Royals Rundown: A Kansas City Royals Podcast

Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco have a lot of ground to cover this week! News is pouring from Nashville, but where do the Kansas City Royals stand after the Winter Meetings? Plus, did they win or lose the Rule 5 Draft? All that and more!

Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco have the Kansas City Royals updates you need! Spoiler alert: there are none, at least when they recorded the podcast. Learn what moves around the league mean for Kansas City, and why the Royals will sink further without any moves. Get a sneak peek into the pair's writings for this week as well!

Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco get together on Thanksgiving weekend to talk some Kansas City Royals! What trend is Jacob seeing in recent pitching acquisitions, and does Jeremy think it is legit? Plus, hear why they are concerned about Maikel Garcia and what the Royals should do with the 23-year-old infielder. All that and more on today's episode!

Jacob Milham, Jeremy Greco, and Greg Walker get together on Thanksgiving Eve to talk about some Kansas City Royals! How are our listeners responding to last week's moves? They all weigh in on the questions about Salvador Perez in 2024. Tune in!

Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco talk about a big week in Kansas City Royals transactions and JEremy's recent column on Royals Review.

Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco have some serious Kansas City Royals news to talk about! From roster deadlines, Bobby Witt Jr.'s All-MLB apperance, and the Taylor Clarke contract, it all begs the question: will Royals fans be given hope this winter?

Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco are joined by Northwest Arkansas Naturals broadcaster and everything-media guy, Shawn Murnin. Hear his story plus his takeaways from the 2023 season—also, more end-of-year awards from the Kansas City Royals. Tune in!

Jacob Milham sits down with Kansas City Royals breakout prospect Steven Sobac following his first professional season. How did the pitcher perform across the minor-league season? What does his offseason schedule look like? Tune in for all that and more!

Kansas City Royals minor-league pitcher Will Klein sits down with Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco on today's episode. Hear all about the season and experience in the Futures Game from the Kansas City Royals' #25 prospect.

Plus, the Jackson County Administrator responds to last week's reported price tag on a downtown stadium. How does this change things ahead of a possible April ballot? Find out!

Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco spend way too much time talking about which players the Royals could part with ahead of some important 40-man dates. Which former top pick should be on the chopping block?

Plus, hear their thoughts after The Kansas City Star's report regarding a higher stadium price tag.

Read Jeremy's thoughts in full on Royals Review: https://www.royalsreview.com/2023/10/28/23934798/frank-white-is-playing-hardball-with-the-royals-again-this-time-over-the-new-stadium

Read Jacob's thoughts on Kings of Kauffman: https://kingsofkauffman.com/posts/kc-royals-stadium-confusion-compounds-what-fans-need-from-team-legislators

Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco have a great talk with Kansas City Royals High-A affiliate Quad Cities River Bandits broadcaster Kyle Kercheval. Plus, reacting to an improbable World Series matchup and two minor moves on the wire.

Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco get you all up to date on the Kansas City Royals. What does Jin Wong's departure mean and what caused it? Jacob is reading between the lines on one writer's Royals responses. Jeremy has an idea to make the baseball season more interesting and Jacob goes off on Driveline Baseball once again. Tune in for a great Sunday morning episode!

Jacob Milham interviews Columbia Fireflies broadcaster John Kocsis about the 2023 season with the Kansas City Royals Low-A affiliate. Plus, he has a brand-new book called Play-by-Play from the Minors: Profiles of Baseball Broadcasters from Scranton to Yakima. Learn more about his pandemic project coming to life.

Jacob Milham, Jeremy Greco, and Greg Walker react to the Kansas City Royals having no Gold Glove finalists for the first time in more than a decade. Why the Olympics bringing back baseball in 2028 is not very exciting. Plus, is the postseason format hurting October baseball? They all weigh in.

Royals Review editor Max Reiper joins Jeremy Greco and Jacob Milham on today's episode. We break down the numbers behind Jackson County's funding counteroffer to the Kansas City Royals. Plus, Dylan Coleman's workouts with Tread Athletics could see a new pitcher in 2024.

Jacob Milham, Jeremy Greco, and Greg Walker get you up to speed on the MLB playoffs action, sans the Kansas City Royals. We discuss whether Ryan O'Hearn could come back to town, whether Salvador Perez will go to Chicago, and how bad was the 2023 bullpen.

Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco are still recovering from the Kansas City Royals season, but baseball marches on. We recap each series through Sunday night and look at one key story in each. Plus, what Royals prospects are rolling in the Arizona Fall League?

We react to the Kansas City Royals end-of-season press conference and what fans should take away from it, Zack Greinke's 2023 conclusion, and we remember Tim Wakefield's impact on baseball.

Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco are joined by Honey once again for today's episode! The three talk about Bobby Witt Jr. making Kansas City Royals history and why fans should not discount his slow September. Plus, Edward Olivares has turned things around at the plate. Does this change his 2024 roster chances?

Michale Massey's award, Dylan Coleman breaking a record, and more on today's episode!

Jacob Milham, Jeremy Greco, and Greg Walker team up for today's episode! The three discuss the history these 2023 Royals are setting in September, but how much will that translate to 2024? Plus, what conclusions can fans take from the Anthony Veneziano and Jonathan Bowlan debuts? Lastly, the AL West race is hitting the final stretch. Who do they pick to face the Minnesota Twins in the postseason? Tune in and find out on today's episode!

Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco have an unexpected guest on the podcast tonight, to talk about another Kansas City Royals sweep. This one came at the Houston Astros' expense, shrinking their postseason chances MASSIVLEY. Plus, what is the plan for eight Royals down in Arizona? Tune in to find out!

Jacob Milham returns with Jeremy Greco for more Kansas City Royals talk! Zack Greinke made what could be his final start ever, but do these two think he is done? Plus, Jeremy doubles down on an interesting injury inquiry! Plus, the stadium talk continues to hover over the Royals but the team still lets down the fans. All that and more on today's episode!

Jeremy Greco and Greg Walker have tons to talk about! With Jeremy at the reins, the two discuss Alec Marsh, Bubba Thompson, and Nic Loftin regarding their roles with the Kansas City Royals. Plus, how are the Texas Rangers and Washington Nationals in the same discussion as the Royals? Tune in to find out!

Greg Walker returns to the show, alongside Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco for a very unique episode. From Logan Porter's MLB debut to which bullpen and offense are actually the worst, the Kansas City Royals are all over this episode yet not at all. Godspeed listener, godspeed. No ads in this episode either, you don't need that mess.

Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco get updated on all things Kansas City Royals! First, they run through the transactions and Jeremy has a unique reason for Keller and Cropley promotions. Will we see Freddy Fermin again this season?

Plus, the two talk about where MLB fails in production and what they can do to amend that. After that, hear the two players these two want to see improvement from this season. The 2024 roster only has so many spots and which starters could lose out? Tune in to find out!

Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco bring you all things Kansas City Royals ahead of the Kansas City Chiefs opener! The two discuss Cole Ragans winning AL Pitcher of the Month and how outside help took him to a new level. Plus, both hosts have different opinions on Massey's long-term fit in Kansas City. What are their thoughts?

Lastly, Jacob locks in his Opening Day 2024 outfield and Jeremy dishes on one player that needs to leave Kansas City NOW. Tune in!

Royals Review contributor Preston Farr joins Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco on today's podcast! The three focus on Kansas City Royals prospects as the minor-league season comes to a close. Are there any other September call-ups waiting in the wings? Plus, who is standing out in affiliated ball from the 2023 draft class?

The Royals have some big rotation gaps looming in 2024. Preston gives insight into who could help the Royals rotation next season, both from the farm and in free agency. The three also lament a terrible yet intriguing AL Central postseason race! Tune in for a great episode!

Jack Johnson of 810 Sports and Locked on Royals joins Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco for a special Tuesday night episode! The three have a ton to discuss about the Kansas City Royals, but get to know Jack and his work in sports radio! Plus, as the offseason approaches, are J.J. Picollo, Matt Quatraro, and Alec Zumwalt on the hot seat? All three weigh in! Also, the Los Angeles Angels' frenzy of moves has MLB abuzz. What do the three think and could the Royals acquire a new player? Tune in to find out!

Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco wish they had good news about the Kansas City Royals, but there isn't much! From rehab setbacks to terrible losses, where does this team stand? Plus, how does Alec Marsh and his volatile pitching fit into the Royals' future rotation? All that and much more on this episode!

Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco get together on the fast-growing Kansa City Royals podcast in the land! We get you up to speed on the Royals transactions and discuss the team's issues after a 1-2 trip to Chicago. But first, what off-field issues is Jeremy tackling in his weekly column on Royals Review?

Plus, the two have differing opinions on how the Royals are handling Maikel Garcia's recent injury. What should the team do with the rookie infielder? Lastly, MJ Melendez's poor defense looms large over the team and the fan base sees it. What should the team do with him, especially with little improvement on the horizon?

Royals Review deputy manager Matthew LaMar joins Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco on today's show! The Royals have a busy off day, plus acquire another former top prospect! Is Edward Olivares' demotion the end of his MLB career in Kansas City? Plus, what is expected of Jonathan Heasley after a rough 2023?

Nelson Velazquez, while Matthew talks about what he brings to the future Royals! Wrapping it all up, each man has a different reason for loving baseball. Why does the game matter so much to each of them? Tune in for the intimate segment!

Jacob Milham, Jeremy Greco, and Greg Walker get together to talk some Kansas City Royals! Who steps up in the rotation after Zack Greinke landed on the 15-day IL? The crew talks about Bobby Witt Jr. standing alone in a key defensive metric, but cannot forget about one player who is also having a top-10 season. Also, Brian Henry also known as RoyalTreatment joins the show to talk Sabrmetrics! Tune in for a great show.

Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco react to the Kansas City Royals' surprising seven-game streak! The Royals ran roughshod over the Minnesota Twins and New York Mets, but how are fans feeling after a series loss to the Philadelphia Phillies? They get you up to date with all the Royals' recent transactions, but what move is yet to hit the wire and causes concern? Also, Jeremy has an EXCLUSIVE update around the Royals' labor negotiations. The two wrap up the episode debating the Team's core and what players they want to see added after they play up to expectations!

Jacob Milham sits down with Brian Henry for a special bonus episode just on Sabermetrics! Jacob tried to unsuccessful explain WPA/LI, so listen in as Brian makes it all make sense!

Jacob Milham, Jeremy Greco, and Greg Walker get together for today's episode! Get up to speed on the Kansas City Royals' disappointing series in Cleveland, and what reliever let Jeremy down the most? Rob Manfred gets a BIG extension, and Greg is not happy about it! Plus, all three react to John Sherman's open letter to Royals fans. Tune in for a can't miss episode!

Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco get together for a special Monday night recording! The two struggle to find any silver linings following a winless series in the Bronx, plus how does Jeremy think Jordan Lyles should apologize to the Kansas City Royals? Alos, the two talk about the impending trade deadline, Scott Barlow's hair regimen, but most importantly: WE WANT MORE FREDDY FERMIN!

Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco get you all up to date on the Kansas City Royals! Jeremy has some good news about the team and the two talk about the best starters after the All-Star break! Plus, why is Jacob's inbox full from the Royals Review community? The two talk ahead of the deadline and debate the pros and cons of trading away Salvy. But will it actually happen? Tune in to find out!

Excuse the short clip, but we had some technical difficulties! Brian Henry joins Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco for some more advanced analytics talk, comparing preseason projections to the Kansas City Royals at the break! Plus, what players does Brian see breaking out in the season's second half? Tune in to find out!

Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco bring you back into baseball following the All-Star break! What does the pair think of the 2023 MLB Draft class, after being initially disappointed? Also, we know where to go for all the best breakdowns of the draft class! Jeremy makes Jacob think about what needs to be done to improve the All-Star Game itself, after another record-low viewership! All that and more on today's episode.

Jacob Milham, Jeremy Greco, and Greg Walker are back at it, bringing you the news and analysis on all things Kansas City Royals! The Royals lost six straight on the road after a promising series win over the Dodgers. But, why is Jeremy talking about things off the field in his feature article? Plus, after the Royals DFA'd Amir Garrett, what are your favorite memories and moments of Garrett? Also. listen in for Greg's full draft outlook, at least in approach and explaining how under-slot picks work!

Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco are joined by two very special guests for this month's prospect special! Just Baseball's Jared Perkins and Royals Review's Preston Farr give their takes on a pitcher and batter at each level. Plus, how is the group feeling about the return for Aroldis Chapman? Tune in for a deep look into the past month in the Kansas City Royals farm system!

Royals Review editor Matthew LaMar joins Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco for a special extended episode! How are they all feeling about the Kansas City Royals? Plus, what is Austin Cox's ceiling compared to Alec Marsh's? Also, Jeremy gives his thoughts on the John Sherman press conference at the season's midway point!

Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco update you on the Kansas City Royals after a feel-good road trip and series in Tampa Bay. We are judging any stretch of Royals games on a curve now, right? Also, they run through Royal Farm Reports' top-10 trade assets list and what players are on the list? Brin Henry, Royals Review's resident numbers guy, joins them later on too to discuss some plat discipline metrics and how that looks for three of Kansas City's top young guns. Need a little more disappointment? Wait until you hear who Keith Law mocked to Kansas City!

Things are looking rough for the Kansas City Royals on the field. The team continues to lose, after dropping another AL Central series. But, that is not what Jeremy Greco needs to get off his chest. Plus, Jacob Milham has some concerns about outfielder MJ Melendez at the plate. Would sending him to Omaha fix anything though? Also, Greg Walker gets his College World Series prediction in and updates us on some prospects. Tune in for a very controversial episode!

Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco are joined by Royal de Lux Podcast host Michael for today's entertaining episode! A flurry of transactions in the majors and minors shows the Royals are still evaluating every player. What are the moves, and how does each promotion play into the 2023 season? Plus, Samad Taylor and Maikel Garcia are cooking for the Kansas City Royals. But, why do Jacob and Jeremy not like it? Anime recommendations, debating Nick Pratto's power, and more on today's episode!

Jacob Milham, Jeremy Greco, and Greg Walker get together after a terrible news day for the Kansas City Royals. The team now has the worst record in all of MLB. How far can this team sink in 2023? It can always get worse as proven by Vinnie Pasquatino's torn labrum. How will the Royals address first base and the outfield for the rest of the season? Greg primes Royals fans for the College World Series and how that could affect next month's MLB Draft. Tune in for a rollercoaster of an episode!