Drop the Ball

Drop the Ball

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On "Drop the Ball," Matt and Jackson discuss ALL things Royals, Chiefs, and some more. This podcast will absolutely push you to try to be a great sports fan, even if you're not. The passion for the game will 100% be in affect. It might get heated... but hey, that's entertainment.

2D AGO

WBC is Underway, As Starling Marte Heads to KC.

This week, the guys talk the World Baseball Classic, and how awesome it is to see all the players rep their own countries. If you don't like the WBC, give it another shot! It is peak baseball as we know it! We discuss the Royals' own performances in the WBC so far, as they're just getting started. Carter Jensen is highlighted as one to look out for while he's one of the last of the core back at Spring Training in Surprise. Starling Marte is a Royal, as we look to see what he could do in a Royals uniform in 2026. Matt seems to like it a lot, as Jackson doesn't see it as moving the needle. We also highlight a couple guys for fans to take a look at as the stars are away at the WBC. And of course, we end it with America's favorite segment: Drop the Ball!

49 min
2D AGO

Trent McDuffie to the Rams, 2026 Draft & Free Agency Outlook

This week, we talk Trent McDuffie getting traded away from the Chiefs. We highlight the pros and cons of trading the All-Pro Corner. There were some cap casualties that took place, but the Chiefs are better for it, and ready to add more in Free Agency. Then, we look at the extra draft picks, and the early pick the Chiefs already have, as they have a BIG decision of where to go with those first round picks. And of course, we end it with America’s favorite segment: Drop the Ball!

39 min
FEB 26

Spring Stats Translate, right...?

This week, the guys highlight Royals games being back. Salvy is hitting bombs, Cags is hitting 460' nukes, Bobby baseball is back. There really is nothing like it. We dive a bit on Jac Caglianone's approach at the plate, and how some adjustments have seemingly helped him so far. Isaac Collins is starting to get some playing time, and we see how important he really is to this roster. Josh Rojas is playing like a man possessed in spring, and we think he'll be the Adam Frazier of this 2026 ballclub. Then we end it with America's favorite segment: Drop the Ball!

52 min
FEB 19

How Well Can This Core Play? & Pitching Depth Reigns Supreme

This week on Drop the Ball we discuss how good can the good be on the Royals? We dive into the leading producers on this team and see who's prime for a regression, and even if they are, that might not be a terrible thing. There's a lot of negative that goes along with that word nowadays. Bob, Vinnie, Maikel, and Salvy are still your pillars and we see how they shape up coming into the 2026 season. We see Blake Mitchell on the diamond for the first time this spring and he looks healthy as ever. We take a deep dive on the bullpen, and how we think this bullpen potentially has exponential ways to grow. We also see who is most primed to achieve the most, even thought the expectations are low. Then we end it with America's favorite segment: Drop the Ball!

1h 24m
FEB 13

The Boys in Blue are Back in Surprise! (2026)

The Royals are back in Surprise, so that means one thing: baseball is back soon! Matt and Jackson take a look at a couple battles that are happening in spring, and who we think will take the job. The outfield once again is a topic, as we look to opening day, is Jac Caglianone in the starting lineup? Is Kyle Isbel really safe in center? Pecota projections like the Royals for the first time...ever? Some pitching injuries around the league make us speculate whether Kris Bubic will be moved, and how he did NOT look happy coming into camp after an offseason of rumors with his name. We end it with some Royals trivia, as Jackson gives in. And of course, we end it with America's favorite segment: Drop the Ball!

1h 22m
FEB 6

WBC Rosters Finalized, Royals.tv, and a Top 10 Bullpen??

This week, Matt and Jackson talk the WBC rosters and what we can look forward to in one of their favorite baseball events period. Royals probably aren't making another move, and we're here to tell ya, we said this weeks ago. Vinnie Pasquantino signs an extension, as the Royals sign a lot of veteran relievers to minor league contracts. Which we start talking about the depth in this bullpen, and it might be Top 10 when we're all set and done. There was some discourse on twitter that we tackle, and of course, we end it with America's favorite segment: Drop the Ball!

1h 7m
JAN 23

Royals Top 100 Prospects, Salvy's Playing Time, and Beltran to the HOF!

This week, the guys discuss the two top 100 prospects by Baseball America in our system, and how there's one on the outside looking in. Kendry Chourio and David Shields are set to be household names in prospect circles. Deep dive on Salvy's playing time, and what we should expect in 2026. We're in one year deal territory now, as we look to who could help this squad off the bench, since that big bat is seemingly not coming. Matt once again pleads that we cannot rely on Jac Caglianone and Carter Jensen only in 2026. It's playoffs or bust and it seems you're running back with the same squad. We chat Carlos Beltran going to the Hall of Fame, and then end it with America's favorite segment: Drop the Ball!

1h 11m
JAN 23

Matt Nagy Out, Eric Bieniemy BACK!

On this week's episode, Matt and Jackson chat about the Chiefs coaching changes. And how they can expect to see some discipline in the upcoming season. Eric Bieniemy is back as the Chiefs' offensive coordinator, and complacency is going away with his arrival. We also chat how this means Travis is more than likely coming back in a Chiefs uni in 2026. We also highlight the NFL playoffs and talk about the matchups, and of course, we end it with America's favorite segment: Drop the Ball!

50 min

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On "Drop the Ball," Matt and Jackson discuss ALL things Royals, Chiefs, and some more. This podcast will absolutely push you to try to be a great sports fan, even if you're not. The passion for the game will 100% be in affect. It might get heated... but hey, that's entertainment.

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Drop the Ball
Years Active

2020 - 2026
Episodes

203
Rating

Explicit
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