Chase Field in Phoenix, home of the Arizona Diamondbacks, is far from what you’d think of as a “traditional” ballpark. It’s a giant airplane hangar in the desert, one with a retractable roof and air conditioning but also natural grass … Continue reading
Phoenix, an oasis in the desert, has also made a reputation for itself as a mecca for major sports. The region has played host to some big events in recent years — two Super Bowls, college football’s national championship, some … Continue reading
The dawn of a new Major League Baseball season is upon us, and in the lead-up to it we’ve seen several teams and stadiums reveal new food and drink offerings for 2015. And since there’s already a lot of wild … Continue reading
Like most sports travelers, I like to take advantage of any opportunity to see a game in a new city and in a venue I’ve never been inside. Also like most sports travelers, a finite amount of time and disposable … Continue reading
In comparing Major League Baseball’s parks, many of us tend to get romantic — probably more romantic than we need to be. We like charm or tradition or quirkiness, and as a result those venues that lack that sort of charisma tend to get devalued … Continue reading
Many sports travelers, myself included, have this romantic notion of taking multi-city, multi-stadium trips over the course of several days or weeks as their dream vacation. And many sports travelers, myself included, never do it because of time or budgetary … Continue reading
