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BALLPARK TOURS PLANNING FOR 2021 TRIP

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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 →

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

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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 →

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

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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 →

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

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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 →

2019 Ballpark Tours Treks – From Kentucky to Cuba

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  ______________________________ Bleachers Bums XXXVII   Kentucky Bourbon Tour June 7 – 16 Yes! Blues, Brews & Baseball. Not to mention a bus – AND BOURBON! Chicago (Cards/Cubs) – Lexington Legends (A) – Louisville Bats (AAA) Indianapolis Indians (AAA) – Kane County Cougars (A) 5 Cities- 9 nights (3 in Windy City) – 8 ballgames – Bourbon Tour(s)  Louisville Slugger Factory – Fireworks & BPT Quirks & Hoopla Don’t miss this leisurely jaunt across the Midwest to the land of … Continue reading →

Baseball Roundtable’s 2016 American League Predictions

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Dave Karpinski has released his 2016 American League predictions on his Baseball Roundtable blog. “As I am putting the final touches on this post, the Super Bowl 50 post-game show is wrapping up.  For BBRT, this means we’re getting very close to hearing four very special words. No, not “Football is finally over,” but rather “Pitchers and catchers report.”  “Yes, Spring Training is right around the corner and it’s time for BBRT to drag out what I refer to as … Continue reading →