Kauffman Corner

Kauffman Corner

Didicated 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. Rany Jazayerli (@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (@SorenPetro) stream live Sunday nights at 9:00 PM Central and are dedicated to covering the Kansas City Royals like no one else. Lifelong Royals fans. Jazayerli was a founder of Baseball Prospectus, author of the blog "Rany on the Royals" and a published writer with Grantland, The Ringer, Sports Illustrated and The Athletic. Petro has hosted local and national sports talk radio since 1994 and hosted hundreds of Royals Pre and Post game shows. From hundred loss seasons to champagne drenched clubhouses, Petro has covered the Royals for close to 30 years. Thursday mornings at 8:30 AM, Petro is joined by David Lesky (@DBLesky) and Les Norman. Lesky is the Publisher of the Inside the Corwn Royals blog and Royals Insider for Sports Radio 810 - WHB. Norman is a former Royals Outfielder, Host of "Break'n the Norm" on Sports Radio 810 - WHB, Royals Insider at WHB and the author of "Teaching the Tools of Hitting". Sit back and enjoy Royals fans!

Episodes

July 14, 2025 59 mins
The Royals have wrapped up their 2025 MLB Draft. How did they do?

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down the Royals Draft and look ahead to the second half of the season.

- Is Rany on board with the Royals Draft? 

- What did KC get in Sean Gamble? 
- Is Josh Hammond the best talent?
- Overpaying for Cameron Millar?
- Is drafting upside the best ...
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Jac Caglianone hit the third longest home run of the season, which was the second homer in as many nights. Has he figured it out?

David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky), Les Norman (Former Royals OF/Author - Teaching the Tools of Hitting) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the latest offensive from Jac Caglianone.

- Has Jac Caglianone turned the corner?
- Is his swing too long?
- What wi...
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Bobby Witt Jr. and Kris Bubic were named American League All-Stars. Did the Royals deserve more?

David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) is in for a vacationing Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the Royals All-Stars and much more.

- Is 2 the right number of All Stars for KC?
- What other Royals have All Star talent?
- Royals won ...
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Jac Caglianone has struggled to hit the ball in the air at all let alone over the wall. Is it time to send Caglianone back to the minors?

David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky), Les Norman (Former Royals OF/Author - Teaching the Tools of Hitting) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss Caglianone’s situation and more.

- Is it time to send Jac Caglianone back to the minors?
- What’s best long...
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The Royals have now fallen 4.5 games back in the Wild Card race and have 6 teams to jump. Is it time for the organization to admit this season is not going to be a playoff year and focus their resources on the future?

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss whether it’s time for the Royals to waive the White Flag on the 2025 season.

- Are the pl...
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The Royals continue to be allergic to scoring runs and continue to seem unwilling to make any changes.

David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky), Les Norman (Former Royals OF/Author - Teaching the Tools of Hitting) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) take another shot at solving the Royals offensive problems...

- How can you not make coaching changes?
- Royals hitters are lost on the first pitch!
- ...
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This week Jac Caglianone had a two homer game at the plate and robbed a homer in the outfield.

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the latest on Jac Caglianone and the Royals.

- Has Jac Caglianone found a home in Right Field?
- Can Matt Quatraro squeeze more out of the lineup?
- Did one day’s rest fix Salvy?
- What’s the Bullpen pecking order n...
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Is it time for the Royals to lock up Maikel Garcia to a contract extension?

David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky), Les Norman (Former Royals OF/Author - Teaching the Tools of Hitting) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the pros and cons to signing Maikel Garcia long term, plus…

- Has Maikel Garcia proven himself worthy of an extension?
- Garcia is what longterm?
- What’s the Royals reco...
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The Royals have now lost 9 of their last 11 series. Who should be held responsible for the Royals struggles?

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss what’s wrong with the Royals?

- Who’s most responsible for the slide?
- Should someone be held accountable?
- What to do with Salvador Perez?
- Where and how much should Salvy play?
- Any bright spots o...
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Cole Ragans is expected to have a long stay on the IL with a Rotator Cuff Strain. Does this spell the end of any hope for the Royals making the Playoffs?

David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky), Les Norman (Former Royals OF/Author - Teaching the Tools of Hitting) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss what the loss of Ragans means to the Royals and more!

- Cole Ragans to the IL. - How much ...
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Keith Law breaks down what he thinks of Jac Caglianone, discusses his thoughts on the current state of the Royals Farm System and looks ahead to what the Royals can achieve in the ’25 Draft.

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) welcome Keith Law, The Athletic’s Sernior MLB Writer.

- What did Law think of Caglianone at UF?
- How has his opinion changed...
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Jac Caglianone made his Major League debut, to the joy of Royals fans everywhere. So what comes next?

David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky), Les Norman (Former Royals OF/Author - Teaching the Tools of Hitting) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss all things Caglianone and more!

- Reaction to Caglianone’s debut.
- Expectations for the rest of the season with Jac.
- Where to bat Cags?
- How ...
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The news of Jac Caglianone's promotion to the Big Leagues breaks right at the beginning of the latest Kauffman Corner!

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break it down from every angle...

- What to expect from Jac Caglianone this year?
- Could he lead the team in HR's?
- Who's out to make room for Cags?
- The 2024 Draft's not just Caglianone!
- What if...
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Jac Caglianone is weeks or maybe even just days away from making his debut for the Royals. How much can his bat help the Royals this year?

David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky), Les Norman (Former Royals OF/Author - Teaching the Tools of Hitting) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) talk about the impact Caglianone can make to the Royals lineup and more.

- How much Caglianone can help this year...
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Jac Caglianone… Need we say more?

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the incredible numbers being posted by Jac Caglianone at Triple-A.

- How good do we think Jac Caglianone can be now?
- What is the realistic timeline for Caglianone’s big league debut?
- Does Caglianone need to fail and rebound before he’s promoted?
- Is Caglianone the only t...
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The Royals have been caught stealing more than almost anyone in baseball and continue to run into outs as well. What’s the problem, more importantly what’s the solution?

David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky), Les Norman (Former Royals OF/Author - Teaching the Tools of Hitting) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the base running problems of the Royals and much more…

- Why can’t the Roy...
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The Royals bats remain ice cold and they've placed 40% of the Starting Rotation on the IL, so are they cooked?

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the latest injuries and more...

- Ragans and Lugo hit the IL!
- KC just 3-6 in their last 9 vs. better competition.
- Noah Camron dazzles again!
- Who gets the call Wednesday in SF?
- Caglianone and M...
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The Royals have struggled to score runs all season. What happened to last year’s great ability to hit with runners in scoring position?

David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky), Les Norman (Former Royals OF/Author - Teaching the Tools of Hitting) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) get to the bottom of why the Royals can’t score more runs.

- Why can’t the Royals hit with runners in scoring positi...
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The Royals take a step up in level of competition and promptly drop 2 of 3 to the Red Sox. Is this team a serious contender?

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) are discussing whether this team is just better than the bad teams or a real threat to win a pennant?

- Is this team a contender with this lineup? 

- Can the offense improve without a trade?
-...
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The Royals have taken advantage of the softer schedule to pile up the wins. What’s the best case scenario for the 2025 season look like now?

David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky), Les Norman (Former Royals OF/Author - Teaching the Tools of Hitting) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the ceiling and floor for the Royals, plus…

- Best and worst case scenarios for this team are… 

- How gr...
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