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Updated · Des Moines Register · Aug 13
Phillies, Twins Stage Field of Dreams Festivities Before Aug. 13 Game in Iowa
Updated
Updated · Des Moines Register · Aug 13

Phillies, Twins Stage Field of Dreams Festivities Before Aug. 13 Game in Iowa

3 articles · Updated · Des Moines Register · Aug 13

Summary

  • Dyersville, Iowa hosted Phillies and Twins players as they walked through cornfields, posed at the movie site and signed autographs ahead of the Aug. 13 Field of Dreams game.
  • Fans and families joined the pregame scene, with children playing catch, spectators lining up for photos and autographs, and players interacting with “ghost players” at the iconic venue.
  • Barry Bonds appeared before the game to chat with players, while Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly shared the moment with sons Preston and Louie Mattingly.
  • The activities underscored the event’s nostalgic draw, blending a regular-season matchup with the movie site’s cornfield imagery and fan-focused pageantry.

Insights

Does the new $27 million permanent stadium destroy the magical, untouched nostalgia of the original Field of Dreams?
Can rural Dyersville sustain a permanent professional baseball venue year-round, or is it just a fleeting novelty?
How will MLB's exclusive Netflix broadcast impact the viewership of this highly nostalgic, fan-favorite event?