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Mike Matheny expresses willingness to learn in introduction as Royals manager - Royals Review
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Kansas City Royals choose Mike Matheny as manager - The Boston Globe
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Kansas City Royals exercise option to keep manager Mike Matheny through 2023 season - ESPN
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Mike Matheny - Wikipedia
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A way-too-early look at the Royals' 2023 roster - position players - Royals Review
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Royals extend Dozier: What that means and who could be next? – The Royals Reporter
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Kansas City Royals' manager Matt Quatraro is known for his calm presence. So what led to recent ejections? - Quora
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Royals hit 3 HRs off Javier, end Astros' 8-game win streak
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Royals fire manager Mike Matheny after 65-97 end to season
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Mike Matheny: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights
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Royals fire manager Mike Matheny after 65-97 end to season
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Royals fire Mike Matheny after 3 seasons
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Mike Matheny tossed from Royals-Yankees series opener
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