Comparing the World Series Ballparks

As the Kansas City Royals and New York Mets prepare to meet in Game 1 of the 2015 MLB World Series on Tuesday, Joe Mock from BaseballParks.com has posted his annual comparison of the two ballparks we’ll see in this year’s Fall Classic.  An interesting tidbit: Kauffman Stadium and Citi Field rank #4 and #7, respectively, in Mock’s ranking of all 30 MLB stadiums.  Read more here.

Aramark Food Teaser

Aramark has revealed a number of new food items that will be added to menus at Major League Baseball venues across the country, including the Chicken and Waffle Cone (stuffed with mashed potatoes) at Minute Maid Park, home of the Houston Astros, and Steak and Cheese Dog at Kauffman Stadium, home of the Kansas City Royals.  Read more and view photos here.  View Aramark’s 2014 menu here.

The Mini Golf Course at Kauffman Stadium

Slow baseball news day?  For those who have never visited Kauffman Stadium, home of the ALCS champion Kansas City Royals, check out the five-hole, baseball-themed putt-putt golf course that might give a few baseball team owners/operators ideas for creating extra fun (or distractions, based on your baseball purity) at the ballpark.  Read more and see photos here.

Tailgating Atmosphere Reigns Outside Kauffman

It may be a bit gloomy for Kansas City Royals fans this morning after the team dropped Game 1 of the World Series last night to the San Francisco Giants at Kaufmann Stadium, but with perfect weather and pent-up energy from a decades-long World Series drought, there was a great tailgating atmosphere before the game.  Read more here.

Comparing the World Series Ballparks

As the World Series between the Kansas City Royals and San Francisco Giants begins tonight, Joe Mock from BaseballParks.com has posted his annual comparison of the two ballparks we’ll see in this year’s Fall Classic.  An interesting tidbit: AT&T Park and Kauffman Stadium rank #3 and #4, respectively, in Mock’s ranking of all 30 MLB stadiums.  Read more here.

Ballpark Quirks: Kauffman Stadium’s Fountains

In a series called “Ballpark Quirks,” Sports Illustrated takes a look at the distinctive features and oddities that make up each of MLB’s 30 parks. Up now: Kauffman Stadium’s fountains.  Read more and view photos here.

Fired Frolicking ‘Fountain Lady’ Gets Unemployment Benefits

The state of Iowa has approved unemployment benefits for a Des Moines woman who was fired after her frolic in a stadium fountain at a Kansas City Royals baseball game.  Read more and view photo here.  Watch frolicking video here.

Fan Arrested After Going Swimming for Historic Ball

A Chicago White Sox fan was arrested after diving into the fountain at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City to retrieve a home-run ball hit by White Sox designated hitter Adam Dunn.  It was a pretty special ball, as it was Dunn’s 400th homer.  Read more and view video here.

Raising to Food Bar for MLB All-Star Game

Fans attending the 2012 Major League Baseball All-Star Game on July 10 at Kauffman Stadium, home of the Kansas City Royals, will have plenty of delicious delights available to keep their taste buds satisfied. ARAMARK, the exclusive food and beverage vendor for the Royals and 10 other MLB teams, has been working on a special All-Star menu since January focusing on the distinct flavors of Kansas City

Negro Leagues Museum Working to Capitalize on All-Star Game

The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City has been struggling in recent years to draw visitors, but museum chief Bob Kendrick is hoping for a little publicity and attention when the Kansas City Royals host the MLB All-Star Game at Kauffman Stadium in July.  Read more here.

Royals Ballpark to Get New Name?

The NBC station in Kansas City is reporting that the Kansas City Royals are set to announce that they have sold the naming rights to Kauffman Stadium.  Read more here.

‘Chasers, Naturals to Do Battle at Kauffman Stadium

PRESS RELEASE – The Kansas City Royals announced today that the club’s Triple-A and Double-A affiliates, the Omaha Storm Chasers and Northwest Arkansas Naturals, will compete in an exhibition game following the Kansas City Royals-Los Angeles Angels 12:10 p.m. contest on Saturday, April 2nd at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City.