Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki Had Awkward Moment Thanks to Athletics’ Embarrassing New Stadium

Andy Nesbitt | Apr 1, 2025

Seiya Suzuki had to sprint through the outfield to get to the clubhouse during a break in the action. / @MarqueeSportsNetwork

The Athletics are in their first season of playing all of their home games at a minor league stadium in Sacramento as they wait to make the move to Las Vegas in three years. They had their home opener on Monday night and it didn't take long for fans to rip the team and MLB over the lackluster setup.

Between innings Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki had to get to the clubhouse for something. While in every other MLB stadium that's a simple walk down a tunnel from the dugout, in Sacramento the clubhouse is behind the wall in left center which means if you need anything, inlcuding maybe even a bathroom break, you have to run through the field of play to get there.

Suzuki probably didn't enjoy this but his teammates sure did:

It’s got a name… “the walk of shame.”

Now imagine Judge doing this, 🤦🏽‍♂️. pic.twitter.com/QLifcGCsGW

— Last Dive Bar 🏟 (@LastDiveBar) April 1, 2025

Fans were not impressed:

Pathetic, MLB. Just pathetic https://t.co/RpGu4CiLg6

— Joe Angel(s) in the Outfield (@bigfanojoeangel) April 1, 2025

@MLB @MLBPA should actually be ashamed these are professionals 😆 https://t.co/hO5edumPhj

— Rio (@mseba2004) April 1, 2025

The avalanche just keeps coming and it’s only Day 1. https://t.co/VaoshcXORm

— Casey Witt (@CaseyWitt_) April 1, 2025

How did they think this stadium was suitable for the MLB? I’ve seen college parks with better amenities

— Cam (@Killacam453425) April 1, 2025

MLB’s Park of shame

— JRottie33 (@JayR_33) April 1, 2025

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