Target Field: Minnesota Twins

Visited: September 2022 After calling Metropolitan Stadium their home from 1961-1981 along with the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings, both organizations would play under a controlled climate, moving downtown to The Metrodome in 1982. Both organizations would play at The Metrodome until 2009. With Oriole Park At Camden Yards having set the trend to a more traditional outdoor baseball…

My Updated Ranking of MLB Ballparks Visited 2022

With my recent visit to Target Field I’ve now had the chance to see a game at 18 of the current 30 yards, leaving me with 12 to go. I’ve also had the opportunity to visit 8 yards from the past while catching a game in 7 of those. Does Target Field crack my Top 5?…

PNC Park: Pittsburgh Pirates

Visits: September 2005, June 2021 Fielding a competitive team year in an year out has been an elusive feat for the Pirates organization since Barry Bonds failure to throw out Sid Bream in Game 7 of the 1992 National League Championship Series. In that time the Bucs have had only 3 winning seasons from 2013…

Oracle Park: San Francisco Giants

Visits: Since it’s Opening as Pac Bell Park in 2000 mostly when the Dodgers are in town Upon their arrival from New York in 1958, the Giants would take up temporary residence at Seals Stadium for 2 seasons. In 1960 the Giants would move in their new yard, Candlestick Park.  The afternoon weather could be…

Oriole Park at Camden Yards: Baltimore Orioles

Visits: September 2003, September 10 and 12, 2019 Opened in 1992, OPACY would be the yard that would start the retro craze. When Oriole Park open’s back up for business in spring 2022 it will be celebrating it’s 30th anniversary. By then it will have outlived two  multi-purpose yards opened prior (The Kingdome and Metrodome). …

Petco Park: San Diego Padres

Visits: Too many to count (Mostly when the Dodgers are in town) After calling Mission Valley their home from 1969-2003 the San Diego Padres would relocate to the East Village. Since moving to their new digs in 2004 Petco Park has become a favorite among baseball fans.  Like Oriole Park at Camden Yards 12 years…

Coors Field: Colorado Rockies

Visits: August 29-30, 2006 and June 29-30, 2019 Opened for business in 1995 during the Rockies 3rd season in operation, Coors Field is now the 3rd oldest yard in the National League behind Wrigley Field and Dodger Stadium.  When fans attend a game at Coors Field they can expect a lot of offense. With it’s…

Angel Stadium: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

Last Visit: July, 2018 It is MLB’s 4th oldest yard behind Fenway Park, Wrigley Field and Dodger Stadium. When it comes to ballpark longevity that’s some lofty company. However if we lauded ballparks based on years of service then Oakland Coliseum, opened two years after then Anaheim Stadium would also be looked at with such…

Busch Stadium: St. Louis Cardinals

Visited: August, 2006 The third edition of Busch Stadium would open in time for the 2006 season. Though the yard was ready for operation come Opening Day not all was totally complete.  Because parts of  Busch III would be constructed in the same footprint of Busch II parts of the upper left field stands we’re…

Citi Field: New York Mets

Visited: 9/11/2019 If you should ever get a chance to pass through New York City on 9/11 to pay respect to the lives lost on this tragic day of 2001 I would highly recommend doing so.  If you’re a baseball fan and happen to be in New York City on 9/11, should you also check…

T-Mobile Park: Seattle Mariners

Visits: June 2008, August 2009, April and June 2021 Roof Statuses: Opened during first 3 visits, closed 6/14/2021 My recent visit to the Emerald City would be my first in 12 years. It would also be the first time seeing my Dodgers here, knocking off another yard the Blue Fleece has traveled to.  During all…

Minute Maid Park: Houston Astros

Visits: May 2005, July 2008 Roof Statuses: Opened and closed After playing 25 years in baseball’s first ever indoor venue the Houston Astros would move into their new yard in 2000. Originally opened as Enron Field, Minute Maid Park is another venue in a city with sweltering weather where a retractable roof is a necessity. …