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New "Events" Feature!

I love this new feature! (Under "Social", click "EVENTS") Have you guys checked it out? Here are my plans for LABOR DAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH...(modest plans compared to Meg's Japan trip!) A friend and I plan to get to WASHINGTON on Monday (Labor Day). ANY NEAR-BY RESIDENTS THINKING OF GOING? (Let me know please!) Then, on the way home, we hope to hit PHILLY for the night game. There are a couple of 'Chasers going to be there too. (Gary has that day/night doubleheader listed under "Even… Continue

Added by Sharon (24 Parks) on September 1, 2010 at 9:43pm — No Comments

A SECOND LOOK AT RANKINGS FOR EACH PARK

I must admit that there is a a need to really consider asking for a re-do on the ballpark rankings with a more definitive criteria list. Thanks to Gary Herman for asking thought provoking questions that had me brainstorming all day on how to run with this. I think the ballpark chasers did a decent job in their initial rankings (as proof that about 75% of our list of THE rankings were within 5 spots of where the FORBES list was). However, since we have some new chasers added this year--and a new… Continue

Added by Chuck Booth (33) ALL-30/24 DAYS on August 30, 2010 at 9:43pm — No Comments

MARLINS NEW BALLPARK-Marlins’ profits came at taxpayer expense

direct link of article... http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=jp-marlinsfinancials082410 i copied and pasted for all to read The swindlers who run the Florida Marlins got exposed Monday. They are as bad as anyone on Wall Street, scheming, misleading and ultimately sticking taxpayers with a multibillion-dollar tab. Corporate fraud is alive and well in Major League Baseball. A look at the leak of the Marlins’ financ… Continue

Added by Kyle Andersen (21) on August 26, 2010 at 11:41am — No Comments

FURTHEST EAST-'BOS'/-FURTHEST WEST-'SEA' CHASER GUIDES

BOSTON RED SOX FENWAY PARK BOSTON MASSACHUSSETS BALLPARK CHASER RANK-3RD GETTING THERE BOSTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT is a short distance of 6 miles from Fenway Park-but once again you must give yourself plenty of time to make it to the park in gridlock traffic. The car rental facilities are a good shuttle bus distance of a few miles from the airport. The I-90 Highway includes a toll and a tunnel----this is a faster way but you must focus on taking your right exit, (EXIT25) as there is no immedi… Continue

Added by Chuck Booth (33) ALL-30/24 DAYS on August 24, 2010 at 2:02pm — No Comments

WASHINGTON/BALTIMORE BALLPARK CHASER GUIDES

ORIOLE PARK AT CAMDEN YARDS BALLPARK CHASER RANK 10TH GETTING THERE You have options from several different ways. If you are flying into to ‘BWI’, make sure you give yourself ample time to drive anywhere. BWI is a strong hub for both SOUTHWEST AIRLINES AND AIRTRAN AIRLINES. The prices are very convenient with both carriers and many early morning non-stop flights are available for under a hundred dollars-particularly anywhere in the EASTERN SEABOARD CITIES or the STATE OF FLORIDA. If you are dri… Continue

Added by Chuck Booth (33) ALL-30/24 DAYS on August 24, 2010 at 11:27am — No Comments

UPDATED BALLPARK RANKINGS FOR BASEBALL NOVEL

NEW OFFICIAL BALLPARK CHASER RANKINGS I am writing the novel as we speak and it donned on me to change the rankings because of the NEW/OLD YANKEE STADIUM differential when you put the rankings of the NEW PARK as opposed to the old STADIUM. THE YANKEE STADIUM that closed in 2008 would have ranked 2nd overall-instead NEW YANKEE STADIUM will get the ranking of 13th overall as rated on by 15 chasers rankings who have been to all of the parks. OFFICIAL BALLPARK CHASER RANKINGS FOR THE NOVEL UPCOMIN… Continue

Added by Chuck Booth (33) ALL-30/24 DAYS on August 24, 2010 at 11:13am — 5 Comments

BALLPARK EATS, IN, OUT, OR AROUND THE GOOD OLD YARD

Hey everyone !!! It's been awhile since I've been here. As for my Dodgers, it hasn't been quite the year I was expecting. Anyways, as we all know, especially you fellow ballpark chaser, food, especially road eats, is as much a part of our national pastime as the great game of baseball. And lately, I've been snapping some shots of some good eating, be it in, out, around the old yard, and be it before, during, or after the game. So I thought I'd share with you some pics that I added in a new album… Continue

Added by Andrei Ojeda on August 23, 2010 at 9:33pm — No Comments

Rockies Business Model

I say the Rockies will be lucky to win big under their current model. They don't buy any big stars, so their bench and pitching will always be thin. Star power--even just a little--equals rings. Continue

Added by John Sears (1) on August 20, 2010 at 10:48pm — No Comments

Tickets available--Texas Rangers and Minnesota Twins--Aug. 25

I had a couple tix for a Texas Ranger game I thought I would offer here... They are section 243 row 9...two tickets. If you want them, just send me your email and ill send them to you...it will only cost you $10. Pretty cheap for Lexus level. Continue

Added by Dean Triplett on August 18, 2010 at 3:39pm — No Comments

2011 mlb schedule starting to leak.....cubs play at fenway...1st time since 1918 World Series

MLB full schedules usually released around September 15th.. http://sports.espn.go.com/boston/mlb/news/story?id=5365218 BOSTON -- The Boston Red Sox will open the 2011 season in Texas against the Rangers on April 1, according to a draft of the major league schedule currently being reviewed by all 30 teams, the union and the commissioner's office. An MLB source shared details of the proposed Sox schedule with ESPNBoston.com… Continue

Added by Kyle Andersen (21) on August 16, 2010 at 8:29pm — 2 Comments

Fifth Third Field - Dayton, Ohio

Ballpark stop #15 of 16 in the Midwest League for my work project, "Ballparks of the Midwest," is Fifth Third Field in Dayton, Ohio… Continue

Added by Matt Nelson (31) on August 11, 2010 at 11:54am — 1 Comment

Looking for Cleveland fans to attend a game

Hi all, I'm going to be in Cleveland this weekend, and I'd like to check Progressive Field off my list of ballparks to visit. I'm planning to go to the Sunday afternoon game (8/15). Is anybody in the area going to the game? Any suggestions on where to get seats? I'm from San Diego, so I'm used to getting tickets fairly easily. Is that the case in Cleveland too? Continue

Added by Leah Tooks on August 11, 2010 at 12:09am — 3 Comments

A wedding, but no game.

Over the weekend I had the pleasure of traveling down to Viera, Florida for a family wedding. The church were the ceremony was performed was right next to Space Coast Stadium, were the Washington Nationals play in the spring, and home of the Minor League Brevard Manatees. The team was on the road, so no games were being played, but i will be back in the spring. Continue

Added by John Sharp on August 9, 2010 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Ticket To The Game

Hi Everybody: I'm David, and I run a blog about major, minor and independent professional ballparks called http://www.tickettothegame.com. I've been to 72 different ballparks around the country with plans to make it to 75 before the end of the season. Check out our site, and if you like what you see, you can also follow us on facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Ticket-To-The-Game/102589058312?ref=ts Continue

Added by David Berger (72) on August 9, 2010 at 11:50am — No Comments

My List!!

MAJOR LEAGUE STADIUMS:(10 Teams/11 Parks) Wrigley Field--Chicago Cubs--Chicago, IL US Cellular Field--Chicago White Sox--Chicago, IL Coors Field--Colorado Rockies--Denver, CO Comerica Park--Detroit Tigers--Detroit, MI Miller Park--Milwaukee Brewers--Milwaukee, WI HHH Metrodome--Minnesota Twins--Minneapolis, MN Petco Park--San Diego Padres--San Diego, CA Safeco Field--Seattle Mariners--Seattle, WA (2)Busch Stadium (Old & New)--St. Louis Cardinals--St. Louis, MO Rangers Balllpark in Arlington-… Continue

Added by The KJ on August 7, 2010 at 8:10am — 2 Comments

Royalty Tours USA

Here's the link to my recently created blog: http://royaltytours.blogspot.com/ It's very educational & entertaining. I think it's a must see for all ballpark chasers especially those who haven't been to every park yet. I'm in replay mode these days. I got to Target Field to give me 56 major league parks total. Thank you. Yours truly, Gary Herman Continue

Added by Gary Herman on August 5, 2010 at 12:09pm — No Comments

Classic Park - Eastlake, Ohio

Classic Park in Eastlake, Ohio, is the home of the Lake County Captains of the Midwest League. It's also 18 miles from the Captains… Continue

Added by Matt Nelson (31) on August 4, 2010 at 9:04am — No Comments

Minor League Parks Attended

International League AAA: Victory Field, Indianapolis, IN (May 2004) Pacific Coast League AAA: Sec Taylor Field, Des Moines, IA (Iowa Cubs) Rosenblatt Field, Omaha, NE (Omaha Royals) Zephyr Field, Metairie, LA (New Orleans Zephyrs) Cashman Field, Las Vegas, NV (Las Vegas 51’s) (4/4/08) Southern League AA: Hank Aaron Stadium, Mobile, AL (5/26/07)(Huntsville Stars v. Mobile BayBears) Trustmark Park, Jackson, MS (5/11/07)(West Tenn Diamond Jaxx v. Mississippi Braves) RiverWalk Stadium, Montgomery… Continue

Added by Paul Spyhalski on August 3, 2010 at 11:59am — No Comments

Ballpark Trip Display

A couple of months ago someone posted a question about methods of displaying tickets and other memorabilia from Ballpark visits. There were a lot of great responses (Maps with push pins, Souvenir cups on shelves, Programs and tickets in binders, etc.) Unfortunately, I can't seem to locate that post or I would respond there. I held off responding when I first saw that post until we completed this year's trip but am inn the process of posting photos of what we have been doing - creating framed c… Continue

Added by Scott Bell (28/40) on July 29, 2010 at 4:55pm — 5 Comments

Pohlman Field - Beloit, Wisconsin

Pohlman Field in Beloit, Wisconsin, probably ranks near the bottom of the Midwest League ballparks. The team itself will gladly tel… Continue

Added by Matt Nelson (31) on July 28, 2010 at 7:24am — No Comments

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