At AT&T Park, they hang a rubber chicken for every intentional walk (a tribute to Barry).

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From the upper deck in San Francisco. The breathtaking views are endless.

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McCovey Cove

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From the top row down the right-field line, looking at the San Francisco skyline.

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Lots of water means lots of bridges.

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A wider shot of McCovey Cove

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The kayakers are there for batting practice, just like the players. Long night ahead hoping for souvenirs.

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A marina lies just beyond the ballpark, which is built into an incredibly tight 13 acres.

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Two AT&T Park attractions: there are two slides inside the bottle.

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During our broadcast, I made a point to mention Marty’s SF microphone stand was the largest I’ve seen for baseball broadcasting. It would fit nicely in a golf bag.

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It’s easy to remember the Giants’ address.

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Fans pose in front of the Willie Mays statue.

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This is the "Fan Lot," a kids play area, near the bottle and glove.

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Speaking of the bottle, here’s the bottom…

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… and from the top, going down the slide.

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Boats beyond the picnic deck in center field.

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Beautiful day at AT&T Park, which opened in 2000…

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… and a beautiful day to go sailing.

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And a few hundred miles south, Dodger Stadium. Opened in 1962, it still looks new.

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On the hills near the ballpark, a little Dodger marketing.

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Looking left, early..

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… and later.

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What a gorgeous day!

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A Dodger Dog, smothered in mustard — nothing like them.

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The press box is named for the legendary Vin Scully..

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… he’s in his 57th year broadcasting Brooklyn/L.A. Dodgers baseball.

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From the very top deck of the ballpark.

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Those are the San Gabriel Mountains in the distance.

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The top row of the park.

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You can see downtown L.A. behind the ballpark.

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Here’s my vantage point as the game winds down and I get ready to go do an interview.  Yes, this fan’s on his cellphone (and, no, it doesn’t just happen in L.A.)

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And you thought Chicago was "the city with the big shoulders."

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Our vantage point as we get on the bus.  Visiting teams exit the stadium walking from the first-base dugout to the busses waiting just beyond the centerfield wall.

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San Diego’s Petco Park, in its third season.

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Here you can see the West Metal Supply Building, which is more than 100 years old. It was actually moved to its current spot so the building could be angled as the left-field foul pole. Party suites and a gift shop keep the building a hopping place.

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The Famous Chicken became famous in San Diego. He happened to make a rare appearance while we were there.

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It’s impossible not to find beautiful views in San Diego. This shot was taken from my hotel room.

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The Omni Hotel has a skywalk bridge to the ballpark.

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Out beyond the outfield wall: "the park in the park." This is an area for fans to watch the game or recreate..

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A picnic area beyond the wall in left-center field.

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We had beautiful weather in the City of Brotherly Love.

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The park is a mile or more from downtown, as it shares parking with Lincoln Financial Field (Eagles), as well as the Wachovia Center (Sixers and Flyers) and the Wachovia Spectrum (former home of the Sixers and Flyers and now home of the minor league Philadelphia Phantoms)

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Our radio booth in Philly.

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The press box.

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Another shot of downtown. William Penn’s statue adorns the roof of City Hall. It is 548 feet tall and used to be the tallest building in town. Also the Wall of Fame is in the outfield.  Dallas Green was inducted while we were there.

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The Ol’ Lefthander and me during a night game.

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Now they couldn’t have a Philly ballpark without one of these, could they?

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Night game… what a series! (Reds won 2 of 3. Two games went into extra innings.)

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One more shot, as the Broering family from Alexandria, Ky., stopped by the booth recently. I promised them a spot on the BBB. Dad Richard with sons Matt (13), Joe (8) and Mark (6). Marty and I are your happy hosts.

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If you’re out and see a band performing, look for this man, and be sure to say "Hey Marty!" between songs.

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Notice how trim Dave Armbruster is. He runs almost everyday.  He’s run the Flying Pig Marathon, as well as a marathon in Sarasota during Spring Training this year.

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The Ol’ Lefthander is among the media on hand to witness the proceedings Thursday.  Yid was preparing to embark on his gastronomical journey.

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"And they’re off!!"  Yid consumes hot dog #1.

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Here, the seemingly helpful, benign Dave Collins brings a batch of dogs for Yid to consume over the next few innings. What we didn’t  know was we were about to be embroiled in a controversy that threatened to sabatoge the integrity, the purity of Yid’s digestive display.

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Keep in mind, he was eating while never missing a beat doing his job. Producing our game, in constant communication with Matt Steinman in the studio, and keeping Marty and me on the air.

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"The victims." Hot dogs were an endangered species at Great American Ball Park this week.  Fans (and Yid) consumed 159,715 during the four-game series with St. Louis.  (For the record, I had one.)

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Yid did not get sick, but toward the end of his endeavor, he showed his sense of humor (Seg Dennison enjoyed it).

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What a day for the man who’s brought you Marty and Joe (and me) for 21 years, our fearless leader, Dave "Yiddy" Armbruster. The equivalent of at least 13 dogs, all while "playing hurt." Thanks Yid!!

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Jim Day enjoys the view from his "front porch" (the Reds dugout).

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Jim is anxious to give us the grand tour.

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And awaaaaayyyy we go!

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Once you get inside the JDD, the first thing you notice is its enormity. I counted 38 floors inside the giant atrium. You can see the sunlight streaming in from the top. It gets very dark during night games.

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Jim poses for a shot after a night game (a Reds win!).

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The elevator allows Jim to keep tabs on all that goes on inside the JDD. And it looks cool; apparently the chicks dig it.

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Jim is a popular guy, and he graciously entertains many visitors. But with his travels taking him all over the country, he’s set up a concierge desk to help everybody get where they’re trying to go.

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A Reds fan enjoying his first visit to the JDD. Jim gets many requests for photos, but he always has time for his fans.

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When the concession stands aren’t open, Jim provides his guests with a deli.  It can get very busy around meal times.

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Jim likes to stay in shape, and so do his guests. Here, Reds employee Ryan Rizzo works out in the JDD fitness center.

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The JDD features two swimming pools. Outdoors…

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And during the cold months, you can swim inside.

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People are already wanting souvenirs. Demand became so great, Jim opened the JDD gift shop.

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Jim getting ready to leave the JDD. Time for yet another "Real Reds" pregame show.

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And this concludes our tour of the Jim Day Domicile. Ask Jim for details on tours and weekend rates. He offers family discounts as well.

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Franco would like to play till he’s 50. One of his teammates said he could probably play till he’s 55 (and still look like he’s 35). Here he is taking batting practice (for probably the 40,000th time…)

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Franco says he likes the NL, and enjoys playing defense.  He even feels he could still play in the field every day.

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Reds HOF Director Greg Rhodes kicked off the pregame ceremonies on Sunday.

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Marty served as emcee for the festivities.

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(L to R) Tom Seaver, Lee May and Tom Browning are the 69th, 70th and 71st members of the Reds HOF. (Browning claimed to be the best-dressed.)

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"The Big Bopper" Lee May led the Reds in homers three times and hit 147 for the club (and 354 for his career).

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"Mr. Perfect" Tom Browning, the owner of Cincinnati’s only perfect game, went 123-88 for the Reds and won 20 games as a rookie in 1985.

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"Tom Terrific" Tom Seaver, a National Baseball Hall of Famer, went 75-46 for the Reds and pitched his only no-hitter while he was with Cincinnati.

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The trio’s plaques are now on display in the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum.

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Dozens of other Reds Hall of Famers (including Tony Perez, Dave Concepcion and George Foster) were in town for the weekend.

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Jerry Narron meets Eleanor Kluszewski (representing Ted Kluszewski) and Joyce Bell Dolle (representing Gus Bell).

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Ken Griffey Jr. meets with Griffey Sr. and Lee May.

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Now onto pictures from Miller Park during our road trip July 3-5. Here’s one from our booth.

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Looking left.

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Looking right.

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Marty with our main man WTMJ’s (and Cincinnati’s own) Bill Michaels. The Elder H.S. alum is also known as "Mr. Free Golf."

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Ben Sheets (working to come off the DL), pitching in a simulated game before the Reds played the Brewers.

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A shot of the massive roof at Miller Park.

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Here’s a shot of our booth (with Marty). As usual, we have the best seats in the house.

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Marty with former Reds employee Mike Vassallo, now the Brewers’ P.R. Czar.

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The Sausage Race is just underway.

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And down the stretch they come!!

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"The Godfather" Marc Lancaster joins Mikey V’s campaign to get Chris Capuano voted onto the NL All-Star team.

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Hall of Famer, Brewers broadcaster and actor Bob Uecker with partner Jim Powell.

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Among the Brewers retired numbers: Yount, Molitor and Uecker (50 years in baseball).

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Exterior of Miller Park.

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Hank Aaron statue in front of Miller Park.

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The plaque below the statue (click on the photo to read it).

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It’s Packers Country, and, yes, fans even tailgate before baseball games.

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Next to Miller Park, in the exact spot where County Stadium was, sits Helfair Field, a Little League jewel, as well as a kids play area.

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Three construction workers were killed during the building of Miller Park. They are honored in front of the facility.

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Bernie Brewer takes a dive down the famous Miller Park slide.

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And now onto Turner Field.

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Looking left.

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Looking right.

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How did this get in here?!?

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(Braves announcers) Skip (Caray) and Pete’s (Van Weiren) Hall of Fame BBQ at the entrance to Turner Field.

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"Tooner Field," a kids play area courtesy of corporate cousin Cartoon Network.

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Inside "Tooner Field" kids playing ball.

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Fans can watch the game from the Budweiser Pavillion (top) or the Chop House restaurant (bottom).

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Remembering "The Launching Pad," Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium, the Braves’ home from 1966-1996.

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The most famous Brave.

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Quite a collection of pennants the Braves display in left field.

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Chris Welsh interviews "Everyday" Eddie Guardado in Atlanta before the game.

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Chipper Jones taking BP, on display on MLB’s most incredible video board (eight stories tall!).

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Turner Field from our broadcast booth.

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"Tom Horan (aka "Daddy") with his wife, Sheila, at a luncheon honoring his 35 years at WLW.

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