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Locked On Podcast Network — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:27:32 GMT

Quad Cities Pitcher LP Langevin is a GRITTY Worker! | Royals Pipeline 6/2

Jared Perkins, Kevin O'Brien, LP Langevin — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Jared Perkins and Kevin O'Brien are joined by 4th round draft pick of the Kansas City Royals L.P. Langevin discussing joining the Royals organization, his goals for this season, his pitching style and more!

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Buddy Bell Once Said It Can Always Get Worse… How?

Soren Petro — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 03:40:00 GMT

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 multiple starters?
Should KC be focused on ’27 or beyond?

•⁃What players have the most trade value?

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06/01 KC v CIN Vern's Postgame Show

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 03:02:57 GMT

Royals POSTCAST: Kansas City Royals and Lane Thomas THRASH Cincinnati Reds to END Losing Streak!

Locked On Podcast Network — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 02:13:33 GMT

Chance Liebau reacts to game one between the Kansas City Royals and Cincinnati Reds. We discuss a huge game for the offense, Luinder Avila's outing, and whether or not this could be the turning point for the Royals.

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Have the Royals lost the season already?

Locked On Podcast Network — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:46:32 GMT

Game Rewind: Omaha vs Memphis | May 31, 2026

Omaha Storm Chasers — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Listen to the highlights from Omaha's 6-5 loss to the Memphis Redbirds at Werner Park on May 31, 2026.

At Least the Hope is Dead for the Royals

Bleav + Royals Weekly — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT

The Royals found a way to kill off any remaining specks of hope the fan base may have had last week. We shift our focus to the trade deadline to discuss who's on the trading block and what the Royals should look for in return. We also spend some time previewing the series against the Reds and Twins. Why? Not entirely sure, but there's some funny stuff in there.

Plus, Mike revives a 90s classic!

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Royals Hit a New Low: Sweeps, Struggles, and Hard Questions for the Front Office

Kansas City Royals Baseball — Sun, 31 May 2026 23:33:00 GMT

The Kansas City Royals are in a tailspin, and this episode of the Royals Rundown Podcast does not look away. Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco take stock of a team that has two consecutive series sweeps and gone 3-10 over the last fifteen days, a stretch that has raised serious questions about accountability at every level of the organization.

The episode opens with a frank assessment of where the Royals sit in the MLB standings, including an uncomfortable comparison to the Detroit Tigers at the bottom of the AL Central. The offensive numbers are hard to look at: low OPS, poor contact angles, and a lack of consistency from players who were expected to anchor the lineup. Daniel Lynch's struggles receive specific attention, and the hosts work through what the team's exit-velocity and hitting-angle data suggest about whether these problems are correctable in-season or reflect something more deeply structural.

The pitching staff is in no better shape. The team ERA and bullpen performance both come under scrutiny, alongside injury updates that continue to limit the coaching staff's options. Jacob and Jeremy address the growing calls for managerial accountability head-on, placing the current situation in historical context, examining what firing a manager mid-season has and has not accomplished for teams in similar positions, and what that conversation reveals about where real responsibility lies.

The front office does not escape examination either. Roster management, the lack of meaningful transactions, and the broader ownership and organizational decisions that have shaped this roster are all part of a candid conversation about what it will actually take to build a competitive team in Kansas City again, whether through trades, spending, or a more patient rebuild oriented toward 2027 and beyond.

A look around the rest of the league offers some relief, with notable performances from Shohei Ohtani and a resurgent Mike Trout providing context for what elite baseball looks like right now. The episode also marks a significant milestone, Michael Wacha's 300th career start, before closing with a personal gaming recommendation and some final reflections on what, if anything, still offers reason for optimism this season.

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Royals Lose 6th Straight, Get Swept By Rangers | Royals Postgame Show 5/31

Joel Penfield, Kevin O'Brien — Sun, 31 May 2026 22:43:45 GMT

Joel Penfield and Kevin O'Brien react to the final game of the Kansas City Royals series against the Texas Rangers. The guys discuss the series, break down key plays and more!

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05/31 KC @ TEX Vern's Postgame Show

Sun, 31 May 2026 22:30:23 GMT

Royals POSTCAST: Kansas City Royals Skid CONTINUES! Lost 16 of 19 After SWEEP Against Texas Rangers

Locked On Podcast Network — Sun, 31 May 2026 21:35:26 GMT

Chance Liebau reacts ot the series finale between the Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers. We discuss an abysmal stretch of baseball, an alarming first inning number, and preview the next series.

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Royals Minor League Report (May 31, 2026): Week 8

Omaha Storm Chasers — Sun, 31 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Catch up on all the news, notes, and highlights from around the Kansas City Royals organization from the 2026 season with play-by-play broadcasters Nick Badders (Omaha Storm Chasers), Shawn Murnin (Northwest Arkansas Naturals) and John Kocsis, Jr. (Columbia Fireflies).

Game Rewind: Omaha vs Memphis | May 30, 2026

Omaha Storm Chasers — Sun, 31 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Listen to the highlights from Omaha's 13-1 loss to the Memphis Redbirds at Werner Park on May 30, 2026.

5/30 - Vern's Postgame Show

Sat, 30 May 2026 23:29:49 GMT

Royals POSTCAST: Kansas City Royals STORM Back Can't Take Win Against Texas Rangers

Locked On Podcast Network — Sat, 30 May 2026 23:20:37 GMT

Chance Liebau reacts to game two between the Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers. We discuss a huge game from Carter Jensen, another blown save for Lucas Erceg, and a concerning injury to Maikel Garcia.

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Pregame Interview: Alex Coil | May 30, 2026

Omaha Storm Chasers — Sat, 30 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Alex Coil, the Broadcaster for the Memphis Redbirds, is our Pregame Interview!

Alex talks about the Redbirds' season so far, their prospects and more.

Game Rewind: Omaha vs Memphis | May 29, 2026

Omaha Storm Chasers — Sat, 30 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Listen to the highlights from Omaha's 7-6 walk off victory against the Memphis Redbirds at Werner Park on May 29, 2026.

5/29 - Vern's Postgame Show

Sat, 30 May 2026 03:27:22 GMT

Royals POSTCAST: Kansas City Royals BLASTED by Texas Rangers | Outscored 31-2 In Last Three Games!

Locked On Podcast Network — Sat, 30 May 2026 03:13:39 GMT

Chance Liebau reacts to game one between the Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers. We discuss a snowball outing for Stephen Kolek, another useless effort from the offense, and a horrific scoring drought.

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Pregame Interview: Andrew Perez | May 29, 2026

Omaha Storm Chasers — Fri, 29 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Storm Chasers pitcher Andrew Perez is our Pregame Interview!

Andrew talks about his season so far, being adaptable, getting drafted by the White Sox and more.

Royals begin 10-game road trip

Locked On Podcast Network — Fri, 29 May 2026 15:11:54 GMT

Game Rewind: Omaha vs Memphis | May 28, 2026

Omaha Storm Chasers — Fri, 29 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Listen to the highlights from Omaha's 5-4 extra innings loss to the Memphis Redbirds at Werner Park on May 28, 2026.

Royals on Pace for 98 Losses While MLB Labor Talks Could Change Everything

Kansas City Royals Baseball — Fri, 29 May 2026 00:47:00 GMT

The 2026 Kansas City Royals season has taken a difficult turn, and Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco are not pretending otherwise. This episode of the Royals Rundown Podcast navigates a bleak stretch of baseball with the honesty and perspective that have defined the show through the tough times.

The episode opens with the latest roster moves, including the minor-league additions of bullpen veterans Luke Jackson and Genesis Cabrera. The hosts assess what that depth actually provides for a team currently on pace for 98 losses, and whether organizational decisions at this stage of the season reflect a coherent plan or simply roster management for its own sake. The Bailey Falter start controversy, the Evan Sisk trade, and the outfield and rotation struggles all factor into a candid conversation about where this team has fallen short and why.

Road performance and diminished resilience after losses are identified as particular concerns, and Jacob and Jeremy work through what the remaining schedule realistically offers for a team that has struggled to capitalize on opportunities throughout the year.

The episode's most expansive segment shifts to the broader baseball landscape, with a thorough breakdown of the MLB collective bargaining proposals currently on the table. Increased minimum salaries, pre-arbitration pools, spending floors, and the ongoing revenue sharing debate all get detailed treatment. The hosts examine what a proposed salary cap could mean specifically for small market teams like the Royals, and how the spending models of clubs like the Dodgers and Padres illustrate the competitive imbalance at the heart of these negotiations. It is a timely and substantive conversation that goes well beyond the typical frustration with league economics.

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Pregame Interview: Ben Sears | May 28, 2026

Omaha Storm Chasers — Thu, 28 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Storm Chasers pitcher Ben Sears is our Pregame Interview!

Ben talks about his season so far, being an opener, what he worked on this offseason, being from Rhode Island and more.