The Kansas City Royals are riding the rollercoaster again, and Jacob Milham and Jeremy "Hokius" Greco are here to break it all down in this week's Royals Rundown! The duo dives into the Royals' recent six-game winning streak (and the not-so-fun ending), analyzing Kris Bubic’s struggles, Chris Stratton’s role, and why players like Vinnie Pasquantino and Hunter Renfroe need to get it in gear.
They also spotlight rising fan engagement as attendance climbs, discuss the huge test the Royals face against the Tampa Bay Rays, and highlight Bobby Witt Jr.’s hot streak as a rare bright spot. Plus, there’s a deep dive into prospect buzz around Jack Caglianone and why scoring early and often remains key to the Royals' 2025 survival.
Finally, they wrap it up with a fun review segment featuring some unexpected book and show recommendations you won't want to miss. (Spoiler: it’s not all baseball.)
Email Jacob directly at jm17971047@gmail.com.
Need your Royals fix? Head to royalsrevew.com for news, analysis, and engaging with Royals fans all over the world!
You can follow the team on BlueSky, Jeremy Greco at@hokius.bsky.social to Jacob Milham at @jacobmilhkc.bsky.social. Follow the podcast itself on Twitter at @RoyalRundownPod.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Royals' Performance
01:55 Analyzing Kris Bubic's Recent Outing
04:53 The Impact of Chris Stratton on the Team
07:59 Injury Updates and Roster Decisions
11:02 Lineup Dynamics and Player Performance
14:10 Attendance and Fan Engagement
14:40 Drew Waters' Breakout Performance
23:15 Analyzing Player Performance Metrics
25:32 The Rise of Jack Caglianone
29:29 The Evolution of College Baseball Development
33:18 Prospects and Their Readiness for the MLB
36:21 Previewing the Upcoming Rays Series
41:24 Assessing the Royals' Pitching Strengths
45:11 The Importance of Series Wins
47:13 Spotlight on Key Players and Their Impact
49:26 Analyzing Player Performance: Bobby Witt Jr.
51:50 Runners in Scoring Position: Challenges and Insights
55:31 Team Dynamics: The Impact of Lineup Changes
56:53 Upcoming Series: Predictions and Expectations
01:00:59 Book and Show Reviews: A Cultural Dive
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