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BALLPARK TOURS PLANNING FOR 2021 TRIP

BallParkTours.net Posted on February 9, 2021 by Dave KarpinskiFebruary 9, 2021

Time to Get on the Bus … and into the Park As the nation falls into an early February deep freeze, fans turn to warming thoughts of baseball and Spring Training. And the news is promising, as teams are beginning to report that fans (in specified numbers) will be allowed into Spring Training games. Baseball, of course is a game of optimism. How often have we heard “Wait until next year?” Well, Ballpark Tours is optimistic this is the regular-season … Continue reading →

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Ballpark Tours Cuban Adventure … The Culture, The Cuisine, The People – and, of course, Baseball

BallParkTours.net Posted on January 25, 2020 by Dave KarpinskiJanuary 25, 2020

This past November (November 14-23), Ballpark Tours completed its third trip to the beautiful island of Cuba – where our 22 travelers enjoyed the hospitality of the Cuban people, as well as the nation’s culture and cuisine – and, of course, its passion for baseball. 2019 DIAMONDS TO OUR SOUTH III HIGHLIGHT: —– The Ballpark Tours group took in a nationally televised playoff game (at Cinco de Septiembre Stadium in Cienfuegfos) between the Cienfuegos Elefantes and the Santiago Avispas (Wasps). … Continue reading →

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Bleacher Bums XXXVIII

BallParkTours.net Posted on December 18, 2019 by Dave KarpinskiFebruary 27, 2020

BLEACHER BUMS XXXVIII Midwest Meander June 12 – 20 Five Cities – Seven Games From Bees to Bandits & Royals to Redbirds Hey gang, we may be in the throes of winter, but details are coming into place and the bus is already warming up for Ballpark Tours Bleacher Bums XXXVIII. We’ll take in four major-league games and three minor-league contests …. plus enjoy all the traditional Ballpark Tours camaraderie and hoopla. As usual, we’ll also provide plenty of opportunity … Continue reading →

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BALLPARK TOURS COMPLETES 2019 KENTUCKY BOURBON TOUR

BallParkTours.net Posted on June 20, 2019 by Dave KarpinskiDecember 18, 2019

Ballpark ‘Tours just completed it 2019 Kentucky Bourbon Tour: Approximately 1,600 motorcoach miles.Eight games in five cities.The opportunity to enjoy Chicago’s 36th Annual Blues Fest (and more live music along the way).The opportunity to visit museums ranging from the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory to The Mary Todd Lincoln House to The Chicago Art Institute (and more – even a hotel with an art museum right inside of it).Touring and tasting at one of the nation’s oldest distilleries.Two nights of fireworks … Continue reading →

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Ball Park Tours Cuba … Trip Good to Go … Good Time to Go

BallParkTours.net Posted on June 9, 2019 by Dave KarpinskiJune 9, 2019

Diamonds to our South III Nine Nights in Cuba  – Cultural Events – Nightlife  – Museums – Tours – Music & Baseball!! Havana – Vinales – Trinidad – Pinar del Rio – Cienfuegos No cruise ships to Cuba? No problem. we’re flying!  Ballpark Tours is good to go under new travel restrictions and we have space for you.  So, if a Cuban baseball adventure is on your to-do list, the time to sign up is NOW –  before restrictions get … Continue reading →

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Diamonds to Our South III – a Gem of a Baseball Trip

BallParkTours.net Posted on March 23, 2019 by Dave KarpinskiMarch 23, 2019

Diamonds to our South III  – Nov 14 – 23, 2019 BALLPARK TOURS CUBAN ADVENTURE Nine Nights in Cuba  – Cultural Events – Nightlife  – Museums – Tours – Music & Baseball!!Havana – Vinales – Trinidad – Pinar del Rio – Cienfuegos Hey Folks if Cuba is on your list of to do’s then this trip is for you!!! We’ve discovered on our TWO previous trips that baseball remains the language, heart and soul of the Cuban people and provides … Continue reading →

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Cuban Baseball Federation, Major League Baseball and Major League Baseball Players Association Reach Deal

BallParkTours.net Posted on February 19, 2019 by Dave KarpinskiFebruary 19, 2019

On December 19, 2018, Major League Baseball (MLB), the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) and the Cuban Baseball Federation (CBF) announced an agreement that could create a smoother path for Cuban players to join MLB franchises and remain eligible to play in their homeland. The agreement is similar to those in place between Major League Baseball and Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan), the Korean Baseball Organization (South Korea) and the Chinese Professional Baseball League (Taiwan). Since the 1960s, Cuban ballplayers … Continue reading →

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WHAT’S A BALLPARK TOURS TREK ALL ABOUT. THE ANSWER IS JUST A CLICK AWAY!

BallParkTours.net Posted on February 4, 2019 by Dave KarpinskiFebruary 4, 2019

From Ball Parks to Breweries. From Cool Museums to Hot Music. From Double Plays to Downtown Hotels. From Bus Rides to Blues Bars. From Fireworks to Fine Food. From Baseball Trivia to Bloody Marys. From Trivia Contests to Tasting Rooms. You get all of this, plus a comfortable motor coach and fine companionship on a Ballpark Tours excursion. To see and read what is all about (wrap ups of recent touring days, courtesy of Baseball Roundtable), click here. Below are … Continue reading →

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Cuba – The Diamonds to Our South – A Pitch and a Primer

BallParkTours.net Posted on January 29, 2019 by Dave KarpinskiJanuary 29, 2019

BALLPARK TOURS Cuba – The Diamonds to Our South Here’s a “Pitch” and then a Look a Cuban Baseball History The “Pitch” This coming November, Ballpark Tours is planning its third trip to Cuba – where participants will see first-hand the role baseball plays in defining the heart and culture of the Cuban people.  ___________________________________________ “Baseball is part of the heart and soul of the Cuban people – and at the core of the Ballpark Tours Cuban experience.”                                                                         Julian … Continue reading →

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Baseball Roundtable releases results of its unofficial 2019 fan BB Hall of Fame Ballot

BallParkTours.net Posted on January 14, 2019 by Dave KarpinskiJanuary 14, 2019

Nearly 200 fans voted in Baseball Roundtable’s 2019 unofficial Baseball Hall of Fame balloting – and they appeared to be a more demanding then the Baseball Writers Association of America. In fact, only two candidates got at least 75 percent support. For the full story, click here. … Continue reading →

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  • BALLPARK TOURS PLANNING FOR 2021 TRIP
  • Ballpark Tours Cuban Adventure … The Culture, The Cuisine, The People – and, of course, Baseball
  • Bleacher Bums XXXVIII
  • BALLPARK TOURS COMPLETES 2019 KENTUCKY BOURBON TOUR
  • Ball Park Tours Cuba … Trip Good to Go … Good Time to Go
  • Diamonds to Our South III – a Gem of a Baseball Trip
  • Cuban Baseball Federation, Major League Baseball and Major League Baseball Players Association Reach Deal
  • WHAT’S A BALLPARK TOURS TREK ALL ABOUT. THE ANSWER IS JUST A CLICK AWAY!
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