Last year, August 1 2023, I was gleefully sitting in Yankee Stadium watching the Tampa Bay Rays dismantle the hometown Yankees. One year ago, wow it seems like just yesterday, I was (playfully and respectfully) chatting it up with disgusted … Continue reading From NY to NJ – 365 Days Of Baseball Detours, Fields, Games, And Photos
Generally speaking, in life, I like to think that I am somewhat balanced between organization and spontaneity. On some occasions, I have an idea at 11am to go to a baseball game at 12pm and hustle to make that happen. … Continue reading My Last Day In Phoenix – The Doubleheader Rainout And The Waiting Game
The baseball experience at each field, park, and stadium I visit is interestingly unique in its own way. Sure many of them have bleachers, a concession stand, light towers, quirky outfield dimensions, and historical markers. The outfields are green, the … Continue reading A Thursday Evening Visit To Salt River Fields At Talking Stick, USS Arizona Memorial
If you recall, earlier in the week I wrote about viewing Scottsdale Stadium from the outside. Monday afternoon, my first day in Scottsdale, I visited the stadium only to find out that the Giants were not playing and the stadium … Continue reading A Lopsided Wednesday Afternoon Game Featuring Reds vs Giants Does The Trick
Tuesday March 12th, after finishing work at ABF Freight in Phoenix, I took a peek at the Arizona Cactus League Spring Training schedule of games. Most of the Cactus League games are afternoon games around 1pm, so at best I … Continue reading Tuesday Night Baseball Featuring Cubs vs Brewers At Sloan Park, Mesa
I enthusiastically applaud Major League Baseball for its newest promotional series called Spring Breakout 2024. What is Spring Breakout and who will be playing? Good question. 30 Major League teams have submitted rosters filled with top minor league prospects – … Continue reading Baseball’s Future Plays This March In Spring Breakout 2024
This past week, I was back in Phoenix on another work assignment for ABF Freight. This was my second trip to Arizona, so I was a little bit more familiar with my surroundings and baseball opportunities this time around. 15 … Continue reading My First Cactus League Experience – Padres, White Sox at Camelback Ranch
My last opportunity to explore Arizona’s Spring Training facilities was last Thursday, February 15th. Earlier in the day, I had texted back and forth with Dave Kopack, whose son Addison played for the University of Rhode Island and is now … Continue reading A Surprise End To A Thursday Afternoon Spring Training Baseball Journey
Last week, starting on my birthday and Super Bowl Sunday, I was on a work trip in Phoenix, Arizona for ABF Freight. As I have done for previous work trips, I pre-tripped the baseball scene in the Phoenix area to … Continue reading A Tuesday Afternoon Visit To Angels Baseball At Tempe Diablo Stadium
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