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The Cheap Seats Aren’t Cheap Anymore

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Aug 13, 2025
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Twenty years ago walking into a ballpark didn’t feel like declaring bankruptcy. A ticket cost $19. A hot dog and maybe a snack set you back $10 more. Parking was cheap enough you didn’t flinch. You could make the call at lunch, head out after work, and it felt like a treat, not a budget breakout. Baseball was still the people’s game because most people …

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