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The deals from the teams come after months of fraught negotiations with Jackson County and community groups. The teams call the deals historic. Community groups and economists aren’t so sure.
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Tom Walsh will apply a special, league-approved mud to more than 200 balls for every game, including the upcoming Royals home-opener on March 28 against the Minnesota Twins. The substance, described as a cross between chocolate pudding and whipped cold cream, is designed to take the shine off the ball and provide a better grip.
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On April 2, Jackson County voters will decide whether to give Royals $1 billion to construct a ballpark in the Crossroads Arts District. But the team has yet to share its full plan for funding the stadium, and experts warn that lack of transparency could lead to extra spending on unnecessary upgrades.
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Jackson County voters will see a question in the April 2 election asking to repeal and replace a sales tax, which would help pay for a new Royals ballpark. Here is a guide to the stadium ballot measure, including whether the Royals needs taxpayer dollars and who would own it.
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Business owners in the Crossroads area, where the Royals want to build a $2 billion stadium and entertainment complex, fear the district known as a haven for artists will lose its character. "You can imagine people who are counting on this neighborhood for their livelihood, are very worried and concerned about how this plan is going to affect them," said one owner.
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Just one online fundraiser brought in $145,000 to replace a bronze statue of Jackie Robinson that was stolen from a park in Wichita. Fire crews found burned remnants of the statue a few miles away. Police are still searching for those responsible.
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A new Royals stadium has been controversial since it was announced. But at the heart of the debate is a fundamental question of whether Kauffman Stadium is structurally sound enough to continue hosting games. Plus: Now that "Killers of the Flower Moon" is a blockbuster, the community where many of the murders took place is wrestling with how to open up about its past.
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Three major Democratic candidates are seeking to take on U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, and there’s debate over whether having a primary is helpful or hurtful for Democrats’ 2024 chances. Plus: As the Kansas City Royals finish the regular season with one of the worst records in baseball, fans are more worried about what they’ll lose if and when the team leaves Kauffman Stadium.
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Despite a historically bad season on the baseball field, fans are more focused on the team's impending move to a new stadium in either downtown or North Kansas City. Many of them are unifying over what will be lost when the Royals change zip codes.
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Trevor Vance has been keeping the field at Kauffman Stadium perfectly manicured for nearly 40 years. On August 1, Royals fans will receive a lawnmower-riding Vance bobblehead and see the groundskeeper throw out the game's first pitch.
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In his film The League, Sam Pollard tells the story of the Negro National League, which began in Kansas City: "They brought a different kind of style ... a kind of baseball which Major League Baseball is trying to bring back."
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Summer is well underway, and Major League Baseball is halfway through its 162-game season. The Kansas City Royals and St. Louis Cardinals have both had seasons to forget on the field up to this point. However, despite both having losing records, Missouri’s MLB teams have markedly different attendance numbers.