Archive for the 'Ballparks' Category

Trends and milestones in the transition to night baseball

The latest in the business of baseball.

A review of the new book, “Fenway Park: The Centennial”

On May 23, 2008, Richard went to his first game at Coors Field. Today, he writes about the park’s history.

Taking a break from writing history, Richard reviews The House That Ruth Built, the story of the original Yankee Stadium’s inaugural season.

On September 11, 1999 the Minnesota Twins gave any pajama-clad fan free admission. Richard looks back at this and other unusual promotions.

A review of Allen Barra’s well-written book on a slice of baseball history.

Woody updates his ballpark rankings after visiting the majors’ two newest venues.

On July 15, 1999 Safeco Field opened in Seattle. That meant the end of major league baseball at the Kingdome, which hosted the game from 1977 until that date without ever seeing a title. Richard looks at other, similar parks.

The latest in the business of baseball.