Episode Details

Monday was a day to tip your cap. To baseball teams like the Royals, for putting together rosters that number up to 60, and to the Negro Leagues. We talk about both on SportsBeat KC.

Royals beat writer Lynn Worthy shares thoughts on the team’s roster that will open the summer training camp, and notes a surprise selection.

We open with a conversation with former Star columnist Joe Posnanski, a driving force behind charitable movement that debuted on social media on Monday. TippingYourCap.com was launched to raise awareness and funds for the Negro Leagues Museum, which celebrates 100 years in 2020. The Negro League was founded at the Paseo YMCA on 18th and Vine.

Had the baseball season come off as scheduled, last Saturday, major league players would have taken a moment to salute the Negro League with a collective cap tip before the game. Without baseball, the tribute went virtual and included many outside the game, including the four living former U.S. Presidents.

Story links:

Royals include youngster Bobby Witt Jr., in 60-player pool for spring training 2.0

Celebs tip cap to Negro Leagues heritage as 100-year tribute grows, even amid COVID

Royals’ Mike Matheny knows each game counts more, but his approach remains the same

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