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This is a 2023 photo of Nicky Lopez of the Kansas City Royals
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Nicky Lopez attracting trade interest from AL Central rival
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Infielder Nicky Lopez loses salary arbitration case to Kansas City
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Gray fans 10, Urshela 4 hits as Twins blank Royals
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Gray fans 10, Urshela 4 hits as Twins blank Royals 9-0
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Nicky Lopez is doing just fine - Royals Review
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KC Royals: Reacting to Nicky Lopez trade
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Flat Yankees fall to Royals, make 4 errors
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