Spring Training

Spring boom ahead? Phoenix area businesses getting ready for more visitors

January 20, 2022 9:20pm MST

Spring will soon be here, and businesses throughout the Phoenix area area getting ready for an big increase in visitors.

Arizonans not worried yet about spring training amid ongoing MLB lockout

December 2, 2021 5:27pm MST

While spring training could be delayed as a result of the current Major League Baseball lockout, some workers with businesses that revolve around baseball say they are not worried about it just yet.

Tempe Diablo Stadium to get makeover as stadium set to host Angels spring training games until 2035

May 28, 2021 6:40pm MST

Tempe Diablo Stadium will be getting a makeover, as the City of Tempe approved a deal that will allow the stadium to continue to host spring training games for the Los Angeles Angels until at least 2035.

Drone helps keep spring training fans safe from COVID-19 in Surprise

March 17, 2021 10:01pm MST

Spring Training 2021 took place amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and officials in Surprise found a high-tech way to help keep visitors safe from COVID-19 and other illnesses.

'Been waiting a year and a half': Fans enjoying return to spring training games during pandemic

February 28, 2021 5:32pm MST

Fans headed back to Salt River Fields to watch the Arizona Diamondbacks play a game of baseball on a cool Valley Sunday. It's been more than a year since fans could watch the team in person since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

With limited seating due to COVID-19, fans find it hard to get Spring Training tickets

February 25, 2021 9:44pm MST

Limited seating for 2021's Spring Training season due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic means tickets to these games are getting expensive.

Despite ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, food vendors are looking forward to Spring Training

February 25, 2021 6:23pm MST

2020 was a tough year for many food vendors due to the still ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, but they are looking forward to 2021's Spring Training season as a way to catch up.

MLB spring training still a hot ticket in Arizona

February 21, 2021 7:12pm MST

The Arizona Diamondbacks sold out their entire spring allotment of tickets in less than 24 hours after they went on sale to the public.

Businesses await start of spring training despite COVID-related restrictions

February 17, 2021 9:31pm MST

In 2020, spring training ended early due to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although America is still dealing with the pandemic, spring training is coming back with restrictions, and businesses say they are ready for the visitors.

MLB players beginning to report to Arizona spring training facilities

February 15, 2021 7:18pm MST

MLB pitchers and catchers are beginning to report to Arizona spring training facilities ahead of a baseball season that's going to look much different due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cactus League, Arizona cities ask MLB to delay spring training due to COVID-19

January 25, 2021 8:31pm MST

The Cactus League is asking MLB to delay the 2021 spring training season because of the pandemic in Arizona.

Phoenix-area businesses expected to bounce back after COVID-19, economy expert says

April 11, 2020 5:20pm MST

Arizona’s economy has been hit hard by COVID-19 just like the rest of the country.

MLB discussing playing all games in Phoenix, Arizona amid coronavirus

April 7, 2020 7:40am MST

Arizona’s advantage is 10 spring training ballparks plus the Arizona Diamondbacks’ Chase Field all within about 50 miles. Florida’s spring training ballparks are spread by as much as 220 miles.