Kansas City Royals Podcast

MLB.com’s Anthony Castrovince (@castrovince) and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan (@FlannyMLB) discuss Whit Merrifield’s new four-year contract and what he has meant to the club. Plus, they spotlight Kyle Zimmer, who hopes for a breakout 2019 season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Spring Training under a month away, MLB.com’s Anthony Castrovince (@castrovince) and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan (@FlannyMLB) spotlight the right-field battle and who might get the starting nod. Plus, they break down the starting rotation and the expectations for the staff. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Royals are gearing up for Spring Training with 19 non-roster invitees. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince (@castrovince) and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan (@FlannyMLB) spotlight the Royals' deep talent and discuss the tough year Danny Duffy had on the mound and how he's looking to bounce back. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can the Royals steal 250 bases in 2019? MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince (@Castrovince) and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan (@FlannyMLB) break down the club's top focus this season. They also discuss the Royals' biggest needs ahead of Spring Training and where they rank in the AL Central. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ned Yost speaks to the media at the Winter Meetings in Las Vegas and talks about the addition of Billy Hamilton and what he brings to the club. Plus, he shares his thoughts on the possibility of eliminating the shift from the game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MLB.com's Tim McMaster (@MLB_McMaster) and Royals Reporter Jeffrey Flanagan (@FlannyMLB) are in Las Vegas for the Winter Meetings and discuss the deal with speedster Billy Hamilton and how that will impact the club. Plus, they preview the upcoming Rule 5 Draft and talk about the chances Kyle Zimmer will make it to the bigs. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Could Billy Hamilton or James McCann be a fit in Kansas City? MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince (@Castrovince) and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan (@FlannyMLB)  discuss the club's agenda for the Winter Meetings. They also break down who was non-tendered at the deadline. Plus, Royals catching coach Pedro Grifol interviews for the Orioles' manager job. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan break down the club's decisions before the non-tender deadline. They also discuss the Royals' need for a backup middle infielder, Mike Matheny's new role with the team and Nicky Lopez's chances of making the Opening Day roster. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan break down Whit Merrifield's future with the club. They also discuss the Royals' rebuilding process and outfield prospect Nick Heath's special connection with his mother.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan discuss Alex Gordon and Salvador Perez's Gold Glove honors. They also break down why the team parted ways with Nate Karns and Brandon Maurer, Wily Peralta's new deal and Meibrys Viloria's walk-off in the Arizona Fall League Fall Stars Game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MLB.com's Darwin Zook and Royals Reporter, Jeffrey Flanagan breakdown the decision by the team to bring back Wily Peralta and what other offseason moves that could be in the near future. Plus, they remember senior pitching advisor, Bill Fischer who passed away Tuesday night. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MLB.com's Dani Wexelman and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan break down the club's future with Adalberto Mondesi and Whit Merrifield. They also discuss the AL Central's rebuilding process, Nick Pratto's growth in Class A and the young depth in the rotation.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan break down Ned Yost's return for the 2019 season. They also discuss top prospects in the Instructional League, the latest with Danny Duffy and 40-man roster decisions. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin Grimm has been added to the Kansas City bullpen. MLB.com’s Tim McMaster and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan discuss where Grimm slots into the team’s bullpen and if Jorge Soler is ready to be an everyday player. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Moustakas is back in Kansas City. MLB.com’s Tim McMaster and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan discuss how the new deal came about and the suspension of outfielder, Jorge Bonifacio. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duda fills 1B void left by Hosmer. Royals in midst of another rebuild. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan discuss the Royals 1-year deal with Lucas Duda and club transitioning into rebuild mode. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can Mondesi make Opening Day roster? Merrifield in center field? MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan discuss Adalberto Mondesi chances at making the Opening day roster and Whit Merrifield getting more reps in centerfield. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ned Yost and General Manager Dayton Moore talk to reporters at the Cactus League Media Day. They discuss developing their young players, the importance of the draft and Alex Gordon being a team leader. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ned Yost, Jesse Hahn, Nathan Karns, Salvador Perez and Hunter Dozier speak about the first few days in Royals Spring Training camp. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who's on first for the Royals in 2018? MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan break down the club's options for first base both internally and via free agency, as well as discussing the best things about seeing the team at Surprise Stadium during Spring Training. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices