Rivalry games—a staple of spring-training matches for out-of-market fans—will take on a new look in 2025, as schedules are impacted by franchise shifts and the whims of Major League Baseball. (more…)
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Automated ball-strike systems on tap for spring training 2025
Get ready for the experiments in spring training 2025, as MLB has announced automated ball-strike systems will be tested at 13 ballparks, affected 19 home teams. (more…)
Planning for St. Patrick’s Day 2025 in spring training
In a spring-training schedule devoid of any major holidays, St. Patrick’s Day stands out as the party highlight of 2025. The wearin’ of the green is a grand tradition in spring training, and here are some recommendations for making the most of St. Pat’s at the ballpark. (more…)
Now available: The Complete Guide to Spring Training 2025 / Arizona
We have some book news to pass along: The Complete Guide to Spring Training 2025 / Arizona is now available for preorder, with units expected to ship before Sept. 15 and a free eBook download included! (more…)
Cubs propose expansion of Sloan Park training facility
Most fans won’t see these upgrades, but the Chicago Cubs are proposing an expansion of the team’s spring-training facility, Sloan Park, with a 22,000-square-foot pitching lab and additional upgrades to player spaces. (more…)
MiLB Spring Breakout games added to schedules
We have several additions to the 2024 spring training schedule, as Major League Baseball and Minor League Baseball unveil 16 MiLB games featuring future stars under the Spring Breakout brand. (more…)
Now Available: The Complete Guide to Spring Training 2024 / Arizona
We have some book news to pass along, as The Complete Guide to Spring Training 2024 / Arizona is now available immediately as an eBook, with the paperback available for preorder. (more…)
Tentative Grapefruit, Cactus League 2024 spring training schedules posted
Instead of releasing spring-training schedules in late August, as had been the case in the last several years, MLB decided to bring us all an early Christmas present and released tentative, basic 2024 spring training schedules this week so we all can launch our planning. (more…)
Cactus League 2023 Best of the Ballparks fan vote moves to Final Four
The Cactus League 2023 Best of the Ballparks fan vote is now in the Final Four round, as the top four seeds all advanced from the Elite Eight round. (more…)
Elite Eight vote time in 2023 Best of the Ballparks for Cactus League ballparks
After no surprises in the first round of voting in the 2023 Best of the Ballparks fan vote for Cactus League ballparks, it’s time to move to the Elite Eight round–where we expect very competitive contests. (more…)
