Blustery, cold and foggy are three words that defined the San Francisco Giants tenure at Candlestick Park. For 38 seasons, fans came out to “the Stick” as it was known, to see players such as Barry Bonds, Willie McCovey and Willie Mays play. The history of the Giants franchise began on the East Coast in
America’s beloved pastime, baseball, traces its professional roots to the City of Cincinnati and the establishment of the Cincinnati Red Stockings in 1869. Although winning 130 straight games in 1869 and 1870, the Red Stockings dissolved after the 1870 season. A new Red Stockings team was found in 1876 as a member of the National
Nicknamed the Friendly Confines, Wrigley Field is baseball’s second oldest ballpark, where fans come to see the ivy covered outfield walls, the classic hand-operated scoreboard, the marquee outside the homeplate entrance and the Cubs play ball!. Stepping into Wrigley Field today is almost like stepping back in time. Fans come out to Wrigley Field whether
The 2016 season marked the last year the Braves called Turner Field home before moving north of Atlanta to a new ballpark in 2017. During the late 1980s the Braves began pursuing a new ballpark to replace the multipurpose Atlanta Fulton County Stadium and the city of Atlanta began to via for the Summer Olympics. In
Nestled along the banks of the Allegheny River, with the iconic Roberto Clemente Bridge and the Pittsburgh skyline as its backdrop, PNC Park stands as one of the most picturesque ballparks in Major League Baseball. Boasting one of the smallest seating capacities in the league, every seat offers an excellent view of the action. PNC
Nicknamed “America’s Finest City” for its idyllic weather and stunning white-sand beaches, San Diego is home to the Padres and Petco Park, one of Major League Baseball’s most iconic ballparks. From their inception in 1969 until the 2003 season, the Padres played at Jack Murphy Stadium, a multipurpose venue shared with the NFL’s Chargers in
Baseball in the nation’s capital has a rich and storied history, marked by three different ballclubs and five ballparks spanning over a century. Professional baseball in Washington, D.C., began in 1901 when the Washington Senators became charter members of the American League. The Senators played at two ballparks known as American League Park from 1901
What ballpark greets you with the aroma of brats sizzling on grills and the sound of fans cracking open their favorite cold beverages? If you guessed American Family Field in Milwaukee, you’re absolutely right. The Brewers’ ballpark is home to the best tailgating experience in all of baseball. Brewers fans are passionate about their team,
Known for its vibrant culture, diverse population and nightlife, the City of Miami is a sports mecca as it is home to four professional sports franchises, including the Miami Marlins. The Marlins history in Miami is as diverse as its population as they have won two World Series Championships since 1993, but have been plagued
Baseball has been played along the banks of the Ohio River for over half a century, first at Riverfront Stadium beginning in 1970 and, since 2003, at Great American Ball Park. Home to the Cincinnati Reds, the construction of this modern ballpark revitalized the riverfront and became a centerpiece of downtown Cincinnati. Before Great American