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2023: The Advent of Speedball
The pitch clock works. But how is it affecting the experience of attending a game live?
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The Old Ballgame: 6/14/04
A little writeup of a game I attended long ago. Monday, June 14, 2004 Reds at Phillies Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA I was stoked for my first visit to Citizens Bank Park. I was back home from college, able to attend a Monday night contest that was previously scheduled for April but postponed due…
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Beers For Ballgames: Firestone Walker Wookey Jack
A landmark black IPA makes a triumphant return My favorite way to enjoy a ballgame? With a beer. Duh. I plan to give you a delicious beer recommendation each week, so you can pair wisely with your viewing experience. Wookey Jack – Firestone Walker About a decade ago, I brought home a four-pack of the…
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Globe Life Field: A Second Look
A search for improvements at the Rangers’ new ballpark Globe Life Field, the new home of the Texas Rangers and the newest major league ballpark in North America, arguably had the most challenging opening of any modern-day facility. It was slated to open its doors on March 23, 2020, but the COVID-19 pandemic delayed its…