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3 days ago
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Oldest stadiums in MLB: When every active ballpark opened
Major League Baseball experienced a ballpark boon around the turn of the millennium, with 19 of the game's 28 permanent stadiums opening between 1991 and 2010. Only two ballparks built prior to 1961 remain in Fenway Park (1912) and Wrigley Field (1914), with both stadiums having undergone substantial modernization efforts over more than a century of use. Dodger Stadium (1962) is the third-oldest MLB stadium, with Angel Stadium (1966) and the Kansas City Royals' Kauffman Stadium (1973) rounding out the five oldest. Advertisement MLB's newest stadium is the Texas Rangers' Globe Life Field (2020), opening three years after the Atlanta Braves' Truist Park, the only other ballpark built since 2012. Temporarily playing in Sacramento, the Athletics expect to open their new Las Vegas ballpark in 2028. MLB STADIUM RANKINGS: Travelers rate baseball's best ballparks for 2025 Here's a look at when every MLB stadium opened: Oldest stadiums in MLB Fenway Park – 1912 (Red Sox) Wrigley Field – 1914 (Cubs) Dodger Stadium – 1962 (Dodgers) Angel Stadium – 1966 (Angels) Kauffman Stadium – 1973 (Royals) Rogers Centre – 1989 (Blue Jays) Rate Field – 1991 (White Sox) Orioles Park at Camden Yards – 1992 (Orioles) Progressive Field – 1994 (Guardians) Coors Field – 1995 (Rockies) George M. Steinbrenner Field – 1996 (Rays' home ballpark for 2025) Chase Field – 1998 (Diamondbacks) T-Mobile Park – 1999 (Mariners) Daikin Park – 2000 (Astros) Comerica Park – 2000 (Tigers) Oracle Park – 2000 (Giants) Sutter Health Park – 2000 (Athletics' home ballpark until team moves to Las Vegas) American Family Field – 2001 (Brewers) PNC Park – 2001 (Pirates) Great American Ball Park – 2003 (Reds) Citizens Bank Park – 2004 (Phillies) Petco Park – 2004 (Pirates) Busch Stadium – 2006 (Cardinals) Nationals Park – 2008 (Nationals) Citi Field – 2009 (Mets) Yankee Stadium – 2009 (Yankees) Target Field – 2010 (Twins) LoanDepot Park – 2012 (Marlins) Truist Park – 2017 (Braves) Globe Life Field – 2020 (Rangers) The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast. Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Oldest stadiums in MLB: See when every active ballpark opened
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18-05-2025
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Noah Cameron strikes out three over 6 1/3 innings
Noah Cameron allows only one run on two hits with zero walks and strikes out three batters over 6 1/3 innings in his first start at Kauffman Stadium
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12-05-2025
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Rafael Devers tunes out position switch drama, continues hot-hitting May with 2-run HR vs. Royals
While controversy swirls around what position Rafael Devers might play for the Boston Red Sox in the weeks to come, he's been doing what a designated hitter ideally does best. Devers' two-run home run in the sixth inning off Seth Lugo was the difference in Boston's 3-1 win over the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Sunday. With a 2-for-3 day at the plate, Devers finished off a three-game series during which he batted 7 for 12 (.583) and drove in six runs. The Red Sox DH also batted 2 for 3 with a home run and two RBI on May 8, shortly after he told reporters he would not move to first base in light of Triston Casas' season-ending knee injury. He went on to criticize the team's front office for its decision-making and how he's been dealt with since being asked to move from third base after Alex Bregman signed as a free agent. Early in the season, Devers struggled — starting 0 for 19 with 15 strikeouts — which seemed to indicate the move to DH was affecting his hitting. But during spring training, he was also working his way through shoulder inflammation that led the Red Sox to shut him down with eight games left last season. His swing mechanics and timing, especially with a high leg kick, were thrown off as a result. However, Devers' swing now appears to be in place. Granted, it's a small sample size, but in May, Devers is batting .459/.545/.676 with two doubles, two homers, 12 RBI and seven walks. And he's struck out only seven times. That's boosted Devers' 2025 totals to .280/.398/.490, which is essentially in line with his career numbers over nine MLB seasons. "He knows how to cancel the noise," Red Sox manager Alex Cora said after Saturday's game, via MassLive. "Obviously, the last few days have been a lot to all of us, but at the end of the day, like he says, 'All I know is to play baseball.'" Devers' homer, along with a solo shot from Wilyer Abreu in the fourth inning, provided just enough offense for Lucas Giolito to get his first win of the season. #RedSox Lucas Giolito flashed some upside today• Increased avg. velo across the board• +3 mph and less movement on slider• Featured the slider A LOT more as a third offering to go with the change up and fastball — Mike Kurland (@Mike_Kurland) May 11, 2025 Giolito, making his third start since returning from a hamstring injury, allowed one unearned run and two hits with five strikeouts over 6 2/3 innings. That was a vast improvement from the six runs and 10 hits he gave up to the Texas Rangers in his previous outing. Giolito missed the entire 2024 campaign after undergoing elbow surgery last spring. "Better mix, better command, fastball was a little bit harder, 93, 94 mph, but I think it was the mix of the pitches," Cora said, via the Boston Herald. With the win, Boston (22-20) stays two games behind the New York Yankees (23-17), who also won on Sunday, in the American League East.
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12-05-2025
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Rafael Devers tunes out position switch drama, continues hot-hitting May with 2-run HR vs. Royals
While controversy swirls around what position Rafael Devers might play for the Boston Red Sox in the weeks to come, he's been doing what a designated hitter ideally does best. Devers' two-run home run in the sixth inning off Seth Lugo was the difference in Boston's 3-1 win over the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Sunday. With a 2-for-3 day at the plate, Devers finished off a three-game series during which he batted 7-for-12 (.583) and drove in six runs. The Red Sox DH also batted 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI on May 8, shortly after he told reporters he would not move to first base in light of Triston Casas' season-ending knee injury. He went on to criticize the team's front office for its decision-making and how he's been dealt with since being asked to move from third base after Alex Bregman signed as a free agent. Early in the season, Devers struggled — starting 0 for 19 with 15 strikeouts — which seemed to indicate the move to DH was affecting his hitting. But during spring training, he was also working his way through shoulder inflammation that led the Red Sox to shut him down with eight games left last season. His swing mechanics and timing, especially with a high leg kick, were thrown off as a result. However, Devers' swing now appears to be in place. Granted, it's a small sample size, but in May, Devers is batting .459/.545/.676 with two doubles, two homers, 12 RBI and seven walks. And he's struck out only seven times. That's boosted Devers' 2025 totals to .280/.398/.490, which is essentially in line with his career numbers over nine MLB seasons. "He knows how to cancel the noise," Red Sox manager Alex Cora said after Saturday's game, via MassLive. "Obviously, the last few days have been a lot to all of us, but at the end of the day, like he says, 'All I know is to play baseball.'" Devers' homer, along with a solo shot from Wilyer Abreu in the fourth inning, provided just enough offense for Lucas Giolito to get his first win of the season. #RedSox Lucas Giolito flashed some upside today• Increased avg. velo across the board• +3 mph and less movement on slider• Featured the slider A LOT more as a third offering to go with the change up and fastball — Mike Kurland (@Mike_Kurland) May 11, 2025 Giolito, making his third start since returning from a hamstring injury, allowed one unearned run and two hits with five strikeouts over 6 2/3 innings. That was a vast improvement from the six runs and 10 hits he gave up to the Texas Rangers in his previous outing. Giolito missed the entire 2024 campaign after undergoing elbow surgery last spring. "Better mix, better command, fastball was a little bit harder, 93, 94 mph, but I think it was the mix of the pitches," Cora said, via the Boston Herald. With the win, Boston (22-20) stays two games behind the New York Yankees (23-17), who also won on Sunday, in the American League East.
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12-05-2025
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Rafael Devers tunes out position switch drama, continues hot-hitting May with 2-run HR vs. Royals
While controversy swirls around what position Rafael Devers might play for the Boston Red Sox in the weeks to come, he's been doing what a designated hitter ideally does best. Devers' two-run home run in the sixth inning off Seth Lugo was the difference in Boston's 3-1 win over the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Sunday. With a 2-for-3 day at the plate, Devers finished off a three-game series during which he batted 7-for-12 (.583) and drove in six runs. Advertisement The Red Sox DH also batted 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI on May 8, shortly after he told reporters that he would not move to first base in light of Triston Casas' season-ending knee injury. He went on to criticize the team's front office for its decision-making and how he's been dealt with since being asked to move from third base after Alex Bregman signed as a free agent. Early in the season, Devers struggled — starting 0-for-19 with 15 strikeouts — which seemed to indicate that the move to DH was affecting his hitting. But during spring training, he was also working his way through shoulder inflammation that led the Red Sox to shut him down with eight games left last season. His swing mechanics and timing, especially with a high leg kick, were thrown off as a result. However, Devers' swing now appears to be in place. Granted, it's a small sample size but in May, Devers is batting .459/.545/.676 with two doubles, two homers, 12 RBI and seven walks. And he's struck out only seven times. Advertisement That's boosted Devers' 2025 totals to .280/.398/.490, which is essentially in line with his career numbers over nine MLB seasons. "He knows how to cancel the noise," Red Sox manager Alex Cora said after Saturday's game, via MassLive. "Obviously, the last few days have been a lot to all of us, but at the end of the day, like he says, 'All I know is to play baseball.'" Devers' homer, along with a solo shot from Wilyer Abreu in the fourth inning, provided just enough offense for Lucas Giolito to get his first win of the season. Giolito, making his third start since returning from a hamstring injury, allowed one unearned run and two hits with five strikeouts over 6 2/3 innings. That was a vast improvement from the six runs and 10 hits he gave up to the Texas Rangers in his previous outing. Giolito missed the entire 2024 campaign after undergoing elbow surgery last spring. Advertisement "Better mix, better command, fastball was a little bit harder, 93, 94 mph, but I think it was the mix of the pitches," Cora said, via the Boston Herald. With the win, Boston (22-20) stays two games behind the New York Yankees (23-17), who also won on Sunday, in the American League East.
