Kansas City Royals Podcast

Royals fans can breathe a sigh of relief as the MRI on Salvador Perez's knee showed no signs of structural damage. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan discuss the unusual way Perez was injured on a collision at home plate with teammate Drew Butera. They also break down the competition for the Opening Day second baseman. 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 Raul Mondesi Jr break from Spring Training camp as the every-day second baseman? MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan discuss how Mondesi has looked so far in the exhibition season and if prospect Kyle Zimmer can find a home in the Kansas City bullpen in 2017. 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

Will Eric Hosmer be a Royal in 2018? MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan discuss the possibility of Hosmer signing a long term extension with the club and if Alex Gordon could be playing all three outfield positions this 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

The Royals added some impressive power to their lineup this offseason in hopes of being able to score more runs in 2017. MLB.com's Andrew Becker and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan discuss where newcomers Jorge Soler and Brandon Moss fit into the team as well as the depth at starting pitcher that the Royals have recently acquired. 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 have been active trying to grab as many quality arms as they can right before Spring Training begins. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan break down the Jason Hammel and Travis Wood signings and discuss how they strengthen the entire pitching 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' roster has gone through a little bit of a face lift this offseason. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan break down how the team has changed its philosophy from a speed-based team to one that should hit for more power in 2017. They also discuss all the new faces that we could see in the bullpen next year. 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

Last week, the Royals and their fans said goodbye to their young star pitcher, Yordano Ventura. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan look back at the very emotional memorial service held for Ventura and discuss the recent signing of Brandon Moss. 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 baseball world mourns as Yordano Ventura was killed in a car accident in the Dominican Republic on Sunday. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan discuss how Ventura's teammates are coping with the loss and reminisce about their favorite memories and moments of Ventura's career. 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

Danny Duffy has signed a new five-year extension to remain a Kansas City Royal. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan break down why this deal is a positive for both sides and how Duffy almost walked away from the game back in 2010. 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 were a busy team last week as they traded for pitcher Nathan Karns and outfielder Peter O'Brien. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan break down the Karns-for-Dyson trade and where O'Brien fits in a crowded outfield. 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 be a contender in the AL Central? MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan discuss if a slugger like Pedro Alvarez could be a fit in Kansas City and what plans they have for an overcrowded outfield. 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

Time to look back at the Royals 2016 season. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and team reporter Jeffrey Flanagan reflect on a seven-run rally in the 9th inning against the White Sox for the biggest comeback in Royals' history. 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 make one more playoff run in 2017? MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan discuss if the team will make another trade for a hitter and what role Matt Strahm can play into next season's plans. 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 pulled off a trade for Jorge Soler by sending Wade Davis to the Cubs during the Winter Meetings. MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan discuss what Soler brings to this team and who will replace Wade Davis in the closer's role in 2017. 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 have a lot of decisions to make this offseason. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince chats with Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan on what the team should add in the bullpen and possibly a full time designated hitter. 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

After missing the playoffs last season Kansas City is looking to add some pieces to their club. Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan explains what moves they can make without adding significantly to their payroll. 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

Kansas City is expecting to increase its payroll this offseason. Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan discusses the Drew Butera signing and other roster moves completed this week. 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 have some big decisions to make this offseason. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan discuss how they'll shed payroll and why it's crucial for Alex Gordon, Joakim Soria and Chris Young to have bounce-back seasons in 2017. 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 sent Ryan O'Hearn and Josh Staumont to the Fall League and both are grateful for that opportunity. MLBPipeline.com caught up with the two highly ranked prospects to find out how they're taking advantage of this extra playing time and how it can help their future next 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

The future is bright in Kansas City as they look towards a successful 2017. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan reflect on the season, spotlight key contributors, and how their roster could shake out. 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