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FILE - In this Aug. 7, 2018, file photo, Kansas City Royals owner David Glass reacts as he watches batting practice before the team's baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. Former Walmart Inc. chief executive Glass, who owned the Royals for nearly two decades before selling the franchise last fall, died last week of complications form pneumonia. He was 84. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley, File)

Former Walmart exec, Royals owner David Glass dies at 84

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Royals sign 3B Franco to $2.95 million contract

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Jesse Hahn returns to Royals for $600,000, 1-year contract

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AP Sportlight

By Compiled PAUL MONTELLA - Associated Press

New Kansas City Royals owner John Sherman makes a brief statement to reporters after a baseball owners meeting in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Sherman takes over as Kansas City Royals controlling owner

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

New Kansas City Royals owner John Sherman makes a brief statement to reporters after a baseball owners meeting in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

John Sherman approved as new controlling owner of Royals

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FILE - In this March 17, 2017, file photo, St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny (22) watches batting practice before a spring training baseball game against the New York Mets in Port St. Lucie, Fla. The Kansas City Royals have hired Matheny as manager on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019. The 49-year-old Matheny was manager of the cross-state Cardinals from 2012-18, going 591-474 and becoming the first manager to reach the postseason his first four seasons. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Royals hire ex-Cardinals skipper Mike Matheny as manager

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

This Date in Baseball

By Compiled PAUL MONTELLA - Associated Press

Fans hold signs honoring Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Royals look toward future under new owner, manager

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Minnesota Twins third baseman Luis Arraez (2) is checked on by teammates Willians Astudillo (64), Jorge Polanco (11) and Tyler Duffey, back, during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Arraez gets hurt in Twins’ 4-3 victory over Royals

By DICK KAEGEL - Associated Press

Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost (3) walks his family between players during a ceremony before a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, Sept. 27, 2019. Yost announced he will retire after Sunday's game. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Twins make history as 4th 100-win team, beat Royals 6-2

By DICK KAEGEL - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 29, 2019, file photo, Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost, left, appeals to umpire crew chief Bill Miller, center, after home plate umpire Mark Carlson ejected starting pitcher Glenn Sparkman (57) for hitting Chicago White Sox's Tim Anderson with a pitch during the second inning of a baseball game, in Chicago. Royals manager Ned Yost will be retiring at the end of the season, a year in which his team lost 100 games. His decision was announced by the team Monday, Sept. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)

Royals manager Yost to retire as club’s career wins leader

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Minnesota Twins' Nelson Cruz hits his 400th career home run against the Kansas City Royals in the fourth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Cruz hits 400th HR, Sanó homers twice; Twins top Royals 12-8

By TYLER MASON - Associated Press

Minnesota Twins pitcher Jose Berrios throws to a Kansas City Royals batter during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Tom Olmscheid)

Rogers falters, Twins allow 7 in 9th in 12-5 loss to Royals

By BRIAN HALL - Associated Press

Minnesota Twins pitcher Randy Dobnak throws against the Kansas City Royals in the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Twins top Royals 4-3, move closer to AL Central title

By BRIAN HALL - Associated Press

Minnesota Twins' Miguel Sano jogs home on a solo home run off Kansas City Royals pitcher Mike Montgomery, background, during the third inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Cruz hits 2 of 4 homers by Twins in 8-5 win over Royals

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Oakland Athletics' Mark Canha hits a double to score Jurickson Profar during the 11th inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019. The Athletics defeated the Kansas City Royals 1-0 in 11 innings. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Canha hit in 11th, A’s edge KC 1-0 to hold wild card lead

By GIDEON RUBIN - Associated Press

Oakland Athletics' Matt Olson (28) celebrates with Mark Canha, right, after hitting a home run off Kansas City Royals' Jorge Lopez during the seventh inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Olson’s deep homer helps A’s rally late to beat Royals 2-1

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Kansas City Royals' Brett Phillips (14) celebrates the 6-5 win over the Oakland Athletics with Bubba Starling, right, at the end of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 16, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

A’s waste late lead to Royals, lead over Tampa Bay down to 1

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Wade Miley throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Reddick has 5 hits, Miley wins 14th as Astros sweep KC

By DICK KAEGEL - Associated Press