Here is how to watch or listen to Royals’ Cactus League games this week. Monday: vs. Rangers, 2:05 p.m. (1660 AM KWOD) Wednesday: vs. Mariners, 7:05 p.m. (No TV or radio) Thursday: at Cubs, 7:05 p.m. (96.5 FM The Fan) Friday: vs. Angels, 2:05 p.m. (No TV or radio)

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