Thousands of fans have spoken, and we have our two finalists in Best of the Ballparks voting for the Arizona Cactus League: Salt River Fields at Talking Stick and Sloan Park. Vote now for your favorite! (more…)
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Best of the Ballparks, Cactus League, Round Three
With the second round of voting complete, we head to the third round of voting in Best of the Ballparks for the Arizona Cactus League, as we narrow the field from four to a final two. And we need your help! (more…)
Best of the Ballparks: Cactus League, Round Two
With the first round of voting complete, we head to the second round of voting in Best of the Ballparks for the Arizona Cactus League, as we narrow the field from eight to four. And we need your help! (more…)
Best of the Ballparks: Cactus League, Round One
With games now underway, it’s time for Ballpark Digest readers to select the best ballparks in the Cactus and Grapefruit leagues. Welcome to the first round of the Best of the Ballparks fan voting, beginning with the ballparks of the Cactus League in Arizona. (more…)
Now Available: The Complete Guide to Spring Training 2016 / Arizona
We have another new eBook to announce: The Complete Guide to Spring Training 2016 / Arizona is now available for purchase. (more…)
2015 Spring Training Attendance by Average
With spring training ending yesterday, it’s time to review attendance in the Grapefruit League and Cactus League. Here’s our final listing of spring training attendance, ranked by average. (more…)
2015 Spring Training Attendance by League
With spring training ending yesterday, it’s time to review attendance in the Grapefruit League and Cactus League. Here’s our listing of spring training attendance listed by league. (more…)
2015 Spring Training Attendance by Total
With spring training ending yesterday, it’s time to review attendance in the Grapefruit League and Cactus League. Here’s our listing of spring training attendance ranked by total attendance. (more…)
Maryvale Baseball Park: Same as it ever was
At a time when Cactus League ballparks have been modernized and upgraded in recent years, Maryvale Baseball Park pretty much remains the same – which is a good thing or a bad thing, depending on your point of view. (more…)
It’s that time of year: spring training
Just a warning that we’ll be on the road much of the next three weeks, as we start the season with trips to Phoenix and Florida for spring training. (more…)
Promotions Watch: Spring Training Trinkets
While spring training games are often associated with the return of baseball, fans who look closely can find good promotions throughout the Grapefruit and Cactus leagues. These events — giveaways, ticket specials and grand openings — are the focus of our latest Promotions Watch. (more…)
Brewers laying groundwork for new spring training home
More Milwaukee Brewers news: apparently the team is moving once again toward finding a new spring training home in the greater Phoenix area. Peoria officials confirm they’ve had very preliminary talks with the Brewers about a new complex in that western-Phoenix suburb. Peoria is already home to a two-team complex shared by the Seattle Mariners […]
Financial issues facing Cactus League cities
Cities that were relying on Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority for new spring-training complexes in the Cactus League may face some serious issues, as ASTA officials put off scheduled payments and warn of further shortfalls. The issue is simple: the two main sources of tax revenue for ASTA — a 1 percent hotel tax and […]