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Passing a massive funding plan to help transform Crown Center into a downtown ballpark district isn’t just about enthusiasm for baseball, said Wes Rogers; it’s an investment toward truly putting Kansas City and its residents in the big leagues.
By Tommy Felts | August 21, 2026
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'We want to be a big league city'
City officials: $600M for Royals stadium isn’t a blank check; leaders laud boosts to workers, youth, homeless fund
Passing a massive funding plan to help transform Crown Center into a downtown ballpark district isn’t just about enthusiasm for baseball, said Wes Rogers; it’s an investment toward truly putting Kansas City and its residents in the big leagues.
By Tommy Felts | August 21, 2026
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