Locked On Royals - Daily Podcast On The Kansas City Royals

As we near the halfway point of Spring Training, we take a look into which pitchers are fairing better than others. Secondly, who are some sleepers in the new Royals Top-30 prospect list? Lastly, it's a very good thing Jordan Lyles's injury scare was short-lived.

Host Jack Johnson talks about it all on "Locked On Royals"!

0:00 - Positive pitching

11:25 - Top-30

21:25 - Lyles

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Former big leaguer and now MLB Network personality Yonder Alonso picked the Royals to win the division. Do we believe in his pick? Secondly, brutal news coming out of Boston involving Lucas Giolito. Lastly, how good can the Royals infield be?

Host Jack Johnson dives into all next on "Locked On Royals"!

0:00 - Alonso picks Royals

11:03 - Giolito

20:34 - Infield

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We dives into the career of Eric Hosmer and what he meant to Kansas City's franchise. Secondly, we give some lasting thoughts from our trip to Surprise. Lastly, we look at the outlook for John McMillon and his health. 

0:00 - Hosmer 

10:53 - Final thoughts from Surprise

19:57 - McMillon

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We've got non-stop coverage on Day 3 from Surprise, Arizona at Royals Spring Training with thoughts on Michael Wacha, Seth Lugo, Nick Loftin and Dan Altavilla. 

Host Jack Johnson discusses it all next on "Locked On Royals"!

0:00 - Wacha/Lugo

11:04 - Loftin 

19:57 - Altavilla

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We give some takeaways from Day 2 of Spring Training! 

0:00 - Asa Lacy

11:26 - Maikel Garcia

20:38 - Carter Jensen

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One day after the Royals traded for John Schreiber, we give a breakdown as to why it was a good and bad move. We also take an updated look into who belongs in the 2024 bullpen. 

Host Jack Johnson, from Surprise, gives you all you need to hear on "Locked On Royals"!

0:00 - Schreiber to KC

11:08 - Good or bad?

22:17 - Who makes the bullpen?

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Another Friday means a loaded segment of mailbag questions. We also discuss three breakout Royals players that Eno Harris mentioned in his article in the Athletic. 

Host Jack Johnson breaks it all down on this edition of "Locked On Royals"!

0:00 - Mailbag Friday

10:17 - More ?'s

20:29 - Three breakout players 

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With Opening Day looming, we discuss why Cole Ragans can handle the pressure of being a No. 1 of this rotation. Secondly, we provide thoughts on the new downtown stadium location. Lastly, we dive into the value of Kyle Isbel. 

Host Jack Johnson discusses it all next on "Locked On Royals"!

0:00 - Ragans is the ace

11:48 - Downtown stadium

22:01 - Isbel

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Nelson Velázquez had some jaw-dropping numbers in 2023, but is it sustainable for a full season? Secondly, we point out a flaw with the big league bullpen. Lastly, let's give some thoughts on Anne Rogers's Opening Day roster projection. 

Host Jack Johnson dives into it all next on "Locked On Royals"!

0:00 - Nelly Numbers

12:04 - Bullpen Problem

21:13 - Rogers's Projection

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We answers a record-setting 20 questions from our mailbag on a Friday. We also break down the PECOTA projections for the Kansas City Royals.

Host Jack Johnson answers it all on this episode of "Locked On Royals"!

0:00 - Mailbag Friday

11:39 - More ?'s

23:10 - PECOTA

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The early part of the season will not be kind to the Kansas City Royals schedule, but there's reason to believe the challenge is good. Secondly, Trevor Bauer is desperate to play in the majors again but is it likely? Lastly, which players have the best chance to start hot or cold to begin the year? 

Host Jack Johnson dives into it all next on "Locked On Royals"!

0:00 - Tough Start

11:33 - Bauer

23:28 - Hot and Cold

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