2025 MLB Wild Card Stadium Preview
Dodger Stadium, the home of the Los Angeles Dodgers, opened in 1962.
Progressive Field
One of seven ballparks I have not personally attended. However, a capacity of over 34,000 make up Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio, home of the Guardians. From what I’ve seen on television, it looks like an extremely solid ballpark and easy-going venue to watch a baseball game.
The Guardians are hosting the Detroit Tigers. Speaking of Comerica Park (home of the Tigers), that’s another ballpark I have not been to. I expect this to be a tightly contested series in Cleveland. However, if Tarik Skubal does what he’s been doing all year long, Detroit will be an extremely tough out. But, we all know that the Cleveland bats can get going at any time.
Wrigley Field
One of the oldest ballparks in the United States is one of my favorite stadiums that I’ve attended. Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs, opened in 1914. Two years behind the Boston Red Sox’s Fenway Park which opened in 1912.
This is an amazing ballpark, not only because of the history that makes it up, but because of the upgrades that have kept this ballpark relevant in today’s day and age. It is truly built in a neighborhood on the northwest side of Chicago. The Wrigleyville neighborhood is built with restaurants, bars, shops, and homes and then a beautifully located 41,000 seat ballpark.
Yankee Stadium
The new Yankee Stadium is not as good as the old. Although I never got to experience the old stadium, I think the general Yankee fan would agree.
It’s a modern ballpark with all the necessities, but it feels extremely corporate and caters to the upper class baseball fans. But with that being said, the ballpark is very nice and it’s a great spot to watch a ballgame, especially with the ease of the subway from Manhattan.
Dodger Stadium
Good ole Southern California. One of those ballparks that gives you that nice, warm, and sunny feeling every time you walk in. No worries about the weather. Situated above downtown Los Angeles, Dodger Stadium is one-of-a-kind and holds the most fans of any MLB stadium. 56,000 seats are around 10,000 more than the second place spot of Coors Field, the home of the Colorado Rockies.
What makes up Dodger Stadium is the atmosphere. And that’s coming from a San Francisco Giants fan, which Oracle Park also holds its own incredible and laid-back vibe. Whether it’s the organist at Dodger Stadium piping in between pitches, or the loud and energized Dodger fans, it’s a hard place to beat.
The organist by the way is incredible. The way he can mix in songs into a “Let’s go Dodgers” chant all within the few seconds you get now with the pitch clock is unbelievable. Dodger Stadium is a tough place to play in for any opposing team, so good luck to the Cincinnati Reds.