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Boston Red Sox
4 Yawkey Way, Fenway Park, Boston, MA (map)
877.732.7699
http://www.redsox.com

Don't miss your chance to visit America's oldest baseball park and see the 2004 World-Series champions in action. Tickets available online, by phone, or at the ticket office, which is open Mon through Fri from 10 am to 5 pm. Standing room and cancellation tickets to sold-out games are released two hours before game time. Prices range from $20 standing-room tickets to seats to $90 Pavilion box seats. For Premium seating, expect to pay between $30 for Right Field Roof Deck standing tickets to $312 for Dugout box seats. See the Web site for full game schedule. Ballpark tours leave from the Souvenir Shop across Yawkey Way daily on the hour from 9 am to 4 pm, or until three hours before game time, and cost $12 for adults, $10 for kids.

Brockton Rox
Campanelli Stadium, One Lexington Ave, Brockton, MA (map)
508.559.7070
roxrock@brocktonrox.com
http://www.brocktonrox.com

One-hundred-percent-independent baseball in Massachusetts. Games are Mon through Sat at 7:05 pm and on Sun at 2:05 pm through June, except on June 17, when game is at 1:05 pm. Beginning July 1 through Aug, Sun games begin at 5:05 pm, except for Aug 5, when game is at 2:05 pm. Tickets range $4 to $12 per game. Check the Web site for a full summer game schedule.

Connecticut Defenders
Norwich Industrial Park, Norwich, CT (map)
860.887.7962
tickets@ctdefenders.com
http://www.ctdefenders.com

This Double-A team, formerly known as the Norwich Navigators, plays at Dodd Stadium, located just off Rte 135. Home and away games during June begin at 6:35 Tues through Sat (with a few exceptions), and at 7:05 in July and Aug.. Sun home games start at 2:05 pm. Exceptions are as follows: June 7, game starts at 10:35 am; June 20, game starts at 5:35 pm; June 30, game starts at 7:05 pm; July 11, All-Star game starts at 7:30 pm; July 20, game starts at 6:05 pm; July 25, games starts at 10:35 am. Tickets range from $5 to $10 and can be purchased online, by phone, or at the ticket office, open Mon through Fri 9:30 am to 5 pm, Sat 9:30 am to 2 pm, and game days at 9:30 to the end of the game.

Lowell Spinners
Lelacheur Park, Lowell, MA (map)
978.459.1702
generalinfo@lowellspinners.com
http://www.lowellspinners.com

The team is a Class-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. Games begin Mon through Fri at 7:05 pm and on Sat and Sun at 5:05 pm. Gates always open 90 minutes prior to game time. Ticket office, located at 450 Aiken St, Lowell, is open Mon through Fri from 11 am to 3 pm, and 90 minutes prior to scheduled game times. Tickets also available online or by phone. Tickets range $3.50 to $7.50 per game.

New Britain Rock Cats
New Britain Stadium, off South Main St, New Britain, CT (map)
860.224.8383
http://www.rockcats.com

The 2007 season marks the 25th Anniversary of Eastern League Baseball in New Britain. Times for Rock Cats games vary widely. See the Web site for a full game schedule. Tickets range $5 to $12 per game, and are available through stadium box office, by phone, or online.

New Hampshire Fisher Cats
Fisher Cats Ball Park, One Line Drive, Manchester, NH (map)
603.606.7953
baseballinfo@nhfishercats.com
http://www.nhfishercats.com

Home games for this Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays begin at 7:05 pm Mon through Sat, and at 1:05 pm on Sun, with the following exceptions: June 28, game is at 6:05 pm; July 8, game starts at 1:35 pm; July 9, game starts at 12:05 pm; July 30, game starts at 12:05 pm; Aug 8, game starts at 12:05 pm. Tickets available online, by phone, or through the ticket office, open Mon through Fri from 10 am to 5 pm. Ticket $4 to $23.

Pawtucket Red Sox
McCoy Stadium, Ben Monder Way, Pawtucket, RI (map)
(401) 724-7300.
info@pawsox.com
http://www.pawsox.com

Preview the future of Fenway at the comfortable and welcoming McCoy Stadium (not a bad seat in the house and the fans aren't drunken idiots like you get at Fenway). Home games begin at 7:05 pm Mon through Fri, on Sat at 6:05 pm, and on Sun at 1:05 pm, with the following exceptions: Aug 2, game starts at 12:05 pm; Aug 3, game starts at 6:05 pm. Away game times vary. Call or see the Web site for details. Tickets run $4-$10 and are available online, by phone, or at the ticket booth open Mon to Fri 9 am to 5 pm, Sat 10 am to 3 pm.

Portland Sea Dogs
Hadlock Field, Portland ME (map)
800.936.3647
tickets@portlandseadogs.com
http://www.portlandseadogs.com

The Sea Dogs are the Double-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. June home games start at 7 pm Tues through Fri, on Sat at 6 pm, and on Sun at 1 pm, with the following exceptions: June 15, 28, and 29 games start at 7 pm. July home games start at 7 pm Mon through Fri, on Sat at 6 pm, and on Sun at 1 pm, with the following exceptions: July 3, game starts at 6 pm; July 25, game starts at 12 pm. On July 28 there is an additional game at 1 pm. Aug home games start at 7 pm Mon through Fri, on Sat at 6 pm, and on Sun at 1 pm, with the following exceptions: Aug 9, game starts at noon; Aug 22, 28, and 29, games start at 6 pm. Tickets are available online, by phone, or at the ticket office, open 9 am to 5 pm Mon through Fri, 10 am to 3 pm on Sat, or on game days from 9 am until the 8th inning. Tickets run from $6 to $8. Parking available nearby.

Portland Sea Dogs
Hadlock Field, Portland ME (map)
800.936.3647
tickets@portlandseadogs.com
http://www.portlandseadogs.com

The Sea Dogs are the Double-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. See times online; tickets are available online, by phone, or at the ticket office, open 9 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday, 10 am to 3 pm on Saturday, or on game days from 9 am until the 8th inning. Tickets run from $6 to $8. is Parking available nearby.

Vermont Lake Monsters
Centennial Field, Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT (map)
802.655.6611
http://www.vermontexpos.com

The Vermont Lake Monsters are an affiliate of the Montreal Expos/Washington Nationals baseball teams. Most home games begin at 7:05 pm Mon through Sat, and on Sun at 5:05 pm. Tickets run from $5 to $8 and are available online, by phone, or at the Lake Monsters office in the Champlain Mill, open Mon through Fri 9 am to 5 pm.