Dodger Stadium was without a doubt the most anticipated ballpark visit on my west coast trip.  Since I was a little boy I have always wanted to go there.  I was fascinated with the palm trees, the sunsets, the zig-zag roof over the outfield bleachers and Vin Scully’s sultry tones.  I attended a Tuesday night game between the Dodgers and the …

This was an interesting experience for me.  Growing up as a Blue Jays fan, my heart was ripped out in my tender formative years when the Oakland A’s nearly swept the Blue Jays 4 games to 1 in the 1989 ALCS.  To add insult to injury, I had read that upon shutting the door on Toronto, A’s closer Dennis Eckersley …

In 1966 the expansion California Angels made Anaheim Stadium their home.  In this post I will be referring to the home of the Angels as both Anaheim Stadium & Angel Stadium but really they are the same thing.  In fact, the current name of the ballpark is Angel Stadium of Anaheim.  Add to the mix the numerous name changes of …

With Roger Clemens back in the news with his recent indictment for perjury it is a good time to remember his short but memorable stay in Toronto.

Clemens was signed by the Jays to a $30 million 4 year contract in December 1996.  He made his first appearance on April 2 where he pitched a 6-1 complete game win over the …

He’s a regular Weird Al Yankovic.