Stadium Reviews

You won’t go wrong seeing a Great Lakes Loon baseball game at the Dow Diamond, and you’ll do it for a reasonable price all-around.

From the moment you walk through the gates at Blue Wahoos Stadium, you know you’re somewhere special.

Catching a Lansing Lugnuts game is a highlight of any visit to this capital city in the spring and summer. The Lugnuts deliver a fun, family-friendly baseball experience at Jackson Field at an affordable price.

In the latest episode of Stadium Journey's Obstructed Views, the guys go streaking. (Well, thankfully not really!) It is off to Day Air Ballpark, home of the Dayton Dragons, owners of the longest sellout streak in professional sports history! The streak is well over 1,500 games and 25 seasons. What is it that makes Dayton such a success? Grab a beer and check out the latest episode of Stadium Journey's Obstructed Views!

Explore UPMC Park in Erie—home of the SeaWolves, where ballpark traditions meet fresh upgrades in a lively downtown setting

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.

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.

My father never a fan of baseball, but for one afternoon in Hudson Valley, New York, he was.

The sound of any mascot giving away a t-shirt at a "School Day" event in a full ballpark.

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.

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.