Spring Training Vacations
Where to find the boys of summer this spring By Suzanne Rowan Kelleher
What could be better than watching your favorite Major League Baseball team play this summer? For a lot of families, it’s catching their teams play this spring. Spring training season means more intimate ballparks with a less commercialized atmosphere, plus opportunities to get closer to players and maybe even score a few autographs. It also means more affordable tickets, not to mention peanuts, popcorn, and Cracker Jack. Here’s the lowdown on where to find your favorite teams this spring.
Arizona: The Cactus League
Arizona Diamondbacks | Chicago Cubs | Chicago White Sox | Cincinnati Reds | Cleveland Indians | Colorado Rockies | Kansas City Royals | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Los Angeles Dodgers | Milwaukee Brewers | Oakland Athletics | San Diego Padres | San Francisco Giants | Seattle Mariners | Texas Rangers
Florida: The Grapefruit League
Atlanta Braves | Baltimore Orioles | Boston Red Sox | Detroit Tigers | Florida Marlins | Houston Astros | Minnesota Twins | New York Mets | New York Yankees | Philadelphia Phillies | Pittsburgh Pirates | St. Louis Cardinals | Tampa Bay Rays | Toronto Blue Jays | Washington Nationals
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