A man died Friday in an accident near Kauffman Stadium, according to a news release from Kansas City Police Department Sgt. Phillip DiMartino.

Rave wasn’t even sure he wanted to keep playing baseball after his father passed, and certainly wasn’t ready to immediately report to the Royals’ minor-league camp. His big brother, Matt, assured him that he needed to leave. It was natural to grieve, but he couldn’t discard his dreams.

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As he's done before each game since joining the Royals, rookie Jac Caglianone got in extra defensive work in the outfield Tuesday before facing the Yankees. It was Caglianone's first game at Kauffman Stadium,

Jac Caglianone is set to make his highly anticipated home debut for the Kansas City Royals tonight at Kauffman Stadium, following his MLB debut on June 3 in St. Louis. Prior to the game, the top prospect was seen working with Royals roving instructor Rusty Kuntz and later signed autographs for fans.

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The city’s vibrant event scene includes a St. Patrick’s Day parade ranked among the top holiday parades in the U.S. Kansas City’s growing reputation as a travel destination is seen through its place on the BBC’s 25 best places to visit in 2025 and highlights such as the upcoming Museum of Barbecue.

Yankees superstar Aaron Judge nearly left Kauffman Stadium on Tuesday night with a monster 469-foot blast in the team's win over the Royals.