5-1-26 Friday Hour 1 of New Day with SSJ: Ft. Stan Weber

In this Friday edition of New Day with SSJ, hosts Stephen and Debs dive into the early-season struggles of the Kansas City Royals, highlighting their abysmal road performance—scoring just 2.5 runs per game and sitting 12-19, last in the AL Central. They express frustration over the team’s inconsistent lineup decisions, particularly the continued benching of young hitter Jack Caglione despite offseason bets on his emergence. The hosts argue that the Royals must stop protecting Caglione against lefties and instead let him play daily to accelerate his development. They also critique poor base running and defensive lapses, including a notable error by Salvador Perez at first base. Meanwhile, the Chiefs’ rookie minicamp is previewed, with praise for the drafting of pass rushers R. Mason Thomas and Peter Woods, seen as bold moves to address a long-standing defensive weakness. The hosts laud the Chiefs’ strategic depth on the defensive line and express optimism about the team’s ability to create pressure through scheme and versatility. A lighthearted segment on Royals and Chiefs uniforms follows, with Stan Weber advocating for the return of the iconic powder blue road uniforms with the classic blue cap. The episode closes with a nod to Eric Hosmer’s social media call for more playing time for Caglione, underscoring a shared belief that young talent must be trusted to grow in high-leverage situations.