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Axios
08-04-2025
- Sport
- Axios
Guardians home opener: Everything you need to know
More than 30,000 baseball fans are expected to brave historically cold weather for the Guardians' home opener Tuesday afternoon against the Chicago White Sox. Why it matters: The first home game is a rite of passage for Cleveland sports fans dating back to the late 1800s. It's part of what should be a lively spring downtown with the Cavaliers in the playoffs and new nearby bars opening. State of play: The Guardians are off to a slow start this season with a 3-6 record. This week's home stand is a chance to right the ship against the White Sox, arguably the worst team in baseball. Tuesday's game is scheduled to start at 4:10pm. Pregame festivities kick off at 3:30pm. Jack Sawyer, defensive end for the national champion Ohio State Buckeyes, will throw the ceremonial first pitch to Steve Colavito, son of Cleveland baseball legend Rocky Colavito, who passed away in December. The game ball will be delivered to the mound by the grandson of Larry Dolan, the team owner who died in February. The Cleveland Orchestra's string section will perform the national anthem. Flashback: Tuesday also marks the 50th anniversary of Frank Robinson becoming the first Black manager in Major League Baseball history as player/manager for the Indians at Cleveland Municipal Stadium. Robinson's widow and daughter will deliver the lineup card before Tuesday's game. Between the lines: Fans could face record-low temperatures in the low 30s around start time. The record for the lowest temperature during a home opener was 34 degrees in 2016. Progressive Field will continue to unveil its ongoing renovations this season. Catch up quick: The Guardians announced the $435 million " Progressive Field Reimagined" project back in 2023. Last season saw new blue seating in the ballpark's lower bowl, as well as the construction of open-air spaces for fans in right and left fields. The latest: This season's renovations include upgrades to left field's Terrace District, which now houses an upstairs beer hall and a downstairs social club with rentable lounge space. Dig in: The Terrace District also has new food options like the "Big Mozz" mozzarella stick sandwich, a fried bologna sandwich and a smoked turkey leg drumstick. The new Guardian Burger, courtesy of Gunselman's Tavern, will be available at the burger stand in section 175. The Market Garden Stand in section 133 has a spicy pepperoni flatbread, while the CLE Steak Stand in section 113 has a "Best Damn Cheesesteak" cooked up by Black Box Fix in Legacy Village. 💭 Troy's thought bubble: I can't wait to try the Guardian Burger. I live close to Gunselman's, which has one of the best burgers I've ever tasted in Northeast Ohio. Where and how to watch The big picture: As things warm up this season, so will downtown. The first-place Cavaliers begin their playoff run in less than two weeks at Rocket Arena. Two new bars — the country-themed Jolene's Honky Tonk and outdoor venue The Dugout — are set to open later this spring on East 4th Street. The Dugout will be part of DORA Park, East 4th's new designated outdoor refreshment area. Another sports bar, The Stadium, is now open on nearby Bolivar Road.
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
4 new Great American Ball Park dishes, from a mozzarella stick sandwich to goetta sliders
The Cincinnati Reds just took peanuts, Cracker Jacks and other ballgame snacks to the next level. The 2025 Major League Baseball season kicks off next week, and with it, the return of ballpark nights full of ice-cold drinks, popcorn, ice cream and other well-loved snacks. But sports stadium food has come a long way. Each year, Great American Ball Park reveals new menu additions ahead of the Reds season. Heading to a Reds game with a hearty appetite? Here are four need-to-try items new to the stadium this year. For a complete list of all the new food and beverage offerings, visit This dish combines everything you didn't know you needed in a sandwich: mozzarella sticks, chicken tenders and marinara sauce. Find it in the Scouts Club private event space located behind home plate. What's in it: Crispy chicken tenders, "Big Mozz" sticks, provolone cheese, marinara sauce and banana peppers on a hoagie roll, served with kettle chips. Glier's Meats Inc. levels up the classic Reuben sandwich with its signature goetta patty. Available at the stadium's food bar locations in sections 129 and 416. What's in it: Glier's goetta patty, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and thousand island dressing, served on slider buns. Experience this leveled-up version of the walking taco born out of a collaboration between Grippo's and Montgomery Inn. Available near sections 117, 133, 416 and 425. What's in it: A Grippo's and Montgomery Inn collaboration combining Saratoga-style chips with pulled pork, BBQ sauce and coleslaw. Fifty West Brewing Co. debuted its addition to Great American Ball Park's menus Friday: a double smash burger topped with "Funacho" cheese on a pretzel bun. It's available at the Fifty West Stand in section 129 for a limited time, offered until April 30. What's in it: Double smash burger with American cheese, topped with "Funacho" cheese and house mustard on a pretzel bun with crinkle-cut fries. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Great American Ball Park unveils 2025 new menu items
