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Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. put his elite defense on display in Team USA’s win over Mexico at the World Baseball Classic.
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These five AL MVP candidates have varying upside in fantasy baseball circa 2026.
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Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. received the most votes to win this year’s World Baseball Classic MVP.
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From sluggers leading the charge on offense to hurlers who’ll be pushing up against their pitch counts, these players could determine the fate of their teams.
Ryan Phillips|
Tarik Skubal is the Cy Young favorite in the American League, while four other pitchers vie to be undervalued candidates for the highest honor.
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Carter Jensen could be a star in the making. He leads the way as the Royals look to a burgeoning class of top prospects.
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Kansas City Royals outfielder Jac Caglianone will have a chance to display his development ahead of Opening Day in the World Baseball Classic.
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In the last year, this Kansas City Royals prospect experienced something of a meteoric rise.
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The Kansas City Royals should be willing to cut ties with a few young players to land All-Star CJ Abrams...
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Over the past two weeks, the high-stakes fantasy market has started to fight for Carter Jensen and Evan Carter, making them more challenging to time in fantasy drafts.

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