Kauffman Corner
by Soren Petro
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About this podcast
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.Sunday nights at 9:00 PM Central. Hosted by Soren Petro (@SorenPetro) and David Lesky (@DBLesky).Petro is the afternoon drive host of The Porgram on Sports Radio 810-WHB in Kansas City. Petro has covered the Royals since 1994. He is a former Pre and Post Host of Royals baseball and is Kansas City's most experienced sports broadcaster. Lesky is the Publisher of Inside the Crown, the gold standard of Royals blogs. He is the author of the American League Central breakdown for Lindy's Baseball Preview and a Royals Insider for Sports Radio 810 - WHB.Sit back and enjoy Royals fans!
Episodes
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- Preseason Bold & Daring Predictions were Daring… But were They Correct? · 1 h 1 min · Episode 291Before the 2026 season Rany Jazayerli, David Lesky and Soren Petro made their Bold & Daring Predictions for the season. Were they too bold... too daring... did they hit on…
- Reviewing Our Preseason Predictions with Rany Jazayerli! · 1 h 5 min · Episode 290Rany Jazayerli returns to the Kauffman Corner Podcast to help us review our preseason predictions for the 2026 Royals. It's great to have Rany back on the Pod... but it didn't…
- Grading the 2026 Royals Pitchers! · 46 min · Episode 289The Royals starting pitching struggled with injuries and ineffectiveness all season and the bullpen did nothing to help. We hand out our grades for the 2026 Royals pitching staff.
- Grading the 2026 Royals Position Players! · 50 min · Episode 288It's time to hand out letter grades on the season. From A to F, we grade each position and the DH
- End of Season Presser React! · 53 min · Episode 287The Royals wrapped up their disappointing 2026 season and Royals GM, JJ Picollo and Manager, Matt Quatraro met with the media. What did they say about what went wrong in 2026…
- What We Want to Hear From the Royals End of Season Press Conference? · 53 min · Episode 286The disappointing 2026 season is finally in the books. Time to discuss what we want to hear from JJ Picollo and Matt Quatraro at their end of the season press conference.
- What We Want to See in the Final Week of the Royals 2026 Season! · 56 min · Episode 285Carter Jensen is setting franchise records as a rookie and we take a look at some of the statistical accomplishments that are still on the table for the 2026 Royals to achieve in…
- Carter Jensen and Bobby Witt Jr. Still Putting Up Big Numbers! · 59 min · Episode 284Noah Cameron dazzles on the mound, Carter Jensen has tied the Royals Rookie Home Run Record and Bobby Witt Jr. has topped 40 Stole Bases again. What do those numbers mean for the…
- How Good is Carter Jensen? · 1 h 1 min · Episode 283Carter Jensen pounded three more homers this week and is not tied for the second most homers by a Royals Rookie. How good is he now and how good can he become? Plus, Jac…
- What are Realistic Expectations Year Over Year for the Royals? · 1 h 3 min · Episode 282What should Royals fans expect from the Royals each season moving forward? What would it actually take for the Royals to make the playoffs?
- What’s an 8-Game Win Streak Worth Now? · 50 min · Episode 281The Royals are enjoying an 8-game win streak, their longest of the season, when they are dead and buried in the standings. So what is the value of a win streak now?
- Is Noah Cameron the Royals #1 Starter? · 1 h 0 min · Episode 280Noah Cameron threw a one-hitter and has been on a tear since he started calling his own game. Is he the Royals #1 Starter? What does the Royals rotation look like for next…
- Jac Caglianone has a Giant Day! · 1 h 1 min · Episode 279Jac Caglianone crushed two home runs and two doubles in one game. Is it time to get Jac Caglianone signed to a long-term contract?
- The 2026 MLB Trade Deadline… Did the Royals Get it Right? · 1 h 2 min · Episode 278The Royals made a couple of smaller trades for a few nearly, Major League ready arms, but that's it. Did they get it right at the Deadline or was there a better way to handle…
- Salvador Perez is Now the Royals Home Run King! · 1 h 6 min · Episode 277Salvador Perez is now the Royals Home Run king, will that translate into a spot in Cooperstown? Plus, who's going to be traded and who's going to stick around after the Trade…
- How the Royals Should Approach the Trade Deadline! · 49 min · Episode 276With the MLB Trade Deadline just weeks away, what should the Royals plan be? With the MLB Draft in the rear view mirror, how does the Royals Farm System shape up and when can we…
- Did the Royals Get it Right in the 2026 MLB Draft? · 54 min · Episode 275The Royals surprised everyone and took Louisville, OF Zion Rose with the 6th pick. Was signability the right way to go in this draft and what else did the Royals get in the 2026…
- Do the Royals Know What They Really Are? · 48 min · Episode 274The Royals say they don't know yet if they are buying or selling. Well they damn well better be selling!
- What It Looks Like When It’s Time To Make a Change at Manager? · 58 min · Episode 273What are the signs to look for if you are considering a change at Manager and Carter Jensen become the Royals #1 Catcher?
- Is Jac Caglianone Becoming a Star? · 60 min · Episode 272Jac Caglianone seems to have turned the corner offensively and may be on his way to stardom. The rest of the team is also hitting better and also getting hurt.
- New Players Injured and New Injuries for the Players Already Hurt! · 48 minMore injuries for the Royals and the worst record in the American League has made it clear it's time for the Royals to sell!
- Have the Royals Found a Closer? · 55 min · Episode 270The Royals put together a .500 road trip that means what? They appear to have a new closer and two young starters start to lock in.
- Buddy Bell Once Said It Can Always Get Worse… How? · 1 h 2 min · Episode 269The Royals free fall continues. If you think it can't get worse, it can. Where do the Royals go from here? Do they finally make a change with Alex Zumwalt? Who has value on the…
- Are the Royals Actually Showing Signs of Having a Pulse? · 59 min · Episode 268The Royals found a way to win two games. Is this a sign they are figuring things out or just baseball?David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports…
- Back to Doom and Gloom for the Royals? · 58 min · Episode 267With only one win on the Royals road trip to Chicago and St. Louis the mood is not good. Are the dark days here to stay for the Royals?David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the…
- Can the Royals Win Without Cole Ragans? · 59 min · Episode 266The Royals lost Cole Ragans to the IL last week. How worried should the Royals be? Can Stephen Kolek hold the fort? Did the Royals miss an opportunity to trade Ragans this past…
- A Winning West Coast Road Trip Means What? · 1 h 5 min · Episode 265The Royals completed the sweep of the Mariners in Seattle to complete a winning 4-2 road trip. So where’s the confidence level for this club now?David Lesky (Publisher - Inside…
- Have the Royals Turned a Corner? · 1 h 7 min · Episode 264The Royals bats came alive this week and they won some games. Have they turned the corner?David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio…
- Can It Get Any Worse for the Royals? · 1 h 4 min · Episode 263Now the Royals can’t pitch either. Back to back bad outings from Royals starters have dropped them to 7-15 on the season. Is this Rock Bottom?David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the…
- When Will the Royals Hit? · 58 min · Episode 262The Royals continue to hang around .500 with little to no help from their bats. Is there anything that can be done to get the offense going?David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the…
- Royals Not Ready for Prime Time Just Yet! · 59 min · Episode 261The Royals had a chance to measure themselves against the current King of Small Market Baseball, the Milwaukee Brewers, dropping 2 of three over the weekend.David Lesky…
- Time to Over-React to the First Series of 2026! · 57 min · Episode 260The first series of the season is in the books. So why not over-react to the good, the bad and the ugly?David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro…
- Bold & Daring Predictions (with Rany Jazayerli) for the 2026 Royals Season · 54 min · Episode 259On a special Royals Opening Day edition of the Kauffman Corner Podcast, Rany Jazayerli is back to help us make our “Bold & Daring Predictions” for the 2026 Season.David Lesky…
- Predicting the 2026 Royals Postseason Awards with Rany Jazayerli · 1 h 3 min · Episode 258The 2026 Season is less than a week away for the Kansas City Royals, so it’s time to make our predictions for the Royals ’26 Postseason awards. The good doctor, Dr. Rany…
- Loud Noises From Royals Bats at the WBC! · 59 min · Episode 257The Royals are making quite a statement at the WBC. Taking walks and knocking the ball over the wall. Does this mean the Royals Offense is fixed? David Lesky (Publisher - Inside…
- Lots of Royals in the WBC… Good or Bad? · 1 h 7 min · Episode 256The WBC is under way and numerous Royals have seen action. How have they done and what does it mean for the upcoming Royals season.David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the…
- What to Expect from Starling Marte and How He Fits? · 1 h 5 min · Episode 255The Royals have reportedly agreed to a deal with veteran outfielder, Starling Marte. What should the Royals expect from him and how does he fit into the lineup?David Lesky…
- Let’s Over-React to the First Weekend of Spring Training Games! · 1 h 1 min · Episode 254We’ve got real Spring Training baseball to discuss, so let’s over-react to the first few games of Spring Training.David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren…
- Where the Royals Rank in the American League Central! · 55 min · Episode 253With Spring Training underway it’s time to start breaking down the American League Central. How do the Royals measure up to the Tigers, Guardians, Twins and White Sox?David Lesky…
- Remembering Terrence Gore and What We Want to See At Spring Training! · 1 h 1 min · Episode 252The Royals lose another member of their 2015 Championship team and what do the Royals need to accomplish at Spring Training?Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball…
- Royals Executive VP and General Manager, JJ Picollo Joins Kauffman Corner! · 1 h 0 min · Episode 251With just 10 days remaining until Spring Training we chat with Royals General Manger, JJ Picollo.Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro…
- Which Pitchers have the Best Chance to Make or Break the Royals '26 Season? · 59 min · Episode 250A week ago we looked at the Hitters with the biggest potential variance in their 2026 season and how they would affect the success of the Royals. This week we look at the…
- Royals Pitching Coach Brian Sweeney Joins The KC to Discuss Moving the Fences In and More! · 59 min · Episode 249The Royals have become one of the savviest organizations in baseball when it comes to pitching. The man behind that is Pitching Coach, Brian Sweeney.David Lesky (Publisher…
- Which Hitters have the Best Chance to Make or Break the Royals '26 Season? · 57 min · Episode 248Major League Baseball teams love consistency in a player. At the same time they are always happy to discuss a player’s “ceiling”. So which of the 2026 Royals have the biggest…
- ESPN’s Jeff Passan Talks Royals and Baseball Economics! · 1 h 3 min · Episode 247ESPN’S Senior Major League Baseball Insider joins the Kauffman Corner Podcast to talk Royals and all things Baseball.Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli)…
- Moving the Fences In... Good Idea or Bad Idea? · 58 min · Episode 246The Royals are moving the fences in. What this means for the ’26 Royals and beyond.David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky), Les Norman (Former Royals OF/Author…
- Is there Help on The Farm in 2026? · 1 h 1 min · Episode 245It there any help on the Farm? Did the Royals get it right in arbitration? How many players on the Royals Hall of Fame ballot should get the call?Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder…
- Better or Worse, Breaking Down the 2026 Royals Pitcher by Pitcher! · 1 h 4 min · Episode 243Last week (Episode 241) we projected where the Royals would be better/worse among the Position Players and this week we’re taking a look at the Pitching Staff.Rany Jazayerli…
- Are the Royals Topped Out on Payroll? · 55 min · Episode 242The Royals have quietly increased payroll again this offseason. Have they gone as far as they can go?David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky), Les Norman (Former…
- Position by Position, Breaking Down the Royals Offense! · 60 min · Episode 241Position by position, where are the Royals better and/or worse on offense?Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB…
