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…)
Tag Archives | First Data Field
Nothing Says Spring Training Like Port St. Lucie and the Mets
March 8, 2017 in Grapefruit League Teams, New York 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
March 7, 2017 in Grapefruit League Teams, New York Mets
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
February 25, 2017 in Grapefruit League Teams, New York Mets
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…)