With St. Lucie County and the New York Mets still trying to finalize a scaled-down plan, upcoming First Data Field renovations might not conclude until 2021. (more…)
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Atlanta Braves 2020 Spring Training Season Tix Go on Sale Saturday
The Atlanta Braves are always a good spring-training draw, and a move to North Port in Sarasota County shouldn’t diminish that popularity. We’ll find out soon, as Atlanta Braves 2020 spring training tickets go on sale Saturday. (more…)
Clearwater, Phillies Pitch Spectrum Field Upgrades
The Philadelphia Phillies and the city of Clearwater are pitching $79.9 million for Carpenter Complex and Spectrum Field upgrades in order to spruce up the team’s spring-training facilities, while tying the team to the Grapefruit League through 2043. (more…)
Final Weekend of Spring Training is Here
We’re down to the wire for spring training 2018, as the final weekend of games is here, and MLB teams are preparing to break camp beginning tomorrow. (more…)
Spring Training Beer and Baseball in 2018
We all know a cold one is the perfect sidekick to a warm spring afternoon filled with spring training baseball. To help you plan your upcoming visit to the ballpark, here are some highlights for spring training beer in both Florida and Arizona. (more…)
One Step Closer to Dunedin Stadium Renovations
We’re one step closer to Dunedin Stadium renovations, as a vote from Pinellas County officials could pave the way for upgrades to the Toronto Blue Jays spring home and the off-site Englebert Complex. (more…)
Toronto Blue Jays 2018 Minor League Schedule Posted
We’ve posted the Toronto Blue Jays 2018 minor league schedule, with games beginning on March 13 and running through the end of March. (more…)
Orioles, Naval Academy Announce Spring-Training Relationship
The Baltimore Orioles caught some grief for opposing a Washington Nationals exhibition game at the U.S. Naval Academy this year, but a new spring-training relationship announced between the O’s and the Navy should get the MLB back in everyone’s good graces. (more…)
Just Another Perfect Night at Ed Smith Stadium
It is always a pleasure to take in a Baltimore Orioles spring training game. This year’s visit to Ed Smith Stadium was no exception, as the team and its fans have settled into a familiar, satisfying routine. (more…)
Last Day to Take 30% Off Spring Training Titles!
Don’t look now, but it’s the last day of February — and with that last day ends the 30 percent discount we’ve been offering on The Complete Guide to Spring Training 2018. (more…)