We’ve been reminiscing the 2011 Wild Cards – thanks MLB for streaming the entire World Series Game 6 on YouTube and Facebook on what would have been Opening Day 2020! We were so lucky to be at Game 6, and experience the most amazing game in baseball history! We were also fortunate enough to see the Wild Cards in Game 3 of both the NLDS and NLCS!
Seeing a Red Sox vs. Yankees game at Yankee Stadium is about as iconic as it gets – the ultimate matchup in one of the sport’s most legendary venues. My first reaction stepping inside was, “Are we in Rome?” With its towering light-colored limestone exterior and massive scale, the place feels more like a modern Colosseum than a ballpark – which, to be fair, fits a team that’s long ruled the baseball world. Located in the Bronx, the stadium requires a decent subway ride from Manhattan, but the sheer grandeur and sense of history make it well worth the trip. Inside, it’s packed with nods to Yankee legends throughout – from the Great Hall’s tribute banners to the Yankees Museum and its jaw-dropping “Ball Wall.” While we didn’t get to sample the concessions inside, the area is lined with street vendors (can’t go wrong with a classic NYC gyro). The energy during the game was electric, with passionate but surprisingly friendly fans filling the stands. It may be new, but Yankee Stadium still manages to feel like hallowed ground.
I’m catching up on my backlog of stadium reviews, and thought I’d publish this one on Turner Field. Scott visited this stadium multiple times as a kid, and we visited together in 2011. We really enjoyed the atmosphere (the Chop!) and sunset, but the stadium itself and location were subpar (hence why the new stadium, Truist Park, was built in a new location).
The Rockies were unfortunately out of town when we visited Denver in 2011, but we still took a tour of Coors Field – and it left quite an impression. Sitting a mile above sea level with sweeping views of the Rocky Mountains, this brick-and-steel retro-style park blends classic charm with dramatic natural scenery. It’s famously hitter-friendly, and we’d love to return to catch a game in the high-altitude, homer-happy atmosphere. Located in Denver’s lively LoDo District, it’s surrounded by breweries, bars, and walkable city streets. The stadium features fun touches like The Rooftop social deck, the purple seat marking exactly one mile high, and a standout food lineup – think Helton Burger Shack, Rockie Dogs, and local craft beer from nearby favorites like Sandlot Brewery.
We were fortunate to be in Florida in 2012 for Cardinals Spring Training and Opening Day of the Marlins new stadium – Marlins Park (since renamed to loanDepot park). It was a very odd experience, with over-the-top displays all around that ended up being very awkward. We weren’t impressed with the location, new stadium design, or Marlins’ fan enthusiasm. The Cards fans were louder than the Marlins fans! This ballpark currently ranks at the very bottom of our list, and probably why it took me so long to write this blog…
