Two more familiar venues are in the finals of the 2021 Cactus League Best of the Ballparks 2021 fan vote: Salt River Fields at Talking Stick (Diamondbacks, Rockies) vs. Camelback Ranch-Glendale (Dodgers, White Sox). So vote! (more…)
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Final Four time in Cactus League Best of the Ballparks vote
The votes were not particularly close in the Elite Eight round of the Cactus League Best of the Ballparks vote, leading us to a Final Four round that should be closer. (more…)
Cactus League Best of the Ballparks vote moves to Elite Eight round
An intriguing set of brackets has emerged in the Elite Eight round of our annual Best of the Ballparks 2021 fan vote for Cactus League ballparks–so vote already! (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2021 continues with Cactus League vote
Our annual Best of the Ballparks 2021 votes continues with a launch of the Cactus League competition, comprising the 10 facilities in the Phoenix area. (more…)
Cactus League cities to MLB: Delay 2021 spring training launch
Citing research predicting a much lower rate of Maricopa County COVID-19 infections by mid-March, Cactus League city and tribal officials have asked for a month delay to the start of 2021 spring training. (more…)
Gov: MLB could begin season in Arizona–when time is right
Confirming communications with MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey says the 2020 MLB season could begin in the Phoenix area, with all 30 teams setting shop at spring-training and college facilities sans fans–provided safety for all personnel can be assured. (more…)
Prepping for Spring Training: Facility Upgrades
Pitchers and catchers are reporting to camps around Florida and Arizona, signifying the beginning of a new spring-training season. This year’s spring training features renovated complexes in both states, with those facilities on the verge of hosting their first games since the upgrades. (more…)
Giants Upgrading Spring-Training Facilities
The last decade saw plenty of changes in the 10 Cactus League ballparks and training camps, ranging from Salt River Fields and Sloan Park openings to extensive renovations at Peoria Stadium and American Family Fields of Phoenix. But that pace slows down in 2020, with the San Francisco Giants unveiling changes this spring. (more…)
Personnel News: Round Rock, Cactus League
We have personnel news from the Round Rock Express (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and spring training’s Cactus League. (more…)
Spring Training Best of the Ballparks 2019 Vote Enters Second Round
We’re in the midst of spring training, and that means it’s time for us to ask our readers to help select their favorite Florida and Arizona facilities in the Best of the Ballparks 2019 voting, now in the second round. (more…)
Touring American Family Fields of Phoenix, Milwaukee Brewers
When the Milwaukee Brewers open their home Cactus League schedule today, they’ll also be ushering in a new era in team spring-training facilities, unveiling the renovated and renamed American Family Fields of Phoenix. We toured the complex before the grand opening. (more…)
Preview: American Family Fields of Phoenix
With full squads hitting the workout fields and exhibition games beginning at the end of the week, spring training is upon us. This year’s noteworthy renovation: American Family Fields of Phoenix, spring home of the Milwaukee Brewers. (more…)
New for 2019: American Family Fields of Phoenix
The Milwaukee Brewers formally unveiled renovations to their Phoenix spring-training home and announced a new name for the complex: American Family Fields of Phoenix. (more…)