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[Robert Crawford]

Correction. I recall last summer in Minneapolis we could bring a bag in to the park. In Atlanta no bags are allowed though.

The days of my youth when my grandmother used to pack fried chicken and devil eggs for us to consume during games at Shea and Yankee stadiums. I was the only the Yankee fan in my family back then the rest of my family were Dodgers fans due to Jackie Robinson until they left Brooklyn for greener pastures out west. Of course, they became Mets fans. However, on occasion my grandfather would take me to Yankee Stadium to watch my beloved pinstripes. For the most part, the Yankees were awful back then after 1964, but I remain loyal to my team.

 

[MartinP.]

^^^

I recall once in the '90s sitting in front of parents and two children. They brought hot dogs in a thermos and much more. I don't blame them.

Yes. Bags are not allowed at all. The secret is to put a bag in your pocket and then go through security then use the bag. Not that I would ever do such a thing….

You are allowed to bring a bag into Dodger Stadium if it is clear (see through) and the size of a sheet of paper. You know, like a ziploc gallon size bag.

As for "putting a bag in your pocket and then going through security and then using the bag"... Not that I would ever do such a thing, either...

 

[Osato]

^^^

I recall once in the '90s sitting in front of parents and two children. They brought hot dogs in a thermos and much more. I don't blame them.


You are allowed to bring a bag into Dodger Stadium if it is clear (see through) and the size of a sheet of paper. You know, like a ziploc gallon size bag.

As for "putting a bag in your pocket and then going through security and then using the bag"... Not that I would ever do such a thing, either...

Got me again. Yes in Atlanta and Minneapolis you can bring a gallon ziplock bag with food in it.

 

[TonyD]

Way back when we used to stop at the local hoagie shop and buy a hoagie each and something to drink to go into Phillies games

 

[MartinP.]

The Mets will be playing Tampa on Friday May 3rd and seeing Tampa Bay's new City Connect Unis
for all three games.

It's yet another black/gray based uniform. Which is probably why they're all standing in front of
colorful artwork to distract you.

Grit and Glow: Tampa Bay Rays Unveil Skateboard-Inspired City Connect Uniforms

The Tampa Bay Rays unveiled their new Nike MLB City Connect Series uniform today, taking inspiration from the region’s skateboarding culture while also mixing in a few fun little nods to the team’s history. These uniforms are set to make their on-field debut during a special weekend series from May

news.sportslogos.net

A commenter on this article wrote: Lifelong Tampa Bay resident here. The Sunshine Skyway Bridge, which the Rays were smart for including in their CC uni, [it's on the cap logo above] runs from St. Petersburg in Pinellas County to Terra Ceia in Manatee County. Tampa isn't connected to it at all. The Howard Frankland Bridge and the Gandy Bridge are the bridges connecting Tampa and St. Pete.

It made me wonder why the commenter thought it was smart to include it if it isn't connected to Tampa?

 

[MartinP.]

Speaking of MLB uniforms in general, the players still aren't happy...

Memo: MLB uniforms to change after complaints

Major League Baseball plans to address its uniform fiasco after changes this spring to the standard jerseys and pants led to widespread complaints from players and fans, according to a memo obtained Sunday night by ESPN.

www.espn.com

"This has been entirely a Nike issue," the memo to players read. "At its core, what has happened here is that Nike was innovating something that didn't need to be innovated."
[...]
"We cautioned Nike against various changes when they originally previewed them, particularly regarding pants," the union memo read. "MLB had been, and has been, aware of our concerns as well. Unfortunately, until recently Nike's position has essentially boiled down to -- 'nothing to see here, Players will need to adjust.'"
MLB declined to comment.
Nike did not offer immediate comment when reached by ESPN.
Fanatics did not respond to a request for comment.
The MLBPA declined to comment.

 

[Malcolm R]

A commenter on this article wrote: Lifelong Tampa Bay resident here. The Sunshine Skyway Bridge, which the Rays were smart for including in their CC uni, [it's on the cap logo above] runs from St. Petersburg in Pinellas County to Terra Ceia in Manatee County. Tampa isn't connected to it at all. The Howard Frankland Bridge and the Gandy Bridge are the bridges connecting Tampa and St. Pete.

It made me wonder why the commenter thought it was smart to include it if it isn't connected to Tampa?

Could be because Tropicana Field is actually located in St. Pete's, not Tampa, and that bridge is the closest major bridge to the park? This is another of those professional teams that, despite what their name says, are not actually located in the named city. Maybe they're "connecting" with St. Pete's rather than Tampa.

 

[Osato]

The Mets will be playing Tampa on Friday May 3rd and seeing Tampa Bay's new City Connect Unis
for all three games.

It's yet another black/gray based uniform. Which is probably why they're all standing in front of
colorful artwork to distract you.

Grit and Glow: Tampa Bay Rays Unveil Skateboard-Inspired City Connect Uniforms

The Tampa Bay Rays unveiled their new Nike MLB City Connect Series uniform today, taking inspiration from the region’s skateboarding culture while also mixing in a few fun little nods to the team’s history. These uniforms are set to make their on-field debut during a special weekend series from May

news.sportslogos.net

A commenter on this article wrote: Lifelong Tampa Bay resident here. The Sunshine Skyway Bridge, which the Rays were smart for including in their CC uni, [it's on the cap logo above] runs from St. Petersburg in Pinellas County to Terra Ceia in Manatee County. Tampa isn't connected to it at all. The Howard Frankland Bridge and the Gandy Bridge are the bridges connecting Tampa and St. Pete.

It made me wonder why the commenter thought it was smart to include it if it isn't connected to Tampa?

I like the uniforms! Hat is cool too. Thanks for posting!

 

[TonyD]

I like the uniforms! Hat is cool too. Thanks for posting!

What is it that you like about these unis?

 

[Osato]

What is it that you like about these unis?

Colors and the contrast. The hat is cool too.

Some more pictures here:

Grit and Glow: Tampa Bay Rays Unveil Skateboard-Inspired City Connect Uniforms

The Tampa Bay Rays unveiled their new Nike MLB City Connect Series uniform today, taking inspiration from the region’s skateboarding culture while also mixing in a few fun little nods to the team’s history. These uniforms are set to make their on-field debut during a special weekend series from May

news.sportslogos.net

 

[Osato]

Great comeback by the cubs tonight. Mets really had it going for the first 7 innings.

 

[TonyD]

Colors and the contrast. The hat is cool too.

Some more pictures here:

Grit and Glow: Tampa Bay Rays Unveil Skateboard-Inspired City Connect Uniforms

The Tampa Bay Rays unveiled their new Nike MLB City Connect Series uniform today, taking inspiration from the region’s skateboarding culture while also mixing in a few fun little nods to the team’s history. These uniforms are set to make their on-field debut during a special weekend series from May

news.sportslogos.net

Okay, I’m glad you like them but they’re just black.
Virtually no color in them except for the logo.
Saw this comment in the article…
”..team but also the vibrant culture of Tampa Bay.”
I don’t see anything vibrant in that uniform.
The Mets, Phillies and I saw the White Sox today are all 90% or so black.

I like the city connects that actually do have colors and do look vibrant.
This trend towards black jerseys is boring and bland to me.

 

[Osato]

Okay, I’m glad you like them but they’re just black.
Virtually no color in them except for the logo.
Saw this comment in the article…
”..team but also the vibrant culture of Tampa Bay.”
I don’t see anything vibrant in that uniform.
The Mets, Phillies and I saw the White Sox today are all 90% or so black.

I like the city connects that actually do have colors and do look vibrant.
This trend towards black jerseys is boring and bland to me.

I get it. The City Connect jerseys are designed to be completely different than any uniform the team wears.

I’m not running out and buying these either. Even the Mets one is not something I would want or wear. They are fine for what they are. I also think some are better than others too.

 

[Malcolm R]

Wouldn't think baseball players would want to be playing any day games in the hot sun wearing black or dark gray uniforms.

Seems like Nike has really dropped the ball on these. They're mostly basic and ugly. Surprised MLB and teams are going along with them.

 

[TonyD]

Wouldn't think baseball players would want to be playing any day games in the hot sun wearing black or dark gray uniforms.

Seems like Nike has really dropped the ball on these. They're mostly basic and ugly. Surprised MLB and teams are going along with them.

I have I feeling they are contractually obligated to go along

 

[Osato]

Wouldn't think baseball players would want to be playing any day games in the hot sun wearing black or dark gray uniforms.

Seems like Nike has really dropped the ball on these. They're mostly basic and ugly. Surprised MLB and teams are going along with them.

I think the black jerseys are ok for the Rays playing in the Trop.

 

[Osato]

I have I feeling they are contractually obligated to go along

A lot of the rub I get. They look completely different than the teams normal jerseys. It’s not for everyone for sure, I get what Nike is trying to do now that I understand the vision for each team and uniform.

Will I be buying the Mets city connect uniforms jersey? No.
: )

 

[Malcolm R]

I think the black jerseys are ok for the Rays playing in the Trop.

Yeah, for teams playing home games in domes, it doesn't really matter.

 

[MartinP.]

I like the city connects that actually do have colors and do look vibrant.
This trend towards black jerseys is boring and bland to me.

Wouldn't think baseball players would want to be playing any day games in the hot sun wearing black or dark gray uniforms.

I have I feeling they are contractually obligated to go along

My thoughts exactly.

 

[MartinP.]

I just found out that MLB Is reinstating "Players Weekend" this year. That was an August promotion that originally ran in 2017, ’18, and ’19. This year’s edition will run on Aug. 16-18. That was when players wore pullover style jerseys with their chosen nicknames on the back, like these two examples:

The 2019 version was a fiasco because it was decided the uniforms would be monochromatic. White for home teams and black for visiting teams, and you could hardly see the "nicknames" on them. The Dodgers played the Yankees that weekend and it looked like a nightmare. In fact, the Dodgers petitioned MLB not to wear them, but MLB declined. The Dodgers then asked if they and the Yankees could wear their regular uniforms for at least one of the games. Answer: No.

This year MLB is having the promotion again, but taking all the fun out of it. The players will wear their standard jerseys [the ones they currently don't like ] and there will be no nicknames. Just specially designed caps. Hey MLB: The nicknames were the best part of the whole promotion.