Locking down Lugo, Royals quash notions of summer selloff. Plus, Chiefs | Podcast
After the All-Star break, Royals fans wondered if their team would be buyers or sellers. The answer was definitive: The Royals are in it to win it.
In the newest installment of SportsBeat KC, The Star’s sports podcast, columnist Vahe Gregorian breaks down the Royals’ decision to re-sign starting pitcher Seth Lugo, presumably the team’s biggest trade chip, while also adding some punch to the lineup.
It won’t be easy for the Royals, who are dealing with several notable injuries, to return to the postseason. But they’re giving themselves their best opportunity to be a playoff team again.
Also, Chiefs beat writer Jesse Newell provides an update from training camp at Missouri Western, where the offensive line is always a hot topic.
This story was originally published July 29, 2025 at 3:03 PM.