An attempt to revive a Jackson County Frontier League ballpark proposal apparently has come up short, as a potential naming-rights sponsor drops out and the Michigan fairgrounds board decides to go with a convention center instead. (more…)
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Royals, Jackson Co. Reportedly Shoot Down New Downtown Ballpark
It looks like the idea of a new downtown Kansas City Royals ballpark once again surfaced — and, thank goodness, the idea was shot down by the Royals and Jackson County officials. (more…)
Jackson County Ballpark MOU Expires
The memorandum of understanding (MOU) on a proposed Jackson County, MI ballpark has expired, as a naming rights partner for the facility did not emerge. (more…)
Jackson County Naming Rights Deal Down to the Wire
A bid to build an independent-baseball ballpark in Jackson County, MI is coming down to the wire, as the organizing group is being asked to finalize a $3 million naming-rights deal before public money is committed. (more…)
Jackson Grants Extension for Ballpark Bid
The push for an independent league ballpark in Jackson County, MI continues, as the group behind the project has been granted another extension. (more…)
Jackson Ballpark Backers Seek Extension
A team could be Jackson County, MI by 2018, but another extension is needed to complete the deal, according to the project’s backers. (more…)
Push for Jackson Ballpark Continues
The push for an independent league team in Jackson County, MI will continue, as officials have extended a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with a potential owner. (more…)
More good news for Royals fans: Ballpark debt trimmed
This won’t get a lot of play with the Royals bringing postseason play to Kansas City for the first time since 1985, but it should: debt refinancing on Kauffman and Arrowhead stadiums will save Jackson County $32 million. (more…)
Courts: Flying hot dogs can present hazard to fans
This could change between-innings entertainment: the Missouri Supreme Court will decide whether a hot dog thrown into the stands is covered by pro baseball’s standard disclaimer about objects flying from the playing field. For years courts across the nation have upheld the standard disclaimer found on every baseball game ticket: a fan attends a baseball […]
Jackson County: Royals ballpark money should be spent on ballpark
Jackson County Executive Mike Sanders wants to see a long-term plan for improvements at Kauffman Stadium, arguing that state and city money for improvements isn’t being spent on the facility. His argument is a little esoteric, so follow along carefully. There are two pots of money used for Kauffman Stadium improvements. The larger, a three-eighth-cent sales […]