Royals Rundown: A Kansas City Royals Podcast

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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.

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20 episodes
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Saturday · 52 min
Royals Take Down the Twins While Rewriting the Bullpen Playbook
In this edition of the Royals Rundown Podcast, hosts Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco break down Kansas City's series win over the playoff-hopeful Twins, examining the bullpen usage and managerial decisions that made it work along with the strategic reasoning behind Daniel Lynch's starting role. The episode also highlights Noah Cameron's recent pitching streak and broadens into a discussion of how small-market teams like the Royals have found ways to succeed against long odds.
Tuesday · 58 min
Royals Trade Deadline Leaves Fans in Disbelief: What Actually Happened
In this edition of the Royals Rundown Podcast, hosts Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco break down a trade deadline that left fans frustrated, examining the Chris Bubic for Carlos Duran swap, the Lane Thomas and Bailey Falter trade to the Braves, and the front office's decision to hold onto John Schreiber and Seth Lugo. The episode makes the case for proactive dealing over passive waiting and what this deadline means for the Royals heading into 2027.
July 30 · 54 min
Sell Now or Regret It Later: The Royals' Trade Deadline Reality
In this edition of the Royals Rundown Podcast, hosts Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco break down why the Royals need to be aggressive sellers at the approaching trade deadline, evaluating the market value of Michael Wacha and Seth Lugo and the risk of holding onto controllable veterans during a lost season. The episode makes the case that these deadline decisions will directly shape the organization's path toward 2027 and beyond.
July 28 · 1 hr 12 min
Salvy Makes Royals History, Cameron Delivers, and the Trade Deadline Looms
In this edition of the Royals Rundown Podcast, hosts Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco celebrate Salvador Perez breaking George Brett's franchise home run record and breaking down what the milestone means for his Royals legacy. The episode also covers the latest trade deadline rumors and Kansas City's approach as sellers, Noah Cameron's standout start after a difficult stretch, and the ongoing stadium debate including the public vote and its implications for the franchise's future.
July 25 · 36 min
317 and Counting: Perez Makes History While the Royals Make Moves
In this edition of the Royals Rundown Podcast, hosts Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco celebrate Salvador Perez tying George Brett's franchise home run record at 317, evaluate the Nate Pearson acquisition and remaining trade deadline targets, and provide injury updates on Kolek, Isbel, and Bobby Witt Jr. The episode also features a deep look at the latest FanGraphs prospect rankings, with Kendry Chourio, Josh Hammond, and several rising Royals names making the list.
July 20 · 52 min
Royals Win a Series, Lose Their Minds Sunday, and Face a Loaded Trade Deadline
In this edition of the Royals Rundown Podcast, hosts Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco recap a series win over the Padres alongside a puzzling 19-2 blowout loss, track Salvador Perez's pursuit of the franchise home run record, and provide injury updates on Bobby Witt Jr. and Stephen Kolek. The episode also delivers updated prospect evaluations for Kendry Chourio, Josh Hammond, Angeibel Gomez, and Blake Mitchell, a breakdown of Jim Bowden's controversial Michael Wacha trade proposal, and a status che
July 17 · 54 min
Royals Second-Half Setup: Goals, 2026 Draft Fallout, All-Star Festivities
In this edition of the Royals Rundown Podcast, hosts Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco recap All-Star week highlights and Home Run Derby surprises before revisiting the Royals' draft selections, including a second look at the Zion Rose pick. The episode also covers MLB's new regulation on AI use in dugouts, the ongoing trade market conversation around Michael Wacha, and the early reveal of the 2027 schedule as the Royals set their sights on a pivotal second half.
July 13 · 1 hr 12 min
Royals' Last-Place First Half, SURPRISING Top Pick Turn into All-Star Week
In this edition of the Royals Rundown Podcast, hosts Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco deliver a thorough breakdown of the Royals' selection of Zion Rose at sixth overall, debating whether the pick and the accompanying under-slot strategy represent smart organizational planning or a pattern of overthinking under GM JJ Piccolo. The episode also closes the book on the season's first half while predicting some key parts of the All-Star Week festivities.
July 9 · 49 min
Royals All-Star Future: Derby Dreams, Draft Day, and a Historic Hitting Streak
Hosts Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco make the case for Jac Caglianone in the Home Run Derby, break down the Royals' draft strategy with the sixth overall pick, and spotlight Tyler Tolbert's historic hitting streak from the recent Mets series. The episode also covers the launch of the women's professional baseball league, Missouri's stadium petition, and entertainment picks heading into one of the busiest stretches on the baseball calendar.
July 7 · 1 hr 4 min
Royals' Trade Deadline Pressure, Injury Woes Overshadow All-Star Honors
In this edition of the Royals Rundown Podcast, hosts Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco celebrate Bobby Witt Jr. and Michael Wacha's All-Star selections before diving into the uncomfortable but necessary trade deadline conversation, including potential moves involving Lugo, Wacha, and Salvador Perez. The episode also addresses ongoing injury updates to Kyle Isbel, Vinnie Pasquantino, and Cole Ragans, evaluates the lacking higer-level prospect pipeline and what the Royals should target in deadline ret
July 3 · 1 hr 7 min
The injuries just keep coming, plus Rapsodo's Brian Page joins the show!
In this episode, Jeremy "Hokius" Greco monologues about Royals baseball for a bit before he's joined by Brian Page of Rapsodo to talk about all the really cool things technology can do to help baseball players get out of slumps and find the best ways to be themselves. After Brian leaves, Hokius rambles on about Expedition 33 for a while.
June 28 · 56 min
Jensen's Streak, Witt's Return, and a Royals Season That Keeps Testing Patience
In this edition of the Royals Rundown Podcast, hosts Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco break down Kansas City's series against the White Sox alongside a lengthy injury report covering Garcia, Ragans, Estevez, Mears, and Caglianone, while spotlighting Carter Jensen's historic hitting streak and the lineup adjustments fueling it. The episode also evaluates potential depth targets, addresses Bobby Witt Jr.'s return, and celebrates the Omaha Storm Chasers reaching their five million fan milestone.
June 26 · 54 min
Derby Dreams and Hitting Streaks: Bright Spots in a Dark Royals Season
In this midseason edition of the Royals Rundown Podcast, hosts Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco assess Kansas City's 34-48 standing while highlighting the breakout performances keeping fans invested, including Jac Caglianone's power surge and Home Run Derby candidacy and Carter Jensen's 16-game hitting streak. The episode also covers Bobby Witt Jr.'s All-Star case, ongoing injury management concerns, draft prospect evaluations, and a preview of the upcoming White Sox series.
June 22 · 1 hr 8 min
Jac Caglianone's June Surge, Witt's Injury, and a Record-Setting Royals Offense
In this edition of the Royals Rundown Podcast, hosts Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco break down Kansas City's series win over the Cardinals while addressing the significant concern of Bobby Witt Jr.'s grade one MCL sprain and ongoing questions about the organization's injury management approach. The episode also spotlights Jac Caglianone's dominant June power surge, the team's record-setting extra-base hit pace, and young depth players making their case, before closing with Negro Leagues recogniti
June 15 · 45 min
Disappointing, Injury-Riddled Home Stretch Puts Final Nail in Royals' 2026 Coffin
Well, the Kansas City Royals are losing all their June momentum and a injury bug is not helping matters.
June 10 · 44 min
Royals Surge in June: Caglianone's Breakout, Perez's Record Chase, and Picollo Talks Deadline
In this edition of the Royals Rundown Podcast, hosts Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco break down Kansas City's June winning streak, Jac Caglianone's career night, and Salvador Perez's franchise record chase while diving into the front office's trade deadline calculus. The episode also features a bold trade idea involving Seth Lugo and Michael Wacha, a deep look at Baseball Savant's new Swing Timing metrics, and roster updates including Kyle Isbel's injury and Kam Misner's call-up.
June 8 · 1 hr 9 min
Royals Tread Water While the Trade Deadline and Injury List Demand Answers
In this edition of the Royals Rundown Podcast, hosts Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco are joined by guest Matthew LaMar to break down Kansas City's 5-5 road trip, assess the team's standing, and work through injury updates on Bobby Witt Jr., Salvador Perez, and Jac Caglianone. The episode also covers Noah Cameron's recent strong outing, Kris Bubic trade rumors involving the Athletics, and the case for a six-man rotation as the Royals navigate a critical stretch of the season.
May 31 · 50 min
Royals Hit a New Low: Sweeps, Struggles, and Hard Questions for the Front Office
In this edition of the Royals Rundown Podcast, hosts Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco confront Kansas City's 3-10 stretch and back-to-back series sweeps, breaking down the offensive struggles, pitching staff concerns, and the mounting questions surrounding managerial and front office accountability. The episode also looks ahead to potential trades and offseason strategies while marking Michael Wacha's 300th career start and taking a broader look at notable performances around the league.
May 29 · 47 min
Royals on Pace for 98 Losses While MLB Labor Talks Could Change Everything
In this edition of the Royals Rundown Podcast, hosts Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco take stock of a difficult 2026 season, breaking down the latest roster moves, the Bailey Falter controversy, and a road schedule that has exposed the team's diminishing resilience. The episode also delivers a substantive deep dive into MLB's current collective bargaining proposals, examining what a salary cap, spending floors, and revenue sharing reforms could mean for the competitive future of small market teams
May 25 · 38 min
Royals Take Down the Mariners But the Yankees Are a Different Challenge
Six hundred and fifty-plus episodes in, and the Royals Rundown Podcast is still finding new angles on Kansas City Royals baseball. Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco mark the milestone with one of the more wide-ranging conversations, from a series victory over the Seattle Mariners to a daunting date with the New York Yankees on the horizon.