Kansas City Royals Podcast

Mike Moustakas tried to play through his hand injury but didn't last long. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince caught up with Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan to find out when Moose is expected to return, how KC's combating Omar Infante's frustrating defense and how Lorenzo Cain and Alcides Escobar are showing signs of life at the plate. 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 tough week, the Royals are glad to be back from their West Coast trip. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince caught up with Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan to hear how the team will get back on track, take a closer look at Lorenzo Cain's potential MVP season and discuss Wade Davis' dominance. 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

Jarrod Dyson's back with the team and wasting no time. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince caught up with Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan to find out how Dyson's already made an impact, why Royals fans shouldn't be worried about Chris Young, and take a closer look at Luke Hochevar's ever evolving role. 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

KC's pitching struggles aren't a cause for concern yet. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince caught up with Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan to find out what's going on with Chris Young, Joakim Soria, and Yordano Ventura and spotlight Omar Infante's strong start offensively. 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 on a roll. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince caught up with Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan to spotlight Edinson Volquez and Mike Moustakas as well as give injury updates on Jarrod Dyson and Kyle Zimmer. 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 Eric Hosmer mash 22 home runs this season? Will Yordano Ventura keep his earned run average under 3.50? MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan predict a few key statistics for the season and why there's no cause for concern in Kansas City's bullpen. 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 still looking for their 25th man on the roster. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan break down options for the last spot, explain how Chien-Ming Wang worked his way back through the ranks, and make a few bold predictions for 2016. 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 Danny Duffy start the season in the 'pen? MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince caught up with Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan to get a full Duffy report, hear how Chien-Ming Wang is resurging in the baseball world and why Ryan Madson could be an interesting candidate for the bullpen. 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 Balbino Fuenmayor down to Minor League camp but Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan doesn't think he'll be there very long. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince learns about Fuenmayor's talents, finds out why Dayton Moore has been able to accomplish so much and how well Reymond Fuentes will fill Jarrod Dyson's spot on Opening Day. 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

Salvador Perez's contract extension sent good vibes into KC's clubhouse. Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan and MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince break down the All-Star catcher's contract, why Eric Hosmer wants to stay in royal blue for a long time and who will fill in for Jarrod Dyson as he recovers from an oblique 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

How did Royals first base coach Rusty Kuntz change the culture when it comes to communicating with players? Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan caught up with Kuntz to hear the story that changed everything. 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

Memorable doesn't even scratch the surface to describe the Royals postseason run. Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan catches up with third base coach Mike Jirschele to relive his decision to have Lorenzo Cain go from first to third in Game 5 and Eric Hosmer's mad dash home to help Kansas City hoist the Championship trophy. 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 this the season Kyle Zimmer makes his MLB debut? MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan spotlight Zimmer's climb so far with the Royals and whether or not Omar Infante or Christian Colon will start the season at second base. 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 defending World Champions stocked up this offseason. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan explain why retaining guys like Alex Gordon and Chris Young while bringing back Joakim Soria is a recipe for 2016 success. 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

Which Royal is most likely to have a 20/20 season? MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan dive deeper into the Royals roster and find out who's most likely to accomplish certain milestones in 2016. 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 Jarrod Dyson earn an everyday role in Kansas City? MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince checks in with Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan to make a case for Dyson and spotlight the future of Kansas City in Raul Mondesi, Ashe Russell, and Kyle Zimmer. 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

Ian Kennedy's move to the midwest proved costly for the Royals. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince checks in with Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan to spotlight Kennedy's future in KC, Lorenzo Cain's two-year deal and Joakim Soria's 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

Can Eric Hosmer have a monster 2016? Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan joins MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince to make a few bold predictions for the upcoming season and whether or not they can repeat their World Series win. 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

Alex Gordon is back in blue. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and reporter Jeffrey Flanagan spotlight Gordon's return to reign over KC and sort out the Royals starting rotation for 2016. 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 Alex Gordon remain at home in Kansas City? MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan discuss the future for the face of the Royals franchise and who could fill his spot in the 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