Yankees Win One Game In A Row, Break The Losing Streak

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Stop the presses and get the Canyon of Heroes ready…the Yankees have finally won a game! That’s right! The Yanks actually won last night…snapping their first nine-game losing streak in 41 years…as the Yanks beat the Nationals…9 to 1. And it was all Aaron Judge who did the damage as Judge slugged three home runs in the game and basically told the Yankees: “Hop on my back.”

Judge now has 27 homers this season and helps the Yanks avoid what would have been their first 10-game losing streak since 1913. And while it’s good that the Yankees finally emerged with a W, owner Hal Steinbrenner still needs to do the right thing and clean house. Period.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 23: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees hits a grand slam home run in the second inning against the Washington Nationals at Yankee Stadium on August 23, 2023 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

The Mets were shut out by Charlie Morton and the Braves…7 to nothing. Morton struck out 11 Mets in the game as he picked up the win. The Mets dropped to 59 and 69 for the season.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 23: Charlie Morton #50 of the Atlanta Braves pitches during the fourth inning against the New York Mets at Truist Park on August 23, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

The Phillies fell to the Giants…8 to 6. The Phils are now 69 and 58 for the year and are still in the first, National League, Wild Card spot.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – AUGUST 23: Paul DeJong #18 of the San Francisco Giants is congratulated by Wade Meckler #53 of the San Francisco Giants after hitting a two-run home run against the Philadelphia Phillies during the fourth inning of a game at Citizens Bank Park on August 23, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

More baseball news. L.A. Angels megastar Shohei Ohtani has a tear in the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow and will not pitch again this season. Ohtani is a free agent this season. Interesting.

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 23: Designated hitter Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels looks on in the dugout before the start of game two of a doubleheader against Cincinnati Reds at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 23, 2023 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Jets wide receiver Corey Davis, who’s only 28, has surprisingly announced that he is “stepping away” from football. Davis was going to make $10.5 million this season in the final year of his contract with the Jets…but will now be retiring. Crazy.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – DECEMBER 04: Corey Davis #84 of the New York Jets celebrates after a catch during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 04, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)

More football news. The 49’ers announced that former Jet Sam Darnold will be the backup QB…and since Brock Purdy was already named the starter after his amazing rookie season…that means that the Niners’ first-round draft pick Trey Lance…selected at Number 3 in the NFL Draft just two years ago…will be demoted to third-stringer. Wow.

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 19: Trey Lance #5 of the San Francisco 49ers looks to pass during the second half of a preseason game against the Denver Broncos at Levi’s Stadium on August 19, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Loren Elliott/Getty Images)

The LA Clippers’ preseason opener against the Utah Jazz will be played at the University of Hawai’i at Manoa on Oct. 8, with all proceeds from the game being donated to the Hawai’i Community Foundation’s Maui Strong Fund to benefit wildfire relief in Lahaina, Hawai’i.

DALLAS, TX – FEBRUARY 09: The Los Angeles Clippers logo worn by Chris Paul #3 of the Los Angeles Clippers at American Airlines Center on February 9, 2015 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

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Major League Baseball has a deep respect for their game’s rich history. Attending a ballgame can be a great experience that allows fans to marvel at baseball culture. Furthermore, most MLB parks have designed stadium attractions that make them unique amongst the 30 venues in the league.

From museums to bodies of water to fan-zone fun, the MLB stadiums across the country each have something that is representative of their character. Often you will find baseball enthusiasts track how many ballparks they have been to. In addition, it is common for fans to build trips to other cities to have a new MLB park experience.

MLB is the only professional sport in the country where each team has its own dedicated stadium. For example, in the NFL, the Jets and Giants share Metlife Stadium. Many NBA team share their home arena with the NHL team in their city. In professional baseball, each of the 30 teams has their own home field that is theirs alone. This enables the organization to build more character specific to the club.

The interior of an MLB ballpark is all about the players. Though there is a mysterious aura about the clubhouse, given that they are underground. The common thread in modern-day construction is centered around the ballclub. The intent is to make each clubhouse comfortable, hi-tech, and private for the players and coaches. The rest of the stadium is all about the fan experience.

Here, we will look at some of the most unique MLB stadium attractions. Each is representative of their city and team history. They provide character to the ballpark. In many cases, these features make the park a landmark in their home state.

If you want to take in an MLB game in a ballpark you have not visited yet, here are some attractions to consider.

Behind the outfield wall at Chase Field, there’s a pool area. From here, you can see the entire game. At the home of the Arizona Diamondbacks, you can take in a National League West game while going for a swim. The area accommodates 35 people.

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You surely know all about the infamous Green Monster left field wall at Fenway Park, but did you know you can sit on top of it? There are 269 seats available for Red Sox ticket purchase. This area is a common spot for lucky fans to catch a home run ball.

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Hundreds of signed baseballs by Yankee greats, plagues, and statues are just some of the incredible monuments in the museum at Yankee Stadium. Some of the exhibits rotate, but “Yankees by the numbers” jerseys, World Series rings, and trophies are always on display.

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If you want to kayak up against the outfield wall of a picturesque stadium, McCovey Cove in San Francisco is your spot. While its common to see boats overshadowing right field, this is also a common spot for those looking to catch a memorable home run ball.

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“There’s magic in the ivy and the old scoreboard,” Eddie Vedder sings in his Cubs tribute song “All The Way.” The legendary ivy covering the outfield walls at Wrigley might arguably be the most iconic ballpark look of all.

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Technically it’s called Gallagher Square, but the Park at Petco Park is located outside the outfield walls but inside the gates of the stadium. You need a ticket on gameday to access this space, which has mini fields and a statue of the late Padres great Tony Gwynn.

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A tank containing real live stingrays rests within the outfield of the stadium. This is a 35 foot, 10,000 gallon exhibit that is in partnership with the Florida Aquarium.

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15-foot-high and 56-foot-long replica of an 1862 steam locomotive goes for a ride each time the Astros hit a home run. Sitting 90 feet above the field, you will hear this train go for a 40 second ride back and forth. This area of the park used to be Union Station, which is why the train was brought in as an attraction in 2000. It is driven by Bobby Dynamite.

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Along the main concourse in center field, there’s the Bobblehead Museum at loanDepot Park in Miami. This is the home of over 500 bobbleheads that are enclosed behind glass. While many of these are MLB and minor league players, a section includes entertainers and special giveaways the Marlins have done.

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When the Brewers hit a home run, their mascot Bernie slides down a giant yellow slide out of his outfield treehouse. Fans can take a ride down as well. Tickets are available for purchase for some pre-game fun ($150-$175).

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The city fountains are well represented at the home of the Royals. The fountains in outfield are 322 feet wide. They can change colors and offer a magnificent display. Select 200 level seats near the fountains can be purchased. There are eight programmed fountain shows, where 600 nozzles can launch into 150 combinations of effects.

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You can sit high above centerfield in Colorado. The Rockpile offers $4 select tickets. It’s a bleacher style seating, giving you a true Rocky Mountain feel.

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