A report requested by MLB Commissioner Bud Selig on the future home of the Oakland A's should be released this week, but don't look for a clear-cut recommendation of one site over another. A report requested by MLB Commissioner Bud Selig on the future home of the Oakland A's should be released this week. but […]
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Ballpark Visit: Huggins-Stengel Field at Crescent Lake Park
With spring training approaching, we'll be posting daily stories on spring facilities past and present. We kick off with a look at a Yankee classic still in use: Huggins-Stengel Field at Crescent Lake Park. The former workout facility of the New York Yankees — dedicated in 1925 by St. Pete Mayor Al Lang, with Miller […]
Ballpark Visit: Huggins-Stengel Field at Crescent Lake Park
We visit the former spring-training home of the New York Yankees: Huggins-Stengel Field at Crescent Lake Park. Dedicated in 1925 by St. Petersburg Mayor Al Lang, Huggins-Stengel Field was the heart of spring training for generations of baseball fans and is still a fun place to catch a baseball game. The two historic markers and […]
Ballparks of the Past: Crosley Field
We dip into the vaults once again to bring you the story of another memorable ballpark: Crosley Field, the longtime home of the Cincinnati Reds. Cincinnati is often called the "cradle of baseball." When baseball fans think about Cincinnati, they think about firsts. The first professional baseball team. Charter members of the National League and […]
Crosley Field / Cincinnati Reds / 5
A look back at Crosley Field, the former home of the Cincinnati Reds. Page 5: Dimensions, stats, trivia and more. DIMENSIONS Year LF LC C RC RF 1912 360 380 420 383 360 1921 320 380 420 383 384 1926 352 380 417 383 400 1927 339 380 395 383 383 1930 339 380 […]
Crosley Field / Cincinnati Reds / 4
A look back at Crosley Field, the former home of the Cincinnati Reds. Page 4: Reds career highlights, the final days of the ballpark.The Reds won back-to-back pennants in ’39 and ’40. The first year the Yankees swept the Reds, the final game featuring a tenth inning collision at the plate that knocked Reds catcher […]
Crosley Field / Cincinnati Reds / 3
A look back at Crosley Field, the former home of the Cincinnati Reds. Page 3: The first night game in MLB history.Major upgrades were undertaken at Crosley prior to the 1957 season. The red brick façade was painted white, new lights were installed and the largest scoreboard of its day replaced the old one in […]
Crosley Field / Cincinnati Reds / 2
A look back at Crosley Field, the former home of the Cincinnati Reds. Page 2: The Terrace and Harry Thobe.The park that was once rented out for dance and film (in 1920 the Cincinnati Enquirer called it “immoral dancing” with “vulgar conduct between boys and girls in unlit parts of the grandstand” had some of […]
Crosley Field / Cincinnati Reds
When baseball fans think about Cincinnati, they think about firsts. The first professional baseball team. Charter members of the National League and the American Association. The first night game. The first pitch of the season. For six decades this city of baseball firsts played its games at the “old boomerang at Findlay and Western,” Crosley […]
Bowman files papers for Michigan political run
Bob Bowman, MLB AM's CEO, has filed the paperwork to explore a run for the governor's office in Michigan. Some interesting news from the political world: Bob Bowman, the CEO of Major League Baseball Advanced Media (BAM), has filed paperwork to explore a race for governor in his home state of Michigan. Bowman filed as […]
Cubs punt on Wrigley 2014 plan for now; will implement modest improvements in ’10
New Chicago Cubs owner Tom Ricketts and crew are bypassing the ambitious Wrigley 2014 renovation plan for now and will instead work on a series of cosmetic changes costing far less — but at some point the long-term viability of the Friendly Confines must be addressed. New Chicago Cubs owner Tom Ricketts and crew are […]
Olympic Stadium / Montreal Expos
We dig into the archives for a look back at Olympic Stadium when it hosted the Montreal Expos. Year Built: 1976 Capacity: 46,500 Dimensions: 325L, 404C, 325R Ticket Prices: VIP, $40; box seats, $30; terrace, $20; general admission, $15; bleachers, $10 (all prices CDN) Parking: There are several public parking lots within a block of […]
Three Rays ballpark sites recommended by committee
A local citizens group has recommended two Tampa and one St. Pete sites for a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, but the process is already breaking down. A local citizens committee recommended three potential new-ballpark sites for a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, but St. Pete officials say they'll make their own ballpark pitch after […]