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…
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Added by Matt Nelson (35) on July 28, 2010 at 7:24am —
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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.
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Added by Matt Nelson (35) on July 21, 2010 at 10:30pm —
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"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.
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Added by Matt Nelson (35) on July 21, 2010 at 1:12pm —
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Yet another Midwest League ballpark for "Ballparks of the Midwest." Bowling Green Ballpark opened for the Hot Rods arrival in Bowling Green in 2009.
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Added by Matt Nelson (35) on July 21, 2010 at 1:10pm —
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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.…
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Added by Matt Nelson (35) on July 16, 2010 at 11:28pm —
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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.
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Added by Matt Nelson (35) on July 14, 2010 at 3:02pm —
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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…
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Added by Matt Nelson (35) on July 7, 2010 at 12:40pm —
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I'm visiting the 8 teams in the Midwest League that I didn't visit last year for my work project, "Ballparks of the Midwest." Season 2, Part 1, is Community Field in Burlington.…
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Added by Matt Nelson (35) on June 30, 2010 at 3:01pm —
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If you ever have a chance to go to Birmingham, Alabama, for the Rickwood Classic at "America's Oldest Baseball Park," don't pass it up, it is well worth the trip!!!
The 12 hour drive back to Iowa seemed like nothing last week after watching the Smokies and Barons battle to extra innings in 15th Classic, marking 100 years for the ballpark.…
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Added by Matt Nelson (35) on June 10, 2010 at 9:57pm —
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(Click
here to view my Target Field Photos). Finally. An effort that began in 1994 was capped Monday, April 12, 2010, at Target Field as the new ballpark on the westside of downtown Minneapolis opened for the Twins first official game. Through the years there were many…
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Added by Matt Nelson (35) on April 16, 2010 at 10:27pm —
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The last of my ballpark visits for work this year, Fifth Third Ballpark in Comstock Park, Michigan, home of the West Michigan Whitecaps (MWL affiliate of the Detroit Tigers). This year all of the attention at this ballpark has been on the 5,000 calorie Fifth Third Burger. You can check out my coverage of this ballpark…
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Added by Matt Nelson (35) on August 12, 2009 at 7:16pm —
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Oldsmobile Park in Lansing, Michigan is stop number seven on my tour for work this year. The ballpark is located in downtown Lansing, just a few blocks from the state capitol. The fountains and statues outside the park are very nice. The corners are short and include higher fences in those areas which is a little bit unique.…
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Added by Matt Nelson (35) on August 5, 2009 at 10:07pm —
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Want to see a great minor league ballpark? Go to the one in Midland, Michigan - Dow Diamond - Home of the Great Lakes Loons. Opened in 2007 when the franchise moved to town the park has fire pits in the outfield to keep people warm, 168 solar panels that produce enough energy to power the scoreboard for a year, and much more. Check out my full report on the…
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Added by Matt Nelson (35) on July 29, 2009 at 10:01pm —
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O'Brien Field in Peoria, Illinois, is the home of the Cubs affiliate in the Midwest League, the Peoria Chiefs. I recently visited the ballpark for my series at work, "Ballparks of the Midwest." Check it out here:
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Added by Matt Nelson (35) on July 22, 2009 at 4:25pm —
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Part of 4 of my "Ballparks of the Midwest" series for work. Check out brand new Parkview Field in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Home to the Fort Wayne TinCaps. A very impressive ballpark.
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Added by Matt Nelson (35) on July 20, 2009 at 10:30pm —
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Check out my review of Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Cedar Rapids by
clicking here. The Cedar Rapids Kernels are the Midwest League affiliate for the Angels.…
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Added by Matt Nelson (35) on July 8, 2009 at 11:01pm —
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I was recently passing through Rochester, Minnesota and had a chance to stop by and check out the gravesite of Archibald "Moonlight" Graham.
Find directions to the site and photos here.
Added by Matt Nelson (35) on July 8, 2009 at 9:04am —
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It was mighty warm at Busch Stadium III in St. Louis this weekend. Saw Pujols swat two homers against my beloved Twins.
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Added by Matt Nelson (35) on June 29, 2009 at 3:00pm —
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Part 1 of "Ballparks of the Midwest" on KCRG-TV9. Click on that link to view video stories I put together from Clinton!
Added by Matt Nelson (35) on June 26, 2009 at 12:01am —
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I just returned from a ballpark vacation that included Nationals Park (Park #30 for me, although I still need 6 of the active MLB parks), Fifth Third Field in Toledo, and Wrigley Field.
I've written up a few thoughts on those parks at the link below, plus I am launching a new project for work next week where I get to go to ballparks!
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Added by Matt Nelson (35) on June 17, 2009 at 11:30pm —
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