Category Archives: Ballpark Quest

MLB Proposes Eliminating 40 Minor League Teams after 2020 Season

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Mike McCann

This is the start of negotiations of the Professional Baseball Agreement (PBA) between Major League Baseball and Minor League Baseball, but MLB has proposed going to a 120 team minor league system from the current 160 teams. Some key points … Continue reading →

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St. Lucie Mets vs Tampa Tarpons – June 5, 2019

Posted on June 9, 2019 by Mike McCann

I had to go on a business trip requiring me to fly into Orlando and I was able to see a game while I was there.  The closest team that was at home was the St. Lucie Mets, so I … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Ballpark Trip!

Posted on August 21, 2018 by Mike McCann

In trying to complete my quest of visiting every major and minor league ballpark, I set a smaller goal of seeing the closest stadium that I have yet to see each season.  I’m actually a few seasons behind on that, … Continue reading →

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Lehigh Valley IronPigs vs Rochester Red Wings – July 8, 2018

Posted on August 7, 2018 by Mike McCann

I hadn’t been to an IronPigs game since April 2008, but I finally had an opportunity to return last month.  It was a good game as the IronPigs rallied from a 5-2 deficit and won 7-6 in 10 innings.  The … Continue reading →

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Philadelphia Phillies vs St. Louis Cardinals – June 20, 2018

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Mike McCann

I was able to see my first Phillies game of the year recently.  I wanted to keep my streak going of seeing at least one Phillies game each season since they started playing in Citizens Bank Park and this was … Continue reading →

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Hartford Yard Goats vs Altoona Curve – June 3, 2018

Posted on June 10, 2018 by Mike McCann

I made it to my 120th stadium with my visit to Dunkin’ Donuts Park, home of the Hartford Yard Goats.  I was able to attend a Sunday afternoon game as a day trip from here in the Philadelphia area.  It’s … Continue reading →

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Reading Fightin Phils vs Portland Sea Dogs – May 15, 2018

Posted on May 16, 2018 by Mike McCann

I was able to make it to my first game of the season finally.  I took some time off from work and despite the rainy forecast this week, I wanted to see if I could fit in a game.  I … Continue reading →

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Philadelphia Phillies vs Washington Nationals – September 25, 2017

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Mike McCann

I finally made it to a Phillies game this season.  I had seen at least one game in Citizens Bank Park each season since it opened, and since I wanted to keep the streak going, I chose to go to … Continue reading →

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Reading Fightin Phils vs Harrisburg Senators – August 27, 2017

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Mike McCann

On Sunday, I went to Reading to see the Fightin Phils (still not a fan of that name) take on the Harrisburg Senators.  Reading is always a great place for a ballgame.  I think the team does a good job … Continue reading →

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Aberdeen IronBirds vs Brooklyn Cyclones – July 30, 2017

Posted on August 3, 2017 by Mike McCann

On Sunday, I went to see the Aberdeen IronBirds take on the Brooklyn Cyclones.  Aberdeen is the second closest minor league team to me, so I try to see them play every so often.  The game was a 5:35 start … Continue reading →

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