As the Kansas City Royals continue community meetings to explain their plans for a new downtown ballpark, we’re seeing those plans clarified as the team narrows a site search to five from the original 14 locations. (more…)
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Gentrification fears raised at downtown Royals ballpark forum
In the first public forum to gauge public feelings on a new downtown Royals ballpark, new details on the project were shared, as some Kansas City residents expressed fear that the multiuse project would lead to gentrification. (more…)
Royals propose new downtown Kansas City ballpark, development
It’s a model that has worked in other markets: The Kansas City Royals are proposing a new downtown Kansas City ballpark as part of a $2 billion development. (more…)
Sherman: Why not dream big about a new Royals downtown ballpark?
At a press conference announcing the dismissal of Dayton Moore, Kansas City Royals owner John Sherman spoke optimistically about opening a new Royals downtown ballpark by 2026. (more…)
New downtown Royals ballpark seems to be a matter of when, not if
A new downtown Royals ballpark in Kansas City apparently is a matter of when, not if, as the team and community leaders have settled on two leading sites for a new home. (more…)
Prepping for 2022: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City Royals
Fans visiting Kauffman Stadium today will see a host of new food offerings from the Kansas City Royals and concessionaire Aramark, including a new sandwich combining BBQ and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. (more…)
New Kansas City ballpark may impact Truman Sports Complex
While the Kansas City Royals continue to explore a new Kansas City ballpark and the Kansas City Chiefs talking with developers about a new Kansas City, Kansas stadium, the future of the historic Truman Sports Complex is in some doubt. (more…)
Local reax to potential new KC ballpark: mixed
With Kansas City Royals owner John Sherman saying his team would be exploring new-ballpark options, including potentially a new downtown facility, local reaction online seems to be simple: Love the K, dislike the location. (more…)
Sherman: Royals looking at new downtown Kansas City ballpark
A new downtown Kansas City ballpark could be in the future of the Kansas City Royals, as team owner John Sherman says the team is embarking on some long-term planning. (more…)
Royals upgrade Kauffman Stadium videoboards for 2021
The Kansas City Royals are installing HDR-capable high-resolution videoboards in Kauffman Stadium for the 2021 season, including the iconic videoboard in center field. (more…)
Royals add Quad Cities, Columbia as affiliates
The Kansas City Royals have invited the Quad Cities River Bandits and Columbia Fireflies as new affiliates, and the Omaha Storm Chasers and Northwest Arkansas Naturals as returning farm teams. (more…)
KC Star site eyed as part of potential new Royals ballpark parcel
The soon-to-be-vacated home of the Kansas City Star is being mentioned as part of a potential site for a new Royals ballpark and associated development, serving as a bridge to the Power and Light District. (more…)
Royals add Northwest Arkansas exhibition game
The Kansas City Royals will play a March 29 exhibition game at Arvest Ballpark against the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (Class AA; Texas League), as the team rounds out its spring-training schedule. (more…)