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Dirt Infield added to Rogers Centre for 2016 Season

The Rogers Centre was the only stadium in MLB still using dirt cutouts around the bases, until their 2016 Opener. The dirt infield is the first renovation to the Rogers Centre since its’ debut during the 1989 season. [Read more…]

Citi Field

April 17, 2009: Queens, New York Since becoming a Mets fan in 1988, I’ve followed them through the highs and lows of the past 28 years. Unfortunately, the highs have not been as high as the lows have been low. This was on display during the Mets’ … [Read More...]

Busch Stadium III

May 26, 2007: St. Louis, Missouri Having visited Busch Stadium II during its final season in 2005, it would be only a matter of time before Mike and I made a return to the Gateway City for another installment of our Ballpark Tour. Busch Stadium … [Read More...]

Dodger Stadium

September 3, 2006: Los Angeles, California Since opening its gates on April 10, 1962, Dodger Stadium has welcomed more National League baseball fans than any other National League ballpark. In 1978, Dodger Stadium was the first ballpark to draw … [Read More...]

Fenway Park

July 27, 2002: Boston, Massachusetts “Oh I love that dirty water, Boston you’re my home!” Fenway Park, named after the Fens wetlands the ballpark was built in, has been home to the Boston Red Sox since April 20, 1912. Over the past 93 seasons, … [Read More...]

Shea Stadium

August 23, 1989: Queens, NY Shea Stadium was more than just the home of my New York Mets; it was where my love for the game of baseball began. I can remember it like it was yesterday. My father was on vacation and bought two mezzanine reserve … [Read More...]