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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. Hosted by Soren Petro and David Lesky. 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!
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- 5 days ago59 min
Time to Spend the Royals Money in Free Agency!
Will the Lockout looming, who knows how free agency is going to work? Will it be a flurry to get things done before the December 1 Lockout date, or will it be quiet until a new Collective Bargaining Agreement is reached? David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the Royals news this week and start to put together a plan for the Royals in Free Agency. Hunter Mense is added to the Hitting Staff. What do the Royals need in Free Agency? How much can they really get done? Bobby Witt Jr. wins the Heart & Hustle Award again. Royals winning accolades in the Arizona Fall League. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 1 weeks ago1h 1m
Preseason Bold & Daring Predictions were Daring… But were They Correct?
Before the 2026 Royals season began Rany Jazayerli, David Lesky and Soren Petro each made five Bold & Daring Predictions for the season. How did they do? David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) are joined by Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder of Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) to look back at their preseason thoughts and decide if they were too bold or too daring. Breaking the Royals team Homer record. Multiple 40 homer hitters. BWJ is MVP. Top 10 Farm System. Pitching Staff top 10 in K’s. Maikel scores 125 times. Carter in the leadoff. Chourio gets dealt! Ragans breaks the K record. Top half of the AL in BB’s. Top 5 base running team. Loftin establishes himself. Cags posts a .340 OBP. Avila leads the Royals in Saves. Ballpark to Washington Square Park. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 2 weeks ago1h 5m
Reviewing Our Preseason Predictions with Rany Jazayerli!
There’s no doubt the 2026 season was a disappointment for the Royals organization and its fans. But it was nothing compared to the disappointment that was the preseason predictions put forth by the Kauffman Corner Podcast. David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) are joined by Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder of Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) to discuss what they got right (very little) and what they got wrong on their predictions for the 2026 Kansas City Royals. Player of the Year Pitcher of the Year Breakout Player Biggest Disappointment Best Position Player Best Pitcher Best Reliever Biggest impact Rookie Top Prospect Royals Record Season Story Line Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 3 weeks ago45 min
Grading the 2026 Royals Pitchers!
The Royals pitching staff was decimated with injuries this year. With the exception of Michael Wacha and Noah Cameron the results from the ones who did pitch weren’t very good. David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss just how bad it was on the mound for the Royals in 2026. The grades are ugly! Don’t count on injury prone pitchers. The replacements struggled as well. Seth Lugo never did find it. The bullpen blew up immediately. How many relievers can be a part of the solution? What are the moves the Royals need to make? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Oct 12, 202649 min
Grading the 2026 Royals Position Players!
A solid offensive finish to the season was not enough to save the grades for the Royals Position Players. David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss each position on the field and hand out their later grades. Carter Jensen makes Catcher an A. Vinnie’s struggles hurt First Base. Solid performance for Massey. Missing Maikel hurt! Bobby’s always an A! Other than Cags the OF is a problem. What DH? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Oct 5, 202653 min
End of Season Presser React!
Royals GM, JJ Picollo and Manager, Matt Quatraro met with the media last week to discuss what went wrong last season and what the beginning of a plan to fix it looks like. David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss their reactions to how the Royals described what happened in 2026 and what their vision is for 2027. Changes with the Hitting Coaches. Why the slow start? Where’s a Closer? Improvement in the Outfield. Making uncomfortable trades. Extensions for Jensen and Caglianone? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Sep 28, 202653 min
What We Want to Hear From the Royals End of Season Press Conference?
The Royals have finally wrapped up the disappointing 2026 season. Soon JJ Picollo, Royals GM, and Matt Quatraro, Manager, will address the media regarding this season as well as looking ahead to the 2027 season. David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) lay out what they want to hear from the Royals in their season ending press conference. Extending the young stars. Signing Starting Pitching. A thumper for the lineup. Walk more! More chase out of the bullpen. Base running is NOT the key to success. Swing at pitches you can drive. Everyone is available. Get more athletic! Acquire a true closer! Evaluate everyone! Timeline for Shields and Chourio. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Sep 22, 202655 min
What We Want to See in the Final Week of the Royals 2026 Season!
We’ve reached the final week of the season and the Royals have been eliminated from the playoff race, but there’s still some statistical accomplishments looming out there for the Royals to shoot for over their last six games. David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss Carter Jensen (yes, again) and what they want to see from the Royals over the final week of the season. Jensen setting Royals Club Records. 20/50 for Bobby? Salvy 5th all-time for Catcher homers? Winning the team doubles title. Beating playoff teams. 525 walks anyone? Bobby getting the OPS over .800. How many Royals hitting 20 Homers? Double digit winners. 200 innings pitched? Topping 170 homers as a club? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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About Kauffman Corner
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. Hosted by Soren Petro and David Lesky. 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!
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