With today’s launch of the MLB regular season, it’s time to put the exhibition season in the books. Here’s the listing of 2025 spring training attendance by average, as the numbers indicate a down season. (more…)
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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…)
It’s Salt River Fields vs. Camelback Ranch-Glendale in 2023 Cactus League Best of the Ballparks final
It’s Salt River Fields at Talking Stick (Arizona Diamondbacks, Colorado Rockies) vs. Camelback Ranch-Glendale (Chicago White Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers) in 2023 Cactus League Best of the Ballparks final vote. (more…)
Elite Eight time in 2023 Best of the Ballparks fan vote for Cactus League ballparks
With only two choices in the first round, voters were very decisive, leading to the Elite Eight round in the 2023 Best of the Ballparks fan vote for Cactus League ballparks. So vote now! (more…)
Voting now open in 2023 Best of the Ballparks fan vote for Cactus League
With spring training underway, we’ve opened up voting in the 2023 Best of the Ballparks fan vote for Cactus League facilities. So vote! (more…)
2022 Spring Training attendance by average
We have our first attendance figures of the 2022 baseball season, as we present the 2022 spring training attendance numbers, ranked by per-game average. (more…)
Cactus League Best of the Ballparks finals: Salt River Fields vs. Camelback Ranch
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…)
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…)