Author Archives: Dave Karpinski

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 →

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

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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 →

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 →