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Missouri approves stadium aid for Kansas City Chiefs and Royals and disaster relief for St. Louis • June 11, 2025, 4:52 PM ET (AP)

Yankees' Aaron Judge hits third-longest homer of MLB season, a 469-foot shot in first inning vs KC • June 10, 2025, 11:37 PM ET (AP)

Royals top prospect Jac Caglianone goes hitless but still makes an impact in MLB debut • June 4, 2025, 12:43 AM ET (AP)

Jacpot! The Royals call up top prospect Jac Caglianone in the hopes of jump-starting their offense • June 2, 2025, 11:29 AM ET (AP)

Twins bring Carlos Correa back from concussion for series opener vs. Royals; Buxton not quite ready • May 23, 2025, 5:41 PM ET (AP)

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Awards And Honors	World Series (2015) • World Series (1985)
Date	1969 - present
Headquarters	Kansas City
Areas Of Involvement	baseball
Related People	George Brett • Gaylord Perry • Bo Jackson • Orlando Cepeda • Harmon Killebrew

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