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LEADING OFF: Royals begin defense vs Mets, Waino vs Liriano

Grounds crew members prepare for the field at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, April 2, 2016, for Sunday's opening day baseball game between the New York Mets and Kansas City Royals.  (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Grounds crew members prepare for the field at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, April 2, 2016, for Sunday's opening day baseball game between the New York Mets and Kansas City Royals. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

A look at what’s happening all around the majors today:

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KINGS OF THE CASTLE

The Kansas City Royals begin the 2016 season just like they ended 2015 – against Matt Harvey and the Mets. The defending World Series champions will wait until Game 2 of the season to receive their rings, but expect a buzz at Kauffman Stadium when right-hander Edinson Volquez throws the first pitch in Kansas City’s title defense.

LET’S GET IT STARTED