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Whit Merrifield would like to be with Royals when they start winning
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Benintendi Among 10 Unvaccinated Royals Who Won't Travel to
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He's a guy you just admire': How the Royals' Whit Merrifield
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Kansas City Royals - A run like we've never seen before.
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Royals' five-game winning streak snapped in 5-4 loss to Twins
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Royals pick up Merrifield's option for 2023, add mutual option for
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He's a guy you just admire': How the Royals' Whit Merrifield
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Iron Whit: KC Royals' Merrifield to Set Franchise Record in
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Whit Merrifield Is Heating Up, and the Kansas City Royals Should
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Whit Merrifield consecutive games played ends at 553