Major League Baseball remains a favorite for live sports fans who recognize that a trip to an MLB ballpark is one of the best live sports experiences there is.
From historic and quirky ballparks to some of American sports’ most talented stars, watching an MLB game is a rite of passage for sports fans everywhere.
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
(Note: This post was updated on July 23 with further information.) As we waited for Major League Baseball and its players to come to an agreement on playing games in 2020, we did so with the assumption that MLB’s stadiums … Continue reading
It has been almost two months since the COVID-19 crisis came to a head in the United States, shutting down all sports leagues currently in play. Since then we’ve heard of a number of scenarios for the return of the … Continue reading
Note: This is the first post in a recurring series called “I Was There,” about the most memorable live games I’ve witnessed over the years. Seeing as we can’t go to any live games at the moment, it’s nice to … Continue reading
Today was supposed to be Opening Day around Major League Baseball — the earliest full start date MLB has ever had. Instead, with the COVID-19 pandemic raging in the U.S. and worldwide, we don’t know when we’re going to see live … Continue reading
The Chicago White Sox are the polar opposites of their intracity rivals, the Cubs, in many ways, and you can count their stadiums among the reasons why. While Wrigley Field gets lauded (and rightfully so) for being an old-timey, brick-and-steel … Continue reading
Ever thought about seeing a Chicago baseball doubleheader? Yes, two games in one day — but at different ballparks? It’s rare, but possible. There are four markets that can boast of being home to two Major League Baseball teams, and … Continue reading
Dear Future Me, I’m writing from 2019 with sage advice, like if Moonlight Graham from “Field of Dreams” had a blog. You’ll want these tips on hand for an induction weekend trip to the National Baseball Hall of Fame – … Continue reading
There’s no denying that a big part of the ballpark experience for many Major League Baseball fans is the opportunity to eat great ballpark food. Especially these days, since stadium offerings have swelled way past the hot dogs-and-peanuts range and … Continue reading
