Wednesday, April 22, 2026

MLB

Royals’ New $3B Stadium Lands Downtown, but Not Where Expected

The MLB club strikes a large-scale development deal with Hallmark Cards.
April 22, 2026
Apr 17, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Sean Manaea (59) delivers a pitch against the Chicago Cubs during the fifth inning at Wrigley Field.

High-Spending Mets Aren’t Alone in Their Losing Ways

Despite a hefty payroll, the club’s losing streak is its longest since 2004.
April 20, 2026
Apr 4, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals center fielder Lane Thomas (15) celebrates in the dugout after scoring during the seventh inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Kauffman Stadium.

Kansas City Okays $600M for New Royals Stadium

The MLB club must still complete the rest of its stadium financing plan.
April 17, 2026

Padres Sale Set to Break MLB Record With $3.9B Deal

The buyer is the cofounder of investment giant Clearlake.
April 17, 2026