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Major League Baseball occupies a special place in the hearts of Americans. The sound of the umpire yelling play ball is as familiar as the sight of the Stars and Stripes, and generations of sports fans spend summer nights staying up late to watch games. In The Baseball Stadium Insider, author Matt Lupica offers baseball fans an unprecedented guide to the stadiums that are home to their favorite sport.Divided into four regional sections East, Great Lakes, South Central, and West, Lupicas comprehensive guide takes readers on a journey across the country, providing at each stop an indepth look at the stadiums, the players, and the notable games that shaped the sport. Fans are treated to a walkthrough that points out each ball parks unique features. Readers can explore the Bob Murphy Radio Booth at Citi Field, home of the New York Mets, or gaze out over the Pacific Ocean at Lookout Landing while visiting Safeco Field, home of the Seattle Mariners.