With the opening of CoolToday Park, the Atlanta Braves reclaimed control of their spring-training operations for the first time since 1997—and in the process created a fan experience that raises the bar for Grapefruit League facilities. (more…)
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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…)
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…)
Florida Spring Training Generates More Than $680M in Economic Impact
The 2018 Major League Baseball spring training season in Florida generated an economic impact of $687.1 million, according to a new Florida Sports Foundation study. The study also showed that 7,152 jobs are created annually by Florida Spring Training, accounting for $253.5 million in wages. (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…)
Dunedin Stadium Renovation Awaits Major Vote
With a major vote set for April, the Toronto Blue Jays could be closer to moving forward with renovations to Dunedin Stadium and their spring training complex. (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…)
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…)
Ballpark at the Palm Beaches Construction Continues
As its second spring training for the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals approaches, construction work is still taking place at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. (more…)
Price Tag for New Braves Spring Training Complex: $110M
The estimated cost of a new Atlanta Braves spring training complex has risen to $110 million, according to the latest figures. (more…)
Pittsburgh Pirates to Extend LECOM Park Netting
Leading up to spring training 2018, the Pittsburgh Pirates will extend the protective netting at Bradenton’s LECOM Park. (more…)
Dunedin Approves License Agreement With Blue Jays
Dunedin moved forward in its effort to retain Toronto Blue Jays spring training on Thursday, when its City Commission approved a 25-year license agreement. (more…)
Officials Look to Wrap Up Blue Jays’ Spring Training Deal
Local officials are looking to wrap an agreement to keep the Toronto Blue Jays‘ spring training in Dunedin, FL, with a key vote expected in November. (more…)