Endangered MLB Stadiums Heading Into 2024

[@BookClubDisaster]

The Angles building a stadium with a roof would be absurd. Let's take one of the best weather cities on planet Earth and hide from it.

[@stuartrubin5730]

L A Angels do not need a stadium with a translucent roof.

[@reesejabs1895]

It does get hot there in L.A. I don't know......

[@RobZelinka]

I enjoy these videos. Just my opinion, I don’t see the White Sox moving out of Chicago. The owner made a relocation threat 25 years ago, successfully to his credit. That said, I would submit people will call his bluff this time around. Chicago is the 3rd largest city in the country. Even if they build in the suburbs, the market is larger than any other relocation city available in the country. What is more likely is for the owner to sell or die before this stadium gets replaced. Last point, it is ironic that stadiums like Wrigley, Fenway, Dodger Stadium, the old Tiger Stadium, old Yankee Stadium, etc lasted many decades yet these more modern stadiums are considered obsolete in about 20-25 years. As long as cities continue to build them, and tax payers continue to vote yes to fund them, this trend will continue

[@jamesgoatcher]

The content creator's take on a translucent roof is nonsense. We may get 1 rained out game a year but otherwise have the best weather on Earth. What we need is a new owner, someone who loves baseball!

[@jdspreest]

@@jamesgoatcherI don’t think even Arte is the problem. It’s the players he inks who become bums when they get here is the problem. If Arte spends money, he gets pissed on. If he doesn’t, he still gets pissed on. So what gives? I think he did the right thing by not signing Shohei to a ridiculous contract. We have to start drafting quality guys just like Jackie Autry did back in the late 90s to help build a strong foundation for the team. We need to stop signing free agents since they don’t pan out. In the last twenty years, the only free agent that was worth his money and then some has been Vladdy. Everyone else sucked.

[@ec1628]

I heard that too. Why the heck would one want a roof on the stadium?

[@jdspreest]

Hey brother, love your videos. But have you ever been to Angel Stadium? The upper deck is not completely dilapidated. Where did you get your info from? It’s an older stadium, yes, but it is very far from dilapidated. It a still a decent and fun stadium. Just because it doesn’t have all the unnecessary bells and whistles you peddle (social areas, retractable roofs) doesn’t mean a stadium sucks. I’ve said it before in your videos and I’ll say it again, Angel Stadium is perfect for baseball. We go there to watch a baseball game, not for anything else. Unlike all the other cities, we have a lot of things to do in SoCal, so we don’t need all the other crap other stadiums have to have to bring in fans. We go to Angel Stadium to relax, to get away from the regular fast SoCal life. And no sir, no baseball stadium in SoCal should EVER have any kind of roof on it. Baseball is meant to be played outdoors in the sun or in the nice weather we have here. Not sure what your obsession with retractable roofs is. The last few baseball stadiums built with roofs are atrocious. The fad is becoming tired. I know you’ll have lost your mind when/if you ever say that the Padres need a retractable roof on their stadium.

[@coreyf1204]

I think he's just making stuff up. Agreed, Angel Stadium is a wonderful place. It has an old 1960s/70s charm to it, without being ghetto or run down. The sight lines, even from the upper deck, provide a great view. Love Angel Stadium! Best part is the Brewery X taphouse in right field.

[@LJSJIUJITSU]

Agreed!! I love how this kids content but I've noticed everything has to be roofed in his opinion. The weather in SoCal is fine for baseball and that stadium is far from dilapidated.

[@georgeschubert9652]

Limit replies to 50 words. No need to write a friggin book.

[@MountainFisher]

@@georgeschubert9652 Did you read it all? You don't have to you know.

[@jdspreest]

@@georgeschubert9652this isn’t Twatter. You don’t have to read it. Unlike you, I actually have things going say. Maybe educate yourself some and you might too.

[@coreyf1204]

Man, I have no idea where you are getting your information from. I've recently been to Chase Field (Diamondbacks), Comerica Park (Tigers), and Angel Stadium. All three are wonderful venues. Sure they could use some light renovations in the near future, but nothing dramatic is necessary. Not one of these three ballparks are "endangered".

[@tklalmighty]

You think there's substance behind these takes?

[@steve8729]

When you say that the Angels will have a retractable roof you lose all credibility. This makes you sound like a bot. Have you ever been there? I doubt it. It is rarely into the 90s and it almost never rains from April to September. Where the hell are you getting information?

[@xl-in1sb]

Good video but the Angels do not need a roof lol there is hardly ever a rainout game in Anaheim and Socal overall and its not even that hot in the summer time here. There might be some 100 degree plus heat waves now and then but overall its perfect baseball weather out here

[@stevenhickey326]

Kauffman Stadium? Been there once , LOVED it. A's were in town , Sabes was pitching. Rickey led off with a bomb. Kauffman is old enough now , its getting close to being ICONIC. Memories , World Series , great players.. Keep playing there. In 20 years it will be a last of its kind , probably a tourist attraction like Tiger Stadium was at the end.

[@ramsesgarcia8461]

The owners trying to build a stadium Downtown.

[@ayayron_wrx]

Angels need to stay in OC. Even though they are the “LA angels”. Angel fans and LA don’t want them in Los Angeles. Keep them in Anaheim!

[@MountainFisher]

They need to go back to the name they were born with, the California Angels. I watched them play in Dodger Stadium for 3 years before the Big A was built.

[@ec1628]

@@MountainFisherThey were originally known as the LA Angels. But you are correct. California or Anaheim Angels should be the name.

[@carseye1219]

Yes, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim is the STUPIDEST team name in sports. California Angels would be my choice. @@MountainFisher

[@djdiemdduejdj]

I agree that the Angels need a new stadium but there's no reason for them leaving Anaheim. Their attendance is always in the top ten even with the terrible ownership and non competitive team. Plus the area is getting developed by the neighboring Anaheim Ducks NHL team.

[@jdspreest]

If they were to leave Anaheim, or OC, they’d be killing themselves, just as the Chargers have. We love our Angels even though we have sucked for long stretches. We still go to their games, which translates to decent annual attendance. But if they leave, they will kill their fan base. The only thing they should do immediately is get rid of the damn Los Angeles from the name. We are NOT LA.

[@waydebaker33]

Exactly.

[@michaeladams5636]

But they have the rock fountains beyond the outfield fence.

[@billmorton7720]

1000% agree !! Even with a horrible owner and 8 straight seasons of losing, the Angels still had over 2.6 million in attendance. A lot of successful teams would love that total. The ballpark does need some infrastructure improvement but it's right in the center of the Angels fan base. The Anaheim Ducks development across the freeway is another big reason to stay permanently. Great post !

[@jonnyt16]

@@jdspreest 100% the Angels belong in Anaheim. Die-hard Giants fan here but I have always rooted for the Angels in the AL, not sure why. Well except in 2002 of course. I remember as a young kid having a Brian Downing baseball card and it was this dude with big muscles and big glasses haha. Anyway, I've always kinda considered the Angels my "second" team. And yes I agree they will always be either the Anaheim Angels or the California Angels in my mind. Screw LA and that team that plays there.

[@KofaAvenueAnimations]

I've read reports from people who have been to Tropicana Field say the real problem is it's not easy tp get to. There are major traffic bottlenecks getting there, and the traffic amd parking around the place are a nightmare. The Rays have a lot of fans, but they don't like the hassle of getting to the Trop. If a new ballpark is built, it shpould be in a location that's accessible form the entire region. The three words for success in ny business: location, location, location.

[@joseeduardo4327]

Same. Everyone says it’s gotta be out of St. Petersburg

[@fredh.1255]

Been there quite a bit and the location is far and away the problem. Parking isn’t too bad and while the stadium is terrible for baseball, it is well maintained and clean. It has to be in the downtown area or perhaps near the Fairgrounds near I 4 and I 75. They will never draw big crowds consistently in St. Pete.

[@jdspreest]

They need to build a stadium that’s accessible by public transit. People would flock to it then. That’s a huge appeal because taking public transit to a game is a helluva lot cheaper than paying for parking

[@fredh.1255]

@@jdspreest Unfortunately, there is not much for public transit in Tampa. You can’t build a subway system but maybe a monorail in the future. Right now there’s just buses.

[@biggamer8655]

It's absolutely awful, I live in Tampa without traffic right now my maps says it's a 30 minute drive to Tropicana Field, which isn't bad the problem is, is generally you'll hit a ton of traffic going there, or a nightmare getting out of the stadium. On top of that there are really no places to go around there after the game that you could easily walk to while you wait for traffic to clear up and the parking lot bottlenecks like no other. The last issue is there's no feasible way to get to the game using public transportation.

[@nyterpfan]

I went to Kauffman Stadium for a 3 game series in the early 2000's and considered it one of the top 5 parks I've ever visited. As of this writing I've been to (including stadiums that are no longer in existence) approximately 30 MLB parks and I'd still rank "the K" at LEAST in the top-10! KC should preserve this park and keep the Royals there--it's really a great place to see a game!!

[@geoffbeier]

We went in '22. It's still a really nice place to see a game. Of the ones on the list, it feels more like "renovate" than "raze" to me also.

[@joeym5243]

In my opinion, ownership should be able to put together a decent team before any club gets a new stadium. But the motivation just isn't there

[@HawklordLI]

There is a huge movement here in KC to save the K. There is no way in hell that Jackson county voters are going to vote in favor of funding a new ballpark. It is not needed and not wanted. A downtown ballpark would be a nightmare. Traffic, parking and crime.

[@jdspreest]

I’ve never been to Royals Stadium, but I have to say that it’s still one of the most unique stadiums ever built. I feel that the renovations they made to get rid of the iconic water falls in the outfield were a massive mistake. The stadium, just like Angel Stadium, Dodger Stadium, Fenway and Wrigley, has a certain charm that even given its age, makes it a really cool destination. I don’t care how many billions are spent on new stadium construction (including the damn retractable roofs), you cannot build character into a stadium. These older pre-1970s stadiums have that. That’s why they always draw fans regardless of team performance.

[@blacksunshine1089]

@@jdspreestTiger Stadium in Detroit was the same way. It’s their age and history that makes them charming. Like the other facilities you mentioned, it was an attraction. Tiger Stadium had so much character that you’d swear it was a living being, a doting pet, a dear old friend, a loved one. The sense I would get when attending games there was similar to that of visiting my grandparents house, the one they had lived in since the 50s. Since the Tigers left in 1999, I feel like both the city and the team lost a big part of their identity.

[@joeym5243]

It also helps that the chiefs don't seem to want to leave arrowhead. The two are so intertwined with each other I feel like they would both either stay or leave together

[@awesomejedi917]

As a fellow KC resident I wholeheartedly agree. Downtown is a nightmare as it is, it doesn’t need a new stadium. I don’t think that Cass or Clay counties can afford a new stadium, and the fans would riot if they moved to the Kansas side.

[@Tank4Life]

Literally zero talk of a translucent roof for the Angel's. No idea where you got that from

[@jdspreest]

He’s obsessed with roofs, bro.

[@BookClubDisaster]

he probably got it from the Rams stupid stadium.

[@LJSJIUJITSU]

So pretty much every stadium is going to have a retractable roof? Why a roof for the Angels here in SoCal? The weather here is great and not overtly hot during the summer months. As for the Diamondbacks why would they move to Scottsdale? That stadium in downtown Phoenix is in a perfect location considering the population centers of that state. My wife and I were there recently for a game and it was great.

[@wyattkai]

Honestly Angels Stadium could still have a solid 10-15 years left in it. If youve been there recently the experience is still really good. I mean the Angels are at rock bottom for a franchise rn, and they still pack in a solid 40,000 fans several times a year. And the Angels wont be bad forever. Eventually theyll make the playoffs and in their hayday angels fans can fill their stadium alot

[@billmorton7720]

1000% agree, it will get better soon. Just let the young players play every day and we will be competitive again quickly. Go Angels !!

[@saints093]

I CANNOT see Kaufman Stadium being demolished within the next few years, I understand the stadium is old, but it’s still a structurally sound stadium, and I think the location is relatively good, but I don’t want to see this stadium be demolished, the scoreboard in center field is rather unique, and I love the fountains in right and left field, that was a very nice addition to the stadium, and the ballpark got renovations in the outfield no so long ago, so I have to disagree with Kaufman Stadium being demolished within the next few years

[@TheFullKanani]

Angel Stadium does not have too many seats. Angels fans like their team and show up to games whether Ohtani is on the roster or not.

[@thephantomeagle2]

If my memory serves me about the Detroit Tigers and CoMerica Park the new walls are basically tests to see how well they work out given the issues with Home Runs that have happened in the recent years. They don't want to put $300-$400 Million only to have the new walls need to be replaced again. They are planning on a major renovation and don't plan on leaving CoPa. It's in such an ideal location with the Ford Field, home of the Lions across the street and the Little Caesers Arena which hosts Pistons and Red Wings a few blocks away it's already one of the best collection of stadiums in the country. There was a story recently about building over I-75, which goes just north of CoPa and Ford Field and is between them and the LCA. They would tunnel a stretch of I-75 for a good share of the area and use that to put up shops, and other entertainment venues, like they've done in Foxboro and Green Bay. This cover would go from about Cass, West of LCA, to Brush street, the street that bisects Ford Field and CoPa. they've talked about having the the Fisher Service roads on either side of I-75 be eliminated from LCA to Brush Street since there's nothing that would be affected by their removal. Traffic on both sides have only a block in each direction to get around so no major loss there and they could easily have the empty lots along it become part of the attractions. since all four major sports in the US are right there there will always be customers year round from Ford Field, CoPa and the LCA for customers.

[@itinerantpatriot1196]

I've attended plenty of games at Comerica and I still feel like a stranger in a strange land. I miss Tiger Stadium, the old ballpark, a real ballpark. Comerica was poorly designed from the outset. That silly notion that creating a cavern would attract pitching was a half-baked dipshit idea and it only got worse from there. The old stadium had a cozy intimate feel to it. At Comerica you are far from the action even in a good seat. And that blaring cheezy sound system blasting out that horrible walk-up music. And bleachers. They purposely left bleachers out because of the rowdy fans they used to attract but again, that was part of the charm of the old ballpark. I spent many a fun summer night hanging out with the $2.00 crowd in center field. Sorry if I come off like an old curmudgeon but I miss the old days when it was about the game. These corporate bandboxes that get torn down after 30 years are ugly and cold. But you are right about the location. They really have no place else to build a new stadium unless they want to move out to the suburbs and that would take away the Illitch's precious foot traffic to the rest of the businesses they either own out right or are associated with down there. But that's just my take on it.

[@thephantomeagle2]

@@itinerantpatriot1196 I agree completely. I have spent half a dozen or more games on the right field overhang looking down for Chet Lemon. That place would get so loud if the metal bleacher was full and people pound like crazy.

[@rpkietur]

its not going anywhere. old tiger stadium made you feel so close to the action. plus it had more shaded covering. i have never warmed to co-america. no over hang in right field!

[@Sunny31310]

Ya that's one thing I hate in comparison to Tiger stadium is getting cooked sitting anywhere on the baselines.. @@rpkietur

[@michaeladams5636]

Obviously Tampa Bay and Oakland need to move into new stadiums as well as the Chicago White Sox. But Anaheim and Kansas City should probably stay for now at least.

[@2nerdsinhell]

Why on Earth would the white Sox move into a new stadium? It’s had great renovations over the last 15 years and is a great place to watch a game

[@michaeladams5636]

@@2nerdsinhell I think it still looks like garbage compared to most other MLB stadiums. Like KC has the fountains ⛲️ LA Angela have the beautiful rocks but Chicago doesn’t really have anything.

[@fredh.1255]

I can’t understand why the Rays would be putting a Stadium in St Petersburg. It’s on the way to nowhere and it takes forever to get there . The attendance has been very poor because of the location. However the TV ratings are very good. They need to be in the downtown area or near the Fairgrounds near I 4 and I75.

[@BookClubDisaster]

The definition of insanity: doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result.

[@KOSMOinfinite]

St. Pete, has gone officially mad. They *should* know that the terrible location is part of the reason for such poor attendance. I understand that they want to make downtown St. Pete a destination, but if the Rays could not even provide a bump in activity over the past two decades, what makes them think a new stadium will? This team should be en-route to Montreal, where, IMO, it has much more of a realistic chance of being a viable team in a viable market. Tampa likes its football and it's hockey. Some markets are just viable for one or two team sports.

[@MountainFisher]

Florida just is not a baseball state. I don't blame the location, it isn't as bad as it's made out to be. Even if the Rays moved into Ybor Harbor you wouldn't see a big jump in attendance. People in LA drive further through worse traffic to watch the Dodgers and Angels. But Hell no I'm not driving 20 miles to watch baseball because there might be _some_ congested traffic. You don't see people from the South crossing the Sunshine bridge despite no bad traffic. Fair weather fans want the stadium 5 miles or closer. I lived in Redington Shores and went to plenty of games. Traffic wasn't bad at all. It bottlenecks on the bridges, but then thins out, I saw a whole lot worse going to Braves games. Not a bad experience except being dark in that dome. Baseball wouldn't work in Orlando either and talk about your traffic!

[@arandomdudeontheinternet5792]

Montreal is probably the worst decision imo, even worse than keeping the trop. They aren’t planning on building anything new anytime soon and the only stadium that can accommodate baseball is Olympic Stadium, which is dilapidated, worse than the trop, and part of why the Expos left town, not to even mention that the stadium has become abandoned outside of a handful of concerts. Another reason is that the fans never showed up to Expos games, which could go back to a bad stadium and the Expos never being any good.

[@blacksunshine1089]

@@MountainFisherFlorida is one of the biggest states for youth baseball. The issue is that most of the population there is from the Northeast and Midwest. It also doesn’t help the Rays and Marlins have only been around since the 90s, and neither have ever had any lengthy periods of success.

[@MountainFisher]

@@blacksunshine1089 That is part of the reason I think Florida isn't a baseball state, too many transplants. I saw the Trop pretty full for Yankees and Red Sox games though. I think a new stadium will bring in more fans though. Have you ever been to a Rays game at the Trop? One of the things you hear from Yankees or Red Sox fans who have never been there is, "What a dark musty smelly stadium, I don't think I'll ever come back." I've heard several people say they wouldn't come back because of the stadium. You know that smell you get when you first turn on your air conditioner for the first time after not using it since the Fall and Winter? It kind of smells like that although it's not pronounced, but sometimes it can be a bit heavy. It is really too dark and the Lighting was not well thought out. It also doesn't help that ownership doesn't spend money and when they do it's Wander Franco.

[@blacksunshine1089]

@@MountainFisher I’ve never been there. I do know that it’s not the best place to see a game, but I wouldn’t let that deter me from going to see my Tigers play.

[@KeatingThomas]

At 7:49, you said, "And now we're left kinda at an influx..." Maybe you meant "at an impasse"?

[@ramsesgarcia8461]

Why the hell would the Angels get a stadium with a roof. Even their design plans didn’t have a roof.

[@ramsesgarcia8461]

It doesn’t rain in the socal area and it never gets to the extreme heat that happens in desserts and Texas.

[@2nerdsinhell]

Lack of outfield seating at guaranteed rate?? There’s 30 rows around the entire outfield, what are you talking about? And how would building MORE seats in a stadium that struggles with attendance solve any problems?

[@DavidMScott-cs8pp]

It's amazing how many younger people like you have the attitude that stadiums have to have the newest and latest of everything. I remember some of my finest MLB baseball games at old Exhibition Field in Toronto. Right on Lake Ontario near to the CNE grounds, Ontario Place and the kids could sit in the football seats for a $1.00. Mind you we attended the first ever game there Jays vs White Sox and seats on first base line were $8.35. So as players astronomical salaries have caused seats to soar to ridiculous prices I guess it's the patrons right to expect all the whips, whistles snd balloons and new facility offers but too often the costs fall on the taxpayer.

[@marblox9300]

Don't understand why SoCal with the great weather all year would want a Roofed Stadium. Rams look better in the Colosseum.

[@fraggevelle]

being someone who lived in tampa bay for 10 years i will never understand why they keep voting not to move the team to tampa. its to much trouble to go from tampa to st.pete

[@conorgilles81]

Guaranteed Rate Field isn't terrible by itself, but the area around it kind of sucks. Visiting both Chicago stadiums, you get to Wrigley and the area is vibrant and welcoming, lots of bars and people living nearby. You get off the train at the White Sox in the middle of the freeway, then you walk to a stone behemoth surrounded by parking. No housing, no businesses, no character. They could take one or two of those lots and build apartments with restaurants and shops at ground level. It would improve the atmosphere by 500%.

[@chriswahl4139]

back in the mid 80s the Sox kicked around building in the suburb of Addison by route 20 and I355 until building across the street

[@gregorykrug8034]

Three comments: 1. If I was the owner of the White Sox, and money was not an issue, I would love to move into where Soldier Field currently is. If the Bears do move to Arlington Heights, I swear that area of Soldier Field (not that far from Comiskey) would be great for a ballpark, and they can incorporate the marble columns already there, 2. I have been to nine MLB stadiums, one of them being Tropicana Field (more than once). Sure, it is not great, but sitting in air conditioning when the outdoor temperature is 90F+ with high humidity is a good thing, and 3. Comerica Park looked better 20+ years ago than it does now. They put a lot of time, money, and energy into the design, but have moved the fences in several times. The idea of a flagpole in the field of play WAS neat, but, of course, the flagpole did not move, but the wall did. Give Detroit another twenty years, and Comerica will probably be the most hitter-friendly ballpark in MLB.

[@CO84trucker]

You should do an alt timeline of "what if the powers-that-be in CLE maintained Cleveland Municipal Stadium and modernized it. That was on the drawing board at one point or another before Art Modell did what he did if I recall. IMHO if I had designed Cleveland Browns Stadium, I would've kept the East Bleachers (and thus the Dawg Pound) and incorporate the exterior facade into a new stadium!

[@ConfidentBald-sx9nx]

He should get a job

[@carseye1219]

I talked to an engineer who examined it in the early 1990s and he told me it might have taken a billion to just make it safe. Btw, it ceased being "Municipal" when Modell bought it from the city and ran it as the Cleveland Stadium Corporation. Modell would either get the world handed to him in Cleveland or move. A middle path was not tenable. I keep telling everyone that I'd still rather freeze my as* off on a wooden bleacher bench at old Cleveland Stadium surrounded by real, rabid, working-class fans than pay a fortune to sit in pampered luxury in places like SoFi or Allegiant (the only two NFL stadiums I've been to in the last two years) and listen to hedge fund managers talk about their golf games. I think my in-person football viewing days are over. I lived in Tampa for a few years and, yes, the Trop is a crappy ballpark but I could always get a free or give someone a $5 for a ticket and sit in relaxed air-conditioned comfort for a couple of hours.

[@thejam7129]

It sucks because for as much flak it gets, Gauranteed Field is actually a really nice stadium. They keep it clean and updated. Just terrible location, its on an island within the city of Chicago. It's a shame.

[@stevenhickey326]

What? What "island" are you talking about? 35th & Shields / Bridgeport is NOT an island, never has been. Stay on the Northside. You sound like a Cubs fan from Winnetka.

[@jdspreest]

Part of the charm to be in that area is that most of the White Sox fans are blue collared folks. If they move the franchise out of the SouthSide, they’ll be killing their fan base. The stadium is very blah, I’ve been to it, but it tailors perfectly to their fan base. White Sox fans are a rabid bunch. Any significant change to their location and stadium puts the success of the franchise at risk. Our friend here is trying to make every team and stadium the same cookie cutter models. I don’t think he understands fan bases.

[@Jeschitown]

island? what you talking about sox are not going anywhere it's a beautiful park that's aging nicely and the owner reinsdorf is just bluffing he knows sox not going anywhere

[@thejam7129]

@@Jeschitown Agreed it’s a beautiful park, as stated in my original comment. But go to Wrigley and then go to Comiskey and you will understand what I’m referring to when I say that the ballpark is on an island.

[@rodneygarner9055]

The biggest problem with GRF is the original design, which has it facing away from one of the world’s best skylines. This was allegedly done at the behest of Reinsdorf, who wanted to keep the cornerstone at 35th and Shields; facing the stadium downtown would not allow this to happen. Otherwise, it’s a great place to watch a baseball game. It’s clean, has good sight lines, and is easily accessible.

[@gregsinglar3970]

Detroit is focusing on with Windsor ON the completion of the new Gordie Howe Bridge. It'll be completed probably within a year or so. Comerica renovations needed seem to be a luxury at this point. Imo it's not happening til at least 2030

[@billmorton7720]

Been an Angels fan since 1961, yes I have issues !! Honestly I agree with some of your content. Angels fans are sick of Arte Moreno our ??? owner. Mike Trout does have a huge contract but we're hopeful he has a comeback 2024. Most Angels fans are hoping 2024 is a transition with the young players becoming our future nucleus restoring a competitive team. I cannot agree with the upper deck at Angels Stadium being dilapidated. News to me. Putting a translucent roof over the ballpark. I respect your opinions but seriously ??? SoCal has perfect baseball weather, why put on a roof ? If a roof is even considered then that idea would be as unpopular as Arte. Interesting blog but the roof idea, wow !! I'm still shaking my head. Sorry to disagree but Angels fans definitely will not sit quietly for a unpopular idea.

[@kirktheweatherman1622]

I keep the White Sox however, you need to relocate them to a different part of Chicago, and one of the big reasons is because where it’s located in Chicago sits in a very dangerous neighborhood. Now Oakland and Tampa Bay obviously need to be taken care of. The Los Angeles Angels there’s nothing wrong with their stadium I don’t see what you guys are really fussing about. For the Arizona D-Backs. That’s very tough to decide I don’t really see much wrong with it. Be glad they have air-conditioning inside because we know how Arizona is hell with extreme temperatures and besides you already have cool features and swimming pool in the back of right center field For the Kansas City Royals, I don’t know why they think it’s endangered. Kaufman Stadium is a nice ballpark There’s nothing for me to say about Detroit

[@rodneygarner9055]

GRF is fine, where it is. There’s really no place else in the city to put it. The South Loop has no more room.

[@michaeladams5636]

Comerica Park has always been top 5 or 10 and always gets better with time.

[@Tank4Life]

Agree. Commerica is a great park.

[@sega77770]

Little Caesars ball park 🤮

[@michaeladams5636]

@@sega77770 where’s that?

[@t2rmartin]

Wrigley: "I ain't fucking leaving"

[@le1er133]

This guy just hates on old stadiums like I get Oakland and Tampa bay but come on this is the same guy who complains about the new texas stadium

[@marcvslicinivscrassvs7536]

Happy New Year to you DG! I'm an older guy but I love your takes. You do a great job covering sports and your 9-11 is excellent. Here's to you getting to 💯K next year.

[@BookClubDisaster]

Didn't the Braves move to the suburbs and see improved attendance?

[@digiblader1]

Surprised Fenway isn't on this list considering ownership is refusing to spend on the team - obvious FSG is going to push for even more renos to Fenway Park or even a new stadium - because they've basically maxed out revenue sources in Boston.

[@jasonrandom372]

Fenway Park, Wrigley Field, and the NFL's Lambeau Field will all never be demolished. These 3 venues are full of too much history.

[@BookClubDisaster]

@@jasonrandom372 I wouldn't assume that. 25 years ago the Red Sox tried to get a new park and ran into resistance so they decided to renovate Fenway instead. Also you could have said the same thing about the old Yankee Stadium.

[@rodneygarner9055]

@@jasonrandom372 yeah, they will, at some point. If the original Yankee Stadium, which had more history than Fenway and Wrigley combined, can be torn down, ANY stadium is fair game.

[@5TUNT1N]

There’s already a team replacing the A’s at the coliseum. They are called the Oakland ballers and their cap features green color and a solid B. Surely as a poke to the outgoing A’s. They are a frontier/pioneer independent league team and intend on playing at the coliseum relatively soon.

[@johnmarshall4399]

Minor league garbage

[@taylordunekacke5784]

It would he a huge mistake for the Royals to leave Kauffmann stadium

[@kc2dc444]

Why? It's a terrible location and the area around it is getting worse by the day. It just doesn't make sense to keep putting money into Kauffman.

[@ytzpilot]

Lynyrd Skynyrd Live in Oakland Coliseum in 1977 shows that stadium in its prime

[@fredfrederickson]

Impasse is the word you are looking for not influx.

[@flrpitflrp1965]

If I were KC, unless the owners put cash in to the product. I wouldn’t want to put any money into a new stadium

[@ImaBawss22]

Thats how most of us taxpayers feel here. Hopefully it wont require that

[@marblox9300]

If White Sox left Chicago - nobody would care. I know I wouldn't.

[@rodneygarner9055]

Typical Cub fan comment.

[@marblox9300]

@@rodneygarner9055 Between the 2 - a Cubs experience is far better than a south side one.

[@-OAK-]

Roofs should be a crime in baseball stadiums

[@rushrush1209]

But you absolutely need them in Seattle, Phoenix, and Florida.

[@-OAK-]

@@rushrush1209 then just put a sun roof over the stadium, don’t box the felid in that’s just a ugly design for a baseball field and it prevents record breaking homers

[@rickcole349]

When they built SkyDome in Toronto, we were told it would open except for in bad weather. Turns out it closed except for in nice weather. It’s amazing when it’s open and dreary when it’s closed.

[@yourrejectallamerican]

You need them in Texas. I hated the old ballpark because it was so hot.

[@williamlambert]

i thought Monster Energy Supercross used Oakland Coliseum but i look at the schedule for 2024 they've moved that event to Oracle Park in San Francisco, and Anaheim Stadium is hosting Monster Energy Supercross twice in the next 4 weeks they did last night and then in a few weeks, all the Supercross events are held at baseball and football stadium

[@lilbeasty1]

If you are not thinking about it can you make a video about the lions vs the cowboys bad call

[@mikes7446]

No

[@joeyjonesaquatics507]

As a Dodger fan I think of how old the stadium is and I worry it’ll be gone soon. They keep making renovations so is it safe to say Dodger Stadium isn’t leaving?

[@happynewzealand]

I've been to Tropicana Field. It's bad, but not horrible, except for their pretzels. Best ballyard I've been to is the home of the SF Giants. Beautiful park, great food, fantastic atmosphere.

[@DoctorEw220]

I still think Chase Field could be repurposed into an arena for the Coyotes.

[@BrentJ4Liberty]

Such a huge stadium transformed into an arena for hockey?

[@davidlafleche1142]

The Arizona Wile E. Coyotes? Nobody cares about them. If they moved, nobody would notice.

[@jdspreest]

Having hockey as a sport on Phoenix makes about as much sense as having beach volleyball in Siberia

[@jasonrandom372]

The Oakland Collessium is not the last multi purpose stadium still in use today. Miami's Hard Rock Stadium and another stadium on this list Angel Stadium are two more multi purpose stadium that are still in use.

[@thefox47545]

He said last standing "MLB" multipurpose stadium. You're correct about Angel Stadium but not Hard Rock. Hard Rock doesn't host MLB games anymore.

[@johndenovi]

How many games have you been to at the Trop?

[@tklalmighty]

I'd be surprised if this guy has been to even 2% of all the stadiums he's ever talked about on this channel

[@panowa8319]

I would think that Angel and Kaufman stadium would be grandfathered like Wrigley and Fenway.

[@Argonaut121]

The owners are putting a bunch of money into Rogers Centre to support its status as a purely baseball venue. They're half way through. So far so good. But we Jays fans are hoping that this will simply be a stopgap on the way to a proper baseball stadium. In any case, it will remain in the centre of Toronto, as it should.

[@tylerrice2272]

Rogers Centre is getting a big renovation right now as well…

[@GregoryFariss]

Oakland is not the last multipurpose MLB stadium. Toronto was built multipurpose, but the Argos moved out.

[@brandontong759]

Why aren’t you sold on the Rays new stadium?

[@selfdo]

The problem with "Guaranteed Rate Field", aka Comiskey II, is that it was built adjacent to the OLD Comiskey Park, just off the Dan Ryan Expressway. While doing so did at least give decent freeway access, negotiating busy Chicago commute traffic and venturing into "The Hood" tends to kill the baseball appetite for all but the most devoted Pale Hose fans. Moving outwards in Chicagoland, if the ChiSox are to remain there at all, is probably their best long-term bet. I'd say the White Sox should explore working jointly with "Da Bears" on a 2-stadium complex in the suburbs, perhaps with a moveable roof. However, Chicago fans have never seemed to have a problem with "the elements"!

[@rodneygarner9055]

GRF is hardly in “The Hood”. Absent those isolated incidents last year (which is happening all over the city, I may add), not much happens outside the ballpark. Moving the team to the suburbs would be a huge mistake. Moving them to the northwest suburbs loses the South Side character of the franchise, and would make getting to the ballpark a serious chore, for much of its fan base.

[@ronfontenot4534]

Any chance a team will move to Raleigh North Carolina?

[@BookClubDisaster]

I think a team would be far more likely to move to Charlotte.

[@acropolis2850]

Next expansion will be before this decade is over. Popular locations for both AL & NL . Al West- Las Vegas or again Oakland depends if the A’s move. ……NL West- Salt Lake City Utah. AL Central- Nashville Tennessee. …….NL Central- Indianapolis Indiana or New Orleans AL East - North Carolina. …….NL East- Montreal Expos. Thoughts ?

[@TeganCantEven]

I didn’t realize Comerica Park was considered a bottom tier stadium 💔

[@hojocollider5276]

At what point do tax payers say this is absolutely ridiculous

[@BassManSTS]

Let's not forget that the Trop has a history of being multipurpose. While built for baseball, it housed hockey, basketball, and football before it acquired the Rays

[@titoslounge1946]

That’s not true at all. It was built for an expansion team in the MLB.

[@fredh.1255]

It is true. It was built to try to attract a MLB team. It has been a multipurpose stadium with the Lightning playing there for a few years. They have also had the NCAA basketball tournament and some college football games as well.

[@BassManSTS]

@@titoslounge1946 MLB was its intent, but it hosted 3 other sports before it hosted baseball

[@BassManSTS]

@@fredh.1255 It even hosted the Final Four a year before the Rays played their 1st game there

[@dalepierce2517]

The A’s are moving, MLB confirmed it new stadium is projected in Vegas already

[@dalepierce2517]

As a Dbacks fan I’m scared of them moving im seeing a lot of moving out of the state within 2027,2028 hopefully not

[@edwardiii8409]

I hope they leave Chase upper deck alone. It's kind of intimidating up there and steep but so much fun. Just fix the damn roof!

[@rockysolmon1]

Comerica needs to be renovated it is the worst looking stadium I have been to.

[@timphares3061]

If the Tigers want to move out of Comerica, the corner of Michigan and Trumbull would be the perfect location.

[@BryantBaudelaire]

Move the Rays to Nashville and change the name to the Stars ✨

[@DSBOY33]

I'll be surprised if the Detroit Tigers get a new stadium by 2030 Comerica Park just got done with two Renovations the last 2 years the new fence looks terrible but at the same time they also did new LED lights along with adding a new scoreboard this year more than likely they're going to end up renovating it like they did Ford Field 2 years ago

[@itinerantpatriot1196]

I have never liked Comerica but there really is nowhere else down there to put it. The only option would be to move to the suburbs and the Illitch's would never allow the foot traffic the place generates to their other businesses take a hit. As for Tropicana, I was under the impression a deal had already been done. That is what was reported down here. And they are going to put it in the same shitty location. I went to opening day this past season, my first and last game at that dump. The cops have no clue on how to control traffic and they rely on the notorious five-minute Florida red-lights to do the work while they stand around and yell at drivers for blocking intersections when there is nowhere else to go. I circled that area for close to two hours before I was finally able to get to a parking lot. It's a crummy stadium in a crummy area and it's too bad because they really do have a good team. I guess Tampa just didn't want to give up any of that prime waterfront to build a proper stadium. Truth be told, with all the transplants like me down here who root for other teams they'd be better off moving, but that's me.

[@dillondelhoney714]

I think Rogers Center needs to be demolished.

[@bobbyg433]

A roof in Anaheim? Wtf😂😂😂😂

[@fatmanchew909]

The Angels aren't going anywhere and won't get a new stadium. The city is very cheap and their owner is even more of a cheapskate. The only way the Angels get anything is if Moreno sells the team and the new owners find the money to entice Anaheim to open their wallets. Moreno has screwed the city over and no one takes him serious.

[@rattlehead526]

The only thing the angels are getting is a parking garage swinerton is trying to get the contract

[@Angelgreat]

The White Sox need to move to Charlotte

[@DanTarrant1]

I'm from Charlotte and while I think MLB arrives here eventually the stadium situation would have to be worked out and that's never easy. Plus we have what is arguably the best AAA park in the country which is farily new. But it's really crammed into a small lot so I don't think it's expandable.

[@michaelleroy9281]

No they don't MLB owners would have to approve a move from a larger market to a smaller one Charlotte wouldn't have a TV and radio deal like Chicago

[@soxpacker]

OMG get a clue @angelgreat

[@rodneygarner9055]

They’re already there; their farm team, that is.

[@ericvelazquez7688]

I Ike Tropicana field.. A dome is necessary in florida due to the heat and sun light

[@anelforicnl]

Happy New Year😂🥳

[@velvetbear7184]

Wow a bunch of teams with no fan base or money to build a new stadium. What is the point if this video??

[@HAL-9000-h6f]

This dude speaks like a robot

[@mattbrichacek8978]

I like his Videos but I find it stupid how many times he thinks certain fields are gonna get retractable roofs. Only certain places NEED retractable roofs, places like Detroit or Cleveland are definitely not one of those places.

[@krisloveart]

I got family in Tampa, would hate to see them leave, tho I have no desire to return to Tampa myself lol. But I love going to indoor games at Miami so aside from location idk what the issue is. As for KC, my hometown, location is their only location. Kauffman is a great stadium but if you’ve been to KC honestly both chiefs & royals would benefit from being downtown. Royals in the northland would be a mistake tho. If they’re gonna leave needs to be downtown. Otherwise stay put.

[@eddieannis9867]

Have you ever gone to Any of these stadiums before you say that it Endangered you should go to the stadiums and go to a game

[@gamingwithscottie1478]

Chicago already has the Cubs, so it would be no big deal if the White Sox move. If they move, I think a possibility could be becoming the Montreal Expos! Other options in my opinion may be Birmingham AL, Charlotte NC, Jacksonville FL, Nashville TN, Portland OR, Salt Lake City UT, San Antonio TX, or possibly since the Hartford Whalers could return in NHL ever expands again and with the proposed soccer stadium in Bridgeport CT, maybe somewhere In Connecticut, my home state!

[@soxpacker]

Yeah, it would be a big deal. They've been here almost 125 years... you don't know what you're talking about and you're obviously not from here.

[@rodneygarner9055]

Not everyone loves that team in the North Side.

[@rodneygarner9055]

@@soxpackerhe’s an obvious transplant, that thinks Chicago ends at Roosevelt Road.

[@JL_-on1st]

The White Sox are in desperation for a new stadium and location

[@rodneygarner9055]

The Sox lease goes thru 2029. Beyond that is anyone’s guess, though they would be wise to just renovate GRF. I doubt the public will go for paying for another stadium.

[@michaelleroy9281]

Around 2028 are the Royals going to be romored to be leaving town? add another team the list

[@johnmarshall4399]

Not leaving

[@shaun4591]

How about a new competent owner first before a new Big A. Sell the team ArTe

[@Thedude4777-gh1lj]

Well it’s a good thing there isn’t a LA angels team there is a ANAHIEM angels team that’s not going anywhere anytime soon because no they don’t need a new stadium I don’t know what your talking about when you say “delapitated” must be your catch all term for “I do t know what I’m talking about” because if you did Angel stadium wouldn’t touch this list. Dodger stadium on the other hand that’s actually in LA all hinges on a gondela project.

[@CurtisDavis-w3k]

#MakeThemLikeNFLStadiums!

[@SiCsoto]

“Orlando Rays”….. nice name

[@ImaBawss22]

Except orlando isnt on the coast, the name doesnt make sense anymore

[@SiCsoto]

@@ImaBawss22 same could be said for the LA Dodgers and how their got their original name from…. Or the Chicago cubs or the Chicago bears or the Los Vegas Raiders is their not coastal…… Now see where I’m going with this…..

[@ImaBawss22]

Fair enough@@SiCsoto

[@JoaquinMarquez-cc6sp]

Depressed ginger, tbh you should get a job in stadium architecture I think it would be something you would enjoy

[@tklalmighty]

To survive such a job one would first need to be capable of demonstrating a coherent, sophisticated thought process...

[@JoaquinMarquez-cc6sp]

@@tklalmighty you don’t think he is that?

[@tklalmighty]

Almost every stadium idea he has in this video is based upon some combination of globally common talking points or ideas taken strictly from things other stadiums have done. Nothing new. Any talk about converting upper decks to social areas just screams copycat. Building a ballpark with a translucent roof for the Angels also screams copycat (and any talk of the upper deck being dilapidated seems unfounded).

[@concretebuilding]

Weirdly, I think people are freaking out too much about the white sox and the possibility of moving. This time, and in this case, I think we are largely okay. I don't think you're going to be able to turn Soldier Field into a baseball stadium, especially with how tight that area is. It's right by Millenium Park and there are too many things around Millenium Park to go around, logistically. It would attract tourism and parking-wise it'd be heavenly, but I just don't see it happening there. Maybe around McCormick Place? idk. I don't think we're moving to Arlington Heights, either. The Bears have yet to finalize on all of that, why would Reinsdorf - who's largely been doing the same stuff over and over, make a move based on an unfinished deal? The prospect of Memphis is covered by Chuck Garfien. Reinsdorf does however, like to make changes to the park every year. We're probably going to see more of that. This is a stadium that had quadruple the eyes and people there in '05. The stadium is the least of my concerns when it comes to the Sox.

[@tmac29nyc]

Comerica doesnt look bad

[@2nerdsinhell]

Such an out of touch video

[@Codenbaugh]

Save the big a

[@aicofrena505]

Hope the LA Angels get a new bay front stadium on the LA/Long Beach Harbor would be sweet make the LA Bay front look good

[@ec1628]

That would be an absolute nightmare getting to. Not a good idea. The location they are in is great.

[@Codenbaugh]

Kauffman is trash

[@rodneygarner9055]

Kauffman is a rally nice ballpark, in an isolated location, which is its only drawback.

[@johnmarshall4399]

Sounds stupid