Kansas City Royals Win with Arms, Lose with Bats: It’s Getting Old

The Kansas City Royals are in a weird spot—competitive but frustrating, with fans wondering when the bats will finally wake up. In this episode of Royals Rundown, Jacob Milham and Jeremy "Hokius" Greco break down the Royals' season so far, focusing on Kris Bubic’s solid pitching, Jack Caglianone’s monster minor league numbers, and the team’s struggles scoring runs.They discuss the urgency for offensive help, possible trade options, and why Caglianone’s promotion could be the spark the Royals desperately need. Plus, they explore key performances from Maikel Garcia, Michael Lorenzen, Cole Ragans, and Noah Cameron, and talk about what the upcoming road trip means for the team.Expect candid takes on the Royals’ missed opportunities and some stats that make fans wince. Whether you’re cautiously optimistic or just riding the wave of Royals fandom, this episode has something for you!Join the team and ⁠⁠watch along with Royals games LIVE⁠⁠, only at Playback!Email Jacob directly at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Need your Royals fix? Head to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ royalsreview.com⁠⁠⁠ for news, analysis, and engaging with Royals fans all over the world!You can follow the team on BlueSky, Jeremy Greco at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hokius.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to Jacob Milham at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @jacobmilhkc.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow the podcast itself on Twitter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@RoyalRundownPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.-----Kansas City Royals, Royals podcast, Royals Rundown, Kris Bubic pitching, Royals scoring issues, Jack Caglianone promotion, Royals offensive struggles, Royals trade options, Maikel Garcia, Royals rotation, Royals vs Twins, Royals vs Reds, Bobby Witt Jr MVP potential, Royals farm system, Michael Lorenzen, Cole Ragans, Noah Cameron, Royals minor league news, Royals hitting metrics, Royals 2025 season, Royals fan frustration, Royals lineup changes, Royals movie reviews-----Chapters00:00 Frustration in the Royals Fanbase03:21 Resetting Expectations for the Royals06:12 Pitching Performance and Its Impact09:34 Offensive Struggles and Scoring Issues12:38 The Case for Jack Caglione's Promotion20:50 Analyzing Jack Caglione's Performance25:35 Assessing the Royals' Offensive Needs32:03 Frustrations of Royals Fans34:54 Spotlight on Chris Bubich's Performance41:01 Jack Caglione's Potential Impact46:57 Vibes and Upcoming Series Predictions53:57 Pitching Plans and Player Performance01:00:09 Expectations for the Royals Season01:05:12 Movie Reviews Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.