Kansas City is keeping stadium negotiations private for now and not revealing any figures.
Lucas and Vasquez have both said newly generated sales taxes from a taxing district around the proposed stadium would primarily pay for the bonds. Lucas told reporters that Kauffman Stadium’s sales taxes were used to help project how much that might be.
“Our projections are based off of revenues that are generated at Kauffman Stadium today, and it would be based off of ancillary development in the Crown Center/Washington
Square Park area,” Lucas said in April, noting the funding to pay for bonds would not come from the general fund or the city’s earning tax.
“I’m proud of the city manager and his staff and what they’re building up, and I think that’s how we can deliver a good, fiscally responsible project that is based largely on people who are spending at a baseball stadium,” Lucas added.
On Sunday, Michael Wacha became the 10th active pitcher to reach 300 career starts.
“I think I’ve said a bunch of times, he’s the best starting pitcher teammate I’ve ever seen,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “I mean, he’s into every single pitch in the dugout when he is not pitching. He’s extremely intense and into his starts, obviously, and he prepares as well as possible. He’s the consummate pro.”
Wacha loves pitching for the Royals and is hopeful to continue making starts as his career continues to unfold.
“Just love this game,” Wacha said. “And I love competing out there on the mound. You know, I’m already looking forward to the next one.”
Pete Grathoff brings up the famous Buddy Bell quote.
“I never say it can’t get worse,” Bell said after the Royals had lost to the White Sox 4-0 in April 2006. “This game is too hard to play. There’s always something lurking around the corner.”
It’s an oft-repeated phrase among Kansas City sports fans, and it unfortunately resonates today. Not only did the Royals lose that game Saturday, but third baseman Maikel Garcia, the WBC MVP, left with a hamstring injury.
And things just seem to be getting worse for the Royals.
David Lesky talks about who is to blame (or not blame) for the Royals’ poor performance.
One thing I would like to head off is spending the next four months pointing fingers and arguing over who is to blame. I am of the belief, and have actually lost subscribers over it (which is super fun), that Matt Quatraro isn’t the problem. As all managers do, he has done things I wouldn’t have, but my point has always been that managers, unless there’s clubhouse unrest or they’re making asinine decisions, are generally not THE problem. Ultimately, the game is played on the field. You don’t like the lineup? I’ve long been someone who gets beyond frustrated by lineup complaints. You don’t like a pitching decision? That’s fine, but I’ll say that your decision is all theoretical, while you know what happened in the decision was actually made, and if you’re upset, it was likely negative.
Matthew Swigonski at Kings of Kauffman also plays the blame game.
Caleb Moody at Kings of Kauffman is unhappy that the Royals will continue to trot out Erceg as closer.
He also talks about some of the historical indicators around the multiple losing streaks.
Jay Jaffe explores why the Tigers have fallen apart this season.
The posturing between the MLBPA and MLB owners as they begin negotiations on the new CBA continues.
Reds star Elly De La Cruz hit the IL with a hamstring strain.
Minnesota Twins pitcher Joe Ryan wanted no part of this bunt fielding play.
Old friend Dairon Blanco signs in the Mexican league.
Serena Williams is coming back to tennis.
Patrick Mahomes’ rehab seems to be going well.
We had two blockbuster trades in the NFL yesterday.
First, the Cleveland Browns traded EDGE Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams for EDGE Jared Verse, a 2027 first round pick, and more.
Second, the Philadelphia Eagles traded WR AJ Brown to the New England Patriots for a 2028 first round pick and a 2027 fifth round pick.
The New York Giants are bringing back their former start Odell Beckham Jr.
Longtime NBA coach Rick Adelman died.
AI company Anthropic has filed for IPO.
GoPro is in danger.
I aspire to be like this Capybara.
Your song of the day is Hey I Don’t Know by KONGOS.
