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A new Ballpark in Arlington?

Last night Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reported the city of Arlington will announce plans for a new retractable-roof Ballpark for the Texas Rangers. [Read more…]

August 18, 2002: Montreal, Quebec I write this on the morning after the Montreal Expos organization played its first home game as the Washington Nationals. Much has occurred since Mike and I made our visit to Olympic Stadium, located in the great … [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...]

Rogers Centre

May 30, 2004: Toronto, Ontario There was a day when America’s pastime was ruled by an organization north of the border. This organization drew over 4 million fans for 3 consecutive seasons (1991 through 1993) and won back-to-back World Series … [Read More...]

Kauffman Stadium

September 3, 2005: Kansas City, Missouri After spending two relaxing days in Minneapolis, Mike and I were prepared for the “exciting” 450-mile drive to Kansas City, home of the world’s second-largest collection of water fountains, Arthur Bryant’s … [Read More...]

Globe Life Park

August 30, 2003: Arlington, Texas Everything is bigger in Texas, even the ballpark. Built in 1994 as a mixture of Fenway Park (LF Green Monster), Ebbets Field (CF), and Tiger Stadium (RF Overhang HR Porch), Globe Life Park solidified Arlington, … [Read More...]