Welcome back from the All-Star Break! I hope everyone feels refreshed and ready to be hurt again by the White Sox. Kevin from the Royals Reporter joined the podcast to talk about the Royals and help preview the first series back from break.

Here is what we talked about:

• What’s new with the Royals?
• Hey now, you’re an All-Star
• Seeing all your exes in the same place
• Pedro Grifol and Nicky Lopez
• Draft picks and the looming trade deadline
• Climbing up the American League Central rankings
• Pitching matchups
• Threats, fears, and keys to winning the series
• The shelf-life of Salvador Pérez
• Will an underdog make the playoffs?
• Thoughts on the second half of the season

You can find Kevin on Twitter, and follow along at The Royals Reporter, Farm to Fountains, and Pitcher List.