The Kansas City Royals are updating a key part of Kauffman Stadium, as the club is installing LED lights prior to the 2018 season. (more…)
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Royals Replacing Kauffman Stadium Playing Field
Kauffman Stadium is receiving an offseason upgrade, as the Kansas City Royals are moving forward with a replacement of the playing surface. (more…)
Downtown Sites Studied for Royals Ballpark
Kansas City is helping to fund a study of downtown sites for a Kansas City Royals ballpark, though whether the team ever makes that move remains uncertain. (more…)
Kansas City Royals to Make Werner Park Debut
The Kansas City Royals will make their first Werner Park appearance on March 26, 2018, when the MLB team takes on their Triple-A affiliate, the Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). (more…)
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…)
In Memoriam: Mark Coronado
Mark Coronado, the long-time Surprise community and recreation services director who oversaw operations at Surprise Stadium, passed away on Thursday. He was 59 years old. (more…)
Royals Latest To Offer SRO Ballpark Pass
We’ve been following this trend all season, and now the Kansas City Royals are the latest team to offer a Ballpark Pass promo, with fans paying $99 to get into the 30 games scheduled between May 29 to July 23. (more…)
Kansas City’s Hidden Stadium Tunnel
For decades, Kauffman Stadium and Arrowhead Stadium have occupied the Truman Sports Complex, separated by a sea of parking. Below ground, however, the stadiums are connected by a hidden tunnel that helps the operations of the Kansas City Royals and Kansas City Chiefs. (more…)
Chukars, Royals Extend PDC
Some more affiliation news is out, as the Idaho Falls Chukars (Rookie; Pioneer League) have extended their player development contract (PDC) with the Kansas City Royals. The two-year extension runs through the 2018 season. (more…)
Kansas City Breaks Ground on New MLB Urban Youth Academy
Another MLB Urban Youth Academy is now under construction, as Kansas City Mayor Sly James, Kansas City Royals GM Dayton Moore, MLB Senior Vice President of Youth Programs Tony Reagins, Vice President of Youth & Facility Development Darrell Miller, Royals players and other community leaders were on hand for today’s ceremonial groundbreaking. (more…)
Naturals, Royals Sign PDC Extension
One longtime affiliation is set to continue, as the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (Class AA; Texas League) are extending their relationship with the Kansas City Royals. (more…)
Promotions Watch: Opening Day Ceremonies
For most teams, Opening Day is finally here. Seemingly every Major League Baseball team opens its season with a bang, welcoming back the fans and players with elaborate pre-game ceremonies. (more…)
Opening Day Event Guide
In many Major League Baseball cities on Opening Day, the fun spreads beyond the ballpark. For many cities and teams, events on Opening Day are longstanding traditions that allow even those without a ticket to get in on the action. (more…)