Joel Goldberg

Calling History — Joel Goldberg That’s what makes Pawol’s debut so meaningful. She didn’t just break a barrier, she stepped in prepared and embraced.

This week’s Small Ball Snapshot looks at Jen Pawol’s historic MLB debut and a moment in baseball history long overdue.

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We did last year!

Hud and I are in a kayak for the pregame show tonight.

1) Will we get a splashdown into the bay?
2) Will Hud capsize the kayak?
3) “Are there sharks?” 🦈 Hud asked
4) Will we sing some journey to the sea lions? 🦭
5) all of the above

Father and son, Craig and Cavan Biggio in Houston

YouTube video by Joel Goldberg Inside Steinbrenner Field: Rays’ Temporary Home After Hurricane Milton

Jeff Montgomery and I took a tour of Steinbrenner Field for Royals Live today. Monty actually played across the street in A-ball

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We will not see baseball here tonight. Passing the Trop on the way to Steinbrenner Field in Tampa

The kid chosen to say “Play Ball” tonight had a nice gift waiting for him. Little did he realize Salvador Perez had just rolled over a baseball after warming up

It truly is special to have covered Salvador Perez since 2011. Always fun, never gets old. And yes that’s a headlock today

Walk off wins are fun! Freddy Fermin was nails

Just finished a three-city road trip in Detroit with the Royals. I would like to try to share more day-to-day and behind-the-scenes flavor here on BlueSky as I ease away from Twitter.

Not a tell-all, just a look inside the routine and rhythm.
What kind of stuff would you want to see from the road?

Fun taking a look at the @nwanaturals trio of Carter Jensen, Jac Caglianone & Ben Kudrna on Royals Live today.

Here’s the full piece: youtu.be/ZWXItDTZHhw

Royals GM JJ Picollo on MJ Melendez option: “It’s certainly not the end of his career. We would like to think it’s the start of a new beginning. Take advantage of the opportunity to play in triple-A. Play well and get back here.”

Here are more of his comments from this morning in Detroit

An honor to walk through Jackie Robinson Park in Harlem with Royals rookie Tyler Tolbert today. Full interview on our pregame show at 530 CDT

Having fun with Rex Hudler on our pregame show today. Wind chill 32 but we know Hud is crazy.

Royals starters Seth Lugo, Michael Wacha, Michael Lorenzen & Kris Bubic walking out to the bullpen to watch Cole Ragans warm up. The Royals non-starters are always close by to support the starter before every game

Series finale before a quick road trip to Milwaukee. The #Royals were 4-13 in rubber games last year. They will try to win the first of the season against Cleveland ace Tanner Bibee. Pregame at 12:30

Back at it with a 3:10 start as Seth Lugo makes his 2025 debut. #Royals Live at 2:30

Royals lose 7-4 in 10. Vinnie Pasquantino 3-run HR. Cole Ragans 5+ 3R. A base running blunder in the 8th w/2 on no out led to a costly DP but they rallied against Emmanuel Clase to go to extras. CLE 3 in the 10th. 39,393 the largest crowd at the K since 2017. Back Saturday

New network, same partner. Jeff Montgomery and I set to kick off another season of Royals baseball with a one hour pregame show beginning at 2pm on FanDuel Sports Network

Here we go! Happy Opening Day. Pregame at 2pm.

Happy Opening Day! Who’s ready?

Thanks to Kemet Coleman, Woodie Bonds , Elliott Ivory and Vine Street Brewing Co for a fun event yesterday. So fun chatting with everyone who stopped by for a beer and a copy of Small Ball Big Dreams. Check out Vine Street Brewing Co. Love the vibe at this place in the 18th and Vine district.

No formula for success in Kansas City Royals host's new book, just 'adversity and a lot of grit' Joel Goldberg, the in-game reporter fans see throughout the season on Kansas City Royals television broadcasts, is out with a new book, titled "Small Ball Big Dreams."

I enjoyed spending time with Steve Kraske on NPR earlier this week. I’m a big fan of his Up To Date show and was honored to talk about my book Small Ball Big Dreams. www.kcur.org/podcast/up-t...

Four Inane Questions with Royals announcer Joel Goldberg Catching up with KC Royal's reporter Joel Goldberg to ping him with our Four Inane Questions. Here is what we ended up with.

I’m not sure you’ve made it until you get four inane questions from Michael Mackie!

This was a lot of fun and I love being around Michael and his energy. Thank you my friend.

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I’m incredibly honored to join the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum Board of Directors. As someone who has spent years covering baseball in KC, this museum holds a special place in my heart. I’m excited to help honor and share these important stories for generations to come.

Saturday night in KC.
#ChiefsKingdom

Thanks for all the book support! Small Ball Big Dreams is available for just $.99 on Kindle for any e-book readers out there.

I can't wait to share my newest book with you all.

Autographed copies of Small Ball Big Dreams are available for pre-order NOW on joelgoldbergmedia.com/books.

Coming soon to Amazon on February 4th. ⚾

#SmallBallBigDreams

I will always share the laugh and fun personality of Yordano Ventura on this day. Hard to believe he’s been gone eight years. #RIPAce

Excited for a busy day Monday, Jan 20th. Speech in the morning. Book signing from 5-7pm .

If you’re in the Salina area, come stop by and say hi at Red Fern Booksellers.

I will be signing copies of my first book Small Ball Big Results and talking some baseball! ⚾️📚