The Astros were originally called the Houston Colt .45s, but changed their name when they moved into the Astrodome (whose name was inspired by Houston’s role in the space program, as mentioned in the video).
Clover Park, spring training home of the New York Mets, has its outfield dimensions identical to old Shea Stadium (338 feet down both LF and RF lines, 371 in left-center and right-center, and 410 feet towards dead CF).
In 1995, when the Players Strike was ongoing, MLB was considering using replacement players. This caused a major problem for the Toronto Blue Jays. The provincial government had a law banning replacement workers from crossing the picket lines and this included the Blue Jays. The only place being considered was to have the Blue Jays playing their 'Home' games at Dunedin. Florida almost had two MLB teams before the (Devil) Rays started in 1998.
Interesting when you consider that the Jays played regular season home games in 2020/2021 in both Dunedin and Buffalo due to Covid border restrictions. It was cool to see Buffalo get MLB games as the ballpark was built for a potential expansion to MLB size.
This soundtrack is lacking. What happened to the 2 songs that were in regular rotation?? Love your vids..👍✌️that Track at the end, there is! Love your vids, specially the college football videos. I watch them often!
The Yankees' facility predates the current building that calls itself Yankee Stadium, so if anything the soulless, sterile look of what was originally called Legends Field inspired the new regular stadium. Either way, though, that's a perfect description of both. The old Yankee Stadium was dated, but a little less dull.
I gotta be honest, why do the Marlins; Rays and D-backs even need spring training venues when they, themselves, play in the host states for the Cactus & Grapefruit Leagues. Better off using your own stadiums
