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Kansas City Royals second baseman Whit Merrifield traded to Toronto Blue Jays - ESPN
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Blue Jays WIN Merrifield's return to Kansas City!
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Pasquantino HRs, Greinke wins 1st as Royals top Orioles 6-0
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Kansas City Royals - Wikipedia
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MLB Gameday: Blue Jays 4, Royals 1 Final Score (04/04/2023)
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Nearly 40% of the Kansas City Royals Will Miss Trip to Toronto Because They Are Unvaccinated - WSJ
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Royals patching up roster for Toronto, image among fans
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Royals' Merrifield: Off the field doesn't affect my game
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Royals get swept in Toronto, lose 4-2 to Blue Jays