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Nicky Lopez loses arbitration case with Royals
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USC INF transfer Nick Lopez commits to Kentucky - On3
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August 9 2021: Kansas City shortstop Nicky Lopez (8) gets a hit during the game with the New York Yankees and Kansas City Royals held at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City Mo.
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Nicky Lopez and the Mid-June Heater
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Nicky Lopez on the defense making plays in the win against Boston
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Former Naperville Central star Nicky Lopez traded to Atlanta Braves
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Lopez, Naperville Central grad, Royals' 2B hoping MLB season starts soon
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Royals trade candidate: Nicky Lopez - Royals Review
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Nicky Lopez - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates
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Salutes to Nicky Lopez, the Braves acquisition who has won over his new team
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Nicky Lopez - Best Defensive Shortstop in Baseball
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Nicky Lopez: Stellar defensive SS, became the the first regular Royals shortstop to bat .300 or better in a season in 2021 - Italian Americans in Baseball