Manchester, New Hampshire's New Hampshire Fisher Cats are the Eastern League Double-A Affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays. The Fisher Cats play at the MerchantsAuto.com Stadium.
Going to the Game:
The Fisher Cats' game schedule is available at the team's official Web site, and tickets to delight Dad on Father's Day can be ordered online. Adult reserved grandstand seats are $6. Tickets may also be ordered by calling 603-641-2005. Directions to the ballpark are available online.
Other New Hampshire Fisher Cats Links:
New Hampshire Fisher Cats Kids Club - Want to join the Fisher Cats Kids Club? The membership fee includes a membership card, newsletter, 10 bleacher tickets for home games and more.
Fisher Cats Merchandise - Shop online for team apparel, souvenirs and more.
Fisher Cats Email Club - Keep up with New Hampshire Fisher Cats news by subscribing to this free email list.
CONNECTICUT DEFENDERS (Eastern AA)
Norwich, Connecticut's Connecticut Defenders are the Eastern League Double-A Affiliate of the San Francisco Giants. The Defenders play at Dodd Stadium.
Going to the Game:
The Defenders' game schedule is available at the team's official Web site, and if you're interested in taking your father or your favorite baseball fan to cheer them on, tickets may be ordered online or by calling 860-887-7962. Directions to Dodd Stadium are available online.
Other Connecticut Defenders Links:
Connecticut Defenders - From Wikipedia, here's a look at the team's evolution.
Connecticut Defenders Souvenirs - Visit the online souvenir catalog for official team jackets, shirts, caps, a logo ball and more.
PORTLAND SEA DOGS (Eastern AA)
Portland, Maine's Portland Sea Dogs are the Eastern League Double-A Affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. The Sea Dogs play at Hadlock Field.
Going to the Game:
You'll find the Sea Dogs' game schedule online at their official Web site, and tickets may be purchased online or by calling 207-879-9500. Reserved seats are $8 for adults, $7 for seniors and children ages 3 to 16. General admission is $7 for adults, $4 for seniors and children. Directions to Hadlock Field are available online.
Other Portland Sea Dogs Links:
Dog Bytes - The Portland Press Herald Online provides comprehensive Sea Dogs news and information.
Hadlock Field - From small-parks.com, here's a look at the team and its ballpark.
Sea Dogs Souvenirs - Shop online for Sea Dogs gifts, collectibles and apparel.
CAPE COD BASEBALL LEAGUE
Cape Cod's amateur baseball league has been entertaining fans since 1885. The Cape Cod Baseball League has 10 teams, and you can catch games Cape-wide from mid-June through early August.
Going to the Game:
You'll find a schedule of Cape Cod Baseball League games online. Admission is free, though donations are encouraged. Directions to the League's playing fields are available online.
Other Cape Cod Baseball League Links:
Training ground for prospects - This MLB.com article takes a look at Cape League alumni that have gone on to the pros.
Cape Cod Hosts Baseball in its Purest Form - This USA TODAY article serves as a good introduction to the Cape League.
NEW ENGLAND COLLEGIATE BASEBALL LEAGUE
The New England Collegiate Baseball League (NECBL) is comprised of 12 teams representing all six New England states. College players are recruited from across the U.S. and throughout the world. The NECBL is sanctioned by the NCAA and partially funded by Major League Baseball.
Going to the Game:
Games are played in June, July and August, and a schedule is available online. Use the "Teams" drop down menu on the NECBL home page to locate playing fields, and click through to each team's Web site for ticket information.
Other New England Collegiate Baseball League Links:
NECBL Webcasts - Listen to a game online, from Teamline.
Happy Father's Day!
