by Kansas City Royals Baseball
The Royals Rundown, presented by Royals Review. Join hosts Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco as he talks to Royals Review writers, Royals content creators, players, and more about all things Kansas City Royals. Formerly Royals Review Radio.
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April 27, 2025
<p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.)</p><p>Email Jacob directly at <a href="[email protected]">[email protected]</a>.</p><p>Need your Royals fix? Head to<a href="https://www.royalsreview.com/"> royalsrevew.com</a> for news, analysis, and engaging with Royals fans all over the world!</p><p>You can follow the team on BlueSky, Jeremy Greco at<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/hokius.bsky.social">@hokius.bsky.social</a> to Jacob Milham at<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/jacobmilhkc.bsky.social"> @jacobmilhkc.bsky.social</a>. Follow the podcast itself on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/RoyalRundownPod">@RoyalRundownPod</a>.</p><p>-----</p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Royals' Performance</p><p>01:55 Analyzing Kris Bubic's Recent Outing</p><p>04:53 The Impact of Chris Stratton on the Team</p><p>07:59 Injury Updates and Roster Decisions</p><p>11:02 Lineup Dynamics and Player Performance</p><p>14:10 Attendance and Fan Engagement</p><p>14:40 Drew Waters' Breakout Performance</p><p>23:15 Analyzing Player Performance Metrics</p><p>25:32 The Rise of Jack Caglianone</p><p>29:29 The Evolution of College Baseball Development</p><p>33:18 Prospects and Their Readiness for the MLB</p><p>36:21 Previewing the Upcoming Rays Series</p><p>41:24 Assessing the Royals' Pitching Strengths</p><p>45:11 The Importance of Series Wins</p><p>47:13 Spotlight on Key Players and Their Impact</p><p>49:26 Analyzing Player Performance: Bobby Witt Jr.</p><p>51:50 Runners in Scoring Position: Challenges and Insights</p><p>55:31 Team Dynamics: The Impact of Lineup Changes</p><p>56:53 Upcoming Series: Predictions and Expectations</p><p>01:00:59 Book and Show Reviews: A Cultural Dive</p><p>-----</p><p>Kansas City Royals, Royals winning streak, Kris Bubic struggles, Chris Stratton Royals, Vinnie Pasquantino, Hunter Renfroe, Bobby Witt Jr., Royals fan engagement, Royals attendance, Royals vs Rays, Royals offense, Jack Caglianone, Royals prospects, Royals 2025 season, Royals podcast, Royals Rundown, Royals player development, MLB Royals, Kansas City baseball, Royals cultural review, Royals lineup analysis</p>
April 23, 2025
<p>The Kansas City Royals may not be lighting up the scoreboard, but there’s plenty to break down in this week’s episode of Royals Rundown! Hosts Jacob Milham and Jeremy “Hokius” Greco dig into the Royals’ recent resilient performance against the Rockies, where they showed fight—and finally, some fun.</p><p>From Kris Bubic's strong start and Drew Waters stepping up, to the ongoing struggles of MJ Melendez in Omaha and Vinny Pasquantino’s cold bat, the duo dissects the latest lineup chaos and fan frustrations.</p><p>They also explore the bright future with prospects like Jack Caglianone, Peyton Wilson, and rising star Asbel Gonzalez, while comparing top minor leaguers like Caglianone vs. Kurtz and discussing the Royals' evolving pitching philosophy.</p><p>And yes, they wrap things up with crucial takes on Publix sandwiches and the surprisingly gripping new HBO Max show, The Pitt. Because baseball and sandwiches are what keep us going.</p><p><br></p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Introduction to the Royals Rundown Podcast</p><p>01:05 Game Analysis: Royals vs. Rockies</p><p>03:46 Pitching Performances and Player Highlights</p><p>07:02 Resilience and Team Dynamics</p><p>10:02 Upcoming Games and Player Expectations</p><p>15:12 Minor League Prospects: Jack Caglianone and Peyton Wilson</p><p>26:27 MJ Melendez’s Struggles in Omaha</p><p>30:21 The Future of the Royals’ Outfield</p><p>31:55 Vinny’s Performance and Fan Expectations</p><p>32:53 Prospect Comparisons: Caglianone and Kurtz</p><p>34:47 Asbel Gonzalez: A Rising Star</p><p>37:00 Kris Bubic’s Impressive Start</p><p>39:00 Pitching Philosophy Changes in Kansas City</p><p>42:41 Reviews and Recommendations</p><p><br></p><p>Email Jacob directly at <a href="[email protected]">[email protected]</a>.</p><p>Need your Royals fix? Head to<a href="https://www.royalsreview.com/"> royalsrevew.com</a> for news, analysis, and engaging with Royals fans all over the world!</p><p>You can follow the team on BlueSky, Jeremy Greco at<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/hokius.bsky.social">@hokius.bsky.social</a> to Jacob Milham at<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/jacobmilhkc.bsky.social"> @jacobmilhkc.bsky.social</a>. Follow the podcast itself on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/RoyalRundownPod">@RoyalRundownPod</a>.</p><p>-----</p><p>Kansas City Royals, Royals win, MJ Melendez, Hunter Renfroe, Royals lineup, Royals defense, Royals road trip, Rockies vs Royals, Astros vs Royals, Royals extra innings, Royals offense, Salvador Perez, Vinnie Pasquantino, Seth Lugo, Michael Wacha, Royals podcast, Max Rieper, Royals Review, Royals Rundown, MLB broadcast issues, Royals fans</p>
April 20, 2025
<p>The Kansas City Royals finally broke their losing streak—and did it in extra innings on Easter Sunday! Join Jacob Milham, Jeremy Greco, and special guest Max Rieper of Royals Review as they unpack the Royals’ rollercoaster road trip and their much-needed win.</p><p>The trio dives into the ongoing struggles of MJ Melendez and Hunter Renfroe, analyzes the team’s unusual defensive alignments, and previews what’s ahead in series against the Rockies and Astros. Can the Royals find consistency, or is this just a temporary break in the clouds?</p><p>With thoughtful analysis, a bit of sarcasm, and plenty of Royal frustration (and hope), this episode delivers everything fans need to process the chaos. Also: bonus MLB broadcast gripes, sci-fi book shoutouts, and some hilariously mystifying roster moves.</p><p>Email Jacob directly at <a href="[email protected]">[email protected]</a>.</p><p>Need your Royals fix? Head to<a href="https://www.royalsreview.com/"> royalsrevew.com</a> for news, analysis, and engaging with Royals fans all over the world!</p><p>You can follow the team on BlueSky, Jeremy Greco at<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/hokius.bsky.social">@hokius.bsky.social</a> to Jacob Milham at<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/jacobmilhkc.bsky.social"> @jacobmilhkc.bsky.social</a>. Follow the podcast itself on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/RoyalRundownPod">@RoyalRundownPod</a>.</p><p>-----</p><p>Kansas City Royals, Royals win, MJ Melendez, Hunter Renfroe, Royals lineup, Royals defense, Royals road trip, Rockies vs Royals, Astros vs Royals, Royals extra innings, Royals offense, Salvador Perez, Vinnie Pasquantino, Seth Lugo, Michael Wacha, Royals podcast, Max Rieper, Royals Review, Royals Rundown, MLB broadcast issues, Royals fans</p>
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