Jim and Alyssia travel to Toledo to experience one of Minor League Baseball’s most historic franchises, the Toledo Mud Hens. At Fifth Third Field, they sit down with Mud Hens VP and GM Erik Ibsen to talk about the team’s legacy and its place in the city’s baseball tradition. The episode also takes a trip to Atlanta, where Alyssia finally gets to visit the home of her beloved Atlanta Braves, marking a special stop on the Ballpark Nation journey.

Jim and Alyssia hit the road along America’s most famous highway to visit the Inland Empire 66ers at San Manuel Stadium. Along the way, they explore the rich history of Route 66 and its connection to the communities that baseball calls home. The episode features a visit with Steve Wendt, the longtime voice of the 66ers, and a stop with the St. Louis Cardinals, tying the spirit of the Mother Road to the game’s enduring legacy.

Jim and Alyssia head deep into West Texas to experience baseball on the high plains. The journey begins in Amarillo with the Amarillo Sod Poodles at Hodgetown, where they visit with team president Tony Ensor to talk about the club’s rapid rise and the passion of Panhandle baseball fans. The road trip continues to Abilene to meet the Abilene Flying Bison, where VP Cat Duguay shares the story behind the city’s growing baseball scene and its community connection.

Inland Empire 66er: www.milb.com/inland-empire

St. Louis Cardinals: www.mlb.com/cardinals

Jim and Alyssia embrace their inner buccaneers in a special “Talk Like a Pirate” themed episode. The adventure begins in Erie with the Erie SeaWolves, where they visit UPMC Park and sit down with team president Greg Coleman to talk about the club and its place in the city’s baseball culture. The journey continues in Pittsburgh with a stop to see the Pittsburgh Pirates, tying the episode together with a fun, pirate-themed celebration of baseball from lakefront Erie to the Steel City.

Erie SeaWolves: www.milb.com/erie

Pittsburgh Pirates: www.mlb.com/pirates

Jim and Alyssia visit First National Bank Field to experience the fun and fan energy of the Greensboro Grasshoppers. They meet with Grasshoppers executive Tim Vangel, explore the ballpark atmosphere, and take in one of Minor League Baseball’s most entertaining game-day environments. The episode also includes a stop with the Colorado Rockies, continuing the Ballpark Nation journey across the baseball landscape.

Baseball… but now we’re going a mile high 🌄⚾

New #BallparkNation drops Thursday!

We hit the Greensboro Grasshoppers: https://www.milb.com/greensboro

Colorado Rockies: https://www.mlb.com/rockies

—and it gets wild:

🐜 grasshoppers

🏔️ mountain views

🍺 ballpark brews

⚾ big league vibes

Yeah…..this one is all over the place!

Jim and Alyssia head west to El Paso to experience baseball on the border with the Triple-A El Paso Chihuahuas at beautiful Southwest University Park. Along the way, they explore the deep baseball history of the region, make a quick stop in San Diego to connect the Padres pipeline, and sit down with Chihuahuas General Manager Brad Taylor to talk about building one of Minor League Baseball’s most successful franchises.

Baseball… but make it border-town chaos 🇺🇸

New #BallparkNation drops Thursday!

We hit the

El Paso Chihuahuas: https://www.milb.com/el-paso

San Diego Padres: https://www.mlb.com/padres

—and it gets wild:

🌭 weiners

🍺 drinks

🐕 dogs

✈️ fighter jets

Yeah… this one’s different. Link in bio.

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Jim and Alyssia kick off the journey in Durham, North Carolina, home of the legendary Durham Bulls. From the history of one of Minor League Baseball’s most iconic teams to five surprising facts about the city itself, they explore what makes Durham a must-visit baseball destination. The episode also features a special conversation with Bull Durham star William O’Leary, sharing stories from one of baseball’s most beloved films.