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…)
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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…)
After World Series, Time to Start Your Spring Training Planning
With the Boston Red Sox earning another World Series victory, it’s time to look at the next big event on the baseball calendar: spring training 2019. (more…)
Brewers Celebrate Topping Out Ceremony for Maryvale Baseball Park Renovation
The Milwaukee Brewers hosted a topping out ceremony for spring training’s Maryvale Baseball Park renovation on Monday, marking a milestone in the construction process. The topping out ceremony commemorated the last beam that was lifted into place. (more…)
Study: Cactus League Provides Economic Boost in 2018
The 2018 Cactus League spring training season generated over $370 million for Arizona’s gross domestic product (GDP), according to the findings of a newly released study. (more…)
Scottsdale Stadium Renovation Being Discussed
Major upgrades could take place at Scottsdale Stadium, as the San Francisco Giants and City of Scottsdale continue to consider the plan. (more…)
Giants’ Papago Park Pitch Moves Forward
The San Francisco Giants have made progress in their push to move training facilities to Phoenix’s Papago Park, as the proposal has cleared a key hurdle. (more…)
Montreal, Las Vegas Among Off-Site Spring Training Hosts
With a few weeks of spring training remaining, fans still have time to catch games in Florida and Arizona. Beyond those states, however, the coming weeks offer plenty of intriguing spring training games, including the continuation of two notable traditions and matchups at minor league ballparks. (more…)
Ballpark Changes for 2018 Spring Training
As you plan your 2018 spring training trip, there are some ballpark changes you should note. Most are of the minor variety, but they are still worth mentioning here. (more…)
Brewers Unveil Maryvale Baseball Park Renovation Plans
The Milwaukee Brewers are moving forward with a renovation to Maryvale Baseball Park, as the team has announced details on the project. (more…)
Time to Celebrate: Spring Training is Here!
Today is the first day of the 2018 professional baseball season, as many MLB teams have pitchers and catchers reporting to spring-training camps across Florida and Arizona. (more…)