Play Ball
A MONTH THAT IMPACTS THE VALLEY — AND BASEBALL FANS There’s nothing quite like kicking back on a balmy spring day at one the Valley’s 10 Cactus League baseball stadiums. The smell of fresh-cut grass … stadium vendors barking out “beer here” … kids lined up hoping to get their favorite player’s autograph. Yes, there … [Continue Reading]
The Chicago Cubs aren’t called “The Lovable Losers” for nothing. However, when it comes to spring training, they’re one of the biggest draws in the Cactus League. Even with their 103-year World Series drought, they continually sell out their games and have set attendance records at Hohokam Stadium in Mesa for years. With a new … [Continue Reading]
Originally known as the New York Gothams, the San Francisco Giants is one of the oldest baseball teams in the history of America. Their first season, where they finished two games behind Chicago, still drew a spectacular beginning of a long history for the team with 76 victories. That was in 1885, and nearly 40 … [Continue Reading]
Credited with introducing the city of New York to football, the New York Giants have a history that is nearly as big as the team’s name. Wellington Mara, at only the age of 14, along with his 21-year old brother Jack, took ownership of the five-year-old team in 1930 only to become the world’s youngest … [Continue Reading]
The Cincinnati Reds have a long and fruitful history, beginning with the accomplishment of being the first all-professional nine in 1869. In that same year, the Cincinnati Reds also finished the season with a perfect 57-0 record. The winning streak, however, ended in June 1870, where they lost their 82nd game to the Brooklyn Atlantics. … [Continue Reading]
Beautiful weather, sunny skies, hotdogs, beer, and now, Albert Pujols, one of the most prolific players in the MLB over the last decade will be apart of Arizona’s Spring Training season. Three-time MVP, and reigning World Series champion as part of the St. Louis Cardinals last season, Pujols signed a new contract with the Anaheim … [Continue Reading]
If there’s one team that can’t wait for the start of spring training, it’s the Texas Rangers. The last time the Texas Rangers took the field, it was Game 7 of the 2011 World Series – a series the Texas Rangers lost to the St. Louis Cardinals, four games to three. In fact, the Rangers … [Continue Reading]
The tentative Cactus League 2012 Spring Training schedule for March is out! Download a printer friendly version here. Cactus League 2012 Spring Training Schedule Key: AZ – Arizona Diamondbacks CWS – Chicago Red Sox OAK – Oakland A’s CHI – Chicago Cubs KC – Kansas City Royals SD – San Diego Padres CIN – … [Continue Reading]
And with this digital issue, you can take Play Ball wherever you go! Take it with you! On your mobile, go to m.issuu.com to get started. Play Ball is the complete guide to Arizona Spring Training, and it has finally arrived! Complete with stadium information, the 2012 Cactus League schedule, the Cactus League stadium map, … [Continue Reading]
