MLB

• Report: Royals to host 2012 All-Star Game

  
  

  Boston, MA (Sports Network) - The Kansas City Royals and Kauffman Stadium will reportedly play host to the 2012 All-Star Game.

  Comcast SportsNet New England reported the news on its site Tuesday, stating that an official announcement could come as early as next month's Winter Meetings.

  The Boston Red Sox, who hosted the event in 1999, had hoped to land the game to coincide with the 100th anniversary of Fenway Park.

  However, MLB has apparently decided on Kauffman Stadium, which underwent major renovations before the start of last season.

  Kauffman Stadium hosted its only other All-Star Game in 1973, when the structure was called Royals Stadium.

  The 2010 All-Star Game will be played in Anaheim, while the 2011 contest will be staged at Chase Field in Arizona.

  11/17 11:13:39 ET