Kauffman Corner

Soren Petro

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!

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#288
Monday · 49 min
Grading the 2026 Royals Position Players!
It's time to hand out letter grades on the season. From A to F, we grade each position and the DH
#287
October 5 · 53 min
End of Season Presser React!
The Royals wrapped up their disappointing 2026 season and Royals GM, JJ Picollo and Manager, Matt Quatraro met with the media. What did they say about what went wrong in 2026, what are the plans for 2027 and did we like what we heard?
#286
September 28 · 53 min
What We Want to Hear From the Royals End of Season Press Conference?
The disappointing 2026 season is finally in the books. Time to discuss what we want to hear from JJ Picollo and Matt Quatraro at their end of the season press conference.
#285
September 22 · 55 min
What We Want to See in the Final Week of the Royals 2026 Season!
Carter Jensen is setting franchise records as a rookie and we take a look at some of the statistical accomplishments that are still on the table for the 2026 Royals to achieve in the season's final week.
#284
September 14 · 58 min
Carter Jensen and Bobby Witt Jr. Still Putting Up Big Numbers!
Noah Cameron dazzles on the mound, Carter Jensen has tied the Royals Rookie Home Run Record and Bobby Witt Jr. has topped 40 Stole Bases again. What do those numbers mean for the future and what would it look like to lock up Jensen?
#283
September 7 · 1 hr 1 min
How Good is Carter Jensen?
Carter Jensen pounded three more homers this week and is not tied for the second most homers by a Royals Rookie. How good is he now and how good can he become? Plus, Jac Gaglianone and Noah Cameron pick up Player/Pitcher of the Month awards!
#282
September 1 · 1 hr 3 min
What are Realistic Expectations Year Over Year for the Royals?
What should Royals fans expect from the Royals each season moving forward? What would it actually take for the Royals to make the playoffs?
#281
August 24 · 50 min
What’s an 8-Game Win Streak Worth Now?
The Royals are enjoying an 8-game win streak, their longest of the season, when they are dead and buried in the standings. So what is the value of a win streak now?
#280
August 17 · 1 hr
Is Noah Cameron the Royals #1 Starter?
Noah Cameron threw a one-hitter and has been on a tear since he started calling his own game. Is he the Royals #1 Starter? What does the Royals rotation look like for next season, where does Caglianone play when Pasquantino returns and just how good is Angeibel Gomez?
#279
August 10 · 1 hr 1 min
Jac Caglianone has a Giant Day!
Jac Caglianone crushed two home runs and two doubles in one game. Is it time to get Jac Caglianone signed to a long-term contract?
#278
August 4 · 1 hr 2 min
The 2026 MLB Trade Deadline… Did the Royals Get it Right?
The Royals made a couple of smaller trades for a few nearly, Major League ready arms, but that's it. Did they get it right at the Deadline or was there a better way to handle things?
#277
July 27 · 1 hr 6 min
Salvador Perez is Now the Royals Home Run King!
Salvador Perez is now the Royals Home Run king, will that translate into a spot in Cooperstown? Plus, who's going to be traded and who's going to stick around after the Trade Deadline?
#276
July 19 · 48 min
How the Royals Should Approach the Trade Deadline!
With the MLB Trade Deadline just weeks away, what should the Royals plan be? With the MLB Draft in the rear view mirror, how does the Royals Farm System shape up and when can we begin to judge the job Brian Bridges is doing?
#275
July 13 · 54 min
Did the Royals Get it Right in the 2026 MLB Draft?
The Royals surprised everyone and took Louisville, OF Zion Rose with the 6th pick. Was signability the right way to go in this draft and what else did the Royals get in the 2026 MLB Draft?
#274
July 6 · 48 min
Do the Royals Know What They Really Are?
The Royals say they don't know yet if they are buying or selling. Well they damn well better be selling!
#273
June 29 · 57 min
What It Looks Like When It’s Time To Make a Change at Manager?
What are the signs to look for if you are considering a change at Manager and Carter Jensen become the Royals #1 Catcher?
#272
June 22 · 59 min
Is Jac Caglianone Becoming a Star?
Jac Caglianone seems to have turned the corner offensively and may be on his way to stardom. The rest of the team is also hitting better and also getting hurt.
June 15 · 47 min
New Players Injured and New Injuries for the Players Already Hurt!
More injuries for the Royals and the worst record in the American League has made it clear it's time for the Royals to sell!
#270
June 8 · 55 min
Have the Royals Found a Closer?
The Royals put together a .500 road trip that means what? They appear to have a new closer and two young starters start to lock in.
#269
June 2 · 1 hr 2 min
Buddy Bell Once Said It Can Always Get Worse… How?
The Royals free fall continues. If you think it can't get worse, it can. Where do the Royals go from here? Do they finally make a change with Alex Zumwalt? Who has value on the trade market?

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