Kansas City Royals, Sandwiches, and Strikes: Bubic Balls Out While Bats Go Cold
Plus a long look at action down on the farm.
The Kansas City Royals may not be lighting up the scoreboard, but there’s plenty to break down in this week’s episode of Royals Rundown! Hosts Jacob Milham and Jeremy “Hokius” Greco dig into the Royals’ recent resilient performance against the Rockies, where they showed fight—and finally, some fun.
From Kris Bubic’s strong start and Drew Waters stepping up, to the ongoing struggles of MJ Melendez in Omaha and Vinny Pasquantino’s cold bat, the duo dissects the latest lineup chaos and fan frustrations.
They also explore the bright future with prospects like Jack Caglianone, Peyton Wilson, and rising star Asbel Gonzalez, while comparing top minor leaguers like Caglianone vs. Kurtz and discussing the Royals’ evolving pitching philosophy.
And yes, they wrap things up with crucial takes on Publix sandwiches and the surprisingly gripping new HBO Max show, The Pitt. Because baseball and sandwiches are what keep us going.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Royals Rundown Podcast
01:05 Game Analysis: Royals vs. Rockies
03:46 Pitching Performances and Player Highlights
07:02 Resilience and Team Dynamics
10:02 Upcoming Games and Player Expectations
15:12 Minor League Prospects: Jack Caglianone and Peyton Wilson
26:27 MJ Melendez’s Struggles in Omaha
30:21 The Future of the Royals’ Outfield
31:55 Vinny’s Performance and Fan Expectations
32:53 Prospect Comparisons: Caglianone and Kurtz
34:47 Asbel Gonzalez: A Rising Star
37:00 Kris Bubic’s Impressive Start
39:00 Pitching Philosophy Changes in Kansas City
42:41 Reviews and Recommendations
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