Tag: Kansas City Royals

Royals’ pitch for a Crossroads ballpark isn’t the first; what struck out KC’s plans for a domed downtown stadium 60 years ago?

By Tommy Felts / March 21, 2024

Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Kansas City PBS/Flatland, a member of the KC Media Collective, which also includes Startland News, KCUR 89.3, American Public Square, The Kansas City Beacon, and Missouri Business Alert. Click here to read the original story. On June 27, 1967, Jackson County voters approved a $102 million general obligation bond…

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He’s touched every ꓘ at The K for 25 years; meet the man who gives mud baths to 200+ balls before each game  

By Tommy Felts / March 19, 2024

Every baseball that crosses home plate at Kauffman Stadium likely received a mud bath from Tom Walsh, he shared.  Before every home game — including opening day March 28 — the Kansas City Royals clubhouse and umpire services manager is in charge of preparing 204 balls in line with the strict regulations of Major League…

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Royals ballpark plan gains support among longtime Crossroads advocates, though questions linger

By Tommy Felts / March 14, 2024

Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Kansas City PBS/Flatland, a member of the KC Media Collective, which also includes Startland News, KCUR 89.3, American Public Square, The Kansas City Beacon, and Missouri Business Alert. Click here to read the original story. The Kansas City Royals’ controversial Crossroads ballpark plan has qualified support from some longtime…

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Economists: Tax dollars don’t make a stadium possible; they fund a gold-plated vision for major league sports

By Tommy Felts / March 7, 2024

Editor’s note: This story was originally published by The Kansas City Beacon, a member of the KC Media Collective, which also includes Startland News, KCUR 89.3, American Public Square, Kansas City PBS/Flatland, and Missouri Business Alert. Click here to read the original story from The Kansas City Beacon, an online news outlet focused on local, in-depth journalism…

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Arrowhead of the future? Chiefs reveal $800M vision for sports complex (without Royals)

By Tommy Felts / February 28, 2024

Editor’s note: The following story was published by KCUR, Kansas City’s NPR member station, and a fellow member of the KC Media Collective. Click here to read the original story or here to sign up for KCUR’s email newsletter. The renderings were released as Jackson County residents prepare to vote on a proposed sales tax extension that would help fund…

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