Stadium Reviews

Minor league baseball returned to Portland, Maine in 1994 after a 44-year absence.

The Eastern League pulled a bold move siting a franchise in this city. Steeped in baseball history, a track record of success hosting independent baseball, and a strong marketing connection with the New York Yankees. It all comes together with a comfortable, if not extraordinary, baseball experience here in Somerset.

Dave and Paul head to the plains for a look at the Omaha Storm Chasers. This MiLB team used to share a venue with the College World Series, until each went their separate ways. Has this been a good move? Grab your favorite beer and take a settle in for the latest episode of Stadium Journey's Obstructed Views. ⚾🏟️

Riders Field is a beautiful “Park within a Park”, utilizing different pavilions for concessions separated by a dirt and tree-lined concourse, creating a series of interconnected spaces.

The Aberdeen IronBirds moved to the Baltimore area in 2002.

When you introduce a new design element into your ballpark and no one copies it, does that mean it’s a failure? Huntington Park has many elements that you won’t find anywhere else in the minor leagues, and while you may debate their effectiveness, there’s no denying that this is a quality minor league facility.

Even if you consider their sellout streak to be over, support for the Dragons in Dayton remains strong. Often cited as an example of a ballpark that spurred economic growth in an urban neighborhood, Day Air Park continues to be the center of activity in downtown Dayton. Recent and planned improvements will ensure the ballpark’s viability for another quarter century and beyond.

Synovus Park blends the charm of a historic stadium with modern amenities. The original design of the grandstand and roof remain largely untouched, preserving its nostalgic appeal.

After a somewhat longer than brief hiatus Paul and Dave are back! The return of Stadium Journey's Obstructed Views heads into Red Sox Country ... for a Blue Jays Affiliate! How can they make this work? Grab a beer and join Paul and Dave for the latest episode of Stadium Journey's Obstructed Views for the New Hampshire Fisher Cats at Delta Dental Stadium.

The Driller organization creates a gameday atmosphere that is fun and interactive. With exciting music playing when the gates open and staff members, plus Hornsby the mascot, posted near the gate to greet patrons.

Since opening, Sutter Health Park has been a hit with both the Sacramento and baseball communities.

A Blue Jays farm team in the middle of Red Sox territory has to work harder to keep the fans coming, and the Fisher Cats staff do a great job filling Delta Dental Stadium year after year. While this may not be the most memorable ballpark out there, there’s plenty going on in Manchester to make a Stadium Journey to the Granite State worthwhile.

Atrium Health Ballpark is one of the finest new ballparks in Minor League Baseball. The experience at a Kannapolis Cannon Ballers game is top-notch and baseball fans in the Carolinas will definitely want to make the trip here to see a game.

Truist Field is one of the finest fields in minor league baseball. With a 360 degree concourse, a multitude of seating areas, a fan favorite mascot, and more, a trip here is a must for any baseball fan in the Carolinas.

A Hickory Crawdads game may be small town baseball in a remote location, but it is still a worthwhile experience. L.P. Frans Stadium is gorgeous architecturally, and the Crawdads do a good job with promotions and fan engagement. It is disappointing they do not draw bigger crowds, but given its location, there may be little they can do about that.

First National Bank Field is a gorgeous, modern stadium with all the amenities one might expect of a newer ballpark. The Greensboro Grasshoppers have a loyal fan base and put on an outstanding gameday experience. Baseball fans in North Carolina will definitely want to hop on down here to check out a game.

Professional baseball has deep roots in Knoxville, dating back to 1897 with the Knoxville Indians of the Southeastern League.

Affiliated baseball has returned to Spartanburg; Hub City rejoins the South Atlantic League as the High-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers.

Prince George’s Stadium was one of the first new ballparks to open during the ballpark craze started by Camden Yards.

If you savor the social aspect of visiting minor league ball games, the El Paso Chihuahuas have you covered.