KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) -- There's a growing concern from some Kansas City leaders on the future homes for both the Royals and the Chiefs. Councilmember Kevin O'Neill caught the attention of people in Kansas City on Wednesday with a post on X, formerly Twitter. "I am hearing that Royals are about to start entertaining offers from other municipalities. Is Clay a legitimate site, absolutely. Is Kansas trying to get them to the Legends in Wyandotte County, you bet they are. Many people think Royals are leaving Jackson County. Shame that we might lose Royals," he wrote. "I hear now that Chiefs are ..read more

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) - WDAF-TV obtained a new document showing a "corrected number" for how much a new Kansas City Royals stadium would cost Jackson County over a 40-year time period. The corrected number is $5.13 billion on the high end. October's document that was leaked to the media showed, on the high end, a new Royals stadium could cost the county as much as $6.41 billion. The difference between October's number and this month's number is $1.28 billion. Charges dismissed against Chiefs WR Justyn Ross after case diverted "It was just a formula error. That's all it was," County Admi ..read more

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) -- The co-owner of the old Kansas City Star printing press building says his property is still in the mix for a new downtown Royals stadium. That was the word Thursday from Tony Privitera, executive vice president of Mark One Electric Co. "I don't know if this site was ever actually removed from their thought process," he said during an interview. Previously: County administrator backs up Royals stadium cost estimate Since June, the Royals have said their two main stadium options are north of the Missouri River in Clay County at 18th and Fayette in North Kansas Ci ..read more

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) — Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and catcher Salvador Perez have been nominated as American League finalists for the Louisville Silver Slugger Award. Witt is coming off of an outstanding sophomore season where he became the first player in Royals history with 30+ home runs (30) and 30+ stolen bases (49). Witt also ranked third in the AL with 177 hits and led the MLB with 11 triples ..read more

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) -- Officials in the Jackson County executive's office are reacting to the document leaked to WDAF-TV last Thursday, showing the county's allocation to the Kansas City Royals being between $4.3 billion to $6.4 billion for a new stadium over a 40-year time period. In an interview Monday, County Administrator Troy Schulte says the county currently guarantees both Missouri and the city's contributions to the teams out at the Truman Sports Complex. "It's a lot of money whether it's four billion or five billion or six billion, it doesn't matter," Schulte said. "It's a lot of ..read more

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) -- Jackson County legislators react to a document released to FOX4 showing how much a new Kansas City Royals stadium could cost. The document shows the county could give anywhere from four to six billion dollars to the Royals over a 40-year time period. A Jackson County document was sent to FOX4 showing what County Administrator Troy Schulte believes a new stadium would cost for the Kansas City Royals. Schulte works in Democratic County Executive Frank White's office. Previous: Jackson County considering other avenues to fund Royals, Chiefs stadiums The data shows a 'L ..read more

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) -- Jackson County Legislator Manny Abarca says County Executive Frank White's office has been exploring other avenues to fund the stadiums that the Kansas City Royals and Kansas City Chiefs will play in in the future. On Oct. 2, County Administrator Troy Schulte told FOX4 that if there's a will, there's a way to get an agreement done to keep the Royals in Jackson County. The county currently owns both Kauffman and Arrowhead stadiums. Royals plans, renderings answer some questions and raise others But because of a Most Favored Nation Clause, what the county does for the ..read more

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Zack Greinke tried to give Royals manager Matt Quatraro the ball when they met on the mound Sunday, just as the six-time All-Star had done so many times over the years, when he was departing for a reliever amid one of his 541 starts. Quatraro gave the ball right back to him. The famously reserved Greinke stuck it in his back pocket as he walked off the field, quite possibly for the final time in his big league career. And with help from a trio of home runs, and a Kansas City bullpen that held the New York Yankees in check the rest of the way, Greinke was able to enjoy a ..read more

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. admitted the pressure was beginning to mount, and time running out, to hit the 30th homer that would make the budding superstar the first Kansas City player to join the 30-30 club. The Royals did everything they could to take the pressure off him Friday night. Every batter they sent up against Yankees starter Carlos Rodón scored, resulting in a nine-run first inning that put the game solidly in control. So by the time Witt stepped to the plate in the seventh, with a hit and RBI already behind him, the 23-year-old could swing freely against New York reliev ..read more

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. admitted the pressure was beginning to mount, and time running out, to hit the 30th homer that would make the budding superstar the first Kansas City player to join the 30-30 club. The Royals did everything they could to take the pressure off him Friday night. Every batter they sent up against Yankees starter Carlos Rodón scored, resulting in a nine-run first inning that put the game solidly in control. So by the time Witt stepped to the plate in the seventh, with a hit and RBI already behind him, the 23-year-old could swing freely against New York reliev ..read more