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When it becomes too much: Minor Leagues

While my son and I were at our latest ballpark (Bowling Green Hot Rods) I remember a conversation I had with a couple of blokes in Beloit. I remember them telling me they had been to 354 baseball parks. Now I'm assuming that is college, summer leagues, minor etc all wrapped into one. But it got me thinking this past weekend,  when is it enough?

 I was planning on stopping when I finally get to the magical 210 affiliated teams (Mexican League included) and the occasional…

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Added by Thequesters Too on July 19, 2012 at 10:10pm — 9 Comments

Cooperstown Induction Weekend

I'm heading to Cooperstown tomorrow. I'm less interested in the Sunday speeches, and more interested in seeing the existing HOFers. Should be fun. I'll share some photos when I return. Then next week, I'm off to St.Louis for the first time to see the Dodgers and the Cardinals (and to increase my stadium count to 28).

Added by Michael Dominguez on July 18, 2012 at 4:54pm — No Comments

Midway Stadium - St. Paul, Minnesota

Suffice it to say, I've never had a ballpark experience like Midway Stadium in St. Paul, home of the Saints. I'm not sure if that's a good thing, or a bad thing. There is plenty of entertainment value, but it's hard to focus on baseball when the circus is in town. If I was a regular, the shenanigans might wear me out, but for a one night experience, it was very memorable.…

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Added by Matt Nelson (35) on July 18, 2012 at 10:55am — No Comments

The Trouble with Wrigley [UPDATED]

I'm a bit of a newbie around here, and given that I only hit the road once a summer for games, I hope you'll pardon my relative shyness. Of course, if anyone has questions about the Rogers Centre, feel free to pester me.

Last weekend I scratched two more stops off the bucket list - Miller Park and Wrigley Field. It was at the latter that I ran into my first real dumb situation in my fifteen stops to date. As wonderful as Wrigley is due…

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Added by Ryan McNeil on July 17, 2012 at 1:00pm — 4 Comments

30 out of MLB Ball Parks completed!!!

I've have just finished all 30 MLB Ball Parks. My journey started in 2008 and ended in 2012 at Marlins Park. If anyone has any questions such what sights, bars, pubs, or restaurants to hit up just let me know.

Added by Tige Washko (32 MLB) on July 16, 2012 at 3:36pm — 3 Comments

Riverwalk Stadium, Montgomery, Alabama

Another of my minor league visits for "work," "Ballparks of the Midwest," or in this case, most certainly, the South. Of the 58 minor/independent ballparks I've been to at the time of this writing, this is my second favorite. I'm a huge fan of Riverwalk Stadium in Montgomery, Alabama. Check out my report…

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Added by Matt Nelson (35) on July 11, 2012 at 2:15pm — No Comments

My Ball Park Map (So Far)

Added by Neil Wrenn on July 8, 2012 at 6:00pm — No Comments

The long drive 30 stadiums complete

On Thursday June 28th 2012 I finally reached stadium #30. On this trip my wife and I drove 3,700 miles. Pennsylvania to Miami and Tampa. Also stopped in Atlanta on the 29th and St Louis on July 1st and the Louisville Slugger Musuem on the way home. My wife needs Comerica Park to reach her 30th stadium. We have a mid August trip planned for Detroit. Overall I've been to 40 MLB stadiums since the VET back in 1986. To remember this amazing journey I purchased 1st base in St.Louis on July 1st.…

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Added by Bobby Kelly Cooper 29 on July 8, 2012 at 2:12pm — 3 Comments

Pioneer Daniel Lucius "Doc" Adams for the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

Hi all. For all you baseball fanatics, please check out the the following petition to try to get Daniel Lucius "Doc" Adams on the Hall of Fame Ballot. Thanks.

Added by Roger Ratzenberger (30/45) on July 7, 2012 at 9:00pm — 1 Comment

Mississippi Braves

I visited Trustmark Park in Pearl, Mississippi, home of the Southern League's Mississippi Braves back in April of 2012. A nice ballpark, although there isn't a whole lot that really separates it from a lot of the other ballparks built in the last 15 years. Still, a fun time as always at the ballpark!…

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Added by Matt Nelson (35) on July 4, 2012 at 1:40pm — No Comments

The time has finally come!!!

Well, my father, myself and my 2 boys will be at Coors Field on July 13th for our FINAL STADIUM.  Its been a long time since we started this adventure but i can say its been a BLAST.  My father started going to games in 1949 (Cleveland Municipal Stadium) and on the 13th will have been to 39 MLB and 31 Minor League Stadiums.  Myself, my dad took me to my first game in 1975 (also, Cleveland Municipal Stadium) and since I have been to 38 MLB, 31 Minor League and 28 different Sprint Training…

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Added by Robert Beans(39MLB/32MiLB/28ST) on July 3, 2012 at 7:30am — 6 Comments

Rent One Park - Marion, Illinois

My recent visit to the home of the Southern Illinois Miners. Nice park, really friendly staff. Unique gray seats, and some cool historical photos of the area's history. My full report for my "Ballparks of the Midwest" series at work, is here.…

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Added by Matt Nelson (35) on June 27, 2012 at 6:38am — No Comments

Baltimore

We're heading to Baltimore for Fridays game. We want to get some good Maryland crab. Any ideas where to go??

Added by Brandon H (19) on June 19, 2012 at 5:37am — 5 Comments

Visited All 30 MLB Stadiums This Year

If anyone is interested, my wife and I just completed a two month road trip and saw games at all 30 MLB parks.  My blog of that trip can be seen at www.chuckharmeyer.tumblr.com

Added by Chuck Harmeyer on June 13, 2012 at 2:38pm — 1 Comment

Crossing!!!

believe there is a problem in need to take internal flights daily to meet my journey 30 teams 1 month?

Added by Jepssy Beltre Santana on June 10, 2012 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Departures Magazine's "Best Baseball Stadium Seats" Article

Dear Fellow Ballpark Chaser,

I want to bring to your attention the "Best Baseball Stadium Seats" Article done by Departures Magazine at http://www.departures.com/articles/best-baseball-stadium-seats an highlight my photo of Marlins Park that was used.



Also, I invite you all to check out my new project highlighting the intersection of Sports 'n' Politics at… Continue

Added by 30 Ballparks and a Baby (31) on June 8, 2012 at 8:44am — No Comments

30 stadiums 1 month

hi chaser; im ready to make my dream come true; this will be me schedule

15 jul miami

16 tampa;

17 atlanta;

18 washinton;

19 boston

;20 NYM;

21 Detroit;

22 cincinnati;

23 white sox;

24 texas;

25 houston;

26 arizona;

27colorado;

28 seattle;

29 anaheim;

30 LA Dodgers;

31 free;

1 agust san francisco;

2 oakland;

3 san diego;

4 kansas…

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Added by Jepssy Beltre Santana on June 7, 2012 at 3:18pm — No Comments

The Rickwood Classic

After a few visits to Birmingham and touring Rickwood Field my son and I finally had the opportunity to see the Rickwood Classic. The game itself was uninspired but the stadium exudes history. From the stands to outfield signs. You feel that you could possibly be transported back to when baseball meant what was great about America. I know the outfield signs were installed for films and commercials but it adds aura to the place. 

For those that haven't been my son and I have made a…

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Added by Thequesters Too on June 6, 2012 at 6:23pm — 2 Comments

any help

hi chaser; im ready to make my dream come true; this will be me schedule

15 jul miami;16 tampa;17 atlanta;18 washinton;19 boston;20 NYM;21 Detroit;22 cincinnati;23 white sox;24 texas;25 houston;26 arizona;27 colorado;28 seattle;29 anaheim;30 LA Dodgers;31 free;1 agust san francisco;2 oakland;3 san diego;4 kansas city;5 st. louis;6 baltimore;7 Philadelpia;8 Milwakee;9 Cleveland;10 Pittsburg;11 Minnesota;12 CHI Cubs;13 Toronto;14 Cooperstown;15 NY Yankees

your opinion is…

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Added by Jepssy Beltre Santana on June 4, 2012 at 8:40pm — No Comments

I WITNESSED HISTORY !!

I was one of the 29,062 to see Johan Santana pitch the first no-hitter in Mets history !!

The experience was truly amazing - words cannot describe it !

The guy I got the video from actually recognized me from when I was in Miami a few weeks ago !

What a small world !

Added by Regina Ley on June 2, 2012 at 9:30am — 3 Comments

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