Matt Nelson (35)'s Blog – July 2010 Archive (7)

Pohlman Field - Beloit, Wisconsin

Pohlman Field in Beloit, Wisconsin, probably ranks near the bottom of the Midwest League ballparks. The team itself will gladly tell you that they want and need a new stadium. But there's no place in the league that offers fans access to the players as it is in Beloit. You can check out my complete review of Pohlman Field, as well as my visit to the Midwest… Continue

Added by Matt Nelson (35) on July 28, 2010 at 7:24am — No Comments

Lost Ballparks of Cleveland

Without a doubt, one of the best Lost Ballpark sites is that of League Park IV in Cleveland. Worth a stop if you find yourself in the neighborhood for a game at Progressive Field. More on League Park… Continue

Added by Matt Nelson (35) on July 21, 2010 at 10:30pm — 1 Comment

Rickwood Field - Birmingham, Alabama

"America's Oldest Baseball Park." It is a *MUST* for any Ballpark Chaser. Of the 30+ minor league ballparks I've been to, it is either #1, or #2. A fantastic place to watch baseball, unlike anything else, and home to pro baseball on just one day each year. Check out my coverage… Continue

Added by Matt Nelson (35) on July 21, 2010 at 1:12pm — No Comments

Bowling Green Ballpark - Bowling Green, Kentucky

Yet another Midwest League ballpark for "Ballparks of the Midwest." Bowling Green Ballpark opened for the Hot Rods arrival in Bowling Green in 2009. You can check it out… Continue

Added by Matt Nelson (35) on July 21, 2010 at 1:10pm — No Comments

Progressive Field - Cleveland, Ohio

I knew I would need to visit Eastlake, Ohio, home of the Lake County Captains as part of "Ballparks of the Midwest," my minor league ballpark project for work. So of course I scheduled it so that I could shoot a story at Progressive Field and check out an Indians game. My second visit to Progressive Field.… Continue

Added by Matt Nelson (35) on July 16, 2010 at 11:28pm — No Comments

Modern Woodmen Park - Davenport, Iowa

Part 3 for 2010, and Number 11 overall, for my work project visiting all of the ballparks in the Class A Midwest League. Easily the best view in the Midwest League, Modern Woodmen Park along the Mississippi River in Davenport, Iowa. You can find a text review,… Continue

Added by Matt Nelson (35) on July 14, 2010 at 3:02pm — No Comments

Fox Cities Stadium - Grand Chute, Wisconsin

This is part two for 2010 of my visits around the Midwest League (for work!). Time Warner Cable Field at Fox Cities Stadium in Grand Chute, Wisconsin (suburban Appleton) is the home of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, a Milwaukee Brewers affiliate. It was a bit chilly there back in May when I visited. You can check out a text review, photos, and video reviews of… Continue

Added by Matt Nelson (35) on July 7, 2010 at 12:40pm — No Comments