Michael “Lux” Farina joined Chrystal for a quick update on Kansas City and a series preview. The Royals will make the trip up to Chicago for a three-game set full of good pitching matchups.

Here is what we talked about:

• What’s new in Kansas City?
• Jac Caglianone’s recent call-up and first MLB hit
• Who did Michael pick for last place in power rankings this year?
• All-Star game picks
• Chase Meidroth
• Rating the offseason
• What needs were met, and why didn’t K.C. get a power bat?
• Avoiding a couple of hot messes the Royals were eyeing in the offseason
• The Royals won’t climb to the top of the American League Central, but 86 wins is a reasonable task for the team
• Pitching matchups
• Michael Lorenzen’s recent struggles and Seth Lugo’s health
• Threats to the White Sox
• Keys to winning the series
• What Michael worries about for the upcoming series
• MLB roundup: surprises, hot takes and what we’re seeing
• Someone cursed the Rockies
• Making Jerry pay for his sins

You can find Michael on Twitter/X or Bluesky. You can also read his work over at Farm To Fountains and listen to his podcast Royal de Lux on the Fans First Sports Network.