Cleveland had its start in baseball in 1894. I’m traveling to Progressive Field, the home of Cleveland baseball’s most recent incarnation.

Not to brag, but I grew up knowing every detail of the Major League and even some of Major League 2. Although it’s not a municipal stadium, this stadium has been in existence for a long time.

The new ballpark was constructed in 1994, and in 2019, the 200-level concourse underwent a major makeover complete with open walkways and entertainment.

Progressive Field was built downtown, has a lot of food and drink options in the neighborhood, and is home to a successful team most of the time. These are all reasons why I believe there should be more people attending this stadium.

Attendance rose in 2023, but the number of wins decreased. In 2022, the Guardians underwent a major rebranding, and they are now rebuilding their roster.

One distinctive feature is the drum made by John Adam. Since 1973, this devoted fan has given every game a thump until he passed away in 2023.

This ongoing ritual now has a new meaning, and it will be interesting to watch how the rebranding plays out in the future.

The House of Blues, East 4th St., and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame are some of the local landmarks. Want a special location to stay? What about the real house from A Christmas Story? Really? Leg light with everything included. Cleveland is awesome, but hopefully they won’t lose much more ground in their reconstruction.

The Twins go 370 miles east to the nation’s capital to play the Nationals after concluding a three-game series against a division rival for the first time since 2016.

The tale of the Montreal Expos came to an end in 2004, and the Washington Nationals took their place. Following Major League Baseball’s acquisition of the Expos, they mediated the relocation of baseball to Washington, D.C., following the founding of the city and its twice-lost Senators.

The Nationals haven’t had much to be grateful for since they reached their peak and won the World Series in 2019, but the Twins and Rangers can thank the city for their franchises.

The eras of Juan Soto, Stephen Strasburg, and Bryce Harper are long gone. 2024 marks the start of the Joey Gallo era!

While most MLB towns offer enough sights and sounds for a weekend trip, a visitor may find that visiting Washington, D.C., requires a week or longer. May is a great month to visit the city’s political sites, coastline vistas, and national monuments and museums.

With much fanfare and little flare, Nationals Park debuted in 2008, following the team’s four years of miserable existence in RFK Stadium. The stadium isn’t very noteworthy, but it’s still a fun place to watch baseball beside the Anacostia River.

Nationals Park concentrates on the game itself with its clean lines and walkable outside outfield concourse.

Will the Nationals need to reconsider their approach to drawing fans in light of a decline in both play and attendance? Or will this stadium remain the dream venue for away teams? Since their 2019 run, the Nationals have had a losing record at home. Twins supporters are hoping that momentum lasts until mid-May at the latest!

How do you think this eastern trip for the Twins will go? Is anyone going to Washington, D.C., or Cleveland? Which tourist traps or preferred spots to relax are there? Twins Territory, baseball is almost here! Let’s speak!