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Mike Swanson retires after long career with Royals
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KC Royals OF Edward Olivares homers twice vs White Sox: MLB
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MLB Power Rankings Week 19: Angels fall; Cubs, Mariners rise - ESPN
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Analysis: KC Royals top draft pick, high schooler Mozzicato
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Royals Rumblings - News for May 22, 2023 - Royals Review
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Whit Merrifield a big trade chip for Royals
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The Royals' rebuild was supposed to be built on pitching. What has gone wrong? - The Athletic
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2019 Kansas City Royals Instructional League Roster — College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America
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Six for Monday: Young Outfielders Edition - Twinkie Town
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KC Royals DFA Jason Frasor, Call Up Cheslor Cuthbert, Paulo Orlando