Why Are Baseball Stadiums So Urban?
Among big league ballparks, 27 of 30 are in the city, compared to 16 of 30 NFL stadiums.
Due to 2024 Vibe Shift, gay pride month is less of a media obsession than it used to be.
Still, baseball stadiums tend to be in big cities -- e.g., Wrigley Field is about a mile from Boystown in Chicago. Gays tend to be well-organized in politics, so baseball franchises want their city councilmen on their side.
In big cities, the gay male voting bloc tends to be one of the more pro-business tendencies: lots of gay small businessmen who appreciate the ballpark for bringing well-heeled crowds into the city.
Granted, I'm generalizing from the Chicago Cubs.
The one MLB franchise that doesn't have a "Pride Night" is …
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