The Home Stand: A Kansas City Royals ...

This is The Home Stand, an official Royals podcast. With a brand-new episode dropping at the beginning of each Royals homestand, our host, Carrie Lippert-Gillaspie will invite Royals players and special guests to dive into personal stories, baseball, and all things Kansas City. Tune into these unique discussions, join the conversations by using the hashtag #TheHomeStandPodcast on social media, and don’t forget to Bring Out the Blue! 

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1/25/16: MLB.com Extras | Kansas City Royals
Can Jarrod Dyson earn an everyday role in Kansas City? MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince checks in with Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan to make a case for Dyson and spotlight the future of Kansas City in Raul Mondesi, Ashe Russell, and Kyle Zimmer.
8 min
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1/19/16: MLB.com Extras | Kansas City Royals
Ian Kennedy's move to the midwest proved costly for the Royals. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince checks in with Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan to spotlight Kennedy's future in KC, Lorenzo Cain's two-year deal and Joakim Soria's Royal resurgence.
9 min
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1/11/16: MLB.com Extras | Kansas City Royals
Can Eric Hosmer have a monster 2016? Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan joins MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince to make a few bold predictions for the upcoming season and whether or not they can repeat their World Series win.
8 min
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1/4/16: MLB.com Extras | Kansas City Royals
Alex Gordon is back in blue. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and reporter Jeffrey Flanagan spotlight Gordon's return to reign over KC and sort out the Royals starting rotation for 2016.
8 min
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12/22/15: MLB.com Extras | Kansas City Royals
Will Alex Gordon remain at home in Kansas City? MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan discuss the future for the face of the Royals franchise and who could fill his spot in the outfield.
8 min
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12/14/15: MLB.com Extras | Kansas City Royals
The Royals didn't make any big splashes at the Winter Meetings but instead laid the groundwork for a successful offseason. MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan recap the Royals offseason so far and the expectations after re-signing Chris Young and bringing Joakim Soria back into the mix.
8 min
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12/8/15: MLB.com Extras | Kansas City Royals
Chris Young is staying in KC. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan are live in Nashville at the Winter Meetings to highlight Joakim Soria's potential trade back to Kansas City, Luke Hochevar's strength in the bullpen and other free agents they could pursue before next season.
8 min
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12/1/15: MLB.com Extras | Kansas City Royals
It's been a quiet offseason in KC so far. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan explain why the Royals won't make any big splashes in Nashville and why their bullpen is still the number one priority.
11 min
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11/18/15: MLB.com Extras | Kansas City Royals
The world champion Kansas City Royals celebrated with 800,000 of their closest friends after winning the Fall Classic. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan relive KC's gigantic parade and whether or not they'll make the bullpen a priority this offseason.
11 min
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11/6/15: MLB.com Extras | Kansas City Royals
Bubba Starling talks about his Arizona Fall League experience as MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo catches up with the Royals prospect.
3 min
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11/5/15: MLB.com Extras | Kansas City Royals
As we start to count down to the 2016 season, we take a look back at the biggest moments from the Royals' 2015 season. Listen in as we relive the Royals' postseason run and World Series championship.
7 min
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10/16/15: MLB.com Extras | Kansas City Royals
The Royals defeated the Astros in dramatic fashion in a five-game series and are headed to the ALCS to face the Blue Jays. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince checks in with Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan and Blue Jays reporter Gregor Chisholm to find out how these two emotional teams will carry that passion into this seven-game series.
14 min
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9/28/15: MLB.com Extras | Kansas City Royals AL...
The Royals were in the Astros' cleats last season facing a Wild Card elimination but clinched home field in the ALDS this year. Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan joins MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Astros reporter Brian McTaggart to talk about Kansas City's edge at home and why their bullpen could be the difference-maker in this series.
13 min
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9/28/15: MLB.com Extras | Kansas City Royals
The Royals are thirsty for more. Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan joins MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince to describe the team's celebration after clinching, how big of an impact losing Greg Holland will be for October and how hard Ned Yost is pushing his foot on the gas for home-field advantage over the Blue Jays.
10 min
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9/21/15: MLB.com Extras | Kansas City Royals
Ned Yost says not to worry. Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan joins MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince to echo Yost's sentiments and explain how the bullpen could switch things up after Greg Holland's fifth blown save and how the starting rotation could shake out for the postseason.
12 min
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9/14/15: MLB.com Extras | Kansas City Royals
Is it trouble in paradise for Johnny Cueto? Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan joins MLB.com's Matt Waymire to try and describe what led to Cueto giving up 11 hits and seven earned runs during Sunday's Orioles game and whether or not pitching coach Dave Eiland can help Cueto turn this tough stretch around.
14 min
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9/8/15: MLB.com Extras | Kansas City Royals
Kansas City isn't pushing any panic buttons. Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan joins MLB.com's Matt Waymire to examine Johnny Cueto's struggles since being traded and how the progression of Alex Gordon is a good sign for the squad.
13 min
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9/1/15: MLB.com Extras | Kansas City Royals
What expectations will Alex Gordon face when he returns to the Royals? Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan joins MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince to talk about his upcoming return and break down Johnny Cueto's start on Tuesday and how concerned the team is about Cueto's performance.
10 min
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8/24/15: MLB.com Extras | Kansas City Royals
How will Alex Gordon's return shake up Kansas City's lineup? MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan dissect how KC will shuffle players around with Gordon's return and how Yordano Ventura got his swagger back.
13 min
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8/17/15: MLB.com Extras | Kansas City Royals
The back end of the Royals bullpen is struggling in the second half. Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan joins MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince to dissect what's going on with three important late-inning guys, update Alex Gordon's status with a groin injury and discuss whether or not Joba Chamberlain and Wandy Rodriguez could throw meaningful innings for the squad this season.
12 min
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8/10/15: MLB.com Extras | Kansas City Royals
How is Ben Zobrist fitting in with his new Royals squad? Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan joins MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince to spotlight how Zobrist will make spot starts to keep his bat in the lineup, how Alex Gordon's return will shake up the lineup and what the Royals will do to stay motivated to keep their spot at the top.
10 min
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8/4/15: MLB.com Extras | Kansas City Royals
Kansas City went all in at the Trade Deadline and picked up big time names. Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan joins MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince to highlight Johnny Cueto and Ben Zobrist moving to the Midwest, touch on Cueto's first start, update Alex Gordon's injury and explain why the Royals are always ready to rumble.
13 min