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Minnesota Twins' Eduardo Escobar, left, is greeted by Max Kepler after scoring on a sacrifice ground out in the second inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 5, 2017, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Twins score 6 in 7th to beat Royals 9-1

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

Texas Rangers' Elvis Andrus (1) scores a run as Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (13) fails to control the ball at home during the second inning of an exhibition baseball game Saturday, April 1, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Beltre to go on DL; Rangers top Royals in spring finale

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Texas Rangers starting pitcher Cole Hamels throws during the first inning of an exhibition baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Friday, March 31, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Rangers’ Hamels, Cashner shut out Royals on 3 hits, 3-0

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How low can he go? Royals’ Kennedy has spring ERA of 0.00

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In this Monday, March 6, 2017, photo, Texas Rangers' Adrian Beltre hits during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Seattle Mariners in Peoria, Ariz. Beltre goes into his 20th major league season only 58 hits shy of joining the 3,000 club. He was a .300 hitter again last year, when he also won his fifth Gold Glove. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Rangers uncertain whether Beltre starts season on DL

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FILE - In this Sept. 2, 2016, file photo, Kansas City Royals' Alex Gordon follows through on a two-run single during the team's baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Kansas City, Mo. Gordon was already struggling in late May when he broke his wrist in a collision with third baseman Mike Moustakas, who wound up missing the rest of the year with a torn ACL. Gordon eventually returned, but hit just .220 with 17 homers and 40 RBIs. Now, team and player are hoping for big bounce-back years. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Royals, key players looking for bounce-back season in 2017

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Danny Duffy throws against the Seattle Mariners during a spring training baseball game Friday, March 24, 2017, in Peoria, Ariz. (John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star via AP)

Duffy returns from WBC to Royals, has strong outing

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Righty Nathan Karns wins final slot in Royals’ rotation

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Moylan pitches well again, bidding for KC bullpen job

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Kershaw gives up HR, but otherwise in midseason form

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Royals third baseman Moustakas knows clubhouse will change

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Back on the mound, Royals newcomer Jason Hammel settles in

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Kansas City Royals' Eric Hosmer celebrates his two-run home run against the Colorado Rockies during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game Thursday, March 2, 2017, in Surprise, Ariz. (John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star via AP)

Royals begin reworking roster to expand window to compete

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 19, 2017, file photo, Boston Red Sox pitcher David Price throws a live batting session at a spring training baseball workout in Fort Myers, Fla. Red Sox left-hander David Price was scratched from his first spring training start and will consult with specialists after experiencing soreness in his left forearm and elbow. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)

David Price sent for tests on sore left elbow and forearm

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FILE- This Oct. 19, 2016 file photo shows Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Travis Wood throwing during the seventh inning of Game 4 of the National League baseball championship series against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles. A person familiar with the deal says the Kansas City Royals and left-hander Travis Wood have agreed to a $12 million, two-year contract. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday, Feb. 13, 2017 because the deal is pending a physical. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Travis Wood, Royals finalize $12M, 2-year deal

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Ventura’s death weighs on Royals as spring training opens

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Royals reliever Flynn hurt in barn roof accident

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Fundraising complete for Kansas City Urban Youth Academy

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A billboard memorializing Kansas City Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura is shown along I-29 in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, Jan. 27, 2017. The Kansas City Royals organization gathered together Friday to remember Yordano Ventura in a private Celebration of Life for the pitcher who died Sunday in a car accident in the Dominican Republic. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Royals gather in private to remember, celebrate Ventura

By MARGARET STAFFORD - Associated Press

FILE - In this Thursday, July 28, 2016, file photo, Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Yordano Ventura throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas. Authorities in the Dominican Republic said Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, that Ventura and former major leaguer Andy Marte both have died in separate traffic accidents. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

Royals’ Ventura killed in car crash in Dominican Republic

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press