A pedestrian died Friday in an accident near Kauffman Stadium, according to a news release from Kansas City Police Department Sgt. Phillip DiMartino.

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Jac Caglianone is set to make his highly anticipated home debut for the Kansas City Royals tonight at Kauffman Stadium, following his MLB debut on June 3 in St. Louis. Prior to the game, the top prospect was seen working with Royals roving instructor Rusty Kuntz and later signed autographs for fans.

The grass hasn’t matured, and the severe weather that pounded Kauffman Stadium last week likely didn’t help the growing process. On Tuesday, the turf appeared to be a duller shade of green during the Royals’ loss to the Yankees.

Inclement weather in Kansas City has pressed pause on the game between the Yankees and Royals in the top of the sixth.

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The city’s vibrant event scene includes a St. Patrick’s Day parade ranked among the top holiday parades in the U.S. Kansas City’s growing reputation as a travel destination is seen through its place on the BBC’s 25 best places to visit in 2025 and highlights such as the upcoming Museum of Barbecue.