Royals Blueprint: What Needs to Go Right, Plus New Game!

The season is here — and it’s time to ask the big question: How good can the Royals actually be? In this episode of the Royals Rundown Podcast, Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco deliver a full Kansas City Royals season preview, breaking down the starting rotation, offensive projections, and key roster battles shaping the team ahead of Opening Day. The hosts analyze the finalized rotation — including the unique dynamic of three consecutive left-handed starters — and discuss whether improved pitching depth can elevate the Royals in 2026. On the offensive side, Jacob and Jeremy dig into projections from sources like FanGraphs and ZiPS, evaluating whether the Royals can realistically push toward a top-10 lineup in MLB. The conversation highlights expectations for cornerstone players such as Bobby Witt Jr., Salvador Perez, Vinnie Pasquantino, and Maikel Garcia, while identifying potential breakout contributors who could raise the team’s ceiling. The episode also explores bench battles, roster construction decisions, and farm system depth, offering insight into how the Royals may utilize their emerging talent throughout the season. To wrap things up, the hosts bring some fun with a “burn or buy” segment featuring classic and modern Royals uniforms. From pitching strategy to lineup potential, this episode provides a comprehensive, data-driven look at the Royals’ outlook and what fans should expect in the season ahead. Need your Royals fix? Head to royalsreview.com for news, analysis, and to engage with Royals fans around the world! Follow us online: BlueSky– Jeremy Greco: @hokius.fromthehawkseye.com– Jacob Milham: @jacobmilhkc.bsky.social Twitter / X– Podcast: @RoyalRundownPod Need your Royals fix? Head to royalsreview.com for news, analysis, and to engage with Royals fans around the world! Follow us online: BlueSky– Jeremy Greco: @hokius.fromthehawkseye.com– Jacob Milham: @jacobmilhkc.bsky.social Twitter / X– Podcast: @RoyalRundownPod Kansas City Royals, Royals Rundown Podcast, World Baseball Classic, Salvador Perez, Maikel Garcia, Royals prospects, MLB spring training, baseball rule changes, pitch clock, check swing challenge, MLB technology, Royals minor league system, Spring Breakout, MLB prospects, international baseball, Venezuela baseball, Team USA baseball, baseball analytics, MLB future rules Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.