Kansas City Royals

Jackson County Executive Frank White Jr. when he was named to the Kansas City Royals Hall of Fame.

Royals Stadium Negotiations at Standstill With Jackson County

The Kansas City Royals are frustrated by Jackson County Executive Frank White’s slow response to a “term sheet” for a new downtown ballpark plan sent in June.

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A view of the downtown skyline from the property assembled by interests of the Merriman family in North Kansas City.

North Kansas City Makes Case for New Royals Ballpark

North Kansas City has emerged as the most likely backup for a proposed Royals ballpark should a deal strike out at the East Village downtown site.

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Royals owner John Sherman answers a question during the Royals first hearing at a downtown ballpark at the Westport Plexpod.

Royals Declare ‘Our Conclusion is Clear’ on Downtown Ballpark

The Royals believe a new downtown ballpark would cost less than rebuilding Kauffman Stadium and bring much more economic benefit to the community.

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A rendering of a potential downtown Royals ballpark.

Royals Envision $2B Downtown Ballpark District, ‘Largest Public-Private Investment in KC History’

Kansas City Royals owner John Sherman has plans to move the team downtown as part of a $2 billion redevelopment plan.

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Kauffman Stadium

Tap List | Kansas City Royals to Host Brews & Barrels Beer Event

The Kansas City Royals are hosting an Oktoberfest-style beer event at Kauffman Stadium on Aug. 26.

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Aerial view of Truman Sports Complex

After 50 Years at Truman Sports Complex, Royals and Chiefs Looking at Amicable Split

After a half century of being a couple at the Truman Sports Complex, the Chiefs and Royals are leaning toward an amicable breakup — at least that’s the takeaway team executives offered last week.

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The Battery Atlanta, a mixed-use development with offices, residences, restaurants and bars, was built next door to the ballpark and attracts customers year round.

How a New Downtown Royals Ballpark Might Work

If you’re curious about the game plan for a potential Kansas City Royals downtown ballpark, the new home of the Atlanta Braves may offer some inside baseball.

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Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. (7) is congratulated after scoring a run against the Cleveland Guardians during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 7, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Royals Gear Sales Spike as Fans Wait for Bobby Witt Jr. Jerseys

Kansas City Royals fans are doing their part to move the needle in terms of sales of baseball gear around opening day, even though Bobby Witt Jr. jerseys aren’t widely available.

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Royals Owner Says Downtown Ballpark ‘One Option,’ Balks at Details

By Kevin Collison Royals owner John Sherman reaffirmed his interest in a potential downtown ballpark at a much-anticipated press conference Tuesday, but balked at providing details regarding when a decision would occur and possible sites. In fact, Sherman joked about the social media hype that preceded what was mostly an announcement about key management changes…

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The University of California Berkley team included a new ballpark for the Royals as part of their redevelopment proposal for the East Village.

Royals Owner Says Downtown Ballpark ‘One Option,’ Balks at Details

Kansas City Royals owner John Sherman reaffirmed his interest in a potential downtown ballpark at a much-anticipated press conference Tuesday, but balked at providing details.

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