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Kikuchi wins season debut against Royals as Blue Jays snap 3-game skid
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Royals trade Whit Merrifield to Blue Jays
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Royals prospect Michael Massey returns to big leagues, fulfills dream near hometown - The Athletic
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Kansas City Royals trade Whit Merrifield to Toronto Blue Jays
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Kansas City Royals lose 100th game. And this defeat at Toronto included some odd twists
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Dairon Blanco's squeeze bunt gives the Royals a wild 7-6 win over the Mariners - ABC News
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Whit Merrifield: Grading the Blue Jays trade for Royals All-Star outfielder
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KC Royals shut out again by Blue Jays with 7-0 loss
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KC Royals' Whit Merrifield's Iron Man Streak Ends Ahead of Detroit Tigers Doubleheader - Sports Illustrated Kansas City Royals News, Analysis and More
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KC Royals: HDH Bullpen Monster Is Now Completely Broken