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ARLINGTON, Texas — The Royals got off to nice start Monday, even catching a break in the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park. KC’s Bobby Witt Jr. opened the game with a single, stole second and came around to score on an error.

SAN FRANCISCO — He’s striking out far too often for a guy signed to be a middle-of-the-order hitter for a Giants team that badly needs one, but when he does make contact, Michael Conforto has been worth every penny.

#Chiefs TE Travis Kelce pointed to his touchdown celebrations as the reason for his short first pitch at the Cleveland Guardians' home opener on Friday. | from @TheJohnDillon

The umpires gathered near the third-base line, waiting for a replay to determine whether Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. had hooked a baseball on the fair side of the foul pole. And waiting to answer what became the most intriguing, coin-flip question of the opening home stand of the season.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — There are positive developments for the Kansas City Royals this season if you want to look hard enough for them.

CHICAGO — Returning home from a six-game opening road trip, the Giants will rejoice when their charter flight lands back in San Francisco at about 9 p.m. local time Thursday night. While it will be a quick turnaround to their Friday afternoon home opener, on the other side represents their…

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A full moon climbed up the night sky, visible to the announced 10,015 fans Wednesday night at Kauffman Stadium.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Royals manager Matt Quatraro — knowing Toronto starter Yusei Kikuchi has been tough historically on left-handed hitters — jotted down seven right-handed batters on his lineup card Tuesday.

Grifol has been holding team meetings every seven to 10 days since spring training started nearly two months ago,