Kansas City Royals Podcast

The Royals have a lot to look forward to in 2017 as they wrap up the 2016 season. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan discuss the last week of the regular season, where Edinson Volquez and Kendrys Morales stand and who might start at second base 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 Royals playoff hopes took a hit as they were recently swept by the A's. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan discuss what it would take for the Royals to sneak into the postseason. 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

What are the Royals expecting from Ian Kennedy in 2017? MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan discuss how the starter's ERA+ is 21 percent better than league average and update on Lorenzo Cain's status as he deals with a frustrating injury. 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 explain why the team "released" the Rally Mantis, how the backend of the rotation's missed Wade Davis, and what it will take for the Kansas City to earn a Wild Card spot. 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 sneak into the postseason picture? MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan look at the big picture ahead for Kansas City and discuss why their bullpen makes them such a dangerous threat to secure a Wild Card spot. 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 Rally Mantis Jr. save the Royals from their disappointing season? MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan reflect on the Royals' eight-game win streak and talk about which players have contributed to this Royal resurgence. 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 fallen behind in the AL Central standings but have found success in some unlikely places. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan spotlight Danny Duffy and Chris Young's success and timing and Alex Gordon's quest for his fourth straight Gold Glove. 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

Is it time for Kansas City to start planning for their future? MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan examine players like Mike Moustakas, Kendrys Morales and Edinson Volquez and where they could end up 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 quiet Royals saw the Trade Deadline come and go without making any major moves. MLB.com's Matthew Leach and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan examine the mindset behind this decision, discuss how they'll address the thin rotation heading into next season and look at why it's time to lock up Danny Duffy as he begins to enter his prime. 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

Dayton Moore and the front office are preparing to make some big decisions. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan discuss Edinson Volquez, Kendrys Morales and Luke Hochevar's futures and if they were willing to spend the money, why they'd look at picking up a fifth starter. 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 dominated at the All-Star Game and hope to carry that momentum into the second half of the season. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan spotlight the World Champion Royals' trip to the White House to meet President Barack Obama, talk about where Kansas City could look to get help at the Trade Deadline and update on who will be returning from the disabled list in the near future. 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

Being the lone All-Star representing the Royals in the 1992 All-Star Game was a memorable experience for former pitcher Jeff Montgomery. MLB.com's Jeffrey Flanagan talks to Montgomery about how being selected to the All-Star Game made him feel like it validated his career, what it's like to represent the American League and how he found out he made the squad. 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 can't afford to lose Wade Davis for long to the DL. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan discuss the ramifications of losing Davis for longer than 15 days, how the lack of consistency in the starting rotation is hurting their whole game, and what the Royals expect from newcomer Brooks Pounders. 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 chasing the Indians in the AL Central, but don't feel any pressure with the All-Star break around the corner. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan discuss the mental state of the team, how the rotation got its groove back, and how Paulo Orlando's hot offense has been clutch for Kansas City in the first half. 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 rolling because their starters continue to produce quality outings. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan focus on how well the pitchers are performing, spotlight Whit Merrifield's rise and where he gets his power from and discuss why Yordano Ventura's suspension won't affect the starting 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

Despite the scuffle between Manny Machado and Yordano Ventura, the Royals are still high on their starter after his last strong start. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan look at the impact of losing Ventura for nine games and spotlight Whit Merrifield's major contributions since joining the Royals. 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 a rough weekend in Cleveland, the defending World Series Champions look to bounce back against the Orioles before another big weekend series with the White Sox. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan break down what to expect this week. They also discuss the emergence of Whit Merrifield and if he'll become the Royals everyday 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

The Royals resiliency catapulted them into first place after the White Sox fell apart over the weekend. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan spotlight how Cheslor Cuthbert, Paulo Orlando and Whit Merrifield have helped pick up the slack and how they're back on top of the division and plan to stay. 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 likes what he sees from Dillon Gee and Danny Duffy. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan spotlight the spark they've given the club, how the team will adjust with Alex Gordon's injury and why they're still a big part of the AL Central conversation. 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 Wade Davis blew the save on Sunday, Kendrys Morales saved the day with a walk off home run in the 13th. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan spotlight Morales' yard work, why Alcides Escobar isn't leaving the leadoff spot anytime soon and whether or not to worry about Lorenzo Cain's slow start. 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