Everyone loves spring night games, except for front offices and players who want a more leisurely daily pace. But money may force more spring night games in coming years. (more…)
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Will Ferrell to play nine positions in Cactus League action
Tomorrow is a good day to be a Cactus League ticketholder: actor Will Ferrell will play nine positions in five scheduled games, transported by helicopter between venues. UPDATED! (more…)
Same as it ever was: Maryvale Baseball Park
At a time when Cactus League ballparks have been modernized and upgraded in recent years, Maryvale Baseball Park pretty much remains the same — which is either a good thing or bad thing, depending on your point of view. (more…)
Surprise Stadium: Worth the drive
It is a little off the beaten path, even for the compact Cactus League. But the immaculately maintained Surprise Stadium is a good bet for spring training, as the home of the Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers is worth the trek. (more…)
Renovations make Peoria Sports Complex a must-visit
After two renovation phases, Peoria Sports Complex is looking better than ever, with an expanded footprint, lots of socializing areas and upgraded fan facilities. (more…)
Reviving Hohokam Stadium
For fans used to cramped seating and lack of shade at Phoenix Municipal Stadium, the move by the Oakland Athletics to a renovated Hohokam Stadium in Mesa for spring training should be a pleasure indeed. (more…)
Spring training food: better than ever
It wasn’t too long ago that food at a spring-training game meant a steamed hot dog, a warm beer or soda, some stale popcorn and perhaps a hamburger — if you were lucky. Today, food is an integral part of the spring-training experience. With fresh-grilled items, plenty of locally brewed cold beer and specialty items […]
New for 2015: Lew Wolff Training Complex
We have a new name for the old Fitch Park, where the Chicago Cubs formerly worked out and is now inhabited by the Oakland Athletics: the Lew Wolff Training Complex. (more…)
Next step: spring training workouts
With players and catchers reporting for camp, we’re on to the next phase: spring training workouts. (more…)
Spring training begins, as players/catchers report
Today marks the official beginning of spring training: all the trucks have arrived, and pitchers/catchers are beginning to report to camps. (more…)
