Category Archives: Ballpark Quest

Philadelphia Phillies vs Colorado Rockies – April 27, 2022

Posted on May 6, 2022 by Mike McCann

Usually I don’t go to games when gametime temperature is below 50 degrees, but I was offered a ticket to this April Phillies game.  While I had to be bundled up, it was still a fun game to watch.  The … Continue reading →

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Philadelphia Phillies vs Miami Marlins – July 17, 2021

Posted on July 18, 2021 by Mike McCann

I made it to my first Phillies game of the year yesterday seeing them host the Marlins on a stormy night.  The game started out well for the Phillies as they scored two unearned runs in the bottom of the … Continue reading →

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Aberdeen IronBirds vs Rome Braves – June 26, 2021

Posted on June 27, 2021 by Mike McCann

I was finally able to get to my first game of 2021 to see what the post-pandemic minor league baseball experience felt like.  I looked at the IronBirds website ahead of the game and it’s still a little out of … Continue reading →

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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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