With the New York Mets and St. Lucie County at odds over funding for First Data Field renovations, a local news report has the team looking to shift spring-training operations elsewhere unless the issue is resolved. (more…)
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New York Mets 2019 Spring Schedule Posted
We’ve posted a New York Mets 2019 spring schedule, as the team prepares for another Grapefruit League training camp at First Data Field in Port St. Lucie, Florida. (more…)
First Data Field Renovations May Be Delayed to 2021
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…)
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…)
2018 New York Mets Spring Training TV Schedule Posted
We’ve posted the 2018 New York Mets spring training TV schedule, which features 15 games on SNY and WPIX throughout February and March. (more…)
Tebow Invited to 2018 New York Mets Training Camp
Not totally a surprise: Tim Tebow was invited to the 2018 New York Mets training camp in Port St. Lucie, as the former football star continues his effort to master pro baseball. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks, Grapefruit League–First Round
It’s that time of year, when we ask our readers to choose their favorite baseball venues in our Best of the Ballparks, Grapefruit League competition. In the first round of Florida selections, we ask you to narrow the field from 13 to eight. (more…)
Nothing Says Spring Training Like Port St. Lucie and the Mets
There is something very reassuring about a Mets spring training game at First Data Field. With a throwback Florida location and a relaxed atmosphere, there is much to like about a Port St. Lucie spring-training run. (more…)
Tebow to Make Mets Spring Training Debut Wednesday
We’ve been asked a lot about this, so here’s the deal: Tim Tebow will make his New York Mets spring training debut Wednesday, as the team hosts the Boston Red Sox at First Data Field. (more…)
Goodbye Tradition Field, Hello First Data Field
We have yet another moniker for the spring-training home of the New York Mets: Tradition Field is now First Data Field. The new naming rights deal is part of a 10-year partnership between the Mets and First Data. (more…)