Baseball gear and practice in Boston

Ugh. This is my quick fix. They only have one cage and it's indoors and poorly lit. Bonus: large screen TVs and beer.

You can rent a cage for an hour and throw from the mound or use the machines. Self-loading so make sure you bring a friend...also an hour is a long time, so you'll need a rest.

One of my favorite ballfields in the city. Tons of open areas if the field is taken, but if it isn't, oh boy. Reachable fences -- usually in good condition.

These guys have a good selection of gloves and bats. They also have a good selection of baseball cleats.

Old school store in the heart of Everett. I got a really cheap box of batting practice balls here.

Batting cages throw high heat, and there are slower cages to warm up or cool down in. One of the best outdoor batting cages I've found near Boston.