Podcast appearances and mentions of kyle isbel

The Drive had a Royals toss, who was worse on Opening Day; Kyle Isbel or Hunter Renfroe?

Kyle Isbel, Royals starting centerfielder, joined The Drive from Surprise Arizona to answer random questions.

Fantasy Baseball Beat Talking Kansas City Royals and assessing injury risk Jaylon Thompson from The Kansas City Star visits the guys to talk about the Royals:What does the back end of the rotation look like with Kris Bubic, Alec Marsh, Kyle Wright, Daniel Lynch IV, and Noah Cameron all fighting for their own spot?What can we expect from the outfield with Hunter Renfroe, MJ Melendez, Kyle Isbel, Dairon Blanco, and Nelson Velázquez trying to stake their claim to play?Is Maikel Garcia ready to bounce back in 2025?How big of an impact will the trade for Jonathan India make on the construction of this lineup?Who does Jaylon Thompson like in the minor leagues?Is Jac Caglianone the real-deal?How good is Bobby Witt Jr.?Jaylon offers a VERY bold prediction that is well-received by the crew.Dave McDonald joins the show and gives some very helpful tips and tricks for how to construct a roster and explains so by assessing all of the different risks involved when playing fantasy baseball.Both Dave McDonald and Dave Funnell give their risk ratings on:Garrett CrochetGrayson RodriguezLuis Robert Jr.Jazz Chisholm Jr.Tommy EdmanMike digs deep to discuss Jeff Hoffman, Robert Suarez, and Ryan Walker, before the rest of the guys discuss the latest injury news on Hoffman.Sean Burke is addressed, leading Chris to do something that he never thought he would do.Finally, the Mental Health Minute brings about familiar names from our past, but just how old is Dave Funnell's player? Join: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

Fantasy Baseball Beat Talking Kansas City Royals and assessing injury risk Jaylon Thompson from The Kansas City Star visits the guys to talk about the Royals:What does the back end of the rotation look like with Kris Bubic, Alec Marsh, Kyle Wright, Daniel Lynch IV, and Noah Cameron all fighting for their own spot?What can we expect from the outfield with Hunter Renfroe, MJ Melendez, Kyle Isbel, Dairon Blanco, and Nelson Velázquez trying to stake their claim to play?Is Maikel Garcia ready to bounce back in 2025?How big of an impact will the trade for Jonathan India make on the construction of this lineup?Who does Jaylon Thompson like in the minor leagues?Is Jac Caglianone the real-deal?How good is Bobby Witt Jr.?Jaylon offers a VERY bold prediction that is well-received by the crew.Dave McDonald joins the show and gives some very helpful tips and tricks for how to construct a roster and explains so by assessing all of the different risks involved when playing fantasy baseball.Both Dave McDonald and Dave Funnell give their risk ratings on:Garrett CrochetGrayson RodriguezLuis Robert Jr.Jazz Chisholm Jr.Tommy EdmanMike digs deep to discuss Jeff Hoffman, Robert Suarez, and Ryan Walker, before the rest of the guys discuss the latest injury news on Hoffman.Sean Burke is addressed, leading Chris to do something that he never thought he would do.Finally, the Mental Health Minute brings about familiar names from our past, but just how old is Dave Funnell's player? Join: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

A disappointing conclusion shouldn't cloud the truly remarkable 2024 season that the Kansas City Royals had. Unlikely on multiple levels, and perhaps difficult to duplicate, the Royals gave their fans something unexpected and enjoyable. Matt Quatroro, Bobby Witt Jr. ,George Brett and Kyle Isbel weigh in after last nights season ender. Dive in!

Kyle Isbel helped seal a Royals win by making one of the best catches we've seen this season, Yordan Alvarez homered again to keep the Astros rolling and Chris Sale continued building his All-Star candidacy by picking up his 11th win. On today's episode: Act I: THE BIG STORIES: (0:51-2:53) If you're not familiar with Kyle Isbel's game, you should be now. With the tying run at the plate in the ninth, the Royals center fielder covered 103 feet to make a snow-cone catch at the wall to help preserve a win over the Rays. Since 2023, Isbel has saved the third-most runs among all center fielders. The Astros are back, and maybe scarier than ever, beating the Blue Jays for their 13th win in their last 17 games. Yordan Alvarez, who was named an All-Star starter on Wednesday, homered for the third straight game. The resurgent Chris Sale turned in a vintage performance against the Giants, striking out nine across six innings of one-run ball. The 35-year-old is now tied for the Major League lead in wins (11). Should he start the All-Star Game? He has a case! Act II: WHIPAROUND: (2:53-4:38) A's right-hander Joey Estes tossed a "Maddux" in Oakland, only needing 92 pitches to shut out the Angels. James Wood, MLB's No. 2 prospect, stole his first base, scored his first run and recorded his first career RBI in the Nationals' win over the Mets. Oneil Cruz ripped a walk-off single to lift the Pirates over the Cardinals. Act III: LOOKING AHEAD: (4:38-6:16) A loaded Fourth of July slate starts bright and early when the Mets face the Nationals in the nation's capital at 11:05 a.m. ET on MLB Network. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vern reacts to not only the Royals beating the Rays 4-2, but also Kyle Isbel 9th inning catch against the wall. 

Hour 2: Kyle Isbel had a strong June Bronny goes to the Lakers

Show No. 22 is a Friday Full Edition featuring a two-part interview with Mike Kurland, from MLBplayingtime.com... in Part 1 (2:50), Mike and PD discuss playing time for ATL, what happens in BOS PT with David Hamilton out of the lineup, PT questions in KC about Kyle Isbel and Michael Massey, and Jonny DeLuca's PT in TAM... and in Part 2 (1:36:30), Mike tells PD about how he maintains the PT for all 30 teams at MLBPlayingTime.com, why he was the only manager in the NFBC Main Event to drop Ryan Jeffers, players finding the home run stroke, and his Boons and Banes... In the Market Watch player news report, PD and Ray Murphy discuss hitter and pitcher news from the AL (51:05) and the NL (1:18:05)... In the Minor League Minute (2:19:35), BHQ Minor Leagues analyst Rob Gordon updates six prospects, including BOS C Kyle Teel and CHC C Moises Ballesteros... In the Frequent Flyer (2:24:00), BaseballHQ analyst Alex Beckey looks at HOU RHSP Jake Bloss... And in Extra Innings (2:20:35), PD looks at building the super-hybrid platoon player... Runs 2:36:10

The Royals move a game closer to the AL Central lead. AP correspondent Dave Ferry reports.

It's finally time to play the Guardians! And we do this after playing our worst stretch of the season! And one of our starters is now injured! And maybe Kyle Isbel too! Yay! Everything is going great and nothing is wrong at all! Check out the r/KCRoyals Discord for a group watch of the Guardians series! https://discord.gg/Ctdey3t9Fb Follow the podcast for more baseball, especially Royals-related content @royaldeluxpod and/or follow me on Twitter for other general nonsense @TheMFinKC Further inquiries: royaldeluxpodcast@gmail.com https://www.fansfirstsports.com/ http://farmtofountains.com/ Shout out to r/KCRoyals and r/Baseball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode Mark Simon is joined by Royals center fielder Kyle Isbel, baseball writer Daniel Epstein, and SIS baseball operations analyst Brandon Tew.Mark and Kyle talk about Kyle's defensive approach, which has helped him to rank 3rd in Defensive Runs Saved the last 2 seasons. Kyle explains how a childhood game got him on an early path to being a top defensive player and what it was like to rob a home run from Bryce Harper and make an incredible play against Marcus Semien. And he shares what kind of tattoo he would want to create to commemorate the kind of defense he plays (2:50).Mark and Daniel discuss Daniel's comprehensive video analysis articles, including ones on Mookie Betts, tagging effectiveness, and how first basemen catch throws, as well as a piece on pitchers introducing the splitter to their repertoire (14:41).Mark and Brandon chat about how Kansas has taken one of its players and turned him into a roving defender, which players could go 1-1 in this year's MLB Draft, and a difference in pitch usage between MLB and NPB pitchers (30:29).Thank you for listening. Please check out Archive.FieldingBible.com for your defensive stats needs, follow us on Twitter at @sis_baseball, and read our work at SportsInfoSolutions.com. You can e-mail us at Mark@sportsinfosolutions.com.  

Josh Keiser of One Royal Way from the KCSN Podcast Network joins The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Dylan Michaels to talk about the Royals sluggish weekend, Kyle Isbel discourse and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We answer questions from our mailbag and discuss why Drew Waters was pulled from the game in Omaha a few nights ago. Host Jack Johnson gives his thoughts next on "Locked On Royals"! 0:00 - Mailbag Friday 9:22 - More ?'s 20:09 - Waters Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Vaya 3 partidos complicados los de la serie contra Kansas City, pero la forma de ganarlos nos da una muestra de lo que son estos Orioles modelo 2024. Fácilmente habríamos entregado esos juegos en años pasados puesto que no había nada que hacer, pero ahora se percibe otra atmósfera. En el primero, Michael Wacha y Dean Kremer se fueron sin decisión. Creo que la jugada que define el destino del partido sucede en la 8ª cuando Mountcastle batea rolling entre 3B y SS y el tiro de Witt no es retenido por el inicialista Nick Loftin y se van arriba los Orioles. Es cierto que los Reales empatarían en el 9º pero llegarían al final del 9º con la tensión añadida de lo que había pasado antes. Difícil decidir quién sería el MVP del juego porque los candidatos serían Mountcastle que tuvo una gran jugada en 1B ante batazo sólido de Kyle Isbel en el 7º.

Royals Insider Josh Vernier is joined by Kyle Isbel and James McArthur in Hour 1 of his 2024 Season Preview Show!

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 ace11:48 - Downtown stadium22:01 - IsbelFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

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 Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Despite dealing with injuries early in his career, there's reason to believe Vinnie Pasquantino will be an All-Star in 2024. Secondly, what are the numbers that make Kyle Isbel a good every day player. Lastly, let's make a case for Nick Loftin as the Opening Day second baseman. Host Jack Johnson discusses it all next on "Locked on Royals"0:00 - Vinnie an All-Star10:36 - Isbel's numbers19:50 - A case for LoftinFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Despite dealing with injuries early in his career, there's reason to believe Vinnie Pasquantino will be an All-Star in 2024. Secondly, what are the numbers that make Kyle Isbel a good every day player. Lastly, let's make a case for Nick Loftin as the Opening Day second baseman.  Host Jack Johnson discusses it all next on "Locked on Royals" 0:00 - Vinnie an All-Star 10:36 - Isbel's numbers 19:50 - A case for Loftin Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Jack debates if Kyle Isbel is a long-term fit, brings up certain players that should be added to the 40-man roster this offseason, and suggests how the Royals should handle Zack Greinke. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Jack debates if Kyle Isbel is a long-term fit, brings up certain players that should be added to the 40-man roster this offseason, and suggests how the Royals should handle Zack Greinke.  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

We were there to meet Luis Tiant *and* watch Kyle Isbel break the Green Monster, all while wearing Jerry Garcia jerseys. This is how we do baseball roadtrips. We missed Dominican night but it was a model for community outreach and service. Nicky Lopez rocks both the bat and the scoreless 9th now that he's a Hammer. Miguel passes Tony, and Seiya teaches us that mental health days are an important tool. Phillies fans try something new by supporting a struggling player and it seems to work! Good things in the minor leagues as the ATL High-A affiliate drops the problematic name and asks for suggestions.  Tell them your ideas (or  tell them our idea and suggest the Hammers!). 19 year-old Jackson Holliday has his third five-hit game, and 21 year-old Dylan Crews wastes no time in going 4-5 including a grand slam. Suspensions and fines were awarded for the CLE/CWS Fight Night, including the longest suspension doled out by MLB (6 to TA), and a successful appeal reducing Jose's from three to two games. Orioles ownership unites fans and baseball broadcasters nationwide against them as Angelos pulls star play by play guy Kevin Brown for completely  factually describing the improvement of the team over past  years.  Makes no sense, yes?   But Kevin Brown has been freed via chants, t shirts, and  public humiliation of John Angelos. US Women's Baseball is cruising through Group A play, living up to their RTEFW motto. Thunder Bay, baby.We say “He jiggles when you knock him,” “Ta-killah,” “I could be Mr. Smiley.” Fight the man, send your game balls to Meredith, and find us on Twitter @ncibpodcast, on Facebook @nocryinginbball, Instagram @nocryinginbball and on the Interweb at nocryinginbball.com. Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCiB. Become a supporter at Patreon to help us keep doing what we do. Say goodnight, Pottymouth.

The Royals face some interesting roster decisions now and in the near future as Kyle Isbel returns from the IL, Alec Marsh makes his MLB debut, and Michael Massey is fast approaching his return. Lots of guys on this roster are either struggling or tradable, but there's also a lot of unproven players like Samad Taylor who need some more time. I ponder such possibilities, as well as the notion of spending in free agency like the ownership claims to want to do. What was Sherman's press conference like? And the Royals take on the Los Angeles Dodgers who have a surprisingly young team still developing! New episodes every Monday and Friday! If you would like, please leave a rating and a review on your preferred platform, it would mean a lot! Follow the podcast for more baseball, especially Royals-related content @royaldeluxpod and/or follow me on Twitter for other general nonsense @TheMFinKC Further inquiries: royaldeluxpodcast@gmail.com Shout out to r/KCRoyals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lou Blasi and Sky Dombroske reveal "Sky's Guys" a lineup of hitters and pitchers that Sky feels has been undervalued early and are potentially solid profit centers. Players talked about in this episode include Graham Ashcraft, Andrew Heaney, Wander Franco, Ke'Bryan Hayes, Kyle Isbel, Austin Meadows, and Logan O'Hoppe.

On this bonus episode, the fellas recap another Kansas City Royals win, breakdown a stellar outing from Jordan Lyles, discuss the improved pitching, talk about Kyle Isbel's progression, and report on some minor leaguers. Plus, Mike survives the shelling of Sun City. Listen to the latest episode of #Royals Weekly anywhere you get podcasts including …   Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/royals-weekly/id1557151861 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ELyTCKp20UXva2URM02YG?si=9667a82115bb40b1 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaQDKeNlMvh55LfwzbiNA4g   And follow us on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoyalsWeekly Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/royalsweekly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/royalsweekly/   #kansascityroyals #kcroyals #royals #kansascity #kc #kansascitychiefs #kcchiefs #chiefs #mlb #baseball #jordanlyles #austincharles #royalsweekly

Our Baseball Blog's Preseason Notes, which are available daily, in full, to everyone free at Insiderbaseball.com, are a treasure trove of intel to help you dominate your upcoming drafts. Lou Blasi and Sky Dombroske go over a recent edition of Sky's notes and project the 2023 outcomes for a large swath of players including Jordan Walker, Alec Bohm, Kyle Isbel, Logan O'Hoppe, Ketel Marte, Christian Javier, Domingo German, and Joc Pederson.

In the second hour of the show we caught up with friend of the show Jeff Kerr of CBS Sports, then we head out to Arizona where Todd Leabo talked with Royals BWJ & Kyle IsbelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Royals OF Kyle Isbel joins the show live from Spring Training in Surprise, AZ

Todd Leabo joined us during the second hour of Wednesday's show and with him came the return of Program Feud. Then we heard from M.J. Melendez and Vinnie Pasquantino during Leabo Soundzzz. After that we heard a conversation with Kyle Isbel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MLB – Tigers GM Al Avila fired after 7 years, no playoffs The Detroit Tigers have fired general manager Al Avila, ending a seven-year tenure with no playoff appearances. Owner Chris Ilitch announced the move with his team mired in another disappointing season. Detroit entered Wednesday at 43-68, last in the AL Central. Ilitch invested millions in the offseason in an attempt to return his team to contention. Assistant general manager Sam Menzin takes over the day-to-day leadership role. Avila was promoted to general manager a little more than seven years ago after serving as Dave Dombrowski’s assistant. The Tigers had only one winning season during Avila’s tenure. Avila was the only Latino general manager or equivalent in the majors. MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Cleveland Guardians 3, Detroit Tigers 2 Kansas City Royals 8, Chicago White Sox 3 Chicago Cubs 4, Washington Nationals 2 Guardians 3, Tigers 2 – Guardians beat Tigers 3-2 after Detroit fires GM Al Avila Steven Kwan hit a leadoff triple and scored to help Cleveland Guardians get off to a solid start and James Karinchak struck out three to strand three runners in the eighth inning to help them hold on to beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 Wednesday night. Aaron Civale started for Cleveland after being on the 15-day injured list with wrist inflammation and retired the first nine batters. Civale gave up two runs and three hits while striking out four over four innings. Karinchak and five other relievers — including Bryan Shaw (5-2) — combined for five innings of scoreless relief. Emmanuel Clase gave up one hit in the ninth, earning his 26th save. Cleveland started the day tied with Minnesota for first place in the AL Central. The Guardians lead the last-place Tigers by 16 games in the division. Royals 8, White Sox 3 – Royals rookie Melendez delivers in 8-3 win over White Sox MJ Melendez hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning to send the Kansas City Royals past the Chicago White Sox 8-3. Melendez and Salvador Perez both had three hits and two RBIs for the Royals. Kyle Isbel drove in two runs and scored twice. After leading all minor leaguers with 41 home runs last year, Melendez has 14 in 81 big league games this season. The left-handed-hitting rookie sent a pitch from lefty reliever Jake Diekman into the right-field bullpen to give Kansas City a 4-3 lead. Isbel hit a two-run single in the eighth and scored on Melendez’s single. Perez added an RBI single to make it 8-3. Josh Staumont worked a perfect seventh for the win. Cubs 4, Nationals 2 – Hoerner, Cubs top power-hitting rookie Meneses, Nationals Nico Hoerner homered to ignite a four-run rally in the seventh inning that sent the Chicago Cubs over power-hitting rookie Joey Meneses and the Washington Nationals 4-2. Hoerner’s seventh home run ended a shutout bid by Nationals starter Josiah Gray and enabled the Cubs to earn just their second win in 51 games in which they trailed entering the seventh. The Cubs have won four of six and next play Thursday in the Field of Dreams game in Iowa against Cincinnati. Meneses homered in his third straight game for the Nationals, who have lost seven of eight. The 30-year-old Meneses made his major league debut on Aug. 2. He became the first player in Nationals franchise history to homer four times in his first seven games. Today Cleveland (Plesac 2-10) at Detroit (Hill 2-3), 1:10 p.m.              WSJM/WCSY 6:50 Chicago White Sox (Cease 12-4) at Kansas City (Greinke 3-7), 2:10 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Smyly 4-6) vs. Cincinnati (Lodolo 3-3), 7:15 p.m.           (Field of Dreams game Dyersville, IA) WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association Tonight Chicago Sky at Las Vegas Aces, 10:00 p.m. NFL – National Football League – Preseason week 1 Tonight New York Giants at New England Patriots, 7:00 p.m. Tennessee Titans at Baltimore Ravens, 7:30 p.m. NFL – Bears remove Smith from PUP list, another twist in standoff The Chicago Bears’ standoff with Roquan Smith took another turn when the team removed the star linebacker from the physically unable to perform list a day after he went public with a trade demand. It was unclear if the Bears took him off the list Wednesday because of a potential contract extension or trade, or to fine him for missing practices. Smith has been a “hold-in” since training camp began with negotiations on a new deal apparently at a standstill. Placing him on the physically unable to perform list allowed him to attend meetings and workouts at Halas Hall without being fined for missing practices. Smith, who does not have an agent, accused the Bears of not negotiating in good faith in a statement on Tuesday. NFL – Backups will continue QB battle in Lions preseason opener Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff is expected to play briefly in the preseason opener before Tim Boyle and David Blough get a chance to compete to be the team’s backup and perhaps seal a spot on the roster. This offseason, the Lions made it a point to bring back Boyle and Blough on one-year deals after both shared reserve backup duties last season. It was Boyle who served as Goff’s primary backup in 2021, but this year the two have been splitting time with the second-team offense in training camp. NCAA – Big Ten – Notre Dame AD: Big Ten deal with NBC ‘perfect’ for Irish Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick says the coming Big Ten television contract with NBC is a “perfect” way for the network to complement its deal with the Fighting Irish. Swarbrick held a live chat for Notre Dame’s alumni association. He addressed recent developments with the Big Ten and how they could impact the school’s ability to remain a football independent. The Big Ten is moving toward media rights contracts with Fox, NBC and CBS. NBC has had exclusive rights to broadcast Notre Dame home games since 1991. Swarbrick says NBC having more college football will help promote Notre Dame games. NBA – Lawyer: Photos of Kobe Bryant’s remains shared ‘for a laugh’ A lawyer for the widow of Kobe Bryant told jurors that a “culture of callousness” led Los Angeles County deputies and firefighters to share photos of the remains of Kobe Bryant and other victims of the 2020 helicopter crash that killed the Lakers star, his 13-year-old daughter, and seven others. Vanessa Bryant’s lawyer Luis Li said the photos were “visual gossip” that were shared “for a laugh.” Vanessa Bryant is suing for invasion of privacy. An attorney for LA County said the photos were an essential tool at the crash scene, and that officials successfully kept them from becoming public. NHL – Ex-Leafs star Salming diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease Former Toronto Maple Leafs and Detroit Red Wings defenseman Borje Salming has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease, the team announced Wednesday. Salming, who played 16 seasons with the Leafs and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1996, said he recognizes that there is no cure for the disease but says there are treatments available to slow the progression. Salming, 71, is receiving treatment in his native Sweden, where there are more than 800 patients living with ALS. MILB – Midwest League Baseball Last Night Great Lakes Loons 3, Peoria Chiefs 2 – 10 Innings Lansing Lugnuts 6, Dayton Dragons 2 – 10 Innings West Michigan Whitecaps 5, Beloit Sky Carp 4 – 10 Innings Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 6, South Bend Cubs 2 Tonight Peoria Chiefs at Great Lakes Loons, 7:05 p.m. Lansing Lugnuts at Dayton Dragons, 7:05 p.m. West Michigan Whitecaps at Beloit Sky Carp, 7:35 p.m. South Bend Cubs at Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, 7:40 p.m.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MLB – Tigers GM Al Avila fired after 7 years, no playoffs The Detroit Tigers have fired general manager Al Avila, ending a seven-year tenure with no playoff appearances. Owner Chris Ilitch announced the move with his team mired in another disappointing season. Detroit entered Wednesday at 43-68, last in the AL Central. Ilitch invested millions in the offseason in an attempt to return his team to contention. Assistant general manager Sam Menzin takes over the day-to-day leadership role. Avila was promoted to general manager a little more than seven years ago after serving as Dave Dombrowski’s assistant. The Tigers had only one winning season during Avila’s tenure. Avila was the only Latino general manager or equivalent in the majors. MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Cleveland Guardians 3, Detroit Tigers 2 Kansas City Royals 8, Chicago White Sox 3 Chicago Cubs 4, Washington Nationals 2 Guardians 3, Tigers 2 – Guardians beat Tigers 3-2 after Detroit fires GM Al Avila Steven Kwan hit a leadoff triple and scored to help Cleveland Guardians get off to a solid start and James Karinchak struck out three to strand three runners in the eighth inning to help them hold on to beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 Wednesday night. Aaron Civale started for Cleveland after being on the 15-day injured list with wrist inflammation and retired the first nine batters. Civale gave up two runs and three hits while striking out four over four innings. Karinchak and five other relievers — including Bryan Shaw (5-2) — combined for five innings of scoreless relief. Emmanuel Clase gave up one hit in the ninth, earning his 26th save. Cleveland started the day tied with Minnesota for first place in the AL Central. The Guardians lead the last-place Tigers by 16 games in the division. Royals 8, White Sox 3 – Royals rookie Melendez delivers in 8-3 win over White Sox MJ Melendez hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning to send the Kansas City Royals past the Chicago White Sox 8-3. Melendez and Salvador Perez both had three hits and two RBIs for the Royals. Kyle Isbel drove in two runs and scored twice. After leading all minor leaguers with 41 home runs last year, Melendez has 14 in 81 big league games this season. The left-handed-hitting rookie sent a pitch from lefty reliever Jake Diekman into the right-field bullpen to give Kansas City a 4-3 lead. Isbel hit a two-run single in the eighth and scored on Melendez’s single. Perez added an RBI single to make it 8-3. Josh Staumont worked a perfect seventh for the win. Cubs 4, Nationals 2 – Hoerner, Cubs top power-hitting rookie Meneses, Nationals Nico Hoerner homered to ignite a four-run rally in the seventh inning that sent the Chicago Cubs over power-hitting rookie Joey Meneses and the Washington Nationals 4-2. Hoerner’s seventh home run ended a shutout bid by Nationals starter Josiah Gray and enabled the Cubs to earn just their second win in 51 games in which they trailed entering the seventh. The Cubs have won four of six and next play Thursday in the Field of Dreams game in Iowa against Cincinnati. Meneses homered in his third straight game for the Nationals, who have lost seven of eight. The 30-year-old Meneses made his major league debut on Aug. 2. He became the first player in Nationals franchise history to homer four times in his first seven games. Today Cleveland (Plesac 2-10) at Detroit (Hill 2-3), 1:10 p.m.              WSJM/WCSY 6:50 Chicago White Sox (Cease 12-4) at Kansas City (Greinke 3-7), 2:10 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Smyly 4-6) vs. Cincinnati (Lodolo 3-3), 7:15 p.m.           (Field of Dreams game Dyersville, IA) WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association Tonight Chicago Sky at Las Vegas Aces, 10:00 p.m. NFL – National Football League – Preseason week 1 Tonight New York Giants at New England Patriots, 7:00 p.m. Tennessee Titans at Baltimore Ravens, 7:30 p.m. NFL – Bears remove Smith from PUP list, another twist in standoff The Chicago Bears’ standoff with Roquan Smith took another turn when the team removed the star linebacker from the physically unable to perform list a day after he went public with a trade demand. It was unclear if the Bears took him off the list Wednesday because of a potential contract extension or trade, or to fine him for missing practices. Smith has been a “hold-in” since training camp began with negotiations on a new deal apparently at a standstill. Placing him on the physically unable to perform list allowed him to attend meetings and workouts at Halas Hall without being fined for missing practices. Smith, who does not have an agent, accused the Bears of not negotiating in good faith in a statement on Tuesday. NFL – Backups will continue QB battle in Lions preseason opener Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff is expected to play briefly in the preseason opener before Tim Boyle and David Blough get a chance to compete to be the team’s backup and perhaps seal a spot on the roster. This offseason, the Lions made it a point to bring back Boyle and Blough on one-year deals after both shared reserve backup duties last season. It was Boyle who served as Goff’s primary backup in 2021, but this year the two have been splitting time with the second-team offense in training camp. NCAA – Big Ten – Notre Dame AD: Big Ten deal with NBC ‘perfect’ for Irish Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick says the coming Big Ten television contract with NBC is a “perfect” way for the network to complement its deal with the Fighting Irish. Swarbrick held a live chat for Notre Dame’s alumni association. He addressed recent developments with the Big Ten and how they could impact the school’s ability to remain a football independent. The Big Ten is moving toward media rights contracts with Fox, NBC and CBS. NBC has had exclusive rights to broadcast Notre Dame home games since 1991. Swarbrick says NBC having more college football will help promote Notre Dame games. NBA – Lawyer: Photos of Kobe Bryant’s remains shared ‘for a laugh’ A lawyer for the widow of Kobe Bryant told jurors that a “culture of callousness” led Los Angeles County deputies and firefighters to share photos of the remains of Kobe Bryant and other victims of the 2020 helicopter crash that killed the Lakers star, his 13-year-old daughter, and seven others. Vanessa Bryant’s lawyer Luis Li said the photos were “visual gossip” that were shared “for a laugh.” Vanessa Bryant is suing for invasion of privacy. An attorney for LA County said the photos were an essential tool at the crash scene, and that officials successfully kept them from becoming public. NHL – Ex-Leafs star Salming diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease Former Toronto Maple Leafs and Detroit Red Wings defenseman Borje Salming has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease, the team announced Wednesday. Salming, who played 16 seasons with the Leafs and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1996, said he recognizes that there is no cure for the disease but says there are treatments available to slow the progression. Salming, 71, is receiving treatment in his native Sweden, where there are more than 800 patients living with ALS. MILB – Midwest League Baseball Last Night Great Lakes Loons 3, Peoria Chiefs 2 – 10 Innings Lansing Lugnuts 6, Dayton Dragons 2 – 10 Innings West Michigan Whitecaps 5, Beloit Sky Carp 4 – 10 Innings Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 6, South Bend Cubs 2 Tonight Peoria Chiefs at Great Lakes Loons, 7:05 p.m. Lansing Lugnuts at Dayton Dragons, 7:05 p.m. West Michigan Whitecaps at Beloit Sky Carp, 7:35 p.m. South Bend Cubs at Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, 7:40 p.m.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MLB – Tigers GM Al Avila fired after 7 years, no playoffs The Detroit Tigers have fired general manager Al Avila, ending a seven-year tenure with no playoff appearances. Owner Chris Ilitch announced the move with his team mired in another disappointing season. Detroit entered Wednesday at 43-68, last in the AL Central. Ilitch invested millions in the offseason in an attempt to return his team to contention. Assistant general manager Sam Menzin takes over the day-to-day leadership role. Avila was promoted to general manager a little more than seven years ago after serving as Dave Dombrowski’s assistant. The Tigers had only one winning season during Avila’s tenure. Avila was the only Latino general manager or equivalent in the majors. MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Cleveland Guardians 3, Detroit Tigers 2 Kansas City Royals 8, Chicago White Sox 3 Chicago Cubs 4, Washington Nationals 2 Guardians 3, Tigers 2 – Guardians beat Tigers 3-2 after Detroit fires GM Al Avila Steven Kwan hit a leadoff triple and scored to help Cleveland Guardians get off to a solid start and James Karinchak struck out three to strand three runners in the eighth inning to help them hold on to beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 Wednesday night. Aaron Civale started for Cleveland after being on the 15-day injured list with wrist inflammation and retired the first nine batters. Civale gave up two runs and three hits while striking out four over four innings. Karinchak and five other relievers — including Bryan Shaw (5-2) — combined for five innings of scoreless relief. Emmanuel Clase gave up one hit in the ninth, earning his 26th save. Cleveland started the day tied with Minnesota for first place in the AL Central. The Guardians lead the last-place Tigers by 16 games in the division. Royals 8, White Sox 3 – Royals rookie Melendez delivers in 8-3 win over White Sox MJ Melendez hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning to send the Kansas City Royals past the Chicago White Sox 8-3. Melendez and Salvador Perez both had three hits and two RBIs for the Royals. Kyle Isbel drove in two runs and scored twice. After leading all minor leaguers with 41 home runs last year, Melendez has 14 in 81 big league games this season. The left-handed-hitting rookie sent a pitch from lefty reliever Jake Diekman into the right-field bullpen to give Kansas City a 4-3 lead. Isbel hit a two-run single in the eighth and scored on Melendez’s single. Perez added an RBI single to make it 8-3. Josh Staumont worked a perfect seventh for the win. Cubs 4, Nationals 2 – Hoerner, Cubs top power-hitting rookie Meneses, Nationals Nico Hoerner homered to ignite a four-run rally in the seventh inning that sent the Chicago Cubs over power-hitting rookie Joey Meneses and the Washington Nationals 4-2. Hoerner’s seventh home run ended a shutout bid by Nationals starter Josiah Gray and enabled the Cubs to earn just their second win in 51 games in which they trailed entering the seventh. The Cubs have won four of six and next play Thursday in the Field of Dreams game in Iowa against Cincinnati. Meneses homered in his third straight game for the Nationals, who have lost seven of eight. The 30-year-old Meneses made his major league debut on Aug. 2. He became the first player in Nationals franchise history to homer four times in his first seven games. Today Cleveland (Plesac 2-10) at Detroit (Hill 2-3), 1:10 p.m.              WSJM/WCSY 6:50 Chicago White Sox (Cease 12-4) at Kansas City (Greinke 3-7), 2:10 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Smyly 4-6) vs. Cincinnati (Lodolo 3-3), 7:15 p.m.           (Field of Dreams game Dyersville, IA) WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association Tonight Chicago Sky at Las Vegas Aces, 10:00 p.m. NFL – National Football League – Preseason week 1 Tonight New York Giants at New England Patriots, 7:00 p.m. Tennessee Titans at Baltimore Ravens, 7:30 p.m. NFL – Bears remove Smith from PUP list, another twist in standoff The Chicago Bears’ standoff with Roquan Smith took another turn when the team removed the star linebacker from the physically unable to perform list a day after he went public with a trade demand. It was unclear if the Bears took him off the list Wednesday because of a potential contract extension or trade, or to fine him for missing practices. Smith has been a “hold-in” since training camp began with negotiations on a new deal apparently at a standstill. Placing him on the physically unable to perform list allowed him to attend meetings and workouts at Halas Hall without being fined for missing practices. Smith, who does not have an agent, accused the Bears of not negotiating in good faith in a statement on Tuesday. NFL – Backups will continue QB battle in Lions preseason opener Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff is expected to play briefly in the preseason opener before Tim Boyle and David Blough get a chance to compete to be the team’s backup and perhaps seal a spot on the roster. This offseason, the Lions made it a point to bring back Boyle and Blough on one-year deals after both shared reserve backup duties last season. It was Boyle who served as Goff’s primary backup in 2021, but this year the two have been splitting time with the second-team offense in training camp. NCAA – Big Ten – Notre Dame AD: Big Ten deal with NBC ‘perfect’ for Irish Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick says the coming Big Ten television contract with NBC is a “perfect” way for the network to complement its deal with the Fighting Irish. Swarbrick held a live chat for Notre Dame’s alumni association. He addressed recent developments with the Big Ten and how they could impact the school’s ability to remain a football independent. The Big Ten is moving toward media rights contracts with Fox, NBC and CBS. NBC has had exclusive rights to broadcast Notre Dame home games since 1991. Swarbrick says NBC having more college football will help promote Notre Dame games. NBA – Lawyer: Photos of Kobe Bryant’s remains shared ‘for a laugh’ A lawyer for the widow of Kobe Bryant told jurors that a “culture of callousness” led Los Angeles County deputies and firefighters to share photos of the remains of Kobe Bryant and other victims of the 2020 helicopter crash that killed the Lakers star, his 13-year-old daughter, and seven others. Vanessa Bryant’s lawyer Luis Li said the photos were “visual gossip” that were shared “for a laugh.” Vanessa Bryant is suing for invasion of privacy. An attorney for LA County said the photos were an essential tool at the crash scene, and that officials successfully kept them from becoming public. NHL – Ex-Leafs star Salming diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease Former Toronto Maple Leafs and Detroit Red Wings defenseman Borje Salming has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease, the team announced Wednesday. Salming, who played 16 seasons with the Leafs and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1996, said he recognizes that there is no cure for the disease but says there are treatments available to slow the progression. Salming, 71, is receiving treatment in his native Sweden, where there are more than 800 patients living with ALS. MILB – Midwest League Baseball Last Night Great Lakes Loons 3, Peoria Chiefs 2 – 10 Innings Lansing Lugnuts 6, Dayton Dragons 2 – 10 Innings West Michigan Whitecaps 5, Beloit Sky Carp 4 – 10 Innings Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 6, South Bend Cubs 2 Tonight Peoria Chiefs at Great Lakes Loons, 7:05 p.m. Lansing Lugnuts at Dayton Dragons, 7:05 p.m. West Michigan Whitecaps at Beloit Sky Carp, 7:35 p.m. South Bend Cubs at Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, 7:40 p.m.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MLB – Tigers GM Al Avila fired after 7 years, no playoffs The Detroit Tigers have fired general manager Al Avila, ending a seven-year tenure with no playoff appearances. Owner Chris Ilitch announced the move with his team mired in another disappointing season. Detroit entered Wednesday at 43-68, last in the AL Central. Ilitch invested millions in the offseason in an attempt to return his team to contention. Assistant general manager Sam Menzin takes over the day-to-day leadership role. Avila was promoted to general manager a little more than seven years ago after serving as Dave Dombrowski’s assistant. The Tigers had only one winning season during Avila’s tenure. Avila was the only Latino general manager or equivalent in the majors. MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Cleveland Guardians 3, Detroit Tigers 2 Kansas City Royals 8, Chicago White Sox 3 Chicago Cubs 4, Washington Nationals 2 Guardians 3, Tigers 2 – Guardians beat Tigers 3-2 after Detroit fires GM Al Avila Steven Kwan hit a leadoff triple and scored to help Cleveland Guardians get off to a solid start and James Karinchak struck out three to strand three runners in the eighth inning to help them hold on to beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 Wednesday night. Aaron Civale started for Cleveland after being on the 15-day injured list with wrist inflammation and retired the first nine batters. Civale gave up two runs and three hits while striking out four over four innings. Karinchak and five other relievers — including Bryan Shaw (5-2) — combined for five innings of scoreless relief. Emmanuel Clase gave up one hit in the ninth, earning his 26th save. Cleveland started the day tied with Minnesota for first place in the AL Central. The Guardians lead the last-place Tigers by 16 games in the division. Royals 8, White Sox 3 – Royals rookie Melendez delivers in 8-3 win over White Sox MJ Melendez hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning to send the Kansas City Royals past the Chicago White Sox 8-3. Melendez and Salvador Perez both had three hits and two RBIs for the Royals. Kyle Isbel drove in two runs and scored twice. After leading all minor leaguers with 41 home runs last year, Melendez has 14 in 81 big league games this season. The left-handed-hitting rookie sent a pitch from lefty reliever Jake Diekman into the right-field bullpen to give Kansas City a 4-3 lead. Isbel hit a two-run single in the eighth and scored on Melendez’s single. Perez added an RBI single to make it 8-3. Josh Staumont worked a perfect seventh for the win. Cubs 4, Nationals 2 – Hoerner, Cubs top power-hitting rookie Meneses, Nationals Nico Hoerner homered to ignite a four-run rally in the seventh inning that sent the Chicago Cubs over power-hitting rookie Joey Meneses and the Washington Nationals 4-2. Hoerner’s seventh home run ended a shutout bid by Nationals starter Josiah Gray and enabled the Cubs to earn just their second win in 51 games in which they trailed entering the seventh. The Cubs have won four of six and next play Thursday in the Field of Dreams game in Iowa against Cincinnati. Meneses homered in his third straight game for the Nationals, who have lost seven of eight. The 30-year-old Meneses made his major league debut on Aug. 2. He became the first player in Nationals franchise history to homer four times in his first seven games. Today Cleveland (Plesac 2-10) at Detroit (Hill 2-3), 1:10 p.m.              WSJM/WCSY 6:50 Chicago White Sox (Cease 12-4) at Kansas City (Greinke 3-7), 2:10 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Smyly 4-6) vs. Cincinnati (Lodolo 3-3), 7:15 p.m.           (Field of Dreams game Dyersville, IA) WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association Tonight Chicago Sky at Las Vegas Aces, 10:00 p.m. NFL – National Football League – Preseason week 1 Tonight New York Giants at New England Patriots, 7:00 p.m. Tennessee Titans at Baltimore Ravens, 7:30 p.m. NFL – Bears remove Smith from PUP list, another twist in standoff The Chicago Bears’ standoff with Roquan Smith took another turn when the team removed the star linebacker from the physically unable to perform list a day after he went public with a trade demand. It was unclear if the Bears took him off the list Wednesday because of a potential contract extension or trade, or to fine him for missing practices. Smith has been a “hold-in” since training camp began with negotiations on a new deal apparently at a standstill. Placing him on the physically unable to perform list allowed him to attend meetings and workouts at Halas Hall without being fined for missing practices. Smith, who does not have an agent, accused the Bears of not negotiating in good faith in a statement on Tuesday. NFL – Backups will continue QB battle in Lions preseason opener Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff is expected to play briefly in the preseason opener before Tim Boyle and David Blough get a chance to compete to be the team’s backup and perhaps seal a spot on the roster. This offseason, the Lions made it a point to bring back Boyle and Blough on one-year deals after both shared reserve backup duties last season. It was Boyle who served as Goff’s primary backup in 2021, but this year the two have been splitting time with the second-team offense in training camp. NCAA – Big Ten – Notre Dame AD: Big Ten deal with NBC ‘perfect’ for Irish Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick says the coming Big Ten television contract with NBC is a “perfect” way for the network to complement its deal with the Fighting Irish. Swarbrick held a live chat for Notre Dame’s alumni association. He addressed recent developments with the Big Ten and how they could impact the school’s ability to remain a football independent. The Big Ten is moving toward media rights contracts with Fox, NBC and CBS. NBC has had exclusive rights to broadcast Notre Dame home games since 1991. Swarbrick says NBC having more college football will help promote Notre Dame games. NBA – Lawyer: Photos of Kobe Bryant’s remains shared ‘for a laugh’ A lawyer for the widow of Kobe Bryant told jurors that a “culture of callousness” led Los Angeles County deputies and firefighters to share photos of the remains of Kobe Bryant and other victims of the 2020 helicopter crash that killed the Lakers star, his 13-year-old daughter, and seven others. Vanessa Bryant’s lawyer Luis Li said the photos were “visual gossip” that were shared “for a laugh.” Vanessa Bryant is suing for invasion of privacy. An attorney for LA County said the photos were an essential tool at the crash scene, and that officials successfully kept them from becoming public. NHL – Ex-Leafs star Salming diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease Former Toronto Maple Leafs and Detroit Red Wings defenseman Borje Salming has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease, the team announced Wednesday. Salming, who played 16 seasons with the Leafs and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1996, said he recognizes that there is no cure for the disease but says there are treatments available to slow the progression. Salming, 71, is receiving treatment in his native Sweden, where there are more than 800 patients living with ALS. MILB – Midwest League Baseball Last Night Great Lakes Loons 3, Peoria Chiefs 2 – 10 Innings Lansing Lugnuts 6, Dayton Dragons 2 – 10 Innings West Michigan Whitecaps 5, Beloit Sky Carp 4 – 10 Innings Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 6, South Bend Cubs 2 Tonight Peoria Chiefs at Great Lakes Loons, 7:05 p.m. Lansing Lugnuts at Dayton Dragons, 7:05 p.m. West Michigan Whitecaps at Beloit Sky Carp, 7:35 p.m. South Bend Cubs at Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, 7:40 p.m.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eno and DVR comb through several rosters ahead of the Trade Deadline in search of current backups and upper level minor leaguers with paths to more playing time in the near future. Plus, they consider the implications of Mike Trout's injury on the Angels in the future, and the importance of the A's hitting on the likely trades of Frankie Montas, Sean Murphy and Ramón Laureano. Rundown0:00 It Starts (Intro Music)1:47 Andrew Benintendi to the Yankees4:23 PT for Kyle Isbel, Edward Olivares (Once Healthy)?8:59 Finding Replacement in Chicago14:36 Will Jose Barrero & Jake Fraley Play More for the Reds?19:04 Who Moves in Baltimore, Who Steps Into Larger Roles?24:06 Still Interested in Jack Suwinski?31:13 Cheap Stolen Bases Coming from D.C.?42:04 The Mike Trout Situation52:33 Uncharted Territory in Oakland?Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first six months: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR comb through several rosters ahead of the Trade Deadline in search of current backups and upper level minor leaguers with paths to more playing time in the near future. Plus, they consider the implications of Mike Trout's injury on the Angels in the future, and the importance of the A's hitting on the likely trades of Frankie Montas, Sean Murphy and Ramón Laureano.  Rundown 0:00 It Starts (Intro Music) 1:47 Andrew Benintendi to the Yankees 4:23 PT for Kyle Isbel, Edward Olivares (Once Healthy)? 8:59 Finding Replacement in Chicago 14:36 Will Jose Barrero & Jake Fraley Play More for the Reds? 19:04 Who Moves in Baltimore, Who Steps Into Larger Roles? 24:06 Still Interested in Jack Suwinski? 31:13 Cheap Stolen Bases Coming from D.C.? 42:04 The Mike Trout Situation 52:33 Uncharted Territory in Oakland? Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first six months: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whit Merrifield, Andrew Benintendi, Hunter Dozier, Cam Gallagher, MJ Melendez, Brady Singer, Brad Keller, Kyle Isbel, Michael A. Taylor and Dylan Coleman. The Royals have 10 players who are willingly absent from the upcoming four games in Toronto.  You can have your opinion on what people can or should do I guess, but the point is, we've lost almost half of our roster and that's a problem. IDK what else to put in the description.  I'm just not in the mood anymore. @royaldeluxpod royaldeluxpodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Royals did a couple of things that have been demanded for weeks and months.  Carlos Santana was traded to some team for no one cares, and Vinnie Pasquantino is FINALLY IN THE MLB!!  HE IS HERE!!!  Also the Royals lost but no one cares VINNIE IS HERE!!!!!!!!!!!! Other things to talk about are other potential trade candidates from the Royals, as well as recent struggles with Kyle Isbel and Nicky Lopez. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday! Twitter: @royaldeluxpodE-mail: royaldeluxpodcast@gmail.comShout out to r/KCRoyals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On The Wire -  Kevin Hasting is joined by special guest Todd Whitestone to break down the fifth FAAB run of the 2022 season, providing recommendations of players to look for on your league's wire and who could fill the holes on your roster.  We hit on news of the week that may impact your FAAB considerations as well as focus on overall FAAB budgeting and early season spending strategies. Todd's article from last October gives some insight into how teams that spend up early in FAAB fare in the final standings. Players discussed: Roman Quinn, Tom Murphy, Luis Torrens, Mike Moustakas, Franchy Cordero, Jaylin Davis, Daniel Vogelbach, Wilmer Flores, Joey Wendle, Tony Kemp, Kyle Isbel, Sheldon Neuse, Ha-Seong Kim, Chas McCormick, Didi Gregorious, Michael Chavis, David Fletcher, Drew Rasmussen, Bruce Zimmermann, Kyle Bradish, James Kaprielian, Michael King, Keegan Thompson, Ryan Tepera, Ryan Helsley, Matt Beaty, Matt Barnes, and Max Meyer. Go to birddogs.com and use promo code PITCHERLIST for a free Birddogs hat with your pair of Birddogs. Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting Guest: Todd Whitestone | SPstreamer | Pull Hitter Pod Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | Google Podcasts | Pocket Casts | RSS Connect: Twitter | OnTheWirePod@gmail.com| Join PL+ Get PL+ and join our Discord: https://pitcherlist.com/plus

On The Wire -  Kevin Hasting is joined by special guest Todd Whitestone to break down the fifth FAAB run of the 2022 season, providing recommendations of players to look for on your league's wire and who could fill the holes on your roster.  We hit on news of the week that may impact your FAAB considerations as well as focus on overall FAAB budgeting and early season spending strategies. Todd's article from last October gives some insight into how teams that spend up early in FAAB fare in the final standings. Players discussed: Roman Quinn, Tom Murphy, Luis Torrens, Mike Moustakas, Franchy Cordero, Jaylin Davis, Daniel Vogelbach, Wilmer Flores, Joey Wendle, Tony Kemp, Kyle Isbel, Sheldon Neuse, Ha-Seong Kim, Chas McCormick, Didi Gregorious, Michael Chavis, David Fletcher, Drew Rasmussen, Bruce Zimmermann, Kyle Bradish, James Kaprielian, Michael King, Keegan Thompson, Ryan Tepera, Ryan Helsley, Matt Beaty, Matt Barnes, and Max Meyer. Go to birddogs.com and use promo code PITCHERLIST for a free Birddogs hat with your pair of Birddogs. Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting Guest: Todd Whitestone | SPstreamer | Pull Hitter Pod Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | Google Podcasts | Pocket Casts | RSS Connect: Twitter | OnTheWirePod@gmail.com| Join PL+ Get PL+ and join our community: https://www.pitcherlist.com/plus

I WATCHED A CHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANGE The Royals may or may not have played a baseball game yesterday, it's honestly really hard to tell.  More importantly, we got some long-awaited payoffs I've been asking for: an answer to what's going on with Kyle Isbel (and a solution), and the first true overhaul of the Royals lineup (which still can't score any runs). Twitter: @royaldeluxpodE-mail: royaldeluxpodcast@gmail.comShout out to r/KCRoyals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rylan Stiles (@Rylan_Stiles on Twitter, Locked on Royals on Twitter) dives into the Kansas City Royals announced that Zack Greinke will be the KC Royals opening day starter against the Cleveland Guardians. MLB Spring Training portion has shown what the Royals can be, how good can Kansas City be? Will the Royals be as exciting as they have been in Surprise, Arizona? Bobby Witt Jr, Kyle Isbel, Edward Olivares, have all been raking in spring. Should we be cautiously optimistic about Jackson Kowar's spring? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. #KansasCityRoyals #KCRoyals #ZackGreinke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rylan Stiles (@Rylan_Stiles on Twitter, Locked on Royals on Twitter) dives into the Kansas City Royals announced that Zack Greinke will be the KC Royals opening day starter against the Cleveland Guardians. MLB Spring Training portion has shown what the Royals can be, how good can Kansas City be? Will the Royals be as exciting as they have been in Surprise, Arizona? Bobby Witt Jr, Kyle Isbel, Edward Olivares, have all been raking in spring. Should we be cautiously optimistic about Jackson Kowar's spring?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.#KansasCityRoyals #KCRoyals #ZackGreinke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Baseball is back! Fresh on the heels of the new CBA being agreed upon Van, Brian, and Ron excitedly take a moment to chat about their favorite team's prospects: The Kansas City Royals! There's a lot to like here even outside super prospect Bobby Witt Jr. including MJ Melendez coming off a monster season, Asa Lacy coming off of a bad season, Nick Pratto, Kyle Isbel, and plenty more!

Joe Gallina (@joegallina) and Scott Chu (@ifthechufits) talk about the favorable matchups that can help you identify players to roster for your end of season championship push.  Players discussed in this episode: Michael Fulmer, Tyler Rogers, Jose Siri, Frank Schwindel, Lane Thomas, Austin Hays, Bobby Dalbec, Garrett Hampson, Lewin Diaz, Kyle Isbel, Ryan Vilade Eugenio Suarez and more! Join Pitcher List Plus, an ad free website and join our Discord Community Get PL+ and join our community!: https://pitcherlist.com/plus

The Kansas City Royals are a ball club in a state of flux going into May: their hot start in April where they once had the best record in baseball has since gone tepid. Going into Friday, they've lost their last 11 games. They're still packed to the brim with talent, and sit third place in the AL Central, 6.5 games behind the Good Guys. So what's going on with those Royals? To answer the questions on everyone's minds, we brought on a friend whose work on Royals coverage we deeply admire: Kevin O'Brien, a.k.a. the Royals Reporter. Kevin's grassroots coverage started in 2019 where he wanted a forum to share his thoughts on the Royals along with his passion for baseball and sabermetrics. Our deeply informative conversation with Kevin includes: Royals prospects and rookies we should keep our eyes on: Kyle Isbel, Brady Singer, Sebastian Rivero Danny Duffy's hot start Other Royals on a tear: Salvador Perez, Whit Merrifield, Carlos Santana, Andrew Benintendi A walk down memory lane: the Royals actually won a World Series with Ned Yost as manager Kevin wrote not long ago that he believes the White Sox and Royals will contend for the AL Central. We ask him why, and if he expects Cleveland, Minnesota, and Detroit will put up any kind of fight for the division. Kevin shares his KC hot spots with us: BBQ, cool neighborhoods, and a place we'd love to visit someday: the Negro Leagues Museum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode, the fellas review a winning week of Royals baseball, discuss the demotion of Kyle Isbel, and consider ways to improve the team's defense. Plus, a consideration of how badass the name "Buck Farmer" is and a preview of this week's series against the Pirates and Twins. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review.

Rylan Stiles dives into Kyle Isbel being sent down, Kansas City Royals needing a series win over Tigers.Listen to The Ultimate Mock Draft 2021 presented by Audacy and the Locked On Podcast Network. April 19th-26th. Follow the feed today!Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKED15 for your 50% welcome bonus.Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4-23-21 The Zone talks Chiefs Draft Rumors as it is less than one week away, are the Chiefs in on Orlando Brown and more, plus roster moves with the Royals as Kyle Isbel is optioned and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rylan Stiles dives into Kyle Isbel being sent down, Kansas City Royals needing a series win over Tigers. Listen to The Ultimate Mock Draft 2021 presented by Audacy and the Locked On Podcast Network. April 19th-26th. Follow the feed today!Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKED15 for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kenny Munoz has scouted the Four Corners for the Royals since 2006, when he joined an organization he had many personal ties to. Munoz was a teammate of Royals assistant GM J.J. Piccolo and scouting director Lonnie Goldberg at George Mason in the early 1990s, where the coaching staff included current Royals GM Dayton Moore. Munoz scouted and signed outfielder Kyle Isbel out of UNLV in 2018. When Isbel made his major league debut on Opening Day, it gave Munoz his first big leaguer. Munoz recently joined BA’s Scout Series podcast to discuss his days at George Mason, what he saw in Isbel in college and what it felt like when Isbel get his first major league hit. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Alex and Joel were joined by Clearing Waivers host Josh Keiser to talk through their thoughts on some of the rookies so far this season. They talk mainly about Kyle Isbel and Jake Brentz, as well as the baffling DFA of Nick Heath. They also break down what looks to be the roster for the Columbia Firelies (Low-A) and Quad Cities River Bandits (High-A). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Van and Steve talk about which stats become meaningful in a short sample and apply them to players off to hot or cold starts to try to see what is sustainable and what is noise a week into the season. The guys then take a look at pitchers who had strong first starts and determine who is more than just a streamer.  Rundown 2:19 News & Notes: Tatis, Bellinger, Olson, Gallen 11:47 Max Exit Velocity: meaningful in small samples 13:08 Hot starts with high Max EVs for Nate Lowe, Kyle Isbel, and Nick Castellanos 23:28 Buying the bounceback for JD Martinez? 26:33 Whit Merrifield's power surge and improved Statcast numbers 29:26 Eric Hosmer still has a ground ball problem 32:08 Plate discipline changes: Joey Gallo, Keston Hiura, Christian Yelich, and Yoan Moncada 47:18 Impressive first starts for Yusei Kikuchi, John Means, Joe Musgrove, Jordan Montgomery, and Carlos Rodon 61:25 More than a streamer? Steven Matz, Danny Duffy, Jose De Leon, and Matt Shoemaker 67:02 Closer Chaos Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify | RSS | Twitter: | @winsabovepod | @Van_Verified | @stav8818 | Email:winsabovefantasy@gmail.com Get PL+ and join our Discord! Get PL+ and join our community!: https://www.pitcherlist.com/plus

Keith Law and Derek VanRiper discuss Francisco Lindor's 10-year extension with the Mets, top prospects that found their way onto Opening Day Rosters -- including Jonathan India, Kyle Isbel and Jazz Chisholm --Bobby Witt Jr.'s proximity to the big leagues, and how teams might adjust to Randy Arozarena on the heels of his outstanding 2020.Follow Keith on Twitter: @KeithLawFollow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperSubscribe to The Athletic for just $1 per month at theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Follow @LockedOnRoyals on Twitter for live updates! Rylan Stiles dives into The Kansas City Royals getting a 2021 MLB Opening Day victory over the Texas Rangers! KC Royals Rookie Kyle Isbel stands out in a big way! Michael A.. Taylor had the best game of his career and the best debut in Royals history. The Royals bullpen showed flashes of how good this team can be with Jesse Hahn, Greg Holland, Wade Davis, Scott Barlow, and the surprise roster add Carlos Hernandez all pitch great out of the KC Pen. Bally Sports is not having a great debut.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKED15 for your 50% welcome bonus.Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3-30-21 The Program is joined by Alec Lewis from the Athletic, for his thoughts on Nicky Lopez being sent down, Kyle Isbel breaking camp with the big club, and what he expects from the season as Opening Day approaches. The Program also gives you the end of the hour for a chance to win great food from Joe’s Kansas City.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Vernier is back with the latest edition of the Royals Hot Stove Show! Young Royals Nick Heath and Kyle Isbel stop by the show.

On this episode of The StormCast, Jake Eisenberg and Tony Boone welcome Baseball America Senior Editor Josh Norris! Josh talks about the recently released Baseball America Top 100 Prospects List, the four Royals prospects on the list (Bobby Witt Jr. - 16, Daniel Lynch -25, Asa Lacy - 37, and Jackson Kowar - 95), other names to keep an eye on in the Royals system, and more! Prior to their conversation with Josh, Jake and Tony give an update on past/present Chasers playing winter ball, including one who won a league title in Nicaragua and a fan-favorite with a chance to hoist a trophy in Venezuela.Inside the conversation with Josh Norris (7:01-40:08):the process behind creating the Top 100 prospects list (7:32)the change in the process without a 2020 Minor League season (8:42)how league executives and scouts impact the list (10:17)why Bobby Witt Jr. is a special player (12:10)an overview of the Royals' farm system (13:42)similarities between this generation of Royals prospects and the Blue Wave of last decade (15:52)why you should keep an eye on Kyle Isbel (16:30)Royals prospects outside the Top 100, but in the conversation (18:42)the timelines for Asa Lacy and Daniel Lynch (20:25)how the scouting grade system works (22:09) expectations for Jackson Kowar (23:59)potential Top 100 prospects to play for the Chasers in 2021 (30:22)what to expect when it comes to initial Minor League assignments in 2021 (31:54)international signee Daniel Vasquez and the track record of international shortstop prospects (36:24)what Josh is most looking forward to about being back at a ballpark (38:18)Afterward, Tony answers the trivia question from our last episode (43:09) and shares a new on (44:10), while Jake shares some exciting news (45:03)Trivia Question: Bobby Witt Jr. is the 16th-ranked prospect in Baseball America's Top 100. Before him, who was the most recent Royals position player prospect to be ranked among the Baseball America Top 100 prospects?Be sure to stay up to date with the Storm Chasers on social media by following the team on Twitter (@OMAStormChasers), Instagram (@omahastormchasers) and Facebook (Omaha Storm Chasers). Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the show! Share any comments or questions via email to podcast@omahastormchasers.com.