Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe on Saturday signed a stadium financial aid package intended to persuade the Chiefs and Royals to remain in the state.

The governor’s signature capped off a two-week, at times chaotic, special session intended to prevent the city’s two major sports teams from leaving Missouri for Kansas.

Missouri lawmakers this week passed an incentives bill aimed at keeping the Royals and Chiefs in the state, raising the stakes in the border battle with Kansas. Why it matters: With both states offering competitive financial packages,

The Royals have lost four in a row and six of their last seven. The offensive outburst that allowed them to take a series from the Cardinals in St. Louis feels a lifetime ago. Even worse, the offense is still struggling mightily despite getting to face an Athletics staff that is truly terrible.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Athletics vs. Kansas City Royals MLB game to be played on June 14, 2025 on ESPN.

Austin Wynns and Luis Urias hit home runs, Luis Severino pitched 7 2/3 strong innings, and the Athletics beat Kansas City 6-4 to end a 14-game road losing streak and hand the Royals their fourth strai

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Video highlights, recaps and play breakdowns of the New York Yankees vs. Kansas City Royals MLB game from June 12, 2025 on ESPN.