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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.
This week we're in Queens NY hanging with the Ny Mets and it was...amazin'.
In this week’s "Ballpark Nation," takes viewers on an unforgettable journey to Segra Stadium, home of the Fayetteville Woodpeckers. We talk the Woodpeckers, Fort Liberty, Baseball and the Military and the 'Devil's in Baggy Pants.'
In this episode of "Ballpark Nation," host Jim heads to MCU Park, home of the Brooklyn Cyclones, to experience the lively game day atmosphere of minor league baseball. Jim explores the charming ballpark, highlighting its breathtaking views of Coney Island Ballpark Nation: www.ballparknationusa.com Brooklyn Cyclones: https://www.milb.com/brooklyn
In this exciting episode of "Ballpark Nation," host Jim explores the electric game day experience at Citizens Bank Park, home of the Philadelphia Phillies and a trip to America's Past. Ballpark Nation: www.ballparknationusa.com Philadelphia Phillies:
We visit the Iron Pigs and its Dinosaur Night. A party thousands of years in the making. Ballpark Nation: www.ballparknationusa.com LeHigh Valley Iron Pigs: https://www.milb.com/lehigh-valley
We're in Minnesota for the Minnesota Twins and the St. Paul Saints Ballpark Nation: www.ballparknationusa.com St. Paul Saints: https://www.milb.com/st-paul Minnesota Twins: https://www.mlb.com/twins
From the publisher's feed
Ballpark Nation is a coast-to-coast baseball road trip that celebrates the stories, people, and passion that make the game more than just what happens between the lines.
Hosted by Jim Christopher and Alyssia Rivera, each episode takes you inside a different ballpark—from Major League icons to hidden Minor League gems—where history, culture, and community collide. Along the way, they sit down with team executives, players, broadcasters, and fans to uncover what makes each stop unique.
From quirky promotions and unforgettable mascots to deep-rooted traditions and local flavor, Ballpark Nation is as much about the journey as it is the game. Whether you’re a lifelong baseball fan or just love a great road trip story, this is your all-access pass to the heart of America’s pastime.
New episodes drop weekly. Grab your glove, hit the road, and join the nation.