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MLB tells Athletics to explore relocation if no new ballpark
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Here's what one architecture firm thinks a downtown Kansas City baseball stadium would look like - Royals Review
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Economic Impact: Kansas City Royals decision on downtown ballpark
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Should we build a downtown ballpark? - by Lee Judge
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Costing Billions, MLB New Or Renovated Ballparks Will Be Most In Over 10 Years
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Nationally-Renowned Ballpark Author Says Timing Right to Bring Royals Downtown - CitySceneKC
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Royals unveil proposed ballpark and entertainment district plans for 2 locations - ABC News
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Royals release ballpark renderings for North Kansas City, Jackson County, News
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Zimmer: It's time for a downtown baseball stadium in Sioux Falls
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It's not the first time KC considered building a downtown ballpark
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Should Kansas City Taxpayers Foot the Bill for a New Downtown Stadium?
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The Kansas City Star thinks its time for the city to give the Royals a new ballpark - NBC Sports
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Royals owner John Sherman envisions new stadium by 2027 or 2028 season
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City Takes Another Swing at Eventually Wooing Royals Downtown - CitySceneKC
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Here's what one architecture firm thinks a downtown Kansas City baseball stadium would look like - Royals Review