We may have a new Braves spring training site in coming years, as the Atlanta team’s reps have met with several Florida counties about a new complex once the Champion Stadium lease expires. (more…)
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Over 4M fans at Spring Training 2015
The final numbers are in, and they’re impressive: Over four million fans attended spring training games in 2015, with the Chicago Cubs and San Francisco Giants leading the way. (more…)
Pirates set multiple attendance records
Talk about a great spring training for the Pittsburgh Pirates: the team set multiple attendance records this year at McKechnie Field. (more…)
Orioles set spring training attendance record
We are literally in the final hours of spring training, so expect lots of stories like this one: The Baltimore Orioles set a team spring training attendance record, drawing 112,258 fans for 15 home games at Ed Smith Stadium in 2015. (more…)
Spring night games: fans love them, players not so much
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…)
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 […]
Pittsburgh unveils new Pirate City performance center
Another spring training upgrade for the Pittsburgh Pirates, as the team opens a new Pirate City performance center for Spring Training 2015. (more…)
2015 Minnesota Twins Minor League Schedule Posted
We’ve posted the 2015 Minnesota Twins minor league schedule, as the four affiliated teams will train at the CenturyLink Sports 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…)