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…)
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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…)
Top Five Opening Day Matchups
Opening Day is right around the corner, bringing about a new Major League Baseball season and returning fans to the ballpark. While those with the privilege of attending any of the opening games will surely enjoy the experience, a few matchups in particular offer another level of intrigue. (more…)
Promotions Watch: MLB Bobbleheads and Gnomes
All across Major League Baseball this season, bobbleheads and garden gnomes will be utilized as giveaways to attract fans to the ballpark. This week in Promotions Watch, we look at the wide range of those items on the docket, ranging from bobbleheads that celebrate memorable moments to gnomes of players and managers. (more…)
Teams Mixing up Menus in 2016
If you said the biggest baseball development in Kansas City last season was the Royals winning the World Series … well, of course, you would be right. After all, the loyal fans inside Kauffman Stadium hadn’t tasted ultimate victory for 30 years. (more…)
Promotions Watch: MLB History Nights
The history of Major League Baseball will be thoroughly celebrated by all 30 teams this year, as seemingly every club is hosting a throwback promotion. (more…)
Big night for Chasers: charity, unis, PDC extension
Lots of news last night from the Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) at the 5th Fest event: a PDC extension with the Kansas City Royals, new uniforms reflecting that relationship, and a rebranding of the team’s charitable organization. (more…)
Memories of a New York Mets World Series
Tonight the New York Mets will host Game 3 of the World Series — and just in time, after Games 1 and 2 in Kansas City didn’t well. Citi Field will be in the spotlight, but many fans will fondly remember where the Mets won a World Series for the first time: Shea Stadium. (more…)
Baseball Across America: Kansas City
Editor’s Note: Mark Cryan, former MiLB general manager and Ballpark Digest contributing editor, is embarking on an epic ballpark tour this summer, and he’ll be filing regular dispatches from the road. Today’s stop: Kansas City’s Kauffman Stadium. (more…)
Surprise Stadium upgrades approved
It wasn’t what the teams originally sought, but the Surprise (Az.) City Council today approved $21.9 million in improvements to Surprise Stadium, spring home of the Texas Rangers and the Kansas City Royals. (more…)
More craft-beer selection on tap at The K
Plenty of ballpark improvements to cover for today’s MLB Opening Day. We’ll begin with the debut of Craft & Draft, featuring local Boulevard beers, at Kauffman Stadium, home of the Kansas City Royals. (more…)
Surprise Stadium: Worth the drive
It is a little off the beaten path, even for the compact Cactus League. But the immaculately maintained Surprise Stadium is a good bet for spring training, as the home of the Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers is worth the trek. (more…)