There are few things more traditionally American than listening to the crack of a bat and the roar of the crowd at one of Mississippi River Country’s iconic baseball stadiums. From historic stadiums like Wrigley Field to newer facilities like Target Field, there are plenty of places to find professional baseball.
Here’s a closer look at the MLB teams in Mississippi River Country.
Minnesota Twins
Founded: 1901 (started play in Minnesota in 1961)
Where they play: Target Field, Minneapolis, Minnesota (opened: 2010, capacity: 39,504)
About the Twins: Play in the American League’s Central division … franchise was founded as the Washington Senators in 1901 … moved to Minnesota and began play as the Twins in 1961 … have won 13 division titles and 6 American League pennants … won the World Series in 1924 (as the Washington Senators), 1987 and 1991
Experience more:
- Play ball at Target Field, home of the Minnesota Twins (Explore Minnesota)
- Where to eat & drink before, during or after the big game (Explore Minnesota)
Milwaukee Brewers
Founded: 1969 (started play in Milwaukee in 1970)
Where they play: American Family Field, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (opened: 2001, capacity: 41,900)
About the Brewers: Play in the National League’s Central division … team was founded in 1969 as the Seattle Pilots, an American League expansion team … Brewers moved to Milwaukee for 1970 season … joined the National League in 1998 … have won 6 division titles (one in American League, five in National League) and 1 American League pennant … lost 1982 World Series to St. Louis Cardinals
Chicago Cubs
Founded: 1876
Where they play: Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois (opened: 1914; capacity: 41,649)
About the Cubs: Play in the National League’s Central division … one of two Major League teams based in Chicago … Cubs were a founding member of the National League, playing as the White Stockings at their inception in 1876 … have won 8 division titles and 17 National League pennants … have won 3 World Series titles (1907, 1908 and 2016) … Wrigley Field is the oldest stadium in the National League and the second-oldest in Major League Baseball
Experience more:
- Wrigley Field tours: Seeing Cubs history up close (Enjoy Illinois)
- Learn about Cubs legends and other sports luminaries at the Chicago Sports Museum
Chicago White Sox
Founded: 1900
Where they play: Rate Field, Chicago, Illinois (opened: 1991; capacity: 40,615)
About the White Sox: Play in the American League’s Central division … one of two Major League teams based in Chicago … one of the American League’s charter franchises … have won 6 division titles and 7 American League pennants … won the World Series in 1906, 1917 and 2005 … 1919 World Series was marred by “Black Sox Scandal,” which led to lifetime banishment of 8 White Sox players
Experience more:
- The perfect baseball outings in Illinois (Enjoy Illinois)
- Baseball season in Chicago: Cubs and Sox like a local (Choose Chicago)
