(Audacy) Ahead of the 2023 MLB season, Audacy Sports has ranked all 30 stadiums.
30. RingCentral Coliseum
Lachlan Cunningham/Getty ImagesHome of the Athletics since 1968
Both in terms of baseball and football, the Coliseum is a stadium that's been home to some incredible moments. It's simply no longer a serviceable professional stadium, which is why the Raiders relocated to Las Vegas and the A's might not be too far behind if they can't get a new stadium approved in the Bay Area.
29. Tropicana Field
Mike Ehrmann/Getty ImagesHome of the Rays since 1998
The best argument for "The Trop" is that it's so embarrassingly outdated that there's almost a charm to it. But it was never a nice stadium to begin with, and it's long since reached what should have been its expiration date as the home of the Rays.
28. Chase Field
Christian Petersen/Getty ImagesHome of the Diamondbacks since 1998
A stadium with a retractable roof is obviously needed for baseball to be played in Phoenix, but what we still think of as "Bank One Ballpark" has always had an especially dark feeling with the roof shut. Also, a major league stadium not having either seats or grass in dead center field is strange. Hey, at least you can go swimming during Diamondbacks home games.
27. loanDepot Park
Mark Brown/Getty ImagesHome of the Marlins since 2012
Say what you will about the home run sculpture that was once in left-center field and the fish tank that used to be behind home plate, but the Marlins at least added some character to a park without much of an environment. It's brighter in person than on TV, but it still feels too much like a building, as opposed to a ballpark. The summer temperatures -- and tendency for precipitation in South Florida -- keep the roof from really ever being open.
26. Nationals Park
Rob Carr/Getty ImagesHome of the Nationals since 2008
This may be too media specific of a perspective, but last June, I covered a game at Nationals Park when it was at least 85 degrees outside. Despite this, I had to wear a coat in the press box, which almost feels like it's in another stratosphere because it's so high. From there, it's almost impossible to judge balls and strikes, and the announcer's booths are even higher. The field itself is fine, but there's nothing especially memorable in a positive sense about the stadium.
25. Globe Life Field
Ron Jenkins/Getty ImagesHome of the Rangers since 2020
There's nothing more deflating than spending years getting excited about a new stadium, only for it to have an underwhelming reception when it opens. Beyond the fact that Rangers fans weren't able to attend home games in the inaugural season of Globe Life Field in 2020, it's hard to get the memes comparing the stadium to a Warehouse out of your head. Globe Life Park -- aka "The Ballpark in Arlington" -- was a much nicer looking stadium.
24. Great American Ball Park
Andy Lyons/Getty ImagesHome of the Reds since 2003
As Adam Dunn and Joey Votto can attest to, Great American Ballpark is a great place to hit at. But there's just not a ton beyond that which stands out about a park that was built within the same five-year span as so many great stadiums. It's on the Ohio River waterfront, but the aforementioned Dunn *maybe* hit the only home run that eventually ended up in the drink. So unlike San Francisco and Pittsburgh, there aren't splash home runs.
23. Guaranteed Rate Field
Quinn Harris/Getty ImagesHome of the White Sox since 1991
Long referred to as "U.S. Cellular Field" or just "New Comiskey," Guaranteed Rate Field has been the home of the White Sox for more than 30 seasons. It's a fine field, but it doesn't feel like one we'll ever view as a classic stadium.
22. American Family Field
John Fisher/Getty ImagesHome of the Brewers since 2001
What was once called "Miller Park" has been home to the Brewers since 2001. If you haven't guessed thus far, we aren't especially big fans of indoor baseball fields. With that said, Milwaukee has one of the best, and Bernie Brewer riding down the slide in left-center field is one of the coolest traditions in baseball.
21. Rogers Centre
Vaughn Ridley/Getty ImagesHome of the Blue Jays since 1989
It perhaps isn't a smart business strategy to still use artificial turf, but even if the Rogers Centre can sometimes feel a bit outdated, MLB's only remaining stadium in Canada definitely has a charm to it. Long known as "the Skydome," the stadium has been home to everything from Joe Carter's walk-off home run in the 1993 World Series to Drake's music video for the 2011 song "Headlines."
20. Minute Maid Park
Tim Bradbury/Getty ImagesHome of the Astros since 2000
Minute Maid Park certainly isn't short on unique features, though "Tal's Hill" in center field, the most unique of the features, was eliminated prior to the 2017 season. There's a debate to be had about whether the "Crawford Boxes" in left field lead to too many cheap home runs, but the train that runs over them to celebrate big moments is cool. Still, the opposing bullpen is basically a dungeon, making it almost impossible to figure out who's warming up in high-leverage moments. There also simply isn't enough elevators in the stadium, so it's difficult to exit the stadium or just get to another section of the park. While there's a lot to like about Minute Maid Park, it could stand to be modernized. And regardless of what Yankees manager Aaron Boone thinks, the roof should be open more frequently.
19. Comerica Park
Gregory Shamus/Getty ImagesHome of the Tigers since 2000
Having to be the successor to Tiger Stadium isn't an enviable task, but Comerica Park has proved to be a pretty nice follow-up to one of the most iconic parks in MLB history. You perhaps wouldn't know it by watching Miguel Cabrera, but it's a pitcher-friendly stadium.
18. Target Field
Stephen Maturen/Getty ImagesHome of the Twins since 2010
After calling the Metrodome home for 27 years, the Twins moved back outside when Target Field opened in 2010. Perhaps the best feature of the park is the center field celebration sign featuring "Minnie and Paul," which received upgrades prior to the 2023 season.
17. T-Mobile Park
Steph Chambers/Getty ImagesHome of the Mariners since 1999
We'll probably always call it "Safeco Field," but the home of the Mariner Moose has now been open for more than two decades. And yet, 2022 was just the third time that the stadium has hosted postseason baseball. Julio Rodríguez and a talented young team will almost certainly assure that postseason baseball in Seattle becomes a regular occurrence.
16. Truist Park
Michael Zarrilli/Getty ImagesHome of the Braves since 2017
The Braves seemingly won the NL East every year that Turner Field was their home, but it was a park built for the Olympics that really wasn't particularly special. Truist Park -- while it isn't actually in Atlanta -- is a much nicer park. The chop should have reached its expiration date a long time ago, but turning down the lights and having fans light up the stadium with their phone cameras as opposing relief pitchers enter the game is pretty intimidating. The Freeze is awesome too.
15. Angel Stadium of Anaheim
Meg Oliphant/Getty ImagesHome of the Angels since 1966
The second-oldest park in the American League, Angel Stadium has been home to the Halos since 1966. While it can get unbearably hot at points in the summer, the fountains in left-center field are really pretty cool.
14. Progressive Field
Ben Jackson/Getty ImagesHome of the Guardians since 1994
The home of the franchise now called the Guardians, Progressive Field opened in 1994. It has a 19-foot wall in left field and was home to Game 7 of the 2016 World Series, one of the greatest contests in MLB history. To us, it will always be "The Jake."
13. Kauffman Stadium
Brian Davidson/Getty ImagesHome of the Royals since 1973
From the crown on the center field scoreboard to the outfield fountains, Kauffman is a beautiful place to view a ballgame in the summer. We do appear to be witnessing the final seasons at "The K," as a move to a new downtown stadium seems like a matter of when, not if.
12. Yankee Stadium
Adam Hunger/Getty ImagesHome of the Yankees since 2009
It may not be "The House That Ruth Built," but there's still a different feeling in the "new" Yankee Stadium than any other park in baseball. The frieze at the second Yankee Stadium pays homage to its predecessor, and the flickering lights use to celebrate home runs hit by Yankees are pretty awesome.
11. Busch Stadium
Joe Puetz/Getty ImagesHome of the Cardinals since 2006
As far as landmarks at or near MLB stadiums, there may not be anything cooler than the Gateway Arch that's peaking over the scoreboard at Busch Stadium. This is the third different park that the Cardinals have played in that was branded as "Busch Stadium" and in our opinion, it's the best.
10. Citizens Bank Park
Al Bello/Getty ImagesHome of the Phillies since 2004
The Phillies made a surprise run to the World Series run in 2022, aided by one of the most electric home atmospheres in sports. As Citizens Bank Park prepares for its 20th season of play, the team will soon unveil a left field scoreboard that is "77% larger" than its predecessor.
9. Coors Field
Justin Edmonds/Getty ImagesHome of the Rockies since 1995
It might be a disastrous place to pitch, but there isn't quite anywhere else like Coors Field in baseball. The fountains and shrubbery in the center field batter's eye are a cool touch, and Coors Field seems to produce some of the most beautiful sunsets of any park.
8. Citi Field
Al Bello/Getty ImagesHome of the Mets since 2009
In terms of stadium exteriors, the Ebbets Field-inspired one at Citi Field might be the best in baseball right now. The home run apple in center field does an excellent job of paying homage to Shea Stadium, where the Mets played from 1964-2008. The proximity to the subway is also a plus.
7. Petco Park
Sean M. Haffey/Getty ImagesHome of the Padres since 2004
Petco Park definitely has some inspiration from Camden Yards -- see: the Western Metal Supply Co. in left field -- but it also stands on its own because of the beauty of San Diego. Funny enough, the most memorable moment at the stadium thus far might be when Bartolo Colon homered there in May 2016. However, owner Peter Seidler's major investments in the payroll will likely mean that Petco Park will host its fair share of postseason games in the coming years.
6. Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Rob Carr/Getty ImagesHome of the Orioles since 1992
The Orioles haven't had a ton in the way of team success since Oriole Park at Camden Yards became their home in 1992, but their stadium has still become a tourist attraction because of its modern classic aesthetic. When you see Camden Yards, you think of Cal Ripken Jr. breaking the record for most consecutive games played on Sept. 6, 1995 or Ken Griffey Jr. hitting a home run off the warehouse in right field during the 1993 Home Run Derby. The only negative is that the updates made to the left field wall before the 2022 season weren't necessary.
5. PNC Park
Justin Berl/Getty ImagesHome of the Pirates since 2001
Among the slew of stadiums built just before or after the beginning of the 21st century, PNC is one of the best. While it may not be the ideal park to hit a home run to left-center field at, the Roberto Clemente Bridge in the background makes this park one of the most aesthetically pleasing in the sport.
4. Wrigley Field
Jonathan Daniel/Getty ImagesHome of the Cubs since 1916
The Cubs have struck the perfect balance between modernizing Wrigley Field and not ruining the charm of a stadium built more than 100 years ago. Among National League parks, Wrigley Field has ivy-covered walls that are perhaps the most iconic feature at a stadium.
3. Dodger Stadium
Sean M. Haffey/Getty ImagesHome of the Dodgers since 1962
There's seemingly never been bad weather at Dodger Stadium, which has hosted the Dodgers since their fifth season in Los Angeles. Even seeing a picture of the stadium makes you imagine Vin Scully saying, "It's time for Dodger baseball."
2. Oracle Park
Ezra Shaw/Getty ImagesHome of the Giants since 2000
Everything from the giant Coke bottle to the baseball glove statue to the legitimate potential for splash home runs -- especially when Barry Bonds was playing -- make Oracle Park the most magnificent baseball stadium built in the last 50 years. It will always be "Pac Bell Park" to us.
1. Fenway Park
Maddie Meyer/Getty ImagesOpened in 1912
One of the most amazing fun facts in baseball is that Fenway Park opened for play less than a week after the Titanic sank. More than 110 years later, it remains one of the most magical cathedrals that the sporting world has ever seen.
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