In the early 1960s, California was the land of perpetual sunshine, an oasis of progress and optimism promoted on television and movies. With Walt Disney’s park vision in place, the Los Angeles suburban sprawl turned Anaheim into a boom town – a growth that spawned Anaheim Stadium 50 years ago. (more…)
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Enberg to retire as voice of Padres next year
Dick Enberg, who has been the voice of the San Diego Padres for the last six years, will retire at the end of the 2016 season. (more…)
Beer and baseball combine in unusual way
Here’s something you don’t see every day: a Boston Red Sox fan snares a foul ball using nothing but his wits, sharp reflexes and a cup of beer. The video tells all: Choosing between a beer and a ball is always a hard decision. It brings us back to the days of Met Stadium and […]
Moreno: Time to discuss ballpark renovations
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim owner Artie Moreno says it’s time to discuss another facelift for Angel Stadium, 15 years after the last one and some 45 years since the place originally opened. The Angels’ lease at Angel Stadium runs through 2016 (though there are some renewal options), and while Moreno explicitly rejected the idea […]