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.Sunday nights at 9:00 PM Central. Hosted by Soren Petro (@SorenPetro) and David Lesky (@DBLesky).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!
Episodes
Royal General Manager, J.J. Picollo spoke with the media this week and didn’t sound at all like a GM that is looking to sell at the deadline.Are the Royals kidding themselves about how competitive they will be moving forward?
David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss what the Royals plan should be as the draft and trade deadline approach.
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The Royals slogged their way through a 3-4 Road Trip that included a 22-1 ass kicking at the hands of the White Sox.So what does it look like when the Royals should consider making a change with the Manager?
David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss what would need to happen for the Royals to look to a new manager, Carter Jensen and more.
- What t...
Jac Caglianone was moved into the number three spot in the lineup and he’s proven ready for the challenge.Is he ready to be a star?
David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss Caglianone, the improved offense and all of the injuries.
- Is Jac Caglianone becoming a star?
- Have the Royals figured out the offense?
- Perez breaks the Royals Kauff...
The Royals have not only added players to the Injured List but the ones that were already hurt now have new injuries as well.
David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the injuries to Kyle Isbel and Vinnie Pasquantino, the set backs for Cole Ragans and Kris Bubic and the obvious signs that it’s time to sell.
- The Home Stand is a disaster. ...
The Royals managed a .500 road trip and watched Alex Lange go three for three on Save opportunities. Let’s talk Royals Pitching.
David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the Royals 5-2 week…
- What a .500 Road Trip means.
- Bobby Witt leaves with a sore knee.
- Has Alex Lange solidified the Closer’s Job?
- Noah Cameron is back! ...
Buddy Bell said years ago that it can always get worse.How?
David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the depths of the Royals problems now.
- How could it possibly get worse?
- Can the Royals justify keeping Zumwalt now?
- Update… Where did the Royals go wrong?
- Shaking up the lineup!
- How to fix the bullpen?
- Could the Royals trade mul...
The Royals found a way to win two games. Is this a sign they are figuring things out or just baseball?
David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the Royals series win over Seattle and more…
- Did the Royals figure something out against the Mariners?
- When is a team truly out of it?
- If the Royals are healthy, what are they?...
With only one win on the Royals road trip to Chicago and St. Louis the mood is not good. Are the dark days here to stay for the Royals?
David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss whether this is the end of contention for the Royals or just another speed bump.
- How damaging was this road trip?
- Stephen Kolek bounces back in a big...
The Royals lost Cole Ragans to the IL last week. How worried should the Royals be? Can Stephen Kolek hold the fort? Did the Royals miss an opportunity to trade Ragans this past offseason?
David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the Ragans issue and much more…
- How serious is the latest Ragans injury?
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The Royals completed the sweep of the Mariners in Seattle to complete a winning 4-2 road trip. So where’s the confidence level for this club now?
David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) decide what to make of the winning road trip and more…
- How confident should fans be with this team?
- 3 Runs with no Hits… luck or skil...
The Royals bats came alive this week and they won some games. Have they turned the corner?
David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss what’s changed with the lineup and look ahead to a six game West Coast trip.
- Royals pull off biggest comeback in MLB this year!
- Is Bobby Witt Jr. getting hot?
- Has Jac Caglianone figured it ...
Now the Royals can’t pitch either. Back to back bad outings from Royals starters have dropped them to 7-15 on the season. Is this Rock Bottom?
David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the 7-game losing streak, Salvador Perez commotion and what to expect next.
- Salvy’s out of the lineup, but not off twitter.
- What does (7...
The Royals continue to hang around .500 with little to no help from their bats. Is there anything that can be done to get the offense going?
David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the lack of offense, the great starting pitching and the latest on the stadium…
- When will the bats wake up?
- Is it time to change the lineup?
The Royals had a chance to measure themselves against the current King of Small Market Baseball, the Milwaukee Brewers, dropping 2 of three over the weekend.
David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the Royals performance against the Brewers and Twins earlier in the week…
- Is the bullpen officially a problem?
- What to make of...
The first series of the season is in the books. So why not over-react to the good, the bad and the ugly?
David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the Royals dropping two of three in Atlanta to begin the year…
- Carlos Estevez was blown up by the Braves.
- What are the other options to close?
- Wacha and Lugo look strong in t...
On a special Royals Opening Day edition of the Kauffman Corner Podcast, Rany Jazayerli is back to help us make our “Bold & Daring Predictions” for the 2026 Season.
David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) welcome Dr. Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder of Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) to lay out 15 “Bold & Daring Predictions”&h...
The 2026 Season is less than a week away for the Kansas City Royals, so it’s time to make our predictions for the Royals ’26 Postseason awards. The good doctor, Dr. Rany Jazayerli joins us to put in his two cents are who the best of the Kansas City Royals will be.
David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) welcome Dr. Rany Jazayerli (Co...
The Royals are making quite a statement at the WBC. Taking walks and knocking the ball over the wall. Does this mean the Royals Offense is fixed?
David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down the impressive offensive explosion from Royals hitters at the WBC and more…
- Vinnie Pasquantino has his first three homer game.
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The WBC is under way and numerous Royals have seen action. How have they done and what does it mean for the upcoming Royals season.
David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down the latest from the WBC and the Royals.
- Should the Royals worry about how many players are in the WBC?
- Bobby Witt Jr. embraces the leadoff at the WBC.
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The Royals have reportedly agreed to a deal with veteran outfielder, Starling Marte. What should the Royals expect from him and how does he fit into the lineup?
David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down the Marte addition and the latest from Royals Spring Training.
- Starling Marte bring what to the Royals?
- How Marte fits into the...
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