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What is up with the ladder on the Green Monster at Fenway Park ?
When former Red Sox pitcher Bill ‘Spaceman’ Lee first walked into Fenway Park and saw the park’s famous left-field wall, the Green Monster, he asked: “Do they leave it there during games?” They do, a… Read more »
Wise Guides talks to a Paddler in McCovey Cove, San Fran
When Dave Edlund took early retirement from Hewlett-Packard at the age of 45, he shared his plans with co-workers: "I'm gonna go get a home run ball in the bay." He's been a McCovey Cove regular ever… Read more »
Road Trip: Barbeque and baseball history... an itinerary to Kauffman Stadium
Whether you're a Cardinals fan heading west on I-70 for the series in Kansas City this weekend or just looking for another ballpark to check off your list, Wise Guides has an itinerary to Kauffman St… Read more »
Books added and markdowns in our Wise Guide Store
If you've been having trouble getting your hands on our Wise Guide to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, look no more. You can get it for just $9.99 like our other books.Except, that is, for our Wise G… Read more »
Ban confetti cannons and sports just won't be fun anymore
The Orlando Magic have been getting some heat for that premature celebration the other night when confetti rained down just prior to the final buzzer. They were about to win the first Finals game in … Read more »
Wise Guide Tip: When attending the Indy 500, forget the hotel and camp in the 'hood
Heading to Indianapolis this weekend for the 500? Well, forget the fancy hotels in downtown Indy with their room service and other luxuries (like running water). Who needs all tha… Read more »
Road Trip: Wise Guides visits Petco Park
Wise Guides was in San Diego recently and took in a game at Petco Park, a beautiful stadium right downtown in the famous Gaslamp Quarter. Yes, the name is goofy and the Padres suck, but it's worth t… Read more »
Best Ballpark Eats: Wise Guides picks a Top 10 from around the Majors
“Buy me some peanuts and cracker jack, I don't care if I never get back”Yes, fans still rise and sing that wonderful song during the 7th-inning stretch at ballparks throughout the Major Leagues, but … Read more »
Getting Ready For Indy - An Itinerary for IMS
“Race day” is really a misnomer at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Devoted fans are on hand in the days and even weeks leading up to the race checking out qualifying and bonding with fellow fans. So… Read more »
Empty seats greet Yankees at their new park
We've all become accustomed to seeing scores of empty seats behind home plate at Major League ballparks these days when watching on television, catching highlights or there in person. Many parks… Read more »