I gave up on the Rochester Red Wings (AAA baseball) when they moved from Silver Stadium in the city to the new stadium downtown and for many other reasons I drifted.
In the late 80's I lived 5 minutes from Silver Stadium. We got Knot Hole Club tickets and we went to many games with all four children.
They were the farm team of the Baltimore Orioles and I was a fan of players, like Cal Ripken, Jr.
You could park a couple city blocks from the field for free, and walk with families and baseball fans safely
There would be an all star day annually where past Red Wings (some that were still active in MLB) that was discontinued.
MLB has kind of given up on Rochester, IMO
They needed a new stadium badly, but the old one was like The Rockpile - lots of sentiment. The new stadium was beautiful more expensive and parking was not free.
The kids activities replaced attending many games. We go to games occasionally, but it is not like a football tailgate
They became the farm team for the Minnesota Twins and today for the Washington Nationals, who I have no interest in.
I basically am a diehard fan of the Buffalo Bills (since the Rockpile) and have liked the NY Yankees (since Maris and Mantle), but I only follow football and baseball. I wish I was interested in college and professional football basketball and hockey, but it is not the same excitement for me.
Edit: I do love March Madness and the World Series.