15 Reasons To Get Excited For The Return Of Kansas City Royals Baseball

The 2014 American League Champion KC Royals are Planet Earth's favorite baseball team. Correction: the Universe's favorite baseball team.

1. Behold: The Royals on the cover of Sports Illustrated.

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All star catcher Salvador Perez and All Star closer Greg Holland are just as excited as anybody to take back control of the universe in 2015!

2. These boys are always acting silly...

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Catcher Salvador Perez sneaking up behind 1st Baseman Eric Hosmer during an interview. The Royals are the most fun loving team in baseball.

3. This well known fan needs help and Royals fans are stepping up!

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Royals fanatic Jimmy Faseler gained worldwide fame in 2013 after this image of him dancing at Kauffman Stadium went viral. But more importantly, Jimmy is known for his selflessness and dedication to helping others. He works for Shelterwood Academy, a therapeutic boarding school for youth. On March 20th, 2015, Jimmy was shot and seriously injured during a robbery attempt at his home. His friends and family started a GoFundMe campaign to help Jimmy with his medical expenses. Royals fans from all over the world have already stepped up to help with Jimmy's recovery. But more is needed! You can donate here. #BounceBackJimmy

4. The Royals' biggest fan isn't even from Kansas City.

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Super fan Sung Woo Lee (from South Korea) had the time of his life in 2014 when visiting Kansas City for the first time. He attended several Royals games and even got to hoist the W after one dramatic win. His enthusiasm registered 7.0 on the crazy scale.

5. There's no better way to celebrate Royals fans than through this ridiculously goofy video!

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Grown men wearing cat singlets, giant blue wigs, zubaz, and spandex? These Royals fans have some 'unfinished business' to settle and they're gonna enjoy it. You probably will too.

6. Their speed is unmatched.

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The Royals are the fastest team in baseball. And they got that swag too.

7. They're a family!

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Moose, Esky, Salvy, Hoz, Dyson, Lo-Cain IN THE HOUSE.

8. The Cat Suit Guys will surely be back in action.

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Royals fans have no shame. And the universe is better for it! These two cool cats rarely miss a game, and they're always sportin their purrfect form fitting singlets for good luck.

9. Alex Gordon = GOLDEN GLOVE

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10. Lorenzo Cain is not human.

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Studies say 2/3 of the planet is covered by oceans. The rest is covered by Lorenzo Cain.

11. Royals fans are everywhere and they are loud.

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True blue tradition. All across the universe. USA...Korea...Tatooine?

12. Royals fans have their priorities in order.

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The San Francisco Giants might have squeaked out the 2014 World Series Championship in Kansas City. But KC's food is still better.

13. Royals Got Ace Ventura. And he throws FIRE.

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This Chris Sembower designed poster of Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura probably caused that black hole in Interstellar. Just sayin.

14. These fans are family too!

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Royals fans, players, coaches, and staff are all one big family. The best frickin family in the universe.

15. Kauffman Stadium is the most stunning venue in the Milky Way.

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Summer nights under the lights in KC. 'Nuff said.