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Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez scoops up this grounder to throw out Kansas City Royals' Whit Merrifield for the third out in the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 4, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

Ramirez, Bauers help Indians rally for 7-3 win over Royals

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Kansas City Royals' Hunter Dozier celebrates at second base after hitting an RBI-double during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Thursday, April 15, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Shaky Royals bullpen hangs on for 7-5 win over Blue Jays

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Kansas City Royals left fielder Andrew Benintendi catches a fly ball by Chicago White Sox's Luis Robert during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Sunday, April 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Royals rally past White Sox for wild 4-3 win in 10 innings

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brad Keller throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Franco, Starling rally Kansas City to 2-1 win over Indians

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Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (27) forces out Minnesota Twins Marwin Gonzalez (9) while turning a double play during the first inning of a baseball game at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, Aug. 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Soler, Dozier power Royals to 7-2 victory over Twins

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez singles in the fifth inning during a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Salvador Perez has 3 more hits, hot Royals beat Reds 5-4

By JOE KAY - Associated Press

Kansas City Royals' Jorge Soler hits a three-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Soler’s 2 homers helps to power Royals to 9-6 win over Twins

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Kansas City Royals' Jorge Soler runs the bases after hitting a solo home run in the first inning in a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Saturday, July 25, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Holland fans side in new-rule 10th, Royals trim Indians 3-2

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Kansas City Royals manager Mike Matheny watches baseball practice at Kauffman Stadium on Thursday, July 9, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Royals skipper Matheny to see ex-team in early exhibition

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 16, 2020, file photo, Kansas City Royals manager Mike Matheny, back left, watches as pitcher Jesse Hahn throws during spring training baseball practice in Surprise, Ariz. The Royals had an entire offseason and most of spring training to get to know Mike Matheny. But one unintended consequence of the coronavirus pandemic is they've gotten to know their new manager better than they could ever have imagined. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Royals learning about new manager during stay-at-home orders

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Kansas City Royals manager Mike Matheny watches from the dugout during the second inning of a spring training baseball game against the San Diego Padres Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, in Surprise, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Matheny energized by return to dugout with Royals

By JACK THOMPSON - Associated Press

Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi fields a ball during spring training baseball practice Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, in Surprise, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

At 24, Mondesi emerging as star shortstop for 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

File-This April 14, 2018, file photo shows former St. Louis Cardinals' manager Mike Matheny standing in the dugout in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati. Matheny was hired by Kansas City as a special adviser for player development, putting the former St. Louis Cardinals manager in position as a possible successor to Royals manager Ned Yost. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster, File)

Matheny hired by Royals; possible successor to Yost?

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St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Luke Weaver (7) is removed by interim manager Mike Shildt (8) as shortstop Paul DeJong watches during the fourth inning of the team's baseball game against the Washington Nationals on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Cards pull interim tag, Shildt full-time manager thru 2020

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St. Louis Cardinals trainer Chris Conroy, left, and manager Mike Matheny (22) take catcher Yadier Molina back to the dugout after Molina was injured on a pitch during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Saturday, May 5, 2018, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Cards’ Molina has surgery, out 1 month after hit in groin

By KURT VOIGT - Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals' Yadier Molina tosses his bat after hitting a walk-off single during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox Tuesday, May 1, 2018, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 3-2. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Cardinals rally in 9th, top White Sox 3-2 on Molina’s single

By WARREN MAYES - Associated Press

Cards closer Luke Gregerson to begin season on DL

By CHUCK KING - Associated Press

FILE- In this March 1, 2018, file photo, St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright throws during the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Minnesota Twins in Jupiter, Fla. Wainwright believes he can still be the best pitcher in all of baseball, even at 36 years old and coming off an injury-riddled 2017 season that was the worst of his illustrious career. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

Resurgent Wainwright key to St. Louis Cardinals 2018 hopes

By KURT VOIGT - Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals' Jose Martinez (38) celebrates with Yadier Molina (4) after hitting a home run in the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Sunday, March 18, 2018, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

At 35, Cardinals catcher Molina ready for the long haul

By CHUCK KING - Associated Press