winners correct? Plus...

    - What to do with the impending FA's?
    - How to handle Michael Wacha?
    - Who are the two players the Royals should look at trading and why?
    - What should they target in return?
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    58 mins
  • A Great Season Comes to an End!

    A Great Season Comes to an End!
    Oct 14 2024
    One of the most surprising and enjoyable seasons in Royals history comes to an end in the American League Division Series.

    Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) put a bow on the 2024 Royals Season...

    - Why did the Royals come up short vs. the Yankees?
    - Where can the Royals get better?

    - Kevin Seitzer is available.
    - How about a walk?
    - What needs to change?
    - What's the future of the Royals on TV in KC?
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Too Many Walks and Too Much Giancarlo Stanton!

    Too Many Walks and Too Much Giancarlo Stanton!
    Oct 10 2024
    Giancarlo Stanton proves to be too much for the Royals.

    Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) bring on friend of the Pod, Joe Sheehan (Joe Sheehan MLB Newsletter) to break down the Royals Game 3 loss to the Yankees.

    - Did the Yankees win because of their payroll?
    - Lugo not sharp. - Royals pitchers walk 9.
    - Stanton proves to be too much!
    - Royals can’t get the clutch hit.
    - What to expect in Game 4?
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    48 mins
  • Was it the Yankees or the Umpires?

    Was it the Yankees or the Umpires?
    Oct 7 2024
    A back and forth Game 1 of the ALDS goes to the Yankees.

    Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down the Royals 6-5 loss in the Bronx.

    - What happened last night?
    - Where was the bullpen?
    - Did the umpires rob the Royals of a win?
    - Anything Quatraro got wrong?

    - What should the Royals do differently in Game 2?
    - Should the Royals stick with the same lineup?
    - How much does the legacy of this season ride on this series?
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    51 mins