With St. Petersburg officials convinced the waterfront Al Lang Stadium site is underutilized as a soccer facility and with no future foreseen as a spring-training site, a park anchored by an amphitheater is in the works. (more…)
Looking forward to 2026 spring training
Yes, it seems just like yesterday that spring training ended. But with 2025 spring training now firmly in the rearview mirror, it’s time to enjoy the 2025 regular season and prepare for 2026 spring training. (more…)
There go the spring-training equipment trucks!
Big times in the spring-training world: the equipment trucks are heading to Florida and Arizona, with the fleet from the Philadelphia Phillies and the Boston Red Sox heading today to Clearwater and Fort Myers, respectively. (more…)
Tracking changes to spring 2025 rivalry games
Rivalry games—a staple of spring-training matches for out-of-market fans—will take on a new look in 2025, as schedules are impacted by franchise shifts and the whims of Major League Baseball. (more…)
Automated ball-strike systems on tap for spring training 2025
Get ready for the experiments in spring training 2025, as MLB has announced automated ball-strike systems will be tested at 13 ballparks, affected 19 home teams. (more…)
Hurricane Milton spares Florida spring training facilities
Significant damage to spring-training facilities in Florida was avoided as Hurricane Milton lost major steam when entering the Gulf Coast area, diminishing to a Category 1 storm when reaching landfall in the Tampa Bay region and Sarasota County. (more…)
Planning for St. Patrick’s Day 2025 in spring training
In a spring-training schedule devoid of any major holidays, St. Patrick’s Day stands out as the party highlight of 2025. The wearin’ of the green is a grand tradition in spring training, and here are some recommendations for making the most of St. Pat’s at the ballpark. (more…)
Orioles pitch training camp expansion; no timeline yet
The Baltimore Orioles are pitching an expansion of their Sarasota training complex with the addition of new high-tech batting cages, additional meeting rooms and new miscellaneous spaces at the Ed Smith Stadium clubhouse. (more…)
2026 World Baseball Classic schedule, venues announced
We know many spring-training attendees also like to take in some international competition on their travels, so maybe it’s not too early to review the 2026 World Baseball Classic schedule and venue lineup. (more…)
Now available: The Complete Guide to Spring Training 2025 / Arizona
We have some book news to pass along: The Complete Guide to Spring Training 2025 / Arizona is now available for preorder, with units expected to ship before Sept. 15 and a free eBook download included! (more…)
