When the team is named The Brewers and the ballpark is Miller Field it should come as no surprise that after Take Me Out To the Ballgame, the fans break into Roll Out the Barrels! Thursday night I attended a…
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Independence Day
On the fourth I celebrated my Independence at Wrigley Field, along with over 40,000 others! It was a HOT day, and my seat along the right field line was in full sun. Fortunately I had my misting fan to help….
Kansas City Here I Come
Actually there I went and am now in Illinois! Last night I went to Kaufman Stadium to see the Kansas City Royals host the Cleveland Indians! Joining me for this game was my former colleague Nancy Thoma, she was also…
Cincinnati Red Hots
Thursday I drove from Lansing MI to Cincinnati OH, checked into a wonderful hotel that was about 7 blocks from the Great American Stadium home of the Cincinnati Reds! I was able to spend some time in the Cincinnati Reds…
Hold That Tiger
There is no doubt that the Tiger is the spirit animal of Detroit baseball, there are Tigers on the building facade, the scoreboard and even a Carousel! I met my brother Mal and sister in law Pat and we enjoyed…
There’s No Crying in Baseball!
I would have to disagree with that tag line, today I was on a “pilgrimage ” to Cooperstown and the Baseball Hall of Fame, and many of the sights brought tears to my eyes! There is so much to see…
For Boston
The Dropkick Murphys song For Boston captures the essence of the crowd at a Red Sox game. Fenway is the oldest MLB ballpark and has aged gracefully, literally expanding at the seams by utilizing the surrounding streets as part of…
Finding Niimo
No, not the clown fish, the very agile left fielder for the NY Mets! Last night I went to Citi Field home of the Mets, and if Yankee stadium screams “Corporate ” this one is much more fan-centric. Located in…
In a New York State of Mind
I tried to pace myself on the turnpike to avoid traffic but I believe it’s impossible to do in this area! I drove into the Bronx and parked about 2 blocks from Yankee stadium, it was pricey but it’s supply…
Red Letter Day
Today I visited “Citizens Bank Park ” home of the Philadelphia Phillies hosting the St Louis Cardinals for a Day game! Somehow it didn’t occur to me while planning my trip how hot it might be especially for day games!…