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SportsBeat KC podcast: The Royals’ highs and lows; Jamaal Charles retiring as a Chief

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Kelvin Gutierrez is congratulated by teammates after his two-run home run in the first inning lifted the Royals to a 3-0 lead over the Rays in the second game of Wednesday’s doubleheader. It was Gutierrez’s first career home run.
Kelvin Gutierrez is congratulated by teammates after his two-run home run in the first inning lifted the Royals to a 3-0 lead over the Rays in the second game of Wednesday’s doubleheader. It was Gutierrez’s first career home run. Orlin Wagner AP

Royals beat writer Lynn Worthy chats with host Blair Kerkhoff about the team’s up-and-down start to the season. Also, Vahe Gregorian is here to talk about Jamaal Charles, who is signing a 1-day contract to retire as a Kansas City Chief.

(Note: This episode was recorded before Wednesday’s Royals doubleheader sweep)

Read the stories we discussed:

Cornerstone Alex Gordon fighting the good fight against father time

Jamaal Charles, still the career rushing leader in Kansas City, will retire as a Chief

Before he could fly, Jamaal Charles had to overcome childhood fears

This story was originally published May 2, 2019 at 11:46 AM.

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