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    CACTUS LEAGUE FUN IN THE SUN

    SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA

    For baseball fans, its like a dream come true. Imagine a place where, every day for a whole month at 1:00 in theafternoon, you can choose between as many as eight to 10 Major League Baseball games being played by 15teams in 10 of the most intimate ballparks in the country. This dreamlike scenario unfolds every spring in Scotts-

    dale and the Valley of the Sun metro region, beginning in mid-February when pitchers and catchers report to their

    respective teams spring training camps, and runs through the end of March with more than 200 games on the

    Cactus League schedule. So, get ready to live the dream and let this guide show you how!

    SPRING

    TRAINING

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    respectively, in

    1958. By 2009, the

    Cactus League had

    reached its current

    high-water mark

    with 15 teams

    conducting spring

    training in close

    proximity to each

    other across the

    greater Phoenix

    metro region.

    What began in 1947 with one team in Phoenix and

    another Tucson has expanded into the west-Valley

    cities of Peoria, Maryvale, Glendale, Gooodyear, as

    well as Scottsdale, Mesa, Tempe and the Salt River

    Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.

    HistoryThe New York Giants then-owner Horace

    Stoneham was inspired to move his teams spring

    training operation from St. Petersburg, FL to

    Phoenix in 1947 after a serendipitous dip in the

    Buckhorn Mineral Baths in nearby Mesa. He found

    the natural baths therapeutic properties and the

    warm desert climate quite conducive to spring

    training preparation, and the Giants began playing

    home exhibition games at the original Phoenix

    Municipal Stadium at the corner of Central and

    Mohave near the current Chase Field in downtown

    Phoenix. Stoneham found a willing spring training

    partner in Cleveland Indians owner Bill Veeck,

    who agreed to move his teams spring operation

    from Clearwater, FL to Tucson that same year.

    The Chicago

    Cubs became

    the third team to

    officially conduct

    spring training in

    Arizona at Mesas

    Rendezvous Park

    in 1952. When the

    Baltimore Orioles

    landed in Yuma

    in 1954, Arizonas

    spring circuit was

    officially dubbed

    the Cactus League. The same Orioles woul d

    become the first team to play at the original Scotts-

    dale Stadium in 1956.

    Scottsdale Stadium was an immediate success and

    provided a historical cornerstone for the Cactus

    League. The timing couldnt have been better as

    Major League Baseball was beginning its westward

    expansion with the New York Giants and Brooklyn

    Dodgers moving to San Francisco and Los Angeles,

    Scottsdales Home TeamsScottsdale is home to three of the Cactus Leagues

    heaviest hitters. The two-time World Champion

    San Francisco Giants take on the competition in

    the heart of downtown at Scottsdale Stadium. A

    short drive north, the Colorado Rockies and Ari-

    zona Diamondbacks play at Salt River Fields

    at Talking Stick, located on the Salt River Pima-

    Maricopa Indian Community.

    ExperienceScottsdale.com/SpringTraining 2

    CACTUS LEAGUE HISTORY

    Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau

    Scottsdales longtime home team, the San Francisco Giants, has called Scottsdale Stadium its spring home since 1984,

    but the squad has roots in the desert dating back to 1947, making it one of the Cactus Leagues two founding franchises.

    MOVING FORWARDThis year brings yet another new ballpark

    to the Cactus Leagues ever expandinglandscape. The spectacular new Cubs Parkin nearby Mesa is the latest example in theevolution of spring training stadiums fromlittle wooden bandboxes in almost secret-hideaway locales to state-of-the-art stadiumsand hi-tech training and player develop-ment centers surrounded by vibrant traveland tourism destinations. The new stadiumfeatures touches reminiscent of WrigleyField, including the brick wall behind homeplate and the green scoreboard affixed witha Wrigley-style clock.

    San Francisco Giants

    877-4SFGTIX

    www.sfgiants.com/spring or

    www.springtraining.com

    (for Charro Lodge VIP packages

    Colorado Rockies

    888-490-0383

    www.coloradorockies.com/spring

    Arizona Diamondbacks

    888-490-0383

    www.dbacks.com/spring

    Get Tickets

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    3/10ExperienceScottsdale.com/SpringTraining 3Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau

    Since the earliest days of spring training baseball in Arizona, downtown Scottsdale has been a sought-after destina-

    tion for Major League players, coaches, executives, umpires and fans. You can literally walk in the footprints of Hallof Famers like Willie Mays, Ted Williams, Ernie Banks and Dizzy Dean by stopping at some of their favorite

    Scottsdale hangouts along the Cactus League Legacy Trail. The Legacy Trail is a self-guided tour of various hitching

    posts and watering holes that share a lengthy association with spring training baseball here in town.

    Learn more at www.ExperienceScottsdale.com/Events/Legacy-Trail

    The Coach HouseOpened in 1959, this rustic bar remains a popular

    outdoor party hangout for baseball fans during

    the spring training season.

    7011 E. Indian School Rd., Scottsdale

    480-990-3433 / www.coachhousescottsdale.com

    Don and CharliesThis upscale steakhouse and rib joint houses a

    baseball and sports memorabilia collection thats

    among the most robust private collections in the

    country.

    7501 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale

    480-990-0900 / www.donandcharlies.com

    Karsens GrillJust a few blocks from Scottsdale Stadium, this

    cozy hole-in-the wall bar and grill is a regular

    hangout for baseball writers, umpires and other

    baseball insiders.

    7246 E. First St., Scottsdale

    480-990-7660 / www.karsensgrill.com

    The Italian GrottoThe Italian Grotto, a regular lunch and dinner

    spot for working baseball pros, is a New York-

    style Italian restaurant that boasts a collection of

    autographed sports photos on its walls.

    3915 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale

    480-994-1489 / www.italiangrotto.restaurantengine.com

    Sugar BowlHungry ballplayers have been scarfing down

    banana splits and tin roof sundaes at the Sugar

    Bowls one-and-only location since the 1950s.

    4005 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale

    480-946-0051 / www.sugarbowlscottsdale.com

    Scottsdale Historical MuseumLocated in the historic Little Red School School-

    house, the museum creates a unique and charming

    spring training exhibit annually with many photo-

    graphs of the early days at Scottsdale Stadium.

    7333 E. Scottsdale Mall, Scottsdale

    480-945-4499 / www.scottsdalemuseum.com

    Scottsdale StadiumThis historic Cactus League ballpark is actuallythe second of its kind built at the same location

    and also is home to the Arizona Fall League Hall

    of Fame.

    7408 E. Osborn Rd., Scottsdale

    480-352-2180 / www.scottsdaleaz.gov/stadium

    CACTUS LEAGUE LEGACY TRAIL

    Pink PonyHailed as the "the best baseball restaurant in theland" by New Yorkerwriter Roger Angell, the Pink

    Pony reopens in February 2014 with a unique

    exhibit dedicated to 60 years of Cactus League

    history.

    3831 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale

    480-945-6697 / www.pinkponyscottsdale.com

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    HistoryFollowing the Orioles in succession were the Boston

    Red Sox, Chicago Cubs and Oakland As before

    the Giants arrived in 1984. Only one of the Cactus

    Leagues 10 current spring training facilities (Phoe-

    nix Municipal Stadium) was built before Scottsdale

    Stadium.

    The stadium was remodeled to its current incarna-

    tion by the renowned ballpark architectural firm

    HOK Sport (now Populous) in 1992, bringing Ari-

    zona spring training baseball to its modern era and

    sparking the Cactus Leagues renaissance. In recent

    years, additional stadium renovations have included

    the construction of a full practice field and infield

    diamond, an expanded home-team clubhouse, the

    extension of the concourse breezeway to encircle the

    ballpark, and the creation of the Charro Lodge party

    deck behind the bullpen in right field.

    The Scotts-

    dale Charros,

    a non-profit

    civic organization

    composed of local

    business leaders,

    has helped orga-

    nize and promote

    spring training in

    Scottsdale since its

    founding in 1961.

    The Charro Lodge

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    SCOTTSDALE STADIUM

    Its hard to believe that the regal red-brick and green-awning Scottsdale Stadium still sits on the same corner where

    the original wooden bandbox was built in 1955. Originally opened by the Baltimore Orioles in 1956, ScottsdaleStadium has served as the spring training home for more teams than any other Cactus League facility.

    Opening Day 2014The 2014 Cactus League season begins at Scotts-

    dale Stadium on February 26 with a classic

    matchup between the Bay Area rival San Francisco

    Giants and Oakland As. Cactus League game days

    create a carnival-type atmosphere for both local

    and visiting fans strolling through Old Town and

    Scottsdale Civic Center Park, a lush pedestrian

    parkthat houses restaurants, museums and theScottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

    Five NearbyScottsdale Stadium is located in the heart of

    historic downtown, which means an all-star

    line-up of restaurants, shops, art galleries, muse-

    ums and nightclubs is just a short walk or trolley

    ride away. Here are five dont-miss attractions just

    a fly balls distance from the stadium:

    1.Rusty Spur Saloon

    Enjoy live music and dancing at Scottsdales oldest

    cowboy bar.www.rustyspursaloon.com

    2.Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art

    Cutting-edge exhibits by renowned national and

    international artists.

    www.smoca.org

    3.Soleri Bridge & Plaza

    A stunning pedestrian bridge designed by Paolo

    Soleri that tracks solar movement.

    www.scottsdalepublicart.org

    4.Scottsdale Fashion Square

    The Southwests premier shopping destinationboasts more than 240 upscale retailers.

    www.fashionsquare.com

    5.Scottsdale Arts District

    An outstanding collection of fine art galleries and

    renowned restaurants, and home to the Thursday

    night ArtWalk.

    www.scottsdalegalleries.com

    is the ultimate VIP experience with patio-style

    seating, all-inclusive food and drink, and a com-

    memorative game program included in the price of

    admission. This party deck also boasts a spectacular

    panoramic view of the ballgame. Other game-day

    options include traditional stadium bleachers and

    lawn seating on the plush outfield berm.

    SPRING TRAINING FESTIVALThe third annual Spring Training Festival

    takes place from noon to 5 p.m. on Feb. 22at Scottsdale Civic Center Park. A variety ofCactus League teams will be representedat the festival, where fans can mingle withformer big-league legends, play trivia quizgames, collect pocket schedules and souve-nirs, participate in The Science of Baseballin Baseball interactive exhibits, and vote ina stadium hot dog-tasting contest.

    www.springtrainingfestival.com

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    SALT RIVER FIELDS AT TALKING STICK

    HistoryThe first Major League facility to be built on Native

    American land, Salt River Fields set an all-time

    spring training attendance record in its first season

    and has been number-one in Cactus League at-

    tendance ever since.

    The facilitys name was carefully chosen to repre-

    sent the culture of the community. Fields refers

    not only to the facilitys 12 practice fields but the

    communitys long agric ultural histor y. Talk-

    ing Stick is a historical reference to a traditional

    Pima calendar stick where significant events and

    milestones were recorded. And the slogan, Bring-

    ing Baseball Back Home, is a reference to the

    regions historical ties to ball and stick games and

    rituals previously practiced in the region. In fact,

    ball courts created by Arizonas indigenous peoples

    existed within a few miles of where the Salt River

    Fields ballpark stands today.

    The 11,000-seat stadium was created by HKS and

    features shaded ramadas, a winding concourse,

    lush lawn seating, stadium seating and two large

    party decks. A pair of restaurant bars are located in

    the right- and left-field corner nooks and the Cold

    Stone Kids Fun Field features a whiffle ball field

    that opens 70 minutes before the first pitch andcloses at the end of the seventh-inning-stretch.

    Opening Day 2014The Arizona Diamondbacks take on the Los Ange-

    les Dodgers in their Cactus League season opener

    at Salt River Fields on February 27. The Colorado

    Rockies launch their season on March 2 when they

    host the Milwaukee Brewers.

    The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community borders Scottsdale to the east and is home to one of the newest

    baseball facilities in the area Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. Two of Major League Baseballs more recent expan-sion franchises, the Colorado Rockies (1993) and Arizona Diamondbacks (1998), spent their spring training

    histories in Tucson before coming to Salt River Fields when it opened in 2011.

    Five Nearby:Salt River Fields is located within the Talking

    Stick Cultural & Entertainment Destination, owned

    and operated by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa

    Indian Community. Must-see nearby attractions

    include:

    1.Te Pavilions at alking Stick

    Home to more than 60 stores, restaurants,

    Ultra Star Cinemas and Octane Raceway.

    2.Butterfly Wonderland

    Americas largest butterfly pavilion.

    3. Huhugam Ki Museum

    Dedicated to the lifestyle, history and culture of

    the Akimel Au-Authm (Pima) and Xalychidom

    Piipaash (Maricopa) tribes.

    www.srpmic-nsn.gov

    4.Casino Gaming at alking Stick Resort

    More than 800 slot machines, 50 table games and

    Arizonas largest poker room, The Arena.

    5.alking Stick Golf Club

    Two full-length, championship courses designed

    by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw.

    Learn more about most of these attractions at

    www.talkingstickarizona.com

    START YOUR ENGINESLooking for a little excitement before or after

    the game? Satisfy your need for speed atOctane Raceway! Located at the nearbyPavilions at Talking Stick, Octane Racewayfeatures high-speed electric karts, a 1/3-mile indoor/outdoor track, trackside bar andgrill, billiards, a rock wall, and an arcade.And if youre near the Pavilions on a Satur-day afternoon, check out the free McDon-alds Rock n Roll Car Show from 4 p.m. to8 p.m., where you can view classic cars andmotorcycles and enjoy 1950s-era music.

    602-302-7223 / www.octaneraceway.com

    480-443-0080 / www.thepavilionsattalkingstick.com

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    The average baseball game lasts about three hours, which means youll have plenty of time to explore Scottsdales

    stellar line-up of outdoor adventures, championship golf courses, award-winning spas and major-league attractions.

    Desert AdventuresGet your adrenaline pumping with desert tours

    by Jeep, Hummer and horseback. Soar above

    the Sonoran Desert in a hot air balloon or on a

    seaplane adventure. Or hit the trail at Scottsdales

    McDowell Sonoran Preserve, which offers hikes

    from casual strolls to thigh-burning workouts.

    The ArtsIn the Scottsdale Arts District youll find dozens

    of galleries showing works in a variety of genres,

    from Western and Native American to contem-

    porary and expressionist. Dont miss the weekly

    Thursday night ArtWalk, when galleries stay open

    late and offer special exhibits, artist demonstra-

    tions and entertainment.

    Museum MagicHear and play instruments from around the

    world at the Musical Instrument Museum. Learn

    about Native American Culture at the Heard Mu-

    seum. Or explore cutting-edge creativity at the

    Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. These,

    and more, experiences await you at Scottsdale-

    area museums.

    Spa TimeScottsdale is home to more than fifty resort and

    day spas inspired by healing traditions from

    around the world. Many incorporate indigenous

    Sonoran Desert ingredients and ancient Native

    American healing techniques into their offerings.

    Great GolfBreak out your A game and take a litt le cash off

    your f riends wi th a round at one of the Scotts-

    dale areas 200 golf courses. Options include lush

    traditional layouts and desert-style trophy tracks

    with notable monikers like TPC Scottsdale, Troon

    North, Grayhawk and We-Ko-Pa.

    OFF-THE-FIELD ACTION

    After-Dark DiversionsDowntown Scottsdale offers nearly 90 nightlife

    options, ranging from neighborhood pubs and

    wine bars to dance clubs. Youll also find a variety

    of music, dance and theater productions at the

    Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

    10 to Try: DOWNTOWN DINING

    1. THE MISSIONModern Latin cuisine andhandcrafted cocktails.

    www.themissionaz.com

    2. DON & CHARLIESPrime rib and fresh fish in asports-shrine setting.

    www.donandcharlies.com

    3. BRAT HASArtisan sausages, house-made

    pretzels, imported beers.

    www.brathausaz.com

    4. BARRIO QUEENAward-winning traditionalMexican cuisine.

    www.barrioqueen.com

    5. FNBSophisticated comfort food andexclusive Arizona wine list.

    www.fnbrestaurant.com

    6. AZ/88Classic cocktails and creativeAmerican dishes.

    www.az88.com

    7. CITIZEN PUBLIC HOUSEUpscale pub grub andinnovative cocktails.

    www.citizenpublichouse.com

    8. CULINARY DROPOUTCasual eatery with a$21-or-less menu.

    www.foxrc.com

    9. OLD TOWN TORTILLAFACTORYMexican specialties andMargaritas Tequilaria lounge.

    www.oldtowntortillafactory.com

    10. MASTROS CITY HALLSTEAKHOUSEPrime steaks, seafood andan extensive wine list.

    www.mastrosrestaurants.com

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    Scottsdales network of trolley routes makes getting to and from the ballpark free and easy! The trolleys also will

    take you to several of the citys most popular attractions. Here are three routes to keep in mind during spring training.

    GETTING AROUND

    Scottsdale Downtown Trolley(service to Scottsdale Stadium)Downtown Scottsdale is comprised of colorful neigh-

    borhoods filled with shops, galleries, museums and

    restaurants. The free Downtown Trolley departs every

    15 minutes from stops located throughout the variousdistricts, and includes a stop at Scottsdale Stadium

    during spring training season.

    Talking Stick Spring Training Trolley(service to Salt River Fields at Talking Stick)

    With three stops in downtown (Scottsdale FashionSquare, W Scottsdale Hotel, Chaparral Suites Resort),

    this free trolley is the perfect way to get to Salt River

    Fields at Talking Stick. The trolley also stops at The

    Pavilions retail center, Talking Stick Golf Club and

    Talking Stick Resort.

    Scottsdale Day Tripper(service between north and south Scottsdale)When you finally take a break from all the baseball

    action, let the free Scottsdale Day Tripper take you to

    some of the citys most popular shopping destina-

    tions. Stops include Scottsdale Fashion Square, The

    Shops at Gainey Village, Scottsdale Quarter, Kierland

    Commons and the Scottsdale Promenade, as well as

    the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess resort.

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    SCOTTSDALE DAY TRIPPER

    SCOTTSDALE VISITOR CENTERS

    For detailed trolley route and schedule information, v isit

    www.freescottsdaletrolley.com.

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    CACTUS LEAGUE STADIUM LOCATIONS

    PEORIA

    SURPRISE

    AVONDALE

    SUN CITY

    GLENDALE

    PHOENIX

    PHOENIX

    SCOTTSDALE

    MESA

    TEMPE

    CHANDLER

    GILBERT

    PARADISE

    VALLEY

    EstrellaPkwy

    Yuma Rd

    Van Buren St

    Bell Rd Bell Rd

    Indian Bend Rd

    Camelback Rd

    Indian School Rd

    Thomas Rd

    Indian School Rd

    Thomas Rd

    Scotsda

    leRd

    Pim

    aRd

    McKellips Rd

    CenterSt

    CountryClub

    MesaD

    r

    Brown Rd

    Van Buren

    Roeser Rd

    48thSt

    Glendale Ave

    BullardAve

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    d

    83rdAve

    51stAve

    Baseline Rd

    If you love baseball, youre in the right place! The Valley of the Sun is home to 10 stadiums and 15 Cactus League

    Spring Training teams, which means theres always game nearby in March. And with a Valleywide network ofmulti-lane freeways, all the stadiums are an easy drive from Scottsdale.

    Estimated Mileage & Drive Time from Downtown Scottsdale (Scottsdale & Indian School roads)to:

    1 CAMELBACK RANCH 26 miles 34 minutes

    2 GOODYEAR BALLPARK 32 miles 43 minutes

    3 CUBS PARK 8 miles 14 minutes

    4 MARYVALE STADIUM 18 miles 28 minutes

    5 PEORIA SPORTS COMPLEX 36 miles 42 minutes

    6 PHOENIX MUNICIPAL STADIUM 4.5 miles 10 minutes

    7 SCOTTSDALE STADIUM .76 mile 2 minutes

    8 SURPRISE STADIUM 44 miles 53 minutes

    9 TEMPE DIABLO STADIUM 10 miles 18 minutes

    10 SALT RIVER FIELDS AT TALKING STICK 5 miles 9 minutes

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    Here it is, baseball fans your Spring Training line-up for 2014! As you can see, theres no shortage of MLB action

    with up to 10 different games taking place on any given day. So, put on your favorite team jersey, slather on somesunscreen and get ready for major-league fun in the sun. Well see you at the ballpark!

    SPRING TRAINING SCHEDULES

    SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAYARI Arizona DiamondbacksCHC Chicago CubsCIN CincinnatRedsCLE Cleveland IndiansCOL Colorado Rockies

    CWS Chicago White SoxKC Kansas City Royals

    LAA Angels BaseballLAD Los Angeles DodgersMIL Milwaukee Brewers

    OAK Oakland AsSD San Diego Padres

    SEA SealeMariners

    SF San Francisco Giants

    TX Texas Rangers

    Feb 26

    OAK @ SFLAD @ AZ

    CIN @ CLE

    Feb 27CLE @ CIN

    ARI* @ CHC

    ARI* @ LAD

    SD @ SEA

    MIL @ OAK

    TX @ KC

    Feb 28CIN @ CLE

    CHC @ LAA

    COL @ ARI

    CWS @ LAD

    SEA @ SD

    MIL @ SF*

    SF* @ OAK

    KC @ TX

    March 01 COL @ CIN

    SF @ CHC*CLE @ CWS

    MIL* @ ARI*

    LAA @ SEA

    LAD @ MIL*

    TX @ OAK

    SD @ KC

    CHC* @ ARI* (7:10 PM)

    02SEA @ CLE

    OAK @ LAA

    KC @ CHC

    MIL @ COL

    SD @ LAD

    ARI @ SF

    CWS @ TX

    CIN @ SD

    03SEA* @ CIN

    CHC @ MIL

    CLE @ TX

    LAA @ ARI*

    KC @ CWS

    COL @ SEA*

    LAD @ OAK

    SD @ SF

    CLE @ TXARI* @ COL (7:10 PM)

    04CWS @ CLE

    TX @ LAA

    OAK* @ CHC

    SF @ COL

    SEA @ LAD

    MIL* @ OAK*

    CIN @ KC

    ARI @ SD

    05COL* @ CHC

    CLE @ SEA

    KC @ ARI

    SD @ CWS

    OAK @ MIL

    LAA @ SF

    COL* @ TX

    LAD @ CIN (7:05 PM)

    06CHC @ CLE

    LAD @ LAA

    OAK @ ARI

    SEA @ CWS

    COL @ MIL

    CIN @ SF

    CWS @ KC

    TX @ SD

    07CWS @ CIN*

    CHC* @ LAA*

    CLE @ CHC*

    LAA* @ COL

    TX @ LAD

    CIN* @ SEA

    SD @ MIL

    ARI @ OAK

    SF @ KC

    08CHC @ CIN

    ARI* @ LAA

    CLE @ SD

    OAK @ COL

    ARI* @ CWS

    SEA* @ SF

    KC @ MIL

    LAD*@ TX

    SEA* @ LAD* (7:05 PM)

    09MIL* @ CLE

    CIN @ LAA

    MIL* @ CHC

    SD @ ARI

    SF* @ LAD

    SF Futures @ SF

    TX @ SEA

    CWS @ OAK

    COL @ KC

    10LAA @ CLE

    CHC @ SF

    SD @ COL

    OAK @ LAD

    KC @ SEA*

    CWS @ MIL

    CIN @ TX

    SEA* @ ARI (7:10 PM)

    11SF @ CIN

    SEA @ LAA

    COL @ CHC

    CLE @ ARI

    TX @ CWS

    OAK @ SD

    LAD @ KC

    12SD @ CLE

    MIL @ LAA

    CIN @ COL*

    ARI* @ LAD

    KC @ OAK

    CWS @ SF

    LAA @ TX

    ARI* @ COL* (7:10 PM)

    CHC @ SEA (7:05 PM)

    13KC @ CLE

    CWS @ LAA

    SEA @ ARI

    CIN @ LAD

    MIL @ SD

    COL @ OAK (7:05 PM)

    SF @ TX (6:05 PM)

    14LAD @ CHC

    CLE @ CWS

    ARI @ MIL

    COL* @ SF

    OAK @ KC

    LAA @ SD

    TX @ CIN (7:05 PM)

    SEA @ COL* (6:40 PM)

    15ARI @ CLE

    CHC* @ KC

    NYM @ CHC*^

    LAA @ COL

    SD @ LAD*

    SF* @ SEA

    CIN @ MIL

    TX @ OAK*

    OAK @ SF*(3:05 PM)

    CHC @ KC

    LAD* @ CWS (7:05PM)

    16OAK @ CIN

    SEA @ LAACLE* @ CHC*

    NYM @ CHC*^

    CLE* @ SF

    MIL @ ARI

    COL @ LAD

    CWS @ TX

    KC @ SD

    17CLE @ CIN

    SF @ LAA*LAA* @ CHC

    CWS @ MIL

    CHC @ OAK

    COL @ SD

    TX @ KC (6:05 PM)

    18OAK @ CWS

    TX* @ MILCHC @ TX* (7:05 PM)

    SF @ CLE (7:05 PM)

    SD @ SEA (7:05 PM)

    19OAK @ CLE

    LAA @CWS

    MIL @

    SEA

    CIN @

    KC (6:05 PM)

    CHC @

    COL* (6:40 PM)

    20TX @ CIN

    SEA @ CHCMIL @ COL

    LAA @ KC

    SF @ SD (7:05 PM)

    21KC* @ CIN

    KC* @ LAACHC @ CWS

    CLE @ COL

    SD @ SEA (7:05 PM)

    OAK @ SF (6:35 PM)

    MIL @ TX

    22COL* @ CLE

    CIN @ CHCSEA* @ COL*

    SF @ CWS*

    SEA* @ OAK

    LAA @ MIL

    TX @ KC

    CWS* @ SD

    23MIL @ CIN

    CLE @ LAA

    CWS @ COL

    OAK* @ SEA

    CHC @ OAK*

    KC @ SF

    SD @ TX

    24CLE @ CIN

    SF @ LAA*

    KC @ COL

    CWS @ SEA

    OAK @ TX

    SD @ CHC (7:05 PM)

    25TX @ CLE

    LAA* @ CHC*

    COL @ CWS

    SF @ MIL

    CIN @ OAK

    SEA @ KC (6:05 PM)

    CHC* @ SD (7:05 PM)

    26MIL @ CLE

    CHC @ ARI

    CIN @ CWS

    LAA @ OAK (12:05 PM)

    COL @ SF

    SEA @ TX (12:05 PM)

    KC @ SD (12:05 PM)

    27CWS @ CHC

    CLE @ ARI*

    OAK @ SF# (7:15 PM)

    ARI* @ CIN* (12:05 PM)

    CIN* @ MIL (12:05 PM)

    28CHC @ ARI** (6:40 PM)

    CLE @ SD# (6:10 PM)

    OAK @ SF(7:15 PM)

    COL @ SEA (7:05 PM)

    29CHC @ ARI**

    CLE @ SD# (2:10 PM)

    SEA @ COL (12:10 PM)

    SF @OAK

    * = Split Squad Game

    Rockies and Diamondbacks home games start at 1:10 pm unlessotherwise noted.

    GAME LOCATION:

    ^LAS VEGAS #PETCO PARK AT&T PARK **CHASE FIELD

  • 8/13/2019 2014 Spring Training Guide

    10/10E i S d l /S i T i i 10S d l C i & Vi i B

    Its like a whos who of Major League Baseball from Chicago to San Francisco, and everywhere in between, 15 of

    the sports most popular teams are on the Cactus League Spring Training roster. Heres the scoop on where yourfavorite team plays during spring training and where to buy tickets. Game on!

    CACTUS LEAGUE TEAMS

    Camelback Ranch - GlendaleChicago White Sox & Los Angeles Dodgers10710 W. Camelback Rd., Glendale

    Stadium: 623-302-5000 / camelbackranchbaseball.com

    Tickets: 800-745-3000 / ticketmaster.com

    Maryvale Baseball ParkMilwaukee Brewers3600 N. 51st Ave., Phoenix

    Stadium: 623-245-5500 / phoenix.gov/parks/sports/marystad

    Tickets: 800-933-7890 / brewers.com/spring

    Peoria Sports ComplexSan Diego Padres & Seattle Mariners16101 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria

    Stadium: 623-773-8720 / peoriasportscomplex.com

    Tickets: 800-677-1227 / tickets.com

    Phoenix Municipal StadiumOakland As5999 E. Van Buren St ., Phoenix

    Stadium: 602-392-0074 / phoenix.gov/parks/sports/phxmuni

    Tickets: 877-493-2255 / oaklandathletics.com/spring

    Scottsdale StadiumSan Francisco Giants7408 E. Osborn Rd., Scottsdale

    Stadium: 480-990-7972 / scottsdaleaz.gov/stadium

    Tickets: 877-4SFGTIX / sfgiants.com/spring

    Salt River Fields at Talking StickArizona Diamondbacks & Colorado RockiesHwy. 101 at Indian Bend Rd., Scottsdale

    Stadium: 480-362-9467 / saltriverfields.com

    Tickets: 888-490-0383 / saltriverfields.com

    Surprise Recreation CampusKansas City Royals & Texas Rangers15960 N. Bullard Ave., Surprise

    Stadium: 623-222-2222 / surprisespringtraining.com

    Tickets: 800-745-3000 / ticketmaster.com

    Tempe Diablo StadiumAngels Baseball2200 W. Alameda Dr., Tempe

    Stadium: 480-350-5205 / tempe.gov/diablo

    Tickets: 800-745-3000 / ticketmaster.com

    Goodyear BallparkCleveland Indians & Cincinnati Reds1933 South Ballpark Way, Goodyear

    Stadium:623-882-3120 / goodyearbp.com

    Tickets:800-745-3000 / ticketmaster.com

    Cubs Park - MesaChicago Cubs2330 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Mesa

    Stadium: 480-668-0500 / cubs.com/mesa

    Tickets:1-800-THE-CUBS / cubs.com/mesa