We have yet another moniker for the spring-training home of the New York Mets: Tradition Field is now First Data Field. The new naming rights deal is part of a 10-year partnership between the Mets and First Data. (more…)
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Mets Schedule West Point Exhibition Game
We’ve mentioned this possibility in our newsletter, and it’s now official: the New York Mets will play an exhibition game at Doubleday Field at Johnson Stadium against the Army baseball team on Friday, March 31 at 3 p.m. (more…)
New York Mets Spring Broadcast Schedule Posted
We have another television schedule to announce, as the New York Mets spring broadcast schedule has been released by SNY. (more…)
St. Lucie County Still Waiting on State Funds for Tradition Field Makeover
St. Lucie County officials are still waiting on approval for a $20 million state grant toward the renovation of Tradition Field, spring training home of the New York Mets and regular season home of the St. Lucie Mets (High A; Florida State League). (more…)
Mets, St. Lucie County Agree to Tradition Field Upgrades
Another spring-training complex will receive a facelift, as the New York Mets and St. Lucie County agreed to a new 25-year lease that will end up in upgrades over the next two years to the team’s longtime Grapefruit League home, Tradition Field. (more…)
New York Mets 2017 Spring Schedule Posted
We’ve posted the New York Mets 2017 spring schedule, as the Amazin’s prepare for another Grapefruit League training camp at Tradition Field in Port St. Lucie, Florida. (more…)
Tradition Field Upgrades Moving More Slowly Than Anticipated
A $60-million renovation of Tradition Field, spring-training home of the New York Mets, is moving ahead — but more slowly than anticipated, as the lack of a final lease prevents St. Lucie County from applying for an important state grant. (more…)
Now Available: The Complete Guide to Spring Training 2017 / Florida
It’s that time of year: Spring-training fans start to plan their March trips. You can begin your Grapefruit League planning today with the release of The Complete Guide to Spring Training 2017 / Florida. (more…)
End-of-Spring-Training Games Worth Noting
Toward the conclusion of spring training, several teams will face off in notable matchups outside of Florida and Arizona. While some of this year’s games include traditional end-of-spring contests between regional rivals, some will pit MLB teams against their affiliates, and others will take place in unique venues, including a former major league ballpark. (more…)
Planning For Those Rivalry Games
There are spring-training games, and there are spring-training games that mean something, even if the stats and results don’t count in the standings. Rivalries games during spring training are exciting — but games sell out, so begin planning now. (more…)
