Spring Training began this week, making all of us stuck in cities still experiencing winter weather conditions day dream to a time we can sit in a stadium, enjoy a hot dog and cold one, and enjoy nine frames of baseball.
Warm weather will come, eventually, and here is our list of ballparks to visit in 2015.
1. Wrigley Field
Something to warm up this cold day! ️RT if you are ready for this! #GoCubsGo #Cubs #WrigleyField pic.twitter.com/W55y51SMFD
— Wrigley Renovations™ (@WrigleyRenovate) February 18, 2015
The second-oldest stadium in Major League Baseball, Wrigley was built in 1914 and is a museum to the game. And Back to the Future Part II fans know that 2015 will be the year the Cubs win their first World Series since 1908.
2. Fenway Park
Fenway Park pic.twitter.com/UrTy8uhzPj — New England (@NEScenery) February 28, 2015
MLB’s oldest stadium, built in 1912, calls Boston home. Aside from all its charm, Fenway has a local tie as Overton High School alum Mookie Betts looks to make the Opening Day roster for the Red Sox.
3. Nationals Park
Nationals Park; Washington, DC; Capacity: 41,418; Opened in 2008; Tenants: @Nationals of @MLB pic.twitter.com/d4Mema5GLR
— DC_Business (@DC_Business) October 8, 2014
With most teams you have a 1-in-5 shot of seeing a star pitcher. Washington, however, gives you the closest thing to a “can’t miss” day of greatness. With Stephen Strasburg, Doug Fister, Gio Gonzalez, Jordan Zimmermann, and Max Scherzer, the Nationals have the best starting rotation in baseball. Plus, being built in 2008, only four MLB stadiums are newer.
4. Busch Stadium
The most beautiful place on earth. #BuschStadium #april13th pic.twitter.com/1Vku2vC5Be — Chance Packard (@Stick_n_string) February 20, 2015
A view of St. Louis’ iconic Gateway Arch in centerfield isn’t the only thing you’ll see at Busch. You’ll most likely also see a win. The Cardinals have the second-most World Series titles in league history (11) behind the New York Yankees (27). They’re also known to have the most knowledgeable fans in the league.
5. AT&T Stadium
A rainbow stretches across AT&T Park, San Francisco, California pic.twitter.com/GCbvRGVuim
— Beautiful Everything (@__OurWorld) February 16, 2015
The Giants have won three of the last five World Series, making quality baseball a likelihood in your visit. Aside from great views of McCovey Cove in right field, AT&T Park is known to have the best concessions in the league.
Sadly, we aren’t quite at the point to enjoy a nice afternoon at the ballpark, so keep up-to-date with all our winter weather conditions instead here.
