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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12/10/18: MLB.com Extras | Kansas City Royals
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.
9 min
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12/4/18: MLB.com Extras | Kansas City Royals
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.
11 min
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11/27/18: MLB.com Extras | Kansas City Royals
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.
10 min
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11/14/18: MLB.com Extras | Kansas City Royals
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. 
10 min
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11/6/18: MLB.com Extras | Kansas City Royals
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.
11 min
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11/1/18: MLB.com Extras | Kansas City Royals
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.
11 min
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10/25/18: MLB.com Extras | Kansas City Royals
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. 
12 min
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10/17/18: MLB.com Extras | Kansas City Royals
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.
11 min
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3/20/18: MLB.com Extras | Kansas City Royals
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.
11 min
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3/15/18: MLB.com Extras | Kansas City Royals
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.
9 min
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3/7/18: MLB.com Extras | Kansas City Royals
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.
9 min
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2/27/18: MLB.com Extras | Kansas City Royals
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.
10 min
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2/23/18: MLB.com Extras | Kansas City Royals
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.
6 min
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2/16/18: MLB.com Extras | Kansas City Royals
Ned Yost, Jesse Hahn, Nathan Karns, Salvador Perez and Hunter Dozier speak about the first few days in Royals Spring Training camp.
18 min
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2/8/18: MLB.com Extras | Kansas City Royals
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.
11 min
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2/1/18: MLB.com Extras | Kansas City Royals
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.
10 min
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1/26/18: MLB.com Extras | Kansas City Royals
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.
16 min
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1/19/18: MLB.com Extras | Kansas City Royals
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.
12 min
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1/10/18: MLB.com Extras | Kansas City Royals
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.
14 min
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1/5/18: MLB.com Extras | Kansas City Royals
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.
13 min
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12/20/17: MLB.com Extras | Kansas City Royals
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.
12 min
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12/11/17: MLB.com Extras | Kansas City Royals
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.
15 min
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12/8/17: MLB.com Extras | Kansas City Royals
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.
14 min
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12/1/17: MLB.com Extras | Kansas City Royals
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.
11 min
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11/27/17: 2017 Most Memorable Moments | Kansas ...
MLB.com takes a listen back to the most exhilarating plays and can't miss moments from the Royals' 2017 season.
9 min