Iconic Stadiums of the MLB

 Iconic Stadiums of the MLB


Baseball is called America's pastime. With this comes history and legendary stadiums that hold many memories, and an important place for avid fans. From Fenway Park to my very own Oracle Park. I'm excited to tell you about the best stadiums in the world. 


Fenway Park is the home of the Boston Red Sox. Opened in 1912 and is the oldest stadium. Fenway has the infamous Green Monster. It is a 37-foot-tall wall that lies in left field, which is the most notable and famous feature. 


This ballpark has witnessed many ups and downs. One high thing was the end of the “Curse of the Bambino” with their 2004 World Series win. 


(Fenway Park)


Yankee Stadium is home to the New York Yankees. I have had the pleasure of visiting this field many times. I can confidently say it is such an amazing experience and such a beautiful field. 


The Original Yankee Stadium was home to legends like Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. While the current stadium which was built in 2009 still preserves what it once was. 


The new ballpark was built to offer fans more amenities and luxuries. Construction started in 2006. The Yankees financed the $1.6 billion project and the city of New York spent $220 million for infrastructure and other improvements in the area. 

(Yankee Stadium)



Oracle Park is the home of the San Fransisco Giants. This place is special to me because I have been countless times. The electricity when you walk in is different from any stadium. Yes, I am biased because it's my team, but it is something special regardless. 


The park opened up in 2000 and has been a centerpiece for San Fransisco ever since. One iconic part of Oracle is McCovey Cove, which has caught over 100 splash hits. One more would have to be the giant Coca-Cola bottle behind left field. 


Since 2000 Oracle Park has witnessed three championships for the Giants in 2010, 2012, and 2014.

(Oracle Park)


There are a couple more famous parks but we only had time to talk about these three today. These Iconic Stadiums serve as the base for many generations of baseball fans. 



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