"Kansas City Chiefs and Royals Navigate Sales Tax Showdown for Stadium Funding"
The Jackson County Legislature has approved a measure to present an extension of the 3/8 cent sales tax for a new baseball stadium to voters in April, despite County Executive Frank White's request for more time to negotiate with the Royals and Chiefs. The precise location of the new baseball park remains unresolved, with potential sites including the East Village and the former Kansas City Star printing press building. Meanwhile, in baseball news, the Cardinals hire Chaim Bloom, the Giants are favored to sign Shōta Imanaga, and the Yankees and Mets are pursuing pitching options.