Farm to Fountains Kansas City Royals Podcasts

This week on Drop the Ball, the Royals are on the worst stretch of the season and they met rock bottom. Signs are pointed up as they swept the Texas Rangers on their way back to .500. We chat the bullpen and specifically one guy who keeps getting picked on for being elite? Matt seems to think the offense is destined to break out, as Jackson names an unlikely contributor. We try to break that down as we make some bold predictions fo...

Matt Chabot and Preston Farr discuss the Kansas City Royals and whether it's time to sound the alarm. Now a game under .500, has the outlook changed for the rest of 2025?

Topics this week include:

- What's the panic level for the 2025 Royals?

- Should we be worried about Jac Caglianone?

- Cole Ragans back on the injured list

- Analyzing how much the trade deadline can truly help the Royals in 2025

- Struggling hitters in the ...

This week on Drop the Ball, the Royals dropped a series to the WHITE SOX. So we highlight how that happened and how this offense just can’t stay consistent. We talk about the core, and how they will contribute down the stretch. With Vinnie Pasquantino being named the AL Player of the Week, and how Jac Caglianone’s first week was a stretch of highs and lows. Seeing that his development this season won’t be a full description of what...

This week on Drop the Ball, JAC CAGLIANONE IS A KANSAS CITY ROYAL. Jac got the call to the big leagues and we highlight his major league debut in a big comeback win against the Cardinals! We highlight how he really can help this offense break through, which is what they did without him!

Michael Lorenzen’s future in the rotation could be at stake, as we highlight some homegrown talent that is taking control from the left side. Loftin...

This week on Drop the Ball, we discuss Brady Singer coming back to Kauffman Stadium, which makes us wonder: did we give him up too soon? We highlight what position we think the Royals should go after on the trade market, it’s not what you think. What’s going on with Jonathan India and Michael Massey? Couple Royals receive promotions and hopefully John Rave can solve some of the outfield problems. Cags will soon be here, so we look ...

After a flurry of moves in a busy week of baseball, Preston and Matt discuss how the latest roster shakeups impact the Royals roster. They take a look at what might come next, and what will the Royals do with Noah Cameron once the rotation is healthy again?

You can't talk about the Royals without mentioning Jac Caglianone, so of course there's talk about Jac with some word from Royals' GM J.J. Picollo. That all comes before our usua...

But they’re not willing to sacrifice the season. The Royals lost six in a row… right when we told you to calm down. So that one’s on us. But we chat how the offense can be better outside of the two obvious subjects. Losing embarrassing ways just is a constant and it has to end. But you gotta just put it behind you. We also highlight the starting pitching and how nails it has been all year. Then of course we end it with America’s fa...

This week, we’re BACK for the first time during season to discuss how the boys are playing ball! The offense is sputtering except for Bobby Witt Jr. So we look at an  option at the minor league level that’s worth a shot. And tip of the hat to Maikel Garcia, who is still putting it together. We remind to calm down… it’s not been 20 games yet, so no need to over exaggerate. The starting pitching has been the strong suit, as we highli...

This week, the guys highlight the finalized roster for Opening Day 2025! We give our picks on who could breakout, surprise, our picks to click, and a few more predictions for the Royals you won’t want to miss. Mark Canha is now a Royal, and we see how he fits into the puzzle. There was some controversy over the last couple bench spots, so we also put our two cents in, on how that will work out. Then we highlight the rest of Major L...

The Fountain Cast is back, covering the latest Royals news and notes. The team's Opening Day roster has come into focus. Plus, Royals' prospect AJ Causey joins the show! Learn more about the 2024 fifth-round pick as he gets set for his first full professional season. To wrap things up, Matt and Preston look closer at each level of the minors and which prospects should headline each affiliate roster.

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This week, the guys preview the AL Central! Seeing where each team in division matches up against the Royals. We also detail how Jonathan India is going to another level in spring, his flexibility, and how Matt Quatraro can move different pieces all around the field. We talk Maikel playing more center field, as his bat continues to seemingly get better. Caglianone and Cross were sent down, but we highlight the next time you could s...

This week, the guys highlight Maikel Garcia’s centerfield quest, as they try to find a way for their best players in the lineup. Cole Ragans looks fantastic so we look at the outlook of Ragans for 2025 and what the entire rotation is able to do. Including Matt thinking Kyle Wright is going to be in peak form again. MJ Melendez is starting to put it together and that’s something all Royals fans love to see. John Rave is a big discus...

The guys welcome special guest Jack Johnson of Locked on Royals and Sports Radio 810, WHB. Jack gives detailed insights into his time at Spring Training. Hear about the impact Jac Caglianone has had in spring, as well as what difference Matt Quatraro has had on this young Royals roster.

Afterward, Matt and Preston look a little more closely at some depth options who have shined thus far in spring training for the Royals.

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This week the Royals are playing some games that (sort of) matter! We start this week talking about the big prospects for the Royals showing up in spring, Jac Caglianone and Carter Jensen. Jonathan India is doing what he was brought here to do, and also playing good defense? Highlight a couple young guys that are playing to keep a spot, and how Cavan Biggio is a lock for this roster. Maikel’s swing changes, Luinder Avila, and so mu...