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Yankees prove to be no match for Braves in lopsided series opener
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MLB Player Rankings for the Top 25 Shortstops of 2021 Season
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Braves, Royals Swap Nicky Lopez, Taylor Hearn - MLB Trade Rumors
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Lopez, Naperville Central grad, Royals' 2B hoping MLB season
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Royals vs White Sox: Mondesi out, Lopez moves to shortstop
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Nicky and Whit are making their case to be the Royals' middle
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Braves Trade: The Atlanta Braves have acquired infielder Nicky
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August 9 2021: Kansas City shortstop Nicky Lopez (8) gets a hit
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2022 Fantasy Baseball: 5 shortstops to target - Fake Teams
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Grading the 2022 KC Royals: Infielder Nicky Lopez
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Nicky Lopez: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights