The first game at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches is scheduled for Feb. 28, and it should be ready to open on that date — but just barely, as the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals prep for 2017 spring training in West Palm Beach. (more…)
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Pittsburgh Pirates 2017 Spring Training Schedule Unveiled
The Pittsburgh Pirates 2017 spring training schedule has been released, as the team prepares for another exhibition season at Pirate City and McKechnie Field. (more…)
Minnesota Twins 2017 Schedule Posted
With the end of the World Series at hand, we’re seeing action on the schedule front. Today: We’ve posted the Minnesota Twins 2017 schedule. (more…)
Baltimore Orioles 2017 Spring Training Schedule Posted
We have posted a Baltimore Orioles 2017 spring training schedule, as the O’s open on Feb. 24 and will play 17 games at Ed Smith Stadium. (more…)
Tinker Field Tribute in the Works
The site of Tinker Field, former spring home of the Minnesota Twins/Washington Senators and other MLB teams, could be memorialized under a plan to be considered by Orlando’s Historic Preservation Board at a November 2 meeting. (more…)
Ballpark of the Palm Beaches Escapes Hurricane Damage
One of the concerns for the Washington Nationals and Houston Astros this offseason was a bad weather potentially impacting work on the Ballpark of the Palm Beaches, but Hurricane Matthew had a minimal impact on the facility. (more…)
Steinbrenner Field Renovations: A Sneak Peek
This offseason will see some major changes in the Grapefruit League made for spring training 2017. Today we have some new information about the Steinbrenner Field renovations, sure to please New York Yankees fans. (more…)
Blue Jays to Host Pirates in Annual Montreal Spring Games
We can now call this an official tradition: the Toronto Blue Jays will be hosting the Pittsburgh Pirates in the annual Montreal spring games at Olympic Stadium, slated for March 31 and April 1. (more…)
First Look at Proposed Blue Jays Spring Ballpark Overhaul
The Toronto Blue Jays and the city of Dunedin unveiled more details about the proposed overhaul of Florida Auto Exchange Stadium, which would add 3,000 more seats and dramatically improve the fan amenities. (more…)
Atlanta Braves to Wrap Up Spring Training at SunTrust Park
The Atlanta Braves will end 2017 spring training not in Disney World or Orlando, but rather in Georgia, where the last exhibition game will be a March 31 SunTrust Park debut with the New York Yankees in town. (more…)