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Genital matters have come to the forefront in the barracks at Cooperstown. The coaches realized that they had more than baseball to deal with yesterday when several players complained that they were itchy underneath their baseball pants. It’s no wonder; they wear sliding shorts and play in the hot sun, then head to the [...]

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Most of the time, a kiss is just a kiss in the stands at Seattle Mariners games. The crowd hardly even pays attention when fans smooch. But then last week, a lesbian complained… that an usher at Safeco Field asked her to stop kissing her date because it was making another fan uncomfortable. The incident has exploded [...]

The Associated Press Thu, Jun 5, 2008 Most of the time, a kiss is just a kiss in the stands at Seattle Mariners games. The crowd hardly even pays attention when fans smooch. But then last week, a lesbian complained that an usher at Safeco Field asked her to stop kissing her date because it was making another fan uncomfortable. The incident has exploded on local TV, on talk radio and in the

1. How did your idea to do this book come about?While in graduate school at the University of Arizona, I took a class in 1974 called “Sociology of Work.” The professor assigned readings from Studs Terkel’s oral history book Working. I expected the book to merely be another assignment, but I was immediately moved by the powerful voices of Terkel’s interviewees. Each person, regardless of th

It’s been a few months since I updated the latest on the situation of the A’s new ballpark in Fremont. It was starting to look like the stadium might be open on 2010 or 2011, but now according to a more recent article here, it looks like its most likely to be 2012. [...]

With most old stadiums either being redone or knocked down to make a place for a brand spanking new multi-million dollar stadium, these Ballpark pens are a great way to get your hands on a small bit of history. Barrels and disc at top are made from wooden seats from historic stadiums. Pens ship with capless rollerball refill but can also use Parker style ballpoints. The pens are laser engraved with the name of the ballpark and years in existence. Top, clip and nose all rhodium plated. No two pens are exactly the same due to age, type of wood and the direction of the wood grain. Prices vary depending on stadium due to collector's prices for seats. Right now you have six different stadiums to choose from and the prices depend on which one you choose, with the most expensive being $250 for

With some digging by the blogosphere and FOX 9, it seems the Twins have registered a slew of web site domain names for their new home. Nobody is at liberty to discuss which corporation has the inside track to becoming the name attached to the ballpark set to open in 2010, but the speculation is rampant due to the revealed domain purchases. In February, a blogger found that landolakespark.com and landolakesfield.com were owned by the Twins. Could Land O' Lakes be stepping up to the plate?FOX 9 has also found the Twins registered four versions of Great River Energy -- a north metro energy provider. Including the Land O' Lakes and Great River Energy names, FOX 9 found 48 domain names registered to the Twins.I must admit, I wouldn't mind the buttery goodness of Land O' Lakes Park. We can't fig

I found myself watching Finn’s baseball game solo for the first three innings last night. Bill was with Drew and Porter at soccer practice. This year I’ve been running about ten minutes late to every game, and that is no big deal unless your son is the starting pitcher. I’ve had no reason [...]

I really like Alyssa Milano’s sports team wear line for women, but it can be a bit pricey for sports wear.  Good news is….some of her gear is on sale just in time for the start of the season!  Before this line of women’s sports memorabilia there weren’t very many options for us women but to buy the [...]

Last evening's tilt between the Washington Nationals and Atlanta Braves had so much good old American baseball flavor that it might as well have been played in Japan. (what? I dunno). Instead, those of us in North America saw the official; unofficial opening night of the 2008 baseball season which took place in our nation's capitol. The fans of D.C. have been brimming with gaiety over the regular season unveiling of their team's new home -- Nationals Park. The time was finally upon them and the young building did not disappoint, as the evening was filled with red, white and blue spirit from start to finish. The capacity crowd showed their support for the new Nats atmosphere and also voiced their displeasure for the current President of our beloved United States, as George W. Bush tossed ou

Well, for those of you who are anxiously awaiting a new year of Twins baseball and longing for the sights and smells of outdoor baseball, here are some really interesting specs, pictures and comparisons between the new ballpark and our beloathed Metrodome.  Not sure if I just made up the word beloathed or not, but it [...]

Harken back to a simpler time in baseball where beer and tobacco was the law of the land. Weeehooo! Pastimes Scoreboards has replicated miniature versions of the distinctive scoreboards featured in 7 of baseball's most historic playgrounds: Crosley Field, Ebbets Field (currently sold out), Forbes Field, The Polo Grounds, Sportsman's Park, Wrigley Field and Yankee Stadium.Remember when Baseball was just a game? When it was played on real grass and in real ballparks? Those were the times we loved, the days we miss. Now you can relive the golden age of Baseball every time you check the time with miniature replicas of historic ballpark scoreboards.According to their web site, Tony Danza and Larry King each own one of these beauties...how can anyone not want to pay to be a part of that illustri

For those folks in the Washington, D.C. area there is some exciting news for your innards in the works. Local establishment, Ben's Chili Bowl, is in talks right now with the Washington Nationals for a possible spot among food vendors at the Nats' new park. Nothing has been officially determined, but according to Ben's co-owner -- Kamal Ali -- there seems to be a very good chance for an agreement as the discussion progresses."We've got a brand new stadium, and we want to give the people what they want so that it's a win-win situation. Right now we're just trying to move the conversation along until it's a done deal."What this deal would mean is that Ben's Chili Bowl will have an outpost at the ballpark featuring almost the exact same menu as the one featured at their landmark location on U Street. Locals will then be able to enjoy some of the eatery's most famous items at the game including half-smokes, chili dogs and burgers. For you out-of-towners (myself included), I have do

The A’s a couples week ago submitted their official proposal to the city of Fremont to build a new ballpark there. You can read the story here The Fremont deal is not a for sure thing, we’re talking at least a year before it could get official approval by the city. If everything goes [...]

Prior to the scheduled 2009 opening of the Mets' new ballpark, the team is offering fans a chance to personalize a piece of the Citi Field Fanwalk.The Citi Field Fanwalk is where Mets fans can become a permanent part of Citi Field through the purchase of individual engraved bricks surrounding the main entry of Citi Field. Fans will be able to recognize their family, friends and favorite Mets moments through lasting tributes engraved directly onto the bricks of the plaza outside of the Jackie Robinson Rotunda. A complimentary replica brick comes with each order and makes a great addition to your home or office.Now you too can lay down so everyone can walk all over you...just like your beloved Mets! Act Now! Via:Mets Geek

Some good scooping was done by the fine folks over at Nats320 as they sat down to interview Matt Haas who is serving as the Project Executive for Clark Construction, and is tasked with heading the $611 Million Dollar construction.Part One of the interview discusses time constraints and possible construction pitfalls. Part Two takes a closer look into identity-oriented subject matter such as the planting of cherry trees and the implementation of commemorative statues.This is a job well done by Nats320 and they should be commended for their diligent work. Enjoy the interview as we have.

The month of October represents many things to many people. But to someone like myself, October can only mean two things: Playoff baseball and the living dead. That's right. And I am happy to pass along that a recent project has married exactly those two passions of mine in a book that explores unexplained hauntings on the grounds of Major League ballparks. Haunted Baseball: Ghosts, Curses, Legends, and Eerie Events is a book researched and written by Michael Bradley and Dan Gordon in which legends and ghost stories are brought out for all to examine and scrutinize. The tales were provided by several sources including stadium personnel, players and Ted Williams' cryogenically-frozen head. (okay, I might be making that last part up).Along the way, hundreds of MLB players (including Jim Thome, Derek Jeter, Jason Varitek, Alex Rodriguez, Omar Vizquel, Chipper Jones, Jay Gibbons, Mike Piazza, Michael Young, Derek Lee, Paul Konerko, David Wright and many others) share their perspectives a

The Jaunt presents some of the best tailgating recipes from around the web or from good old-fashioned cook books. Each month we will post a new recipe that we probably aren't talented enough to cook up ourselves. The featured concoction this month is similar to the fare served at Coors Field; home to the white-hot Colorado Rockies. "When making Ballpark Sausages, I add a secret ingredient — fresh fennel — to my sautéed veggies when it’s available. This aromatic plant has pale green, celery-like stems and bright green, feathery foliage. It has a broad, bulbous base that is treated like a vegetable. Fennel is often mislabeled “sweet anise.” The flavor of fennel, however, is sweeter and more delicate than anise and, when cooked, becomes even lighter and more elusive than when it is raw."Ballpark SausagesFrom the kitchen of Carol Ann Kates, author of “Secret Recipes from the Corner Market”Serves 6This is a fun, creative way to serve your favorite sausage. It’s best to use

89-year-old Washington resident, George Schneider, accompanied his son on a 26-ballpark trip this season to complete their goal of attending all 30 major league venues. The goal was simple enough...visit the remaining parks they have not yet experienced, and ingest at least one hot dog and beer from each. Mission fulfilled. However, don't ask George for any type of ballpark reviews because it's all pretty much the same shit to him."They all taste the same, and the beer ain't much different either," George said of ballpark fare.The ballpark seats all had about the same level of comfort, and the bathrooms were all about the same. "The one [bathroom] in Florida [Tampa Bay], that was a bad one," George said.So there ya have it. A lifelong baseball fan finally takes the opportunity to sample the sites of America's Pastime and all it did was pretty much confirm what he had already believed to be true. His hometown Safeco Field is the best there is and Tampa's Tropicana Field blows."It'

Well, I guess it could've been worse...his parents could have been Rockies fans. But at any rate, Paul and Teri Fields of Indiana had planned on the name years prior to giving birth to Wrigley Fields on September 12. The couple acknowledged that their son can decide later if he would prefer to be referred to by his middle name. The child's full name is Wrigley Alexander Fields.Poor kid. He is going to grow up to be a loser. Without a fighting chance. At least I had an opportunity to make something of myself before becoming a loser. But this poor little guy was born into it.Related:Cubs fans name their son after ballpark [USA TODAY]

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A select few Washington Nationals players got to take a tour of their new home, set to open its gates next season. The players were in awe as they walked into their new clubhouse area. It's still just concrete and metal, but even in the early stage one thing was obvious. "It's a little bigger than RFK," Shawn Hill said with a laugh. The new clubhouse will have an oval shape and feature plenty of room for the players. "I like the shape of it, the oval," Ryan Langerhans said. "It looks like there's going to be a ton of other accessories, too. A hydrotherapy area, bigger weight room, things like that. It's pretty impressive."Also on hand was Danny Forster who hosts the show "Build It Bigger" on the Discovery Channel. Forster has been gathering information for an episode that is slated to air in September about the Nationals ballpark."As far as baseball parks are concerned, this is going to be one of the fastest built, ever," Forster said. "It's a design-build job, where the architec

Certain unknown staff writers for Major League Baseball's web site have begun what is called "The Ballpark Food Review" presented by am pm. Not so much reviews as there are mainly just run-downs of various foods served up at major league parks...but interesting reads nonetheless, for those of us who make hot dogs and beer a regular part of our nutritious consumption habits. So far, their are two 'reviews' written discussing the eats at Angel Stadium in California and Chase Field in Arizona.Via:Scoreboard Gourmet

Hello, friends. This is Ted back again with more of this weekend's poorly constructed "Weekend Special," whereby we discuss baseball teams that are already wholly irrelevant in some context. Right now: Cincinnati, the opponent this weekend of our first entry, the Rangers. However, we're changing the format. Rather than listing former players - Jose Rijo! - we're going personal essay style. Cincinnati has an odd place in my heart for a place I've never been, and God willing I'll never go. I saw Traffic, which paints Cincinnati in about as negative a light as one film can paint a city, and the movie influenced me so much that a few days after seeing it, when I happened to be getting arrested for underage purchase of alcohol, I screamed at the job, "Don't bust me! I'll just do it again! Bust the store! This is a supply side issue! Didn't you see Traffic?" The police claim that the reason I was in jail until a little south of 5am was because of unpaid parking tickets in my home sta

Recently, both the Kansas City Royals and Minnesota Twins have announced stadium renovations and construction respectively. The Royals’ project has a $250 million price tag and is scheduled to start this October and be completed by Opening Day 2010. Construction on the Twins’ new home is scheduled to begin this month and have it’s doors open by the 2010 season as well. After receiving a paltry 66.25% rating from Eric Neel during his 2006 Ball Park Tour for ESPN’s Page 2, it appears that the Twins are back on track with this move. Share This

After bringing everyone down with my last post about Elijah Dukes, we thought we needed to lighten the mood a bit. The eagle-eyed fellas over at Lion in Oil were kind enough to bring us photos of one lovely young lady who doesn't value her $9 beer nearly as much as she does getting the attention of every male within a 50 foot radius (or millions of miles now that it's on the Internet).Milwaukee's Best indeed.

The Jaunt considers the many promotions and giveaways at sporting events throughout the season, and hand-picks the best of the week.MLB - San Francisco Giants - AT&T ParkSunday, May 27 vs. Colorado Rockies, 1:05 p.m.- BBQ at the Ballpark (Sponsored by Diamond Foods). - San Francisco Giants/BBQ at the Ballpark Chef's Hat (1st 20,000 fans).

Adam Duritz -- lead singer for Counting Crows -- has announced in a press release that his band will be rockin' 23 minor league ballparks beginning on July, 22 for a tour dubbed by the band as "The Rock 'n' Roll Triple Play Ballpark Tour."One of the reasons I'm so excited about this little jaunt we have decided to call "The Rock 'n' Roll Triple Play Ballpark Tour" is that we got really lucky and talked both Live and Collective Soul into comingalong for the summer. We have even got Third Eye Blind hopping on for a few shows.Here are the tour dates and locations:July 22nd Daniel S. Frawley Stadium in Wilmington, DE - Home of the Blue RocksJuly 24th Classic Park in Eastlake, OH - Home of the Lake County CaptainsJuly 25th Consol Energy Park in Washington, PA - Home of the Wild ThingsJuly 27th Fifth Third Field in Dayton, OH - Home of the DragonsJuly 28th Fifth Third Ballpark in Comstock Park, MI - Home of the West Michigan Whitecaps July 31st Jerry Uht Park in Erie, PA - Home of the

Vendors are All-Stars of baseball in their own right, and two particular beer guys wanted to bring the personalities and stories of selected Wrigley Field stars to the forefront. Dan Bragiel and his brother Peter released a website two years ago which profiles various 'superstar' vendors in the form of trading cards."Before we worked at Wrigley, we were familiar with some of the well-known vendors, but knew nothing of them," says Dan Bragiel, who recently moved to San Francisco, where Peter also lives. "After our first year vending, we realized that a lot of these beer vendors have very interesting stories to tell. Wethought it'd be neat if a fan could see what some of the more well-known vendors do, what they like and even their name."One of the more peculiar characters is one Marvin "Leroy Boy" Mitofsky. Apparently Marvin had/has verbal control problems that got himself into some hot water with management.In the history of vending, no one has been yelled at bymanagement more than

NHZ from Royals Review (yup, a Kansas City Royals blog) has outlined a very entertaining guide on how to be an obnoxious fan. That's right, the guesswork has been eliminated. For so many fans, these characteristics seem to come more naturally than to others, but for the group who would like a systematic approach to being an asshole...this checklist is for you.This piece is obviously slanted toward K.C. fans, but is flexible enough to apply to other venues. So if you can actually get past the whole "Oh my lands! the Royals actually have passionate fans" shock...this is a great read.

When I think of baseball fans the typical images comes to mind: Sweaty middle-aged men fueled by beer (and smuggled liquor) booing the umpires and cursing at middle relief pitchers. i.e. not this:Yes, the emo crowd and/or metrosexuals are ready to strike (a pose) at the ballpark near you this season thanks to the Elsewares baseball cuff.At long last we've managed to find some real fashion for sports fans. These cool, sturdy cuffs are handmade using genuine leather baseballs. They feature a soft velvet lining for comfort and an invisible, bendable brass frame for the perfect fit. Each one is autographed by the designer and is ready to take on the signatures of all your friends (and fans). Fits small to medium wrists. Just remember kids, there's still no crying in baseball.Related:Baseball Cuff [Elsewares]

There is a great article on MLB.com which lists the top 16 viewing seats/sections for Major League Baseball's ballparks. As mentioned in the article, the list can go on and on as the ballpark experience is completely subjective and an individual preference. However, the article mentions some of the most notable fan favorites around the league.1. Wrigley bleachers 2. PNC Park's spiral walkway3. Reserve seats, second deck, first-base side at Camden Yards4. Section 37-39, Right Field, Yankee Stadium5. Jacobs Field, behind home plate and right next to the Indians' dugout6. Comerica Park mezzanine 7. "My South Cooks" Suite at Turner Field8. Dugout Club at Dodger Stadium9. The Beach at PETCO Park10. Green Monster seats11. The Home Run Porch at Ameriquest Field12. Hotel room, Rogers Centre13. The Crawford Boxes in Minute Maid Park14. Mets Dreamseats15. Swimming pool at Chase Field16. First row behind the Cardinals' dugoutVisit the related source link for full article which details each se

2010 here we come.... or mabye not. In a move that was somewhat unexpected, Hennepin county announced it's concerns over whether they would be able to work with the owners of the proposed Rapid Park location.  Last year when the Legislature passed a bill that will fund the ballpark it was dependant on two things:1.  The ballpark would be in it's current location - The Rapid Park lot behind the Target Center.2.   The bill also stated that the county could not spend more than $90 million for accruing the land and to pay for public infrastructures (roads, sidewalks, etc).Currently the limited liability corporate group that owns that parcel of land wants several million dollars more than Hennepin County is allowed to pay.  Earlier this year a judge ruled that the land was work around $13.5 million dollars.  The owners of the land think that is well below market value.The Twins and Hennepin County are now put in a tight situation.  They can either condem

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup brown sugar 3 quarts unsalted popped popcorn 1 cup chopped walnuts Cream together butter and brown sugar till light and fluffy. In a separate bowl, toss popcorn and walnuts. Add creamed mixture to popcorn and nuts. Combine until coated. Spread on a large baking sheet in a single layer. Bake at ...

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup brown sugar 3 quarts unsalted popped popcorn 1 cup chopped walnuts Cream together butter and brown sugar till light and fluffy. In a separate bowl, toss popcorn and walnuts. Add creamed mixture to popcorn and nuts. Combine until coated. Spread on a large baking sheet in a single layer. Bake at ...

Wow, they must be running out of names for their high-end products. This stuff here looks great but odds are if you can afford a pack you will get stuck with a Bronson Sardinha autograph and a logoman of (insert utility player here). Product Details Stated to arrive in September $50 per pack ...