Last week, I did something that I had done hundreds of times previously but, at one point, was wondering if I would ever have the chance to do again: watch a live sporting event. On the surface, there was nothing … Continue reading
The 2021 Major League Baseball season is upon us, and thankfully, the fans will be along for the ride. All 30 teams have begun the season with limited capacity at their ballparks, with a caveat for one of the clubs. … Continue reading
Check out our guide to the Grapefruit League so that you can make the most of a visit to Florida for spring training. For our perspective on the Cactus League, click here. Note: While this guide has been updated for … Continue reading
If you’re an avid sports traveler like me, you probably still have one or two of the major sports leagues in the U.S. that aren’t your favorite. For example, you love spending your fall Sundays at NFL stadiums around the … Continue reading
Normally, the new year marks a good time to look at spring training, and 2021 is no different. We know, though, that things will be drastically different this year. With the pandemic still raging, it’s hard to tell what it … Continue reading
The latest in our Venues Past series looks at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, home of the Minnesota Twins until 2009 and the Minnesota Vikings until 2013. For more Venues Past posts, click here. The first time I … Continue reading
The first time I visited Jack Murphy Stadium — also known for some time during its history as Qualcomm Stadium — in San Diego, it wound up on the cover of Sports Illustrated. Not due to anything I did, of … Continue reading
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March and shut down sports, the Major League Baseball season was only in spring training. I had watched at least one live MLB game every season dating back to college (more than 20 years), … Continue reading
It’s hard to find a compliment that hasn’t already been said about Fenway Park, the home of the Boston Red Sox. The place has been around for more than 100 years and is still standing, despite plenty of chatter over … Continue reading
Mention Veterans Stadium to any Philadelphia sports fan with a long memory, and you’ll get a range of emotions. It’s likely that not all of them will be good, but you can bet that nostalgia will factor greatly into how … Continue reading
