Feb 05 2025 41 mins
The Kansas City Royals are shaking things up for the 2025 season! In this episode of Royals Rundown, Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco break down the Royals' decision to simulcast ten games for free and what it means for fans, viewership, and the team's growing audience.
The duo also dives into the latest FanGraphs playoff odds, analyzing the Royals’ chances in 2025 and what factors could impact their postseason hopes. Plus, they discuss the shrinking free-agent outfield market, Michael Wacha’s role in the rotation, and intriguing trade possibilities with teams like the Orioles.
Stick around for pop culture talk as Jacob reviews 1984 and Jeremy shares his thoughts on Metaphor: ReFantazio. Don’t miss this jam-packed episode filled with Royals insights, analysis, and a look ahead to the season!
Chapters:
(00:00) The Royals Rundown podcast is presented by Royals Review
(01:55) The Royals will be simulcasting 10 regular season broadcasts for Sunday games
(06:39) FanGraphs released first look at playoff odds for the 2025 season
(12:01) Sam Long and Carlos Hernandez were listed as having four option years last year
(13:42) MLB.com put out there 2025 all-underrated team this morning
(18:25) Michael Wacha is the Royals third-best starter heading into his age 33 season
(21:22) The free agent outfield crop is getting mighty small, Jacob says
(25:15) I think the Orioles would entertain a deal centered around MLB help right now
(29:30) MLB the Show 25 coming out March 18th
(35:12) Out of the Park Baseball 2025 is still easily playable
(36:16) Jacob: I'm going to review George Orwell's 1984
(37:40) Jeremy reviews Metaphor Ray Fantasio, newest Atlas RPG
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