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Author: Tommy Birch, Des Moines Register

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MLB won’t return to Field of Dreams site in 2023 due to construction, owner Frank Thomas says

August 10, 2022 Tommy Birch, Des Moines Register Comments Off on MLB won’t return to Field of Dreams site in 2023 due to construction, owner Frank Thomas says

Construction at the movie site will prevent a game next year, though it’s possible that MLB returns in a later year after work is complete.

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How the 1919 Black Sox scandal might not have happened if Hall of Famer Red Faber wasn’t injured

August 10, 2022 Tommy Birch, Des Moines Register Comments Off on How the 1919 Black Sox scandal might not have happened if Hall of Famer Red Faber wasn’t injured

Hall of Famer Red Faber didn’t pitch in the 1919 World Series. But had he been healthy, the most infamous World Series may have ended differently.

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‘These guys are magicians’: Meet the brothers behind the corn at the ‘Field of Dreams’ site

August 8, 2022 Tommy Birch, Des Moines Register Comments Off on ‘These guys are magicians’: Meet the brothers behind the corn at the ‘Field of Dreams’ site

Andy and Adam Rahe are among the most important people working at the ‘Field of Dreams’ movie site. They tend America’s most famous cornfield.

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Field of Dreams game throwback uniforms unveiled for Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds

August 8, 2022 Tommy Birch, Des Moines Register Comments Off on Field of Dreams game throwback uniforms unveiled for Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds

The Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds are wearing throwback uniforms for this year’s MLB Field of Dreams game in Dyersville, Iowa, on Thursday.

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New ‘Field of Dreams’ movie site owners unveil plans for youth baseball and softball complex

April 14, 2022 Tommy Birch, Des Moines Register Comments Off on New ‘Field of Dreams’ movie site owners unveil plans for youth baseball and softball complex

‘Field of Dreams’ site owners were scheduled to announce a massive makeover to build youth baseball and softball fields, team dormitories and a hotel.

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Nick Bassett, Iowa State fan who inspired and whose story was featured on ESPN’s ‘College GameDay,’ dies at 29

January 27, 2022 Tommy Birch, Des Moines Register Comments Off on Nick Bassett, Iowa State fan who inspired and whose story was featured on ESPN’s ‘College GameDay,’ dies at 29

Iowa State fan Nick Bassett, who inspired in the face of serious health issues and whose story was featured on “College GameDay,” has died at 29.

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Kevin Costner, White Sox and Yankees put on a show at ‘Field of Dreams’ game in Iowa

August 12, 2021August 13, 2021 Tommy Birch, Des Moines Register Comments Off on Kevin Costner, White Sox and Yankees put on a show at ‘Field of Dreams’ game in Iowa

Tim Anderson capped a day of Hollywood-like moments with a game-winning home run into the corn to give the White Sox a 9-8 win over the Yankees.

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After hosting MLB game, what’s next for ‘Field of Dreams’ stadium in Iowa?

August 12, 2021 Tommy Birch, Des Moines Register Comments Off on After hosting MLB game, what’s next for ‘Field of Dreams’ stadium in Iowa?

Field of Dreams operators are hoping to do big things with MLB’s specially made ballpark for Thursday’s game between the White Sox and Yankees.

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The ultimate ringer: Former MLB pitcher Jeremy Hellickson helps friends on slow-pitch softball team

July 18, 2020July 18, 2020 Tommy Birch, Des Moines Register Comments Off on The ultimate ringer: Former MLB pitcher Jeremy Hellickson helps friends on slow-pitch softball team

Pitcher Jeremy Hellickson, who won World Series with Nationals last season, spends first year of retirement with friends on slow-pitch softball team.

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Officials urge Tyson Foods to shut down plant after employees test positive for COVID-19

April 17, 2020 Tommy Birch, Des Moines Register Comments Off on Officials urge Tyson Foods to shut down plant after employees test positive for COVID-19

The Tyson Foods meatpacking plant in Waterloo, Iowa, is facing calls to shut down from officials concerned over employees positive for coronavirus.

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