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Seattle Mariners designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach hugs a teammate while celebrating in the dugout after hitting a solo home run during the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, April 11, 2019. The Mariners defeated the Royals 7-6 in 10 innings. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Mariners homer in 15th straight game, down Royals 7-6

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Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Marco Gonzales delivers to a Kansas City Royals batter during the first inning of a baseball game at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Tuesday, April 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Mariners hand KC 8th straight L; Merrifield hit streak at 30

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Seattle Mariners first baseman Edwin Encarnacion hits a three-run home run off Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Kevin McCarthy during the sixth inning of a baseball game at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Monday, April 8, 2019. It was the second home run of the inning for Encarnacion. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Encarnacion HRs twice in 6th, Mariners roll over Royals 13-5

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Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tyson Ross throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Sunday, April 7, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Ross sharp, Tigers win 5th straight; KC drops 6th in row

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Detroit Tigers' Christin Stewart is congratulated by Jeimer Candelario after hitting a grand slam during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Stewart’s grand slam lifts Tigers over Royals 7-4

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Detroit Tigers pitcher Spencer Turnbull throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Thursday, April 4, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Turnbull solid, and Tigers beat Royals 5-4 in home opener

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Minnesota Twins' Jake Cave (60) is tagged out at home by Kansas City Royals catcher Martin Maldonado as he tried to score on an RBI double by Mitch Garver during the fourth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 3, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Rosario, Twins rally past Royals for 2nd day in row, win 7-6

By KOLLIN MILLER - Associated Press

Kansas City Royals' Adalberto Mondesi hits an RBI single off Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Jose Berrios during the first inning of a baseball game at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Tuesday, April 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Cruz drives in go-ahead run in 10th as Twins top KC, 5-4

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito throws in the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Sunday, March 31, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Giolito no-hit bid ends in 7th, White Sox beat Royals 6-3

By KOLLIN MILLER - Associated Press

Kansas City Royals' Jorge Soler beats the tag by Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (10) to advance to third on a throwing error by shortstop Tim Anderson after hitting a two-run double during the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, March 30, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Soler, Royals beat White Sox 8-6 on a raw day for 2-0 start

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Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brad Keller delivers to a Chicago White Sox batter during the first inning of a baseball game at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, March 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Keller pitches Royals past White Sox 5-3 in rainy opener

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Kansas City Royals' Alex Gordon gives autographs to fans prior to an exhibition baseball game against the Omaha Storm Chasers at Werner Park in Papillion, Neb., Monday, March 25, 2019. (Brendan Sullivan/Omaha World-Herald via AP)

White Sox, Royals ready to prove skeptics wrong this season

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Royals add Duda to big league roster, waive Goodwin

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Kansas City Royals' Billy Hamilton celebrates his run scored against the Cincinnati Reds with teammates in the dugout during the first inning of a spring training baseball game Friday, March 8, 2019, in Surprise, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Royals brimming with optimism despite 100 losses a year ago

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

AP source: Royals sign Maldonado to $2.5M deal for 2019

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Fans in the stands and Colorado Rockies pitcher Sam Howard, left, watch as Kansas City Royals' Bubba Starling rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game Monday, Feb. 25, 2019, in Surprise, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Reclamation projects abound at big league spring training

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

FILE - At left, in an Aug. 14, 2018, file photo, Kansas City Royals' Adalberto Mondesi celebrates after hitting an RBI single during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, in Kansas City, Mo. At right, in a Feb. 26, 2019, file photo, San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. celebrates after hitting a two-run home run during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, in Phoenix. The Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. and the Royals' Adalberto Mondesi have never met, but it's probably long overdue. They'd have a lot to talk about. Both are hot young shortstop prospects, with big league fathers and roots in the Dominican Republic. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Padres’ Tatis, Royals’ Mondesi on parallel paths to stardom

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 14, 2019, file photo, New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino throws in the bullpen at the Yankees spring training baseball facility, in Tampa, Fla. Severino has been scratched from his first scheduled spring training start due to right shoulder discomfort. Severino was slated to face the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, but was replaced by Stephan Tarpley.(AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

Royals’ Perez out for season, Yanks’ Severino to miss opener

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Tuesday, July 10, 2018 file photo, Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez bats against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning of a baseball game in Minneapolis. Kansas City Royals All-Star catcher Salvador Perez damaged the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, raising the possibility the 2015 World Series MVP may need Tommy John surgery and miss the season. Perez was hurt during a workout on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)

Royals catcher Perez having season-ending Tommy John surgery

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Kansas City Royals' Adalberto Mondesi, right, and Los Angeles Angels catcher Kevan Smith watch Mondesi's home run during the first inning of a spring training baseball game Friday, March 1, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Royals among few clubs banking on speed to win ballgames

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press