SAN FRANCISCO — Bud Black sat in the visiting dugout prior to the Rockies’ series finale against the Giants on Wednesday, taking in the digs.
No matter what the stadium is called — first Pacific Bell Park, and then SBC Park, AT&T Park and now Oracle Park — it’s pretty sweet, he said. Top-five worthy, certainly. But not the Colorado skipper’s favorite.
Here’s Black’s list of top five modern ballparks. He gives a homer nod to the Rockies’ stadium at No. 1, noting that “treasure is a great word to describe it. It’s a great ballpark, and to me, it still looks like a new park and it’s grown to be a huge part of the (LoDo) community. I can’t believe it’s 25 years old.”
1. Coors Field, Rockies
2. Wrigley Field, Cubs
3. Fenway Park, Red Sox
4. Oracle Park, Giants
5. Petco Park, Padres
— , The Denver Post
What’s on Tap
- Los Angeles Dodgers, 6:40 p.m. Thursday, ATTRM
- Los Angeles Dodgers, 6:40 p.m. Friday, ATTRM
- Los Angeles Dodgers, 6:35 p.m. Saturday, KDVR-31
- Los Angeles Dodgers, 1:10 p.m. Sunday, ATTRM
Must-Read
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Rockies podcast: Rookie right-hander Peter Lambert breaks down his first few weeks in the majors
Lambert, 22, is 2-0 with a 5.85 ERA in four starts for Colorado since making his debut June 6 at Wrigley Field. Read more…
Quick Hits
+ David Dahl’s grand slam propels Rockies to first series victory in San Francisco in over two years
+ WATCH: David Dahl blasts first-ever Rockies grand slam in San Francisco
+ Right-hander Chi Chi Gonzalez to get extended opportunity in Rockies’ rotation
+ Rockies’ bats sputter against southpaw Madison Bumgarner as Giants beat Colorado
+ Rockies’ rookie Brendan Rodgers placed on injured list with right shoulder impingement
+ Rockies’ Antonio Senzatela becoming a steady force in rotation
+ Baseball’s whole new ballgame: Strikeouts, home runs and growing concerns
+ Saunders: Rockies’ Trevor Story should think first before sliding headfirst
+Rockies Mailbag: Have a question about the team?Ask Patrick Saunders here.
+Want to chat about the Rockies?
By The Numbers
3.92
With a “complete switch” in mindset, Jon Gray’s become the unexpected co-ace of Rockies’ rotation
The right-hander owns the lowest ERA in the Colorado starting rotation (3.92) and the most wins at eight. Read more…
Parting Shot
Newman vs. Kiz: Do major-league ballparks need to be wrapped in more protective netting?
POLL: Do major-league ballparks need to be wrapped in more protective netting? Read more…
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