October 21, 2014

He missed the tag – or did he?

Adeiny Hechavarria

Miami Marlins Adeiny Hechavarria (3) scores ahead of New York Mets catcher Travis d’Arnaud (15) tag in the seventh inning of a baseball game at Citi Field in New York, Monday, September 15, 2014. (Gordon Donovan)


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October 21, 2014

Now pitching

Rafael Montero

Las Vegas 51s starting pitcher Rafael Montero (50) throws in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Fresno Grizzlies at Chukchansi Park, Sunday, April 13, 2014, in Fresno. (Gordon Donovan)


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October 21, 2014

Top Prospects of New York Mets in 2014

Coming to a major league ball park near you very soon. The top prospects of the New York Mets for 2014 according MLB and photographed by Gordon Donovan. I visited the Las Vegas 51's for four games and then Savannah for a few games in cold and wet Lakewood. Binghamton is a frequent destination as well as Brooklyn.

To be eligible for a list, a player must have rookie eligibility. To qualify for rookie status, a player must not have exceeded 130 at-bats or 50 innings pitched in the Major Leagues, or accumulated more than 45 days on the active roster of a Major League club or clubs during the 25-player limit period, excluding time on the disabled list or in military service.

Noah Syndergaard

Las Vegas 51s starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (50) throws in the first inning of a baseball game against the Fresno Grizzlies at Chukchansi Park, Monday, April 14, 2014, in Fresno. (Gordon Donovan)


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April 21, 2014

The faces of the game

Derek Jeter

New York Yankees Derek Jeter (2) smiles watching batting practice before a baseball game against the New York Mets at Citi Field, Thursday, May 15, 2014, in New York. (Gordon Donovan)

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August 18, 2011

Ballpark Roadtrip: Petco Park

Petco Park is an open-air ballpark in downtown San Diego, California. It opened in 2004, replacing Qualcomm Stadium as the home park of Major League Baseball's San Diego Padres. Petco Park is named after the pet supplies retailer Petco, which is based in San Diego and paid for the naming rights.
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July 1, 2011

Ballpark Roadtrip: Tiger Stadium

Tiger Stadium, previously known as Navin Field and Briggs Stadium, was a baseball park located in the Corktown neighborhood of Detroit, Michigan. It hosted the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball from 1912 to 1999, as well as the Detroit Lions of the National Football League from 1938 to 1974.
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June 30, 2011

Ballpark Roadtrip: Comerica Park

Comerica Park primarily serves as the home for the Detroit Tigers, who moved to the new venue in 2000. Comerica is the third home for the Tigers since becoming a charter member of the American League in 1901.

The team previously played in Tiger Stadium (1912-1999) and Bennett Park (1901-1911). The club was founded in 1894 as part of the Western League. Read more

June 24, 2011

Ballpark Roadtrip: Rangers Ballpark

Rangers Ballpark in Arlington is a ballpark in Arlington, Texas, located between Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas. It was known as The Ballpark in Arlington until May 7, 2004, when Ameriquest bought the naming rights to the ballpark and renamed it Ameriquest Field in Arlington.

On March 19, 2007, the Texas Rangers severed their relationship with Ameriquest and announced that the stadium would be named Rangers Ballpark in Arlington.
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June 16, 2011

Ballpark Roadtrip: Turner Field

Atlanta is a beautiful city, clean with friendly people. Same goes for Turner Field for the first game I attended.

The ballpark is just south of downtown Atlanta, just off the highway. I found a parking lot that was small on the side of the street for $12.00. Wearing a plain colored t-shirt, I was greeted by friendly security guards that checked my backpack at the main gate. They asked about my camera I was carrying and if I had a pocket knife? Read more