The Home Stand: A Kansas City Royals Podcast

Carrie chats with former Royals pitcher and current Royals broadcaster Jeremy Guthrie.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Montgomery joins the show! From the Reds to the Royals to the broadcast booth, take a journey through his Hall of Fame career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The newest addition to the Royals broadcast booth talks about his love of baseball, broadcast and ice cream from souvenir helmets.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Mervyl “MJ” Melendez joins the show! Tune in as he takes Carrie through growing up as a coach’s son, switching positions, WBC experience, and so much more! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, review, and Bring Out the Blue. We’ll see you next time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet Royals pitcher Amir Garrett and hear about his love for baseball, his love for basketball and his journey to the majors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special episode, Carrie sits down with Royals legend Lorenzo Cain to chat about his time with the team and what he’s been up to since hanging up the cleats. Listen to your favorite centerfielder talk about his humble beginnings, World Series memories, retirement hobbies, and so much more! As always, thanks for tuning in. Like, subscribe, and go watch some LoCain clips! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get to know one of the new faces of the coaching staff, Bench Coach Paul Hoover. Grab your headphones (and a slice of pizza if you’re in Ohio) and listen to Carrie and Paul relive his time as an MLB catcher, talk about family, and detail his experience so far as the Royals new Bench Coach. Be sure to share and subscribe, and let Paul know what places to visit in Kansas City! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Carrie as we dive deep into the baseball mind of Gene Watson, the Royals Vice President of Major League Scouting and Assistant General Manager. Follow his journey from grounds crew worker to World Series champion, hear about the ins and outs of being a baseball scout, and learn what it takes to work in the front office. As always, share and subscribe, and thanks for tuning in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special episode, Carrie brings on Royals Hall of Famer Mike Sweeney. As always, Mike tells wonderful stories, sharing everything from his incredible birth to stealing home on Yankee pitcher Andy Pettitte. Celebrate Mike’s newest role as a Royals broadcaster by sharing this episode with your fellow Royals fans! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear from J.J. Picollo as he chats with Carrie about his playing days, scouting experience, and life outside of baseball.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet Matt "Q" Quatraro, the Kansas City Royals brand new manager. Listen in as Carrie and Matt discuss his upbringing in New York, the unique 2020 World Series with the Rays, college basketball, and more. Get to know the skipper in this special off-season episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Step onto the mound with Carrie as she chats with Royals pitcher Jonathan Heasley. Learn about growing up in Texas, his perspective on being a Major League starter, and even his favorite guilty pleasure TV shows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hang out with Carrie and Vinnie as they discuss his journey to the big leagues, life outside of baseball, famous food tweets, and more. Kick back and get to know the fun-loving rookie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carrie sits down to chat with Royals infielder Nicky Lopez. From growing up in Illinois, to his love for dogs, to offseason activities, get to know the man behind the bat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carrie talks with longtime Royals Announcer Ryan Lefebvre. Ryan takes us through his younger years, becoming a sports broadcaster, and what it means to entertain people using his voice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Royals Insider Josh Vernier is back with the latest edition of Royals Hot Stove as we discuss the Top 5 Storylines heading into the 2021 season and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Vernier is back with the latest edition of the Royals Hot Stove Show! Catch all the latest buzz surrounding camp in the Cactus League. Also, hear from pitchers Brady Singer and Scott Barlow as they prepare for the 2021 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Vernier is back for another episode of Royals Hot Stove as Spring Training kicks into full gear! Hear from Royals top prospect Daniel Lynch and second baseman Nicky Lopez! We also break down all the buzz from camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Vernier is back for another episode of Royals Hot Stove, and he's joined by 2018 Draft Pick Jackson Kowar. Royals' second basement Whit Merrifield joins the show as Spring Training gets underway in Arizona. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLB.com’s Anthony Castrovince (@castrovince) and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan (@FlannyMLB) discuss Whit Merrifield’s new four-year contract and what he has meant to the club. Plus, they spotlight Kyle Zimmer, who hopes for a breakout 2019 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Spring Training under a month away, MLB.com’s Anthony Castrovince (@castrovince) and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan (@FlannyMLB) spotlight the right-field battle and who might get the starting nod. Plus, they break down the starting rotation and the expectations for the staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Royals are gearing up for Spring Training with 19 non-roster invitees. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince (@castrovince) and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan (@FlannyMLB) spotlight the Royals' deep talent and discuss the tough year Danny Duffy had on the mound and how he's looking to bounce back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can the Royals steal 250 bases in 2019? MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince (@Castrovince) and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan (@FlannyMLB) break down the club's top focus this season. They also discuss the Royals' biggest needs ahead of Spring Training and where they rank in the AL Central. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ned Yost speaks to the media at the Winter Meetings in Las Vegas and talks about the addition of Billy Hamilton and what he brings to the club. Plus, he shares his thoughts on the possibility of eliminating the shift from the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLB.com's Tim McMaster (@MLB_McMaster) and Royals Reporter Jeffrey Flanagan (@FlannyMLB) are in Las Vegas for the Winter Meetings and discuss the deal with speedster Billy Hamilton and how that will impact the club. Plus, they preview the upcoming Rule 5 Draft and talk about the chances Kyle Zimmer will make it to the bigs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could Billy Hamilton or James McCann be a fit in Kansas City? MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince (@Castrovince) and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan (@FlannyMLB)  discuss the club's agenda for the Winter Meetings. They also break down who was non-tendered at the deadline. Plus, Royals catching coach Pedro Grifol interviews for the Orioles' manager job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan break down the club's decisions before the non-tender deadline. They also discuss the Royals' need for a backup middle infielder, Mike Matheny's new role with the team and Nicky Lopez's chances of making the Opening Day roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan break down Whit Merrifield's future with the club. They also discuss the Royals' rebuilding process and outfield prospect Nick Heath's special connection with his mother.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan discuss Alex Gordon and Salvador Perez's Gold Glove honors. They also break down why the team parted ways with Nate Karns and Brandon Maurer, Wily Peralta's new deal and Meibrys Viloria's walk-off in the Arizona Fall League Fall Stars Game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLB.com's Darwin Zook and Royals Reporter, Jeffrey Flanagan breakdown the decision by the team to bring back Wily Peralta and what other offseason moves that could be in the near future. Plus, they remember senior pitching advisor, Bill Fischer who passed away Tuesday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLB.com's Dani Wexelman and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan break down the club's future with Adalberto Mondesi and Whit Merrifield. They also discuss the AL Central's rebuilding process, Nick Pratto's growth in Class A and the young depth in the rotation.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan break down Ned Yost's return for the 2019 season. They also discuss top prospects in the Instructional League, the latest with Danny Duffy and 40-man roster decisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Grimm has been added to the Kansas City bullpen. MLB.com’s Tim McMaster and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan discuss where Grimm slots into the team’s bullpen and if Jorge Soler is ready to be an everyday player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Moustakas is back in Kansas City. MLB.com’s Tim McMaster and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan discuss how the new deal came about and the suspension of outfielder, Jorge Bonifacio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duda fills 1B void left by Hosmer. Royals in midst of another rebuild. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan discuss the Royals 1-year deal with Lucas Duda and club transitioning into rebuild mode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can Mondesi make Opening Day roster? Merrifield in center field? MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan discuss Adalberto Mondesi chances at making the Opening day roster and Whit Merrifield getting more reps in centerfield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ned Yost and General Manager Dayton Moore talk to reporters at the Cactus League Media Day. They discuss developing their young players, the importance of the draft and Alex Gordon being a team leader. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ned Yost, Jesse Hahn, Nathan Karns, Salvador Perez and Hunter Dozier speak about the first few days in Royals Spring Training camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who's on first for the Royals in 2018? MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan break down the club's options for first base both internally and via free agency, as well as discussing the best things about seeing the team at Surprise Stadium during Spring Training. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Royals made a trade with A's, receiving pitchers Jesse Hahn and Heath Fillmyer in the deal. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan discuss why the trade was made and if it could help with their pursuit of Eric Hosmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLB.com's Matt Waymire caught up with Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan to talk about who he voted for on his Hall of Fame ballot, who else he thinks deserves to get inducted and the Royals signing infielder Ryan Goins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could the Royals find a way to sign a couple of their key free agents this offseason? MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan explain why the slow-moving free-agent market may be working in Kansas City's favor and why longtime baseball man Gene Lamont was hired in the front office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Royals got some great news recently that Ned Yost is recovering well from his November fall and he is looking forward to attending Royals FanFest in late January. MLB.com's Darwin Zook and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan provide an update on Yost's recovery and they break down how the starting rotation is shaping up for 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Royals continue to tinker with the roster this offseason and were able to trade Joakim Soria and Scott Alexander to the Chicago White Sox for prospects. MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan break down the players that came over to the organization in the trade and discuss the reported deal that the team has offered free agent Eric Hosmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Royals are still hoping that their free agent first baseman Eric Hosmer will decide to return to Kansas City. MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan talk about what makes Hosmer the perfect leader for this team and provide an update on Ned Yost's recovery from a dangerous fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Eric Hosmer be back in a Royals uniform next season? MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Joe Posnanski along with Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan break down why the team would like to bring Hosmer back into the fold for 2018 and if Raul Mondesi will be the starting shortstop in 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Royals made an addition to their pitching staff by signing Wily Peralta. MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan discuss where Peralta falls into the team's plan and talk about the loss of Mike Minor from the Kansas City bullpen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Moustakas is the AL Comeback Player of the Year. MLB.com's Darwin Zook and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan discuss Moustakas putting up record numbers in 2017 and which young players are ready to step and be big contributors next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLB.com takes a listen back to the most exhilarating plays and can't miss moments from the Royals' 2017 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices