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Rany Jazayerli (@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (@SorenPetro) are dedicated to covering the Kansas City Royals. Everything from yesterday's game to the very latest on the Royals top prospects. Top shelf analytics to pure passionate fan reaction, and everything in between when it comes to Royals baseball.

Lifelong Royals fans. Jazayerli was a founder of Baseball Prospectus, author of the blog "Rany on the Royals" and a published writer with Grantland, The Ringer, Sports Illustrated and The Athletic. Petro has hosted local and national sports talk radio since 1994 and hosted hundreds of Royals Pre and Post game shows. From hundred loss seasons to champagne drenched clubhouses, Petro has covered the Royals for close to 30 years.

Sit back and enjoy Royals fans!

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Rany Jazayerli (@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (@SorenPetro) are dedicated to covering the Kansas City Royals. Everything from yesterday's game to the very latest on the Royals top prospects. Top shelf analytics to pure passionate fan reaction, and everything in between when it comes to Royals baseball.

Lifelong Royals fans. Jazayerli was a founder of Baseball Prospectus, author of the blog "Rany on the Royals" and a published writer with Grantland, The Ringer, Sports Illustrated and The Athletic. Petro has hosted local and national sports talk radio since 1994 and hosted hundreds of Royals Pre and Post game shows. From hundred loss seasons to champagne drenched clubhouses, Petro has covered the Royals for close to 30 years.

Sit back and enjoy Royals fans!

    How to Handle the Trade Deadline?

    How to Handle the Trade Deadline?

    How should the Royals approach the Trade Deadline?

    Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss if the Royals should be looking for quality or quantity on the trade market. Plus...

    - J.J. Picollo comments on the trade market.
    - What do the Royals have to trade?

    - Playoff Optimism Meter.
    - Was Sunday the win of the year?
    - How do you replace Michael Wacha?
    - Who to call up if Isbel has to be replaced?

    • 1 hr
    Has the "Old Dog" (Salvador Perez) Learned New Tricks at the Plate?

    Has the "Old Dog" (Salvador Perez) Learned New Tricks at the Plate?

    Who is really the Royals biggest threat. The preseason favorite Twins or the Red Hot Guardians?

     Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss whether Minnesota or Cleveland is better built for the long haul. Plus...

    - Playoff Optimism Meter.
    - What's the value of an 8 game win streak?
    - Has Perez become a fundamentally better hitter at age 34?
    - What's wrong with Pasquantino?
    - How big is the loss of Massey?
    - Goodbye Angel Hernandez!

    • 59 min
    Is the '24 Royals Rotation One for the Ages?

    Is the '24 Royals Rotation One for the Ages?

    So far statistically this Royals Rotation is doing things that have never been done in franchise history. So is it the best Royals Rotation ever?

    Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the Royals Rotation and where it stacks up historically, as well as...

    - Playoff Optimism Meter. 
    - What teams are threats to the Royals?
    - Time to give up on having a quality OF?
    - Kris Bubic timeline.
    - Do the Royals actually have pitching depth?
    - What kind of trades are possible?
    - How do the '24 Royals compare to the '14 AL Champions?
    - Remembering the 2014 team.

    • 1 hr
    How Do You Spell Ace? Is it... L - U - G - O?

    How Do You Spell Ace? Is it... L - U - G - O?

    If you're going to talk about an Ace in the Royals rotation... it's time to start talking about Seth Lugo as that man.

    Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) welcome David Lesky (Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) to pinch hit for Petro and discuss the recent dominance of Seth Lugo and more.

    - How good can Seth Lugo be?
    - Is this going to be a historic season for Bobby Witt Jr.?
    - Of course there'll be a check of the Playoff Optimism Meter.
    - How deep is the rotation now and how deep will it be?
    - Can Dairon Blanco be one of the answers in the OF?
    - What's the plan with Renfroe/Frazier/Hampson?

    • 1 hr 8 min
    Is it Better to be Lucky or Good?

    Is it Better to be Lucky or Good?

    Is it possible to be lucky and unlucky at the same time?

    Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) are talking about the Royals 3-3 week against quality teams in the Blue Jays and Rangers.

    - Where are the Royals defying the numbers... good and bad?
    - What's the Playoff Optimism Meter look like?
    - Is it time to make some roster changes?
    - When is it OK to cut bate with struggling veterans?
    - What to make of Daniel Lynch's start?
    - The worst hitting outfield in baseball.

    • 52 min
    Is the Playoff Optimism Meter Pointing Up?

    Is the Playoff Optimism Meter Pointing Up?

    After another winning week it's time to check the Playoff Optimism Meter.

    Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) dive into a 4-3 week that still has the Royals holding down a Wild Card spot in the standings.

    - Why are the Royals continuing to win against good teams?
    - Royals depth is tested.
    - What to expect from Jonathan Bowlan this time around?
    - Father Time's got nothing on Salvy.
    - Minor League Catchers = OBP Machines.

    • 1 hr 3 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
132 Ratings

132 Ratings

Brandon the Scooby Doo guy ,

Best ever

This is a Fantastic podcast not just baseball people but royals people to enjoy something so special that you can get so much love in an hour podcast. Thank you guys so much for doing what you do and providing amazing content and feedback to the casual fan and to the amazing Royals fans.

gabemckinley ,

It’s hard being a Royals fan

This show has two real Royals fans. One is a local radio hack with a voice like a full McDonald’s ashtray and all the charm of a drunk at the end of the bar, Rany is a long standing analytics knower and a trusted voice.

chiefcam11 ,

Rany’s great, Soren stop yelling

I love Rany and I’ve loved him since he had the Rany and Joe podcast. I listen to Soren on the radio for his guests…which is why I thought I could like this podcast too. If Soren would stop creating arguments that he then got to yell at Rany about until he wore him down, it would be great! If Soren approached the show with curiosity rather than an agenda, I would be able to make it through a show. I usually make it through half the show before Soren’s antics become too much to handle. This is sports, not a political debate show.

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