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Ranking Worst MLB Playoff Losses of the Decade After Nationals-Dodgers - The Ringer
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Royals' Edinson Volquez learns of father's death after World Series start
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Royal Family The New Yorker
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4EverRoyal: Royals tweet emotional video tribute to Gordon
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Alex Gordon's retirement is best for everybody, but it's no less bittersweet - Royals Review
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How Ned Yost Made the Kansas City Royals Unstoppable - The New York Times
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Norman Chad: Ya gotta root for the Royals
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Alex Gordon returns to The K for Royals game vs. Cardinals
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Alex Gordon, Royals homegrown All-Star, announces retirement from baseball
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Alex Gordon retires after 14 MLB seasons, all with Kansas City Royals
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Alex Gordon: I hope Kansas City surprises people this season
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FAREWELL, GORDO! Royals win in Alex Gordon's retirement sendoff