First Pitch · October 9, 2026
Baseball is more than nine innings. Thebaseballbash covers everything around them, from big-league parks and minor-league towns to college weekends, youth tournaments and the families who make a tradition out of all of it. Occasionally we even talk about the game.
The tickets, the gate and the parking spot are sorted. Here's how to settle baseball game day transportation before anyone orders a beer.
Read the full storyEvery story on the site lands in one of these sections. Pick the one that matches your kind of game day, or read them all in order like a scorecard.
Thirty teams, 162 games a season and a strong opinion about the best hot dog in every park. We cover the big leagues the way fans live them: when to show up, where to stand for batting practice, which numbers explain a team, and which road trips earn the miles.
Open the MLB field guideMinor-league baseball is where a bargain hot dog night, a mascot race and a future All-Star can share the same inning. From Myrtle Beach to the Midwest, we chase the small parks that make a summer.
Lead story: Going to the Ballgame? Plan the Ride Home Before the First Pitch
Open the Minor League Baseball field guideFriday night aces, metal bats and a road to Omaha that runs through some of the best small ballparks in the country. We follow college baseball for the fans in the bleachers and the families in the parking lot.
Open the College Baseball field guideYouth baseball should be fun first. We write for parents who want practical help with gear, schedules and snack duty, and who'd rather their kid still love the game at 15 than chase a radar gun at 11.
Open the Youth Baseball field guideHotel blocks, pool play, early games and the long Sunday drive home. Tournament weekends have their own rhythm, and we cover the logistics so the baseball part stays fun.
Open the Tournament Baseball field guideThe first glove. The first foul ball you didn't catch. The scorebook a grandparent kept for decades. This is where we write about the traditions that get handed down the bleachers.
Open the Baseball Families field guideTip from the press box
Arrive at least an hour early the first time you visit a park. You'll find your seats without rushing, see the field before it fills up, and figure out where the good food lines are.
Start with whatever's closest. A minor-league or college game is usually cheaper, easier to park at and closer to the field than a big-league park, which makes it a good first outing. Get there early enough to watch warmups, grab a scorecard if the park sells one, and plan your ride home before you go.
It depends more on the level of baseball than on the city. A minor-league or college game around Myrtle Beach, Conway or Charlotte can be a cheap night out, while a big-league game in New York, Boston or Chicago adds parking, pricier food and often a hotel. On tournament weekends, rooms, gas and meals usually cost more than the baseball itself. Check each team's site for current ticket prices and book hotels early.