Kauffman Corner

What are Realistic Expectations Year Over Year for the Royals?

Royals GM JJ Picollo said .500 is not good enough for the Royals.  So what’s realistic to expect from the Royals each year? David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DB

What’s an 8-Game Win Streak Worth Now?

Long after the season was lost the Royals have decided to put together their longest win streak of the season.  So what is an 8-game win streak worth now? David Lesky (P

Is Noah Cameron the Royals #1 Starter?

The Royals have serious questions regarding their pitching staff in ’27, but have they at least answered the question of who the staff’s number one starter is? David Les

Jac Caglianone has a Giant Day!

Even though the Royals were outclassed in a three game series with the Cubs, Jac Caglianone made a huge impression with a four hit, two homer game.  How good can he be?

The 2026 MLB Trade Deadline… Did the Royals Get it Right?

The 2026 Major League Baseball Trade Deadline has come and gone.  Did the Royals get it right? David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sport

Salvador Perez is Now the Royals Home Run King!

George Brett hit his 316th and 317th Home Runs on September 26th, 1993.  Almost 33 years laster Salvador Perez hit his 318th Home Run to break George Brett’s franchise re

How the Royals Should Approach the Trade Deadline!

The Draft and All-Star Game are in the Royals rearview mirror.  Time now to focus on the trade deadline.  What should the Royals be targeting? David Lesky (Publisher - I

Did the Royals Get it Right in the 2026 MLB Draft?

The Royals held the #6 pick in this year’s MLB Draft but chose to take a player that was ranked #30 by MLB.com.  Was going signability early the right move for the Royals

Do the Royals Know What They Really Are?

Royal General Manager, J.J. Picollo spoke with the media this week and didn’t sound at all like a GM that is looking to sell at the deadline.  Are the Royals kidding them

What It Looks Like When It’s Time To Make a Change at Manager?

The Royals slogged their way through a 3-4 Road Trip that included a 22-1 ass kicking at the hands of the White Sox.  So what does it look like when the Royals should con

Is Jac Caglianone Becoming a Star?

Jac Caglianone was moved into the number three spot in the lineup and he’s proven ready for the challenge.  Is he ready to be a star? David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the

New Players Injured and New Injuries for the Players Already Hurt!

The Royals have not only added players to the Injured List but the ones that were already hurt now have new injuries as well. David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@

Have the Royals Found a Closer?

The Royals managed a .500 road trip and watched Alex Lange go three for three on Save opportunities. Let’s talk Royals Pitching. David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crow

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

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/@Sore

Are the Royals Actually Showing Signs of Having a Pulse?

The Royals found a way to win two games. Is this a sign they are figuring things out or just baseball? David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petr

Back to Doom and Gloom for the Royals?

With only one win on the Royals road trip to Chicago and St. Louis the mood is not good. Are the dark days here to stay for the Royals? David Lesky (Publisher - Inside t

Can the Royals Win Without Cole Ragans?

The Royals lost Cole Ragans to the IL last week.  How worried should the Royals be?  Can Stephen Kolek hold the fort?  Did the Royals miss an opportunity to trade Ragans

A Winning West Coast Road Trip Means What?

The Royals completed the sweep of the Mariners in Seattle to complete a winning 4-2 road trip. So where’s the confidence level for this club now? David Lesky (Publisher

Have the Royals Turned a Corner?

The Royals bats came alive this week and they won some games. Have they turned the corner? David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Ra

Can It Get Any Worse for the Royals?

Now the Royals can’t pitch either. Back to back bad outings from Royals starters have dropped them to 7-15 on the season. Is this Rock Bottom? David Lesky (Publisher - I