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Kansas City Royals Top 42 Prospects
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Royals win 4th straight, rally past retooling Mets 7-6 on 10th
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Melendez's bat, athleticism forced his way into KC Royals' plans
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How predictive is improvement from KC Royals young prospects
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Tigers give up four home runs in loss to Royals
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⚾ Aaron Civale strikes out season-high 9, Guardians blank Royals
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Houston Astros: Team finishes below .500 at home after sweep by Royals
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Bobby Witt Jr., MJ Melendez homer in Royals win over White Sox
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Houston Astros drop out of first place with loss to KC Royals
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MJ Melendez doing 'whatever it takes' to help Royals win National
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Night of firsts, as Witt Jr., Melendez lead Royals
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Witt Jr hits 1st MLB homer, leads Keller, Royals over Cards
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What would it take to sign Bobby Witt Jr. to a long-term contract
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Royals' Witt Jr. and Melendez talk influence of their fathers