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By Philip Haldiman this year, the 2020 Cactus INDEPENDENT NEWSMEDIA League schedule of games are The association that came CACTUS LEAGUE included with every offi cial to be known as the Arizona Arizona Travel Guide ordered AN OUT-OF-STATE Cactus League started more VISITORS SURVEY FOUND… by consumers from November than 70 years ago as a forum through February. Days spent in Arizona: to establish and nurture The chief role the Arizona business relationships with 4 Offi ce of Tourism plays teams. Median traveling party with visitors here for spring Today the league of 15 spent per day: training is making them aware teams housed in 10 facilities $ of the many things there are is the largest concentration of 405 to do here between games, she facilities Estimated economic impact in 2018: said. in the country, according to its $ The impact goes far beyond website. 644.2million just people buying game Arizona Cactus League Growth: tickets and concessions at Association has grown into a 11% increase the — the economic multi-million dollar industry, compared with 2015 benefi ts extend to hotels, Source: Arizona State University’s contributing an estimated W.P. Carey School of Business restaurants, transportation $644 million annually in and other destinations people economic impact in the state visit while they’re here for and fostering Arizona as a baseball, Ms. Blaine said. national destination. “We talk with baseball fans Last year, the Cactus League contributing to the quality of works collaboratively through out at Arizona’s spring training took it to the next level and life for Arizona residents and an annual partnership to stadiums to make sure that hired a full-time executive visitors. encourage people from across in addition to watching their director. Her goal is that the Cactus the country to attend spring hometown teams prepare Bridget Binsbacher has League becomes a partner training games and explore the for the season in the Arizona been involved with the Cactus with all tourism industry state while they’re here. sunshine, they also know how League for more than a stakeholders, as well as Arizona Offi ce of Tourism close they are to several other decade, became its fi rst female mega-events that are driving Deputy Director Becky Blaine great activities, restaurants, executive board member in tourism in Arizona. said the agency uses a multi- attractions and parks,” Ms. 2012, and served as the Cactus “I want the Cactus League faceted national marketing Blaine said. “Even if they League’s director of operations to have a seat at the table,” campaign to increase don’t get to do everything last season. she said. “Arizona can’t take awareness in Cactus League on this trip, we’re happy if She has now been in the the spring training industry cities of all the fun that awaits league’s top leadership role as for granted. We want to be a baseball fans in Arizona. >> See Cactus on page 8 executive director for a year, leader in the effort to ensure The campaign includes executing the organization’s spring training’s long-term traditional and digital •TRIVIA• strategic initiatives and sustainability. We’re stronger advertising, social media, maintaining business together. My job is to tell our participating in fan fest events, 1. What year was relationships with the teams, story everywhere I can – from pitching the Cactus League the Cactus League among other duties. statewide organizations to start date and schedule to Ms. Binsbacher said the small businesses that rely on media outlets and hosting established? Cactus League is committed to spring training.” media who come to Arizona strengthening and promoting The Arizona Offi ce of each year to cover spring the vital industry while Tourism is one of those training for their outlets. serving the community and stakeholders. The state agency Ms. Blaine said new for Not valid with any other offers. Limited to one cone FREE or dish per guest. Additional toppings and/or waffle cone available at additional cost. Must present coupon to redeem. Dine-in only. CONE OR DISH VALID AT SURPRISE, GOODYEAR, BELL RD. WITH PURCHASE OF COMBO MEAL ARROWHEAD, BELL RD. BELL TOWER LOCATION ONLY. EXPIRES 04/30/2020 8 YourValley.net • Spring Training Guide • 2020

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Cactus E. Osborn , opened in City of Scottsdale last year two buckets — nearly 50 >> From page 6 1992 and is the second-oldest fi nished negotiating a 20-year Scottsdale-area charities and ballpark in the Cactus League. contract with the Giants to the Scottsdale Unifi ed School the education we provide Improvements for the keep the team in Scottsdale District. encourages them to plan fi rst of two phases include through 2044. “Over the years, Charros another trip to come back to a new multi-story multi- Mr. Robbins added the has gone from generating a our state. Awareness is key use facility that will serve as Charros has had a few thousand dollars a year to this goal. We want them to the clubhouse for the spring of roles over the years with to millions that goes back into play in the ‘Arizona Outfi eld.’” training season and a multi- spring training. the Scottsdale community,” Other important use event center throughout The group started as a Mr. Robbins said. “But we did stakeholders include the the year, shade improvements special activity affi liate of not start out as a fundraising booster organizations who to the right fi eld Charros the Scottsdale Chamber organization. We were strictly provide volunteers at the Lodge area, upgrades to the of Commerce to promote volunteers helping to promote stadiums — last year, a main entry plaza adjacent to sports and sporting events to Scottsdale through spring combined 1,944 volunteers Drinkwater Boulevard, and draw tourists and entertain training. We were ushers, food worked more than 90,000 others. residents. and beverage volunteers and hours to support spring Charros is contributing a Over the years, Charros ticket takers.” training. For example, the portion of the $50.6 million grew its philanthropic efforts With so many stakeholders Scottsdale Charros have project. The fi rst phase will and by 2012, the organization and people involved in the been instrumental in not only be complete by opening had funded over $600,000 for process, Ms. Binsbacher said providing a workforce for day and the timeline of the scholarships and fellowships spring training is so much , where second phase has yet to be in education among other more than baseball. the Giants determined. charitable efforts. “This is an industry that we play, but also bringing capital Charros Executive Director Mr. Robbins said Charros have to protect and nurture,” improvement funds to the Dennis Robbins said this has given back $18 million into Ms. Binsbacher said. “We’re nearly 28-year-old stadium. is a big year for Charros. the Scottsdale community, fostering critical relationships Scottsdale Stadium, 7408 Additionally, Charros and the which primarily goes into year-round.” 2020 • Spring Training Guide • YourValley.net 9 To My Surprise Airport Shuttle Service • No Stops on the Way • Home Pick Up & Drop Service • Enclosed Parking • Round Trip or One Way • Certified Drivers • New Equipment FAST • • CONVENIENT • CLEAN DEPENDABLE • AFFORDABLE! Going to the Airport Rides leave every hour from 4:00am until 9:00pm Coming from the Airport Rides leave every hour from 5:00am until 10:00pm BOOK NOW! To Best Serve You, Make Your Advanced Reservation *After hour shuttle times available call for detail 623-218-6035 tomysurpriseshuttle.com

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Rules an accurate strike zone that is through Aug. 31 will increase of the Reds. >> From page 10 consistent across the game,” from 25 to 26. Th e 40-man • Extra . Ernster explained. “It would active roster for September will • In any game in which his discussions, the system has eliminate arguments, contention be eliminated. From Sept. 1 team is losing or winning by a “long way to go” to be between umpires and players through the end of the regular more than six runs when he considered anywhere near and any variability based on season, all clubs will carry 28 enters as a . perfect. which umpire you receive.” players. THREE-BATTER “From what I’ve seen, it is Th e former pro added that a Th e number of a nowhere near perfected,” Howry potential missed call can have club can carry on the active MINIMUM explained. “Th ere are issues huge ramifi cations. roster will be capped at a certain Rule 5.10(g) is amended to with the top and bottom of the “We live in a data driven, number so clubs will have to require that starting pitchers strike zone. Take Jose Altuve performance-based world and designate each of their players and relief pitchers must pitch and — those are the diff erence between a missed as either a pitcher or a position to either a minimum of three two completely diff erent zones strike/ball could determine player prior to each player’s fi rst batters or to the end of a half- entirely.” potential contract values, World day on the active roster for a , with exceptions for Altuve stands 5 feet, 6 inches champions and end of given season. incapacitating injury or illness. while Judge is one of MLB’s season awards such as Position players will not be tallest players at 6 feet, 7 inches. champions and ,” allowed to pitch except in the Howry points to the current Ernster said. following scenarios: Th e minimum time a pitcher replay system to demonstrate the Although the computerized • Th ey are designated as a spends on the injured list will high level of human umpiring plate umpires will only be in “two-way player.” A player can be increased back to 15 days in MLB. the testing phase during spring only qualify for this designation from 10 while the minimum “Th ey implemented instant training, a few other rule if he accrues at least 20 Major assignment period of pitchers replay on bang-bang plays and changes will be implemented for League and at who are optionally assigned to if you look at the percentage the 2020 MLB regular season: least 20 Major League games the minors will increase from of those plays the umpires get ACTIVE ROSTER started as a position player or 10 days to 15. Th e injured list correct, it’s amazing how many in either the remains at 10 days for position times they are right,” the former PROVISIONS current or the prior season. players. reliever explained. “It’s the same According to MLB.com, the Examples of two-way players are with the strike zone — how they roster size from of the Angels and can see the baseball right on the corner of the plate.” Howry recalled that during his 13-year playing career, meetings were held before a new series to talk about more than just the hitters you might face. “You also went over the umpires who would be behind the plate,” he explained. “It was just a fun part of the game. “Th ings are getting a little out of hand trying to make this all about technology,” Howry added. “I would be OK if everything just stayed the same.” Mark Ernster, a former Ironwood, Arizona State and minor league pro baseball player who was Liberty High School’s founding baseball coach, is currently director for the Peoria Unifi ed School District. Ernster sees a more In this Aug. 31, 2019 fi le photo, Pirates center fi elder Starling Marte (6) advances to fi rst base in precise strike zone as a positive the fi rst inning of a baseball game in . Marte is heading to the . The Pirates sent thing. the two-time Glove outfi elder and 2016 All-Star to the Diamondbacks for prospects Liover Peguero and “Cameras would provide Brennan Malone, Monday, Jan. 27, 2020. [The Associated Press] 2020 • Spring Training Guide • YourValley.net 13

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American Family sunny and off ers a great view Best Ballpark Game Camelback of the game and place to Tradition: In the middle Fields of Phoenix spread out and relax. of the sixth inning, the Ranch : Brewers : Dodgers Home Most Distinguishable reknowned Klement’s Home : 3600 N. 51st. Ave., and Address Stadium Feature: Extensive Race takes place. The Phoenix renovations paid for by the fi ve racing from Address: 10710 W. Opened: 1998 with extensive Brewers and the City of the right fi eld corner to home Camelback Road, Glendale renovations in 2017 Phoenix fi nished in time for plate in a battle for sausage Opened: 2009 Tickets: 1-800-933-7890 play last spring. Upgrades supremacy. Tickets: 623-302-5000, ext. 2. : Recessed playing : More than 118,000 Features included a new entry plaza What’s new: The name. For Features fi eld and shaded concourse will behind home plate, and years, the stadium was known square feet of major and with 7,000 seats feature the primary ticket as Maryvale . In minor league clubhouse Most Unique Concessions offi ce and gates. The east side November 2017, the Phoenix space, 13 full baseball fi elds Item: The Bratcho off ers a of the plaza area includes City Council voted in favor of and three half-fi elds with a divinely unique blend of the lobby entrance to the a plan to renovate the park. capacity of 13,000. nachos and a that new clubhouse building. In The plan keeps the Brewers at Most Unique Concessions is sure to off er a avorfulfl addition, an entry to the new the American Family Fields of Item: If you’re feeling hungry, experience for guests. retail store from outside of Phoenix through at least the step up to the plate and try Best Known Ballpark the home plate gate allows year 2042. an 18-inch slice of pizza. Amenity: A family favorite, fans access to the store Best Known Ballpark the lawn seating is intimate, during non-game times. >> See Ballparks on page 16 2020 • Spring Training Guide • YourValley.net 15 CALL • COMPARE • Auto • Home Business Insurance Recreational Vehicles Liability • Property Umbrella Commercial Auto Life • Annuities Workers’ Compensation IDEAL INSURANCE Thinking of Selling? Your Trusted Choice Agency What is my home Worth? FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED SINCE 1983 What should I do First? Preferred Agency Representing: I help Seniors and their families from start to fi nish! Whether Hartford • MetLife • Travelers • Nationwide you are local or long distance I can get your home SOLD! Progressive • Auto Owners • Safeco • Liberty Mutual CALL ME SO I CAN HELP! Electric • CNA • CSE CALL KATHY AT 623-760-3715 KATHRYN PARNUM NORTHWEST Full Time Realtor. Multi Million Dollar Seller. 623-760-3715 VALLEY email: [email protected] 623-933-8263 website: parnumproperties.com Owned and Operated by NRT LLC 14239 W. Bell Rd., Ste 205 Dave Mitchell, Surprise, AZ 85374 Dan Mitchell, CIC CIC, MBA, Certified Insurance MA.HR, SPHR Counselor Expert Witness Call for a FREE No Obligation Market Analysis of your home and receive a FREE GIFT. Idealins.com Your Peoria Neighborhood Burger Joint!

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rendition of Hohokam Ballparks Stadium. >> From page 14 Amenity: The entire Sonoran Desert inspired complex of Peoria Sports covers 141 Complex acres and includes seating Home: Padres and room for 3,000 on the lawn, Mariners plus 12 luxury suites and a Address: 16101 N. 83rd Ave., party deck. Peoria Most Distinguishable Opened: 1994, recent Stadium Feature: A 5-acre renovations of teams’ lake system with a river serves clubhouses and other the dual purpose of irrigation continuing upgrades to for the fi elds and beautiful stadium. Tickets: 1-800-677-1227 landscaping. The lake is Most Unique Concessions Tickets: 1-877-493-2255 Features: Capacity of 11,333, fullystocked with fi sh and Item: The taquito dog is a Features: Capacity of main lighted stadium, two supports numerous species of foot-long hot dog wrapped 12,500. Shaded terrace level. clubhoues and 12 full-size water fowl, including cranes in a fl our tortilla loaded Lighted stadium. The Right and geese! practice fi elds. Best Ballpark Game with cheese, deep-fried Field Lounge is a reserved, Most Unique Concessions and topped with queso, covered patio behind Tradition: Item: The foot-long “Ruthian” Kids can run guacamole and pico de Section 119 just past fi rst hot dog is reserved for the bases post-game on gallo. base for guests to enjoy a those with a bambino-sized Bowlero Family Sundays Best Known Ballpark catered meal and watch the and seniors, ages 55 and up, Amenity: appetite. The free Kids Zone, game. Best Known Ballpark can stroll the bases post- which includes baseball- Most Unique Concessions Amenity: Several craft beer game on Senior Stroll Every themed infl atable activities, Item: Ike’s Love & brands and fl avors from Thursday, presented by a kid-sized wiffl e ball fi eld Sandwiches, a true taste of the Pacifi c Northwest and Prevagen! Discounted tickets and tons of grass to run and the . are available for active and Best Known Ballpark Southern . play on. Most Distinguishable retired military (with valid Most Distinguishable Amenity: Get a glimpse of Stadium Feature: Peoria ID) and seniors for Sunday- Stadium Feature: The statue the batter’s eye. Hohokam Cove, a ship-themed kids Wednesday games, based on of “The Ziz” in the Home takes you inside the cage attraction with a mini availability. Discounted tickets Plate Plaza. The fi berglass with a live HD view during baseball fi eld, splash pad and are only available on day of sculpture stands 60 feet 6 batting practice. game at the box offi ce. Most Distinguishable playground. Most Interesting inches, which represents Best Ballpark Game the distance between home Stadium Feature: Shade. Stadium Tidbit: Tradition: Availability is A touch plate and the pitcher’s Over half of the seating bowl extremely limited, but on of Dodgertown, Southern mound. is shaded for the entirety Sunday games, children can California and Arizona — an Best Ballpark Game of the game. There are also sign up to take the fi eld with orange grove — is located on Tradition: Kids can run the covered patios for picnics a player or announce a batter. the east side of the property bases after the game every where fans can still catch beyond the left fi eld wall of Most Interesting Stadium Sunday every pitch of the game. Tidbit: the replica- Most Interesting Stadium Best Ballpark Game was the fi rst spring dimensioned fi eld. Tidbit: The name for the Tradition: A speed-pitch training facility built to host concession stand behind the daily competition presented Goodyear center fi eld wall — Hangar by Baseballism. Compete in >> See Ballparks on page 18 46 — ties in the ballpark’s a number of age categories Ballpark airport backdrop as well to show off your arm at Home: Indians as the year the city was the game. Winners will be •TRIVIA• and incorporated. announced and shown on Address: 1933 S. Ballpark the and will 3. What team Way, Goodyear receive Baseballism custom became the fi rst Opened: Hohokam 2009 swag only available to those Tickets: to draw 100,000 623-882-3430 Stadium who have the best arm. Features: Include 8,000 Home: Oakland A’s Most Interesting Stadium fans during a single Address: stadium seats, 1,500 lawn 1235 N. Center St., Tidbit: The A’s opened the spring training? seats, six luxury suites, Mesa original Hohokam in 1977 Opened: terrace seating on the third Stadium rebuilt in and played there for only level behind home plate and 1997, Oakland became the two springs. Almost 40 years 300 seats in the Right Field stadium’s tenant in 2015 later, the A’s returned to Pavilion. after further refurbishments Mesa to open the current

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are: A new clubhouse. Ballparks Additional shaded areas >> From page 16 for the Charros Lodge in two teams. right fi eld. Upgrades to the main stadium entrance. Salt River Fields An expanded press box. Upgrades to the right fi eld at Talking Stick concourse. Home: Arizona Diamondbacks and Rockies Address: 7555 N Pima Road, Home: and Scottsdale Opened: 2011 Address: 15850 N. Bullard Tickets: 480-312-2586 Ave., Surprise Features: 7,000 fi xed seats Opened: 2003 in the grandstand and Tickets: 623-222-2222 or 4,000 lawn seats for a total Camleback Ranch 888-755-2583 estimated seating capacity of Features: 7,000 fi xed seats destination where kids can 11,000. However, the record Most Distinguishable with the berm able to up take whiffl e ball batting attendance at Salt River Stadium Feature: Marquee. to 3,600 people practice and run the bases Fields was set at 14,035 on Best Ballpark Game Most Unique Concessions just like big leaguers. March 16, 2019 when the Tradition: Singing “Go Cubs Item: Deliciousness evolves Most Distinguishable Diamondbacks hosted the Go” after a Cubs win. from the variety off ered Stadium Feature: A uniquely Cubs. Most Interesting Stadium such as roasted corn with designed roof that mimics the Most Unique Concessions Tidbit: SRP Citrus Grove a bevy of seasonings, puff y traditional Native American Item: The Sonoran Hot Dog food trucks tacos, Chuckie’s fried pork ramada. is a quarter-pound hot dog tenderloin sandwich, crispy Best Ballpark Game wrapped in hickory-smoked fries (both wavy and curly), Tradition: Kids can run the Scottsdale bacon and slow-cooked on fresh elephant ears and a cool bases after the game every the grill. Served on a freshly- Stadium shaved iced “Snowie” off ering Sunday! baked bun and topped with Home: more than 30 fl avors. Most Interesting Stadium pico de gallo, pinto ranch Address: 7408 E. Osborn Best Known Ballpark Tidbit: Salt River Fields is beans, and a drizzle of mayo. Road, Scottsdale Amenity: Fans might catch the fi rst LEED Gold-certifi ed Also, the Talking Stick Mega Opened: 1992, with Phase a glimpse of batting practice sports venue of its kind in Dog features a half-pound, 1 of major renovations just along the Sanderson Ford the . foot-long hot dog topped fi nished this winter Concourse’s batting cages. with slow-smoked pulled Tickets: 480-312-2586 From tee-work to casual pork and Southwest Mac- Features: 12,000 capacity baseball talk, this special n-Cheese, which is a blend Home: Most Unique Concessions amenity brings the game that of cheddar, jack, and gouda Address: 2330 W. Rio Salado Item: Brisket and pulled pork much to fans. cheese folded into cavatappi Parkway, Mesa. sandwiches straight from the Most Distinguishable pasta and blended with green Opened: 2014 smoker is a fan favorite. Stadium Feature: The love chiles. Tickets: 1-800-THE-CUBS. Best Known Ballpark for the game is prevalent Best Known Ballpark Features: Capacity of Amenity: Large selection with quotes from , Amenity: The Cold Stone Kids 15,000. Lighted stadium. of specialty beers including George Will, , Fun Field is a family-focused Sloan Park is lovingly called San Francisco’s own Anchor Bryant Gumbel, Red Smith “Wrigleyville West” by Cubs Steam. >> See Ballparks on page 20 fans and locals. There are Most Distinguishable many homages to Wrigley Stadium Feature: •TRIVIA• Field at Sloan Park, from a Picturesque views of •TRIVIA• replica marquee sign where Camelback and the McDowell 4. Who was the fans can get their photos Mountains. 5. What is the fi rst Major League taken to the outfi eld berm Best Ballpark Game name of the team to play an that is shaped to resemble Tradition: Kids get to run the Cactus League’s bases and seniors get to stroll in the bleachers in Chicago. The counterpart league roof replicates parts of the the bases after every 1:05 Arizona? Cubs’ home fi eld in Chicago p.m. game. in Florida? as well. Most Interesting Stadium Most Unique Concessions Tidbit: Phase 1 of Scottsdale Item: Chicago Dog. Stadium renovations Best Known Ballpark were fi nished in time for Amenity: Player walkway. spring training 2020. They 2020 • Spring Training Guide • YourValley.net 19 You’ll Have a with

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Parker. Parker played three delicious facility took in the new Ballparks years in the big leagues and nachos! in 1977. The >> From page 18 a game winning home Best Known Ballpark Mariners moved to Peoria in and Humphrey Bogart. run in his fi rst big league Amenity: The stunning 1993. The angles moved in The lower deck concourse game. Billy’s love of youth grand entrance in front of the that spring and have trained also features plaques sports can still be seen today stadium is a well-known sight in Tempe since. commemorating the Rangers’ in the City of Surprise’s youth to behold. and Royals’ greatest players program off erings. Most Distinguishable Sources: Cactus League and and managers as well as local Stadium Feature: The iconic MLB.com community heroes. Tempe Diablo butte beyond left fi eld of the Best Ballpark Game stadium defi nes the spring Tradition: To honor those Stadium training scene in Tempe. : who have served, Surprise Home Best Ballpark Game •TRIVIA• : honors a diff erent military Address 2200 W. Alameda Tradition: Watch players branch before each Sunday Drive, Tempe walk across the west parking 6. True or false: : game. Branch members Opened 1968 with extensive lot to the practice fi elds and Apache Junction perform a fl ag raising and renovation in 2005 score an autograph or two. : once hosted spring color guard ceremony before Tickets 480-858-7575 Most Interesting Stadium : the national anthem. Features 9,558 seats, six- Tidbit: Tempe Diablo training? Most Interesting Stadium plus practice fi elds and main Stadium was home to the Tidbit: The playing fi eld in stadium /Milwaukee the stadium is named after Most Unique Concessions Brewers franchise from : the city’s fi rst Parks and Item Step right up to the 1969-1972. After a few Recreation Director, Billy plate for a full of years without a team, the

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2019 Record and Results Regular Season Record: 85-77 Did not make playoff s

Team Leaders Manager: Partner: Vice President of Player Development: Mike Bell Pro Scouting Coordinator: Cory Hahn

Ballpark 48,519 capacity 2019 Season Attendance 2,135,510

Spring Training Ballpark Salt River Field at Talking Stick 11,000 capacity

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LOS ANGELES OAKLAND ANGELS ATHLETICS

2019 Record and Results 2019 Record and Results Regular Season Record: 72-90 Regular Season Record: 97-65 Did not make playoff s Playoff Record: 0-1, eliminated in game

Team Leaders Team Leaders Manager: Joe Madden Manager: General Manager: Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations: Chief Financial Offi cer: Bill Beverage General Manager: Senior Advisor for Baseball Operations: Director of Scouting: Eric Kubota

Ballpark Ballpark of Anaheim 45,050 capacity RingCentral Coliseum 46,847 capacity 2019 Season Attendance 3,023,010 2019 Season Attendance 1,662,211

Spring Training Ballpark Spring Training Ballpark Diablo Stadium 9,558 capacity 10,500 capacity

2019 Team Stats 2019 Team Stats G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI 162 5,542 769 1,368 268 21 220 734 162 5,561 845 1,384 292 23 257 800 BB SO SB CS Avg. OBP SLG OPS BB SO SB CS Avg. OBP SLG OPS 586 1,276 65 20 .247 .324 .422 .746 578 1,338 49 21 .249 .327 .448 .778

MILWAUKEE CHICAGO BREWERS CUBS

2019 Record and Results 2019 Record and Results Regular Season Record: 89-73 Regular Season Record: 84-78 Playoff Record: 0-1, eliminated in wild card game Did not make playoff s

Team Leaders Team Leaders Manager: Manager: President of Baseball Operations/General Manager: Executive Vice President/General Manager: Vice President of Domestic Scouting: Tod Johnson Pro Scouting Director: Alex Suarez Director of Minor League Operations: Eduardo Brizuella Senior Director of Player Development: Matt Doney

Ballpark Ballpark Miller Park 41,900 capacity 41,649 capacity 2019 Season Attendance 2,923,333 2019 Season Attendance 3,094,865

Spring Training Ballpark Spring Training Ballpark American Family Fields 10,000 capacity Sloan Park 15,000 capacity

2019 Team Stats 2019 Team Stats G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI 162 5,542 769 1,366 279 17 250 744 162 5,461 814 1,378 270 26 256 703 BB SO SB CS Avg. OBP SLG OPS BB SO SB CS Avg. OBP SLG OPS 629 1,563 101 25 .246 .329 .438 .767 581 1,460 45 24 .252 .331 .452 .783 2020 Spring Training -join our team!

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LOS ANGELES SAN FRANCISCO DODGERS GIANTS

2019 Record and Results 2019 Record and Results Regular Season Record: 106-56 Regular Season Record: 77-85 Postseason Record: 2-3, eliminated in divisional round Did not make playoff s

Team Leaders Team Leaders Manager: Manager: President and CEO: Stan Kastan President and CEO: Laurence M. Baer Senior Vice President of Baseball Operations: President of Baseball Operations: Farhan Zaidi Vice President of Amateur and International Scouting: David Finley General Manager:

Ballpark Ballpark Dodger Stadium 56,000 capacity 41,915 capacity 2019 Season Attendance 3,974,309 2019 Season Attendance 2,707,760

Spring Training Ballpark Spring Training Ballpark Camelback Ranch 18,000 capacity Scottsdale Stadium 12,000 capacity

2019 Team Stats 2019 Team Stats G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI 162 5,493 886 1,414 302 20 279 861 162 5,579 678 1,332 300 26 167 655 BB SO SB CS Avg. OBP SLG OPS BB SO SB CS Avg. OBP SLG OPS 607 1,356 57 10 .257 .338 .472 .810 475 1,435 47 28 .239 .302 .392 .694

CLEVELAND SEATTLE INDIANS MARINERS

2019 Record and Results 2019 Record and Results Regular Season Record: 93-69 Regular Season Record: 68-94 Did not make playoff s Did not make playoff s

Team Leaders Team Leaders Manager: Manager: Scott Servis General Manager: President and CEO: Kevin Mather Vice Pesident of Player Development: James Harris Executive Vice President/General Manager: Jerry Dipoto Vice President of International Scouting: Paul Gillespie Vice President of Scouting: Tom Allison

Ballpark Ballpark 35,041 capacity T-Mobile Park 47,929 capacity 2019 Season Attendance 1,738,642 2019 Season Attendance 1,791,937

Spring Training Ballpark Spring Training Ballpark Goodyear Ballpark 10,311 capacity Peoria Sports Complex 12,339 capacity

2019 Team Stats 2019 Team Stats G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI 162 5,425 769 1,354 286 18 223 731 162 5,500 758 1,305 254 28 239 730 BB SO SB CS Avg. OBP SLG OPS BB SO SB CS Avg. OBP SLG OPS 563 1,332 103 35 .250 .323 .432 .756 588 1,581 115 47 .237 .316 .424 .740 2020 • Spring Training Guide • YourValley.net 29

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SAN DIEGO TEXAS PADRES RANGERS

2019 Record and Results 2019 Record and Results Regular Season Record: 70-92 Regular Season Record: 78-84 Did not make playoff s Did not make playoff s

Team Leaders Team Leaders Manager: Manager: Executive Vice President/General Manager: A.J. Preller President of Baseball Operations: Director of Baseball Operations: Nick Ennis Senior Director of Amateur Scouting: Kip Fagg Senior Director of Player Development: Sam Geaney Director of Player Development: Matt Blood

Ballpark Ballpark 40,209 capacity Globe Life Park in Arlington 48,114 capacity 2019 Season Attendance 2,396,399 2019 Season Attendance 2,133,004

Spring Training Ballpark Spring Training Ballpark Peoria Sports Complex 12,339 capacity Surprise Stadium 10,500 capacity

2019 Team Stats 2019 Team Stats G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI 162 5,391 682 1,281 224 24 219 652 162 5,540 810 1,374 296 24 223 765 BB SO SB CS Avg. OBP SLG OPS BB SO SB CS Avg. OBP SLG OPS 504 1,581 70 37 .238 .308 .410 .718 534 1,578 131 38 .248 .319 .431 .750

CINCINNATI COLORADO REDS ROCKIES

2019 Record and Results 2019 Record and Results Regular Season Record: 75-87 Regular Season Record: 71-91 Did not make playoff s Did not make playoff s

Team Leaders Team Leaders Manager: Dave Roberts Manager: President and CEO: Stan Kastan Executive Vice President/General Manager: Senior Vice President of Baseball Operations: Josh Byrnes Vice President of International Scouting and Development: Rolando Fernandez Vice President of Amateur and International Scouting: David Finley Director of Baseball Operations: Domenic Di Ricco

Ballpark Ballpark 42,319 capacity 46,897 capacity 2019 Season Attendance 1,808,685 2019 Season Attendance 2,993,244

Spring Training Ballpark Spring Training Ballpark Goodyear Ballpark 10,311 capacity Salt River Fields at Talking Stick 11,000 capacity

2019 Team Stats 2019 Team Stats G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI 162 5,450 701 1,328 235 27 227 679 162 5,660 835 1,502 323 41 224 803 BB SO SB CS Avg. OBP SLG OPS BB SO SB CS Avg. OBP SLG OPS 492 1,436 80 38 .244 .315 .422 .736 489 1,503 71 31 .265 .326 .456 .782 2020 • Spring Training Guide • YourValley.net 31

Girls, Food, Drinks & Fun! KANSAS CITY ROYALS

2019 Record and Results Regular Season Record: 59-103 Did not make playoff s

Team Leaders 7 DAYS A WEEK Manager: Baseball General Manager: 11:30AM - 2:00AM General Manager of Scouting and Player Development: Mike Arbuckle Director of Professional Scouting: Michael Cifuentes 602.265.3011 Ballpark 3308 NW GRAND AVENUE | PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85017 Kauff man Stadium 37,903 capacity 2019 Season Attendance: 1,479,659

Spring Training Ballpark Surprise Stadium 10,500 capacity 11:30 - 6:00 pm Daily Specials

2019 Team Stats G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI $5 Steak and Fries 162 5,496 691 1,356 281 40 162 655 $5 Burger and Fries w/Draft BB SO SB CS Avg. OBP SLG OPS 456 1,405 117 39 .247 .309 .401 .710 11:30 - 6:00 pm Drink Specials $3 Well Drinks $3 Domestics CHICAGO $350 Imports WHITE SOX $2 Draft Beer

2019 Record and Results Regular Season Record: 72-89 Did not make playoff s

Team Leaders Manager: Senior Vice President/General Manager: Senior Director of Baseball Operations: Dan Fabian Pitching Consultant:

Ballpark 40,615 capacity 2019 Season Attendance 1,629,636

Spring Training Ballpark Camelback Ranch 18,000 capacity

2019 Team Stats G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI 161 5,529 708 1,443 260 20 182 676 BB SO SB CS Avg. OBP SLG OPS 378 1,549 63 28 .261 .314 .414 .728 32 YourValley.net • Spring Training Guide • 2020 ϡᗂUP & COMINGᗂϡ Spring training gives a fi rst glimpse at baseball’s stars of tomorrow

By Mark Carlisle Kelenic also participated in sunk aft er a bad junior year at to -A, hitting .293 and INDEPENDENT NEWSMEDIA spring training in Peoria last year, Stetson University in Florida, slugging .488. hile spring training hitting one single, walking twice largely caused by a bout with While he’s not a base-stealing is a great chance and striking out twice in nine mono. threat, White shows excellent to see today’s stars plate appearances. Th e 20-year- Th e six-foot-six right-hander speed and good baserunning W old shows good speed and a strong dominated in his fi rst pro season, skills. White is by far the best prepare for a new season, it’s also the fi rst chance to see the stars of arm in center. He’s projected to producing a 2.40 ERA and defensive fi rst base prospect in tomorrow take the diamond in debut in 2021. striking out 165 batters in 135 baseball and will become an their big league uniform. Julio Rodriguez. OF. 18th innings across Single-A, high-A instant Gold Glove contender While these rising stars might Julio Rodriguez joins Kelenic and Double-A ball. when called up. not play in the majors this year, as baseball’s best duo of outfi eld Th e Mariners felt all four of White played in the Futures many of them will be household prospects. Th e 19-year-old Gilbert’s pitches improved in 2019. Game during All-Star weekend names in a few years’ time. Th e -product His mid-90s can touch last year, and the Mariners are Cactus League, where half of is ranked as baseball’s sixth-best 97, and he maintains velocity so sure they want him as part of ᗂoutfi eld prospect. He’s torn up the deep into starts. A hard is their future, they signed him to a baseball’s 30 teams play spring training, off ers an early look at minors at age 17 and 18, last year his second pitch and he mixes in six-year contract extension aft er 32 of baseball’s top 100 prospects, hitting .326 with a .390 on-base an above-average and the 2018 season, making him just as ranked by MLB Pipeline, percentage and a .540 slugging average curve well. His arsenal the fourth player in history to sign including four of the top six percentage in Single-A and is helped by the fact that he can a long-term deal before reaching prospects. (Cactus League teams high-A ball. throw all four pitches for strikes. the majors — and the fi rst to do have 48 of the top 100 prospects, Rodriguez capped last season His good control yielded just 2.2 so without experience above but 16 have not been invited to in the Arizona Fall League where, walks per nine innings pitched Double-A. their club’s spring training.) at 18, he struggled with power but last year. Gilbert is projected to Th is will be White’s third trip had a .397 average against mostly debut this season; the question is to spring training, where he’s much older prospects. when he’ll get the call up. struggled in the past, hitting .216 West Valley Speed is not a feature of Gilbert got lit up in his lone in 37 at-bats. PEORIA SPORTS COMPLEX Rodriguez’s game, but he moves spring training appearance last Not coming Seattle Mariners well for his 6-foot-4 frame. He’s year, allowing fi ve earned runs George Kirby. RHP. 100th . OF. 11th played both center and right, but and recording just two outs. Jarred Kelenic, baseball’s third- San Diego Padres future Mariners’ lineups will likely . 1B. 56th ranked outfi eld prospect, was MacKenzie Gore. LHP. 5th feature Rodriguez in right with Alongside Gilbert, Evan White Baseball’s top pitching prospect draft ed by the Mets sixth overall Kelenic in center. Rodriguez’s will be competing for a roster spot out of high school in 2018. He will be on display in Peoria. cannon of an arm will fi t in well this spring. He’s the only Mariner MacKenzie Gore, 20, made a was traded to the Mariners in the in right. Rodriguez is expected to top prospect on the team’s 40-man trade that sent Robinson Cano mockery of high-A ball last year, trail Kelenic by a year, debuting in roster, but the roster will need to posting a 1.02 ERA and striking and Edwin Diaz to New York. 2022. be narrowed to 25 by Opening Th e left -handed center fi elder ᗂout 12.5 batters per nine inning. Rodriguez tore up spring Day. He struggled in fi ve starts in has adjusted to pros well, hitting training last year, hitting three White is baseball’s second- 23 home runs and stealing 20 Double-A, posting a 4.50 ERA but singles and a double in seven at- best fi rst baseman prospect. still struck out 10.4 per nine. bases last year with a .904 on-base- bats. Th e 23-year-old was draft ed plus- (OPS) Th e left -hander was the 2017 . RHP. 38th 17th overall in 2017 out of the and reached Double-A by the end Gatorade National Player of the Logan Gilbert is one of two University of Kentucky. White Year his senior season in high of the year. Kelenic capped the Mariners top prospects on display won an Arizona Fall League season with a small appearance school, when he put up laughable this spring that could break camp championship with the Peoria numbers: 11-0, 0.19 ERA, 158 for the in the with the big league roster. Th e Javelinas in 2018, though he Arizona Fall League, where he hit and fi ve walks in 74 1/3 22-year-old was draft ed 14th underperformed at the plate. innings. Aft erward, he was draft ed three singles and walked once in overall in 2018. He could have Last year, White showed solid 11 plate appearances. gone higher, but his draft stock production aft er being promoted >> See Stars on page 34 2020 • Spring Training Guide • YourValley.net 33

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Patino to have success against left - coming to spring training is Canyon University aft er leading Stars handed batters. fi ghting for a roster spot. Brady all Arizona high schoolers with >> From page 32 Patino is projected to debut in Singer, 23, is projected to make his 14 home runs his senior year. Huff third overall by San Diego in 2017. 2021. MLB debut this season aft er being spent his fi rst two pro seasons All four of Gore’s pitches are . C. 50th draft ed 18th overall in 2018. around town in the Arizona above average, and he can throw Th e Padres draft ed Luis Singer led the Florida Gators League. each for a strike. His mid-90s Campusano in the second round to a College title as Huff showed a lot of power fastball has late action that causes out of high school in 2017. He a sophomore in 2017. He didn’t improvement last season as he defensive swings from batters. dominated high-A ball last year, pitch in the pros aft er being slugged .509 and hit 28 home runs It’s complimented well by a late- earning co-MVP honors in the draft ed in 2018 due to workload between Single-A and high-A dropping low-80s changeup, and the league’s concerns and a minor hamstring ball. Huff ’s powerful swing has though it’s his least-used pitch. batting title with a .325 average. He injury but hit the ground running produced the best exit velocity Gore’s big, mid-70s has also had a .396 on-base percentage with a 2.85 ERA and 12-5 record off the bat in the Rangers’ farm suff ered a bit as he’s dealt with and a .509 slugging percentage combined between high-A and system since slugger . blisters but is still a good pitch. His with 15 homers. He capped the Double-A ball last year. Like Gallo, Huff ’s aggressive swing mid-80s slider has become his go- year with a poor Arizona Fall Th e six-foot-fi ve right-hander’s produces a high rate — to . He was one of the League performance, going 1 for bread and butter on the mound 30% — something Huff may need minor league’s best at producing 13. are a and slider that yield to improve against higher-level swinging strikes last year. Campusano, the game’s fourth- a lot of weak contact, mostly for pitching. Gore is projected to debut this best catching prospect, is expected ground balls. Th e team wants Huff is baseball’s eighth-ranked season, and will likely be an ace to be a good hitter at the position, him to develop a better changeup, catching prospect. In addition someday. but his fi elding is a concern, mainly to deploy against left - to power at the plate he provides Luis Patino. RHP. 27th though he’s improved lately. He’s handed batters. a strong arm and good framing Luis Patino could be the No. 2 struggled to throw out runners . LHP. 61st skills behind the plate. Th e six- starter in future Padres rotations despite an accurate arm. His Daniel Lynch is not far behind foot-four catcher can also play fi rst behind Gore. He is the eighth- blocking ability is his strength Singer on MLB Pipeline’s prospect base. Th e 22-year-old is expected ranked right-handed pitching behind the plate. list, but is projected to debut in to cook in the minor for one more prospect. Th e 21-year-old is expected to 2021, a year behind Singer. Lynch year, projected to debut in 2021. Patino, now 20, was signed out debut in 2021. was draft ed 34th overall in the Huff played in last spring of Columbia at 17 in 2016. In his . OF. 57th same draft , 2018, that Singer was training with the Rangers, hitting age-19 season last year, he put up Th e Reds picked Taylor taken 18th. two singles and striking out three a 2.57 ERAᗂ and struck out 11.7 Trammell 35th overall in 2016. Th e 23-year-old most recently times in nine at-bats. batters per nine innings across Th e center fi elder had a down pitched in the Arizona Fall League Not coming high-A and Double-A. year in Double-A last season, but last fall, where he posted a 3.86 . 3B. 55th Patino relies on a devastating fi nished the season with a good ERA and struck out 19 batters in fastball-slider combo. His fastball stretch of games aft er being traded 14 innings across four starts for CAMELBACK RANCH sits in the mid-90s but has touched to the Padres mid-season. the . 99, and he can maintain velocity Trammell had a stellar year Th e six-foot-six southpaw is . SS/2B. 2nd late into starts. Th e fastball also in 2018, including winning the ranked as the eighth-best left - Th e Cactus League’s top-ranked has natural cutting action and late Futures Game MVP and hitting handed pitching prospect in prospect will be on display at movement. His high-80s slider is .298 with the baseball. He was a breaking-ball Camelback Ranch. Gavin Lux a great swing-and-miss pitch. He in the Arizona Fall League. fi rst pitcher at the University of has already had 23 games in the mixes in a low-80s curveball as His speed and high-success rate Virginia but has developed into big-leagues and even made the a change of pace, but it can also has yielded 20-plus steals in each more of a powerᗂ pitcher in the Dodgers’ playoff roster last year. be thrown for a strike if needed. of four pro seasons, including pros aft er the Royals asked him to Lux did not have a great year at His changeup is still developing, 41 steals in 2017. Th e Padres are throw more . Lynch now the plate in limited time last year but scouts thing it can become an developing Trammell as a center regularly throws in the mid-90s — .240 average and a .705 OPS in above average pitch. While he’s fi elder, but with good speed but and can touch the upper-90s. He 75 at-bats — but he is expected dominated righties, his changeup a poor arm, some scouts suspect supplements the heat with a good not only to make the Opening will likely need to improve for he’ll end up in left fi eld. slider, an improving changeup >> See Stars on page 36 Trammell is a combined 4-for- and a decent curve. 18 between spring training in Not coming •TRIVIA• 2017 and 2019. Th e 21-year-old , Jr. SS. 10th •TRIVIA• left -hander is expected to debut 7. Who were the Texas Rangers 8. What years did in 2021. . C. 74th Not coming fi rst two teams in Th e Rangers top prospect at Tucson hold spring the Cactus League? C.J. Abrams. SS. 25th spring training is a local product: training games? 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curveball that he’s still developing. a changeup that he’s in the early desert so far. He hit .324 for the Stars Th e Orioles targeting May when stages of developing — it has good Glendale Desert Dogs in the >> From page 34 trading to the sink but oft en not enough velocity Arizona Fall League in 2018 and Day roster, but to be a regular in Dodgers in 2018, but the Dodgers separation from his fastball. has a combined .731 slugging the starting lineup. would not . C. 73rd percentage over the last two Lux, 22, adds good speed to May did great in spring training Th e 21-year-old Venezuelan spring trainings. a good bat, stealing 10 or more last year, with a 1.46 ERA in 12 1/3 Keibert Ruiz signed with the . 1B. 16th bases in his last three minor- innings. Dodgers at 16. Th e switch-hitting Th e White Sox are also bringing league seasons, including 27 steals Jeter Downs. SS/2B. 44th catcher was rising through the the game’s top fi rst baseman in high-A in 2017. Jeter Downs was born to be a farm system alongside 25-year- prospect to Camelback Ranch in Th e minors were too easy for . He was named aft er old catcher until Smith Andrew Vaughn. At California, Lux last year. In 49 games in newly-elected Hall of Famer broke out last year and became Vaughn was college baseball’s -A, the left -handed batter . He adds to the the Dodgers’ starting catcher in best hitter the last three years. He hit .392 and had an 1.197 OPS Dodgers upcoming middle-infi eld the bigs. Ruiz instead took a step won college baseball’s Gold Spikes with 13 home runs. Lux has depth behind Lux, as he can play back in Double-A play last year, MVP award as a sophomore in been primarily a shortstop in the second base as well. While he has though he hit well in nine games 2018 when he hit 23 homers. minors but only played second the arm to play short, some scouts at Triple-A at the end of the year. Vaughn topped a 1.200 OPS in with the Dodgersᗂ last season with believe Downs will be a better fi t Ruiz has been better as a left - both his sophomore and junior two-time All-Star at at second because of his range. handed hitter, especially when it seasons. short. Lux is expected to continue Aft er a slow start at the plate comes to power. Only two of his Vaughn was draft ed third at second base this year. last year between high-A and 29 career homers are from the overall in 2019. His college success Lux was the 20th-overall pick Double-A, he ended up with a right side of the plate. hasn’t carried over during his fi rst in 2016. Th e only prospect ranked solid season totaling 24 homers Ruiz has the athletic ability to year in the pros, where Vaughn hit above him is Tampa Bay shortstop and 24 steals with a .276 average be a good defensive catcher but .278 and had an .832 OPS in 55 Wander Franco, who is not in the and .888 OPS. Cutting out the can get lackadaisical behind the games across rookie ball, Single-A Cactus League. slow start, from June on, Downs plate and make errors. He’s agile and high-A. Vaughn started out Th e Dodgers lead the Cactus had a .299 average and a .989 OPS. and can frame pitches well. He has in the Valley in -level League with fi ve top-100 prospects Downs has average speed but good arm strength but struggles Arizona League, but graduated to on display in spring training. Four is a smart, aggressive baserunner, with accuracy. He’s thrown out a higher level in just three games other teams, the Diamondbacks, yielding big results. In 2018, he just 23% of stealing baserunners. aft er going 9-for-15 with a home Padres, Mariners and Giants, have had 37 steals in Single-A. Ruiz had a great spring training run and two doubles. fi ve prospects in the top-100 but Downs was draft ed by the Reds in 2018 (7-for-12) but was bad last Vaughn is a very balanced hitter are not bringing all fi ve. as a supplemental fi rst-round pick year (3-for-16). at the plate, hitting to all fi elds . RHP. 23rd in 2017. He was traded to the Chicago White Sox for average and power and walks Dustin May is another top Dodgers in December 2018 in the . OF. 3rd a lot with good plate discipline. Dodger prospect who got big trade that sent , Matt Right behind Lux, the Cactus His bat is his sole appeal. He’s a league experience alongside Lux Kemp and to the Reds. League’s second-ranked prospect slow runner and a below-average last year. Both are expected to Downs had two singles, will be on display at Camelback fi elder. contend for a double, one walk and one Ranch. Th e 22-year-old Cuban Th e 21-year-old is expected to Rookie of the Year this year. strikeout in 10 spring training was hindered early in his pro debut in 20201. May posted a 3.63 ERA in four plate appearances last year. career due to injury but had a . RHP. 20th starts and 10 relief appearances in Th e 21-year-old Colombian is stellar year in the minors last Th e White Sox top pitching the bigs last year. He also made expected to debut in 2021. year. He’s expected to debut this prospect, and the fourth-best the Dodgers’ playoff roster and ᗂ Josiah Gray. RHP. 67th year and start in center fi eld for pitching prospect in the game, pitched well in two appearances. Josiah Gray was also sent to Chicago. Michael Kopech will be using May, 22, will be easy to spot on the Dodgers, with Downs, in the Last season, Robert hit .328 and spring training to continue his the mound, with a mane of red Puig-Kemp-Wood trade with the had a 1.001 OPS along with 32 rehab from surgery hair and a red beard contrasting Reds. homers and 36 steals. At 21, he in late 2018. with the blue on the Dodgers’ Gray was a second-rounder in was the youngest 30-30 player in Th e Red Sox draft ed Kopech jerseys. His long, slender frame is 2018 and won LA’s minor league 20 years. >> See Stars on page 38 also hard to miss at 6-foot-6 and pitcher of the year award last year, Th e Sox signed him to a six- 180 pounds. posting a combined 2.70 ERA and year, $50 million extension this May is the sixth-ranked right- striking out 10.2 batters per nine off season, which could be a steal •TRIVIA• handed pitching prospect. He innings across Single-A, high-A if he reaches his full potential. was a third-rounder in 2016. His and Double-A last season. Robert has great speed though 9. When did the 1-2 punch is a 94-98 mile per Th e 22-year-old righty relies the team thinks he could refi ne Chicago Cubs begin hour two-seam fastball that runs mostly on a 92-97 mile per his form both in center fi eld and in toward a right-handed hitter training in Arizona? hour fastball that causes a lot of stealing bases to be even more and has a heavy sink alongside swings and misses due to rising productive. Robert is a stellar a low-90s cutter. He adds in a movement and riding action in hitter but sometimes will chase sharp-breaking power curve that toward a right-handed batter. pitches out of the zone. creates groundballs and a decent He also mixes in a curveball and Robert has thrived in the 2020 • Spring Training Guide • YourValley.net 37

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swiped 35 last year. and the D-backs’ best prospect in about a third of Stars Madrigal will be fi ghting for a invited to spring training, is the his attempts. >> From page 36 roster spot in spring training. He’s son of former big league outfi elder Perdomo went 2-for-3 with a 33rd overall in 2014 and he was projected to debut this season, . triple last spring. He’s not expected traded to Chicago alongside but could join the club later in the Th e younger Varsho was a to make his MLB debut until 2022. infi eld prospect , year. second-rounder in 2017 and has Not coming now Chicago’s starting third strung together three solid pro Kristian Robinson. OF. 43rd baseman, in 2016 in the trade GOODYEAR BALLPARK seasons. In Double-A last year, Alek Thomas. OF. 49th that sent to . Cincinnati Reds the left -handed hitter led the Corbin Carrol. OF. 89th Kopech had three good big league Nick Lodolo. LHP. 48th Southern League in runs (85), appearances in 2018 before getting Nick Lodolo was the top pitcher slugging (.520) and OPS (.899) Brendan Rodgers. 2B/SS. 29th shelled in his fourth appearance, draft ed in 2019, at seventh overall while also posting the league’s Brendan Rodgers made his right before realizing he needed out of Texas Christian University. third-highest average (.301). major league debut last season Tommy John surgery. In limited pro action last year, the Varsho played for the Salt River before his season was cut short Before the injury, Kopech had strikeout pitcher was lights out, Raft ers in the Arizona Fall League with a torn labrum that required a high-90s fastball that regularly posting a 2.45 ERA and striking in 2018, but underperformed in surgery. broke 100 and topped out at 105. out 30 with no walks in 18 1/3 the short season, hitting .262. Rodgers was the third of three Hitters also struggled with his high innings. Varsho is very athletic for draft ed with the fi rst 80s slider with diagonal break. Th e southpaw, who is the fi ft h- a catcher and aggressive as a three picks in the 2015 draft . He was also working on adding ranked left -handed pitching baserunner — he stole 21 bases Th e fi rst two, slower pitches — a curveball and prospect in baseball, rotates in 2019. His athleticism translates and , both college changeup — into his arsenal. between three main pitches, all of into good blocking skills behind prospects, have already become It’s unclear how much, if at all, which he controls well. He uses his the plate, but scouts question known names in the majors. Kopech will take the mound in 6-foot-6 frame to his advantage whether he has a future at the Rodgers is ready to make his spring games, but his recovery with a downhill fastball with position because of a poor arm name known as well. has gone well so far. His fastball some sink that sits in the low-90s and poor catch-and-throw skills. Rodgers has thrived at all levels touched 100 multiple times in but can touch 96. A low-80s tight Th e D-backs are confi dent he can of the minors, including a .350 a rehab start in the fall. He’s slider has been eff ective for him, stay at catcher, but are open to average and 1.035 in 37 games expected to return to the bigs in and he has a changeup with good using him at other positions. He in Triple-A last year. Rodgers’ 2020 wheneverᗂ healthy. action, which he disguises well was tried out at center fi eld in the natural position is shortstop, but Spring training has not been with good arm speed. minors last year and did well. In he’s played second and third as kind to Kopech, who has a 9.39 Th e 21-year-old is expected to college, he’s played every outfi eld well. Th e spot waiting for him in spring ERA in 13 innings across debut in 2021. position, third and second. the big leagues is second base, as Not coming 2017 and 2018. Varsho was a powerhouse last the left side of Colorado’s infi eld Th e White Sox are the only . RHP. 53rd year at spring training, hitting a is locked down by team with three top-20 prospects. home run, two doubles and two and . Rodgers is the . 2B. 40th Th e Indians two top-100 singles in 12 at-bats. game’s top second-base prospect. Th e White Sox are also the only prospects will not be headed to Th e 23-year-old is expected Th is will be Rodgers’ fourth team with four top-40 prospects, Goodyear for spring training this to debut in 2020, but there’s not spring training. He has a .264 a group rounded out by Nick year. much daylight at catcher on the average in 87 at-bats. Madrigal. Madrigal is another Not coming big league roster with Carson star college player, who the White Nolan Jones. 3B. 42nd Kelly andᗂ on the >> See Stars on page 41 Sox draft ed fourth overall in 2018. Tyler Freeman. SS. 96th team. However, manager Torey Madrigal led Oregon State to a Lovullo has been known to roster title as a MARYVALE STADIUM three . junior in 2018. Milwaukee Brewers , SS/2B. 82nd Madrigal is a great contact Th e Brewers are the only MLB Switch-hitting middle infi elder hitter but, at 5-foot-7 doesn’t team without a top-100 ranked Geraldo Perdomo had a down provide much power. In his fi rst prospect by MLB Pipeline. season in Single-A and High-A full pro season last year, he hit .311 Middle infi elder , last year but ended the season •TRIVIA• and had by far the lowest strikeout with a great showing in the catcher and 10. Who was the fi rst rate in the minors, playing in outfi elder Tristen Lutz all received Arizona Fall League with the Salt high-A, Double-A and Triple-A. consideration, according to MLB River Raft ers, hitting .316 with a Major League team to He slugged just .414 and hit only Pipeline. .417 on-base percentage. hold spring training four home runs.ᗂ Th e 20-year-old is the D-backs’ in Arizona before the Madrigal is the game’s second- best defensive prospect with skills East Valley Cactus League? ranked prospect SALT RIVER FIELDS that include a large range and and could be a Gold Glove good arm strength. Perdomo’s Diamondbacks candidate at the position in the speed is a plus on the bases, with . C. 76th future. He has good speed but 50 combined steals in the last two Daulton Varsho, the game’s his high baseball IQ helps him in seasons, but needs to improve ninth-ranked catching prospect the fi eld and to steal bases — he at reading pitchers, as he’s been 2020 • Spring Training Guide • YourValley.net 39 Get the latest news at the click of a button.

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By Matt Roy run the bases; each partici- fi rst developed, some restau- INDEPENDENT NEWSMEDIA pant will get a coupon for a rateurs simply grill the kiel- free game of laser tag at Up- basa, while others will quickly he 2020 Cactus town Alley. deep fry it after grilling, to League Spring provide an added crunch be- Training season offi - Gustatory Goodyear T neath all that gooey goodness. cially starts 1:05 p.m. Friday, On day two of the season, For displaced Cincinnati- Feb. 21 as the “home team” Cincinnati Reds and the ans eager for a taste of home Kansas City Royals and Tex- Cleveland Indians fans will corns for $44. without the expense of air- as Rangers face off at their see their teams face off at On Monday’s, Chick-fi l-A fare to the tri-state area, the spring training facility, Sur- 1:05 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22 at Surprise Marketplace has Queen City Grill at Goodyear prise Stadium, 15930 N. Bull- at Goodyear Stadium, 933 S. teamed up with the city to Stadium offers a rare treat in- ard Ave., Surprise. Ballpark Way, Goodyear. offer ticket discounts for res- deed — the Cincinnati Skyline And the start of the new The vendors at Goodyear idents of Surprise, Sun City, Coney. season, in Surprise and Stadium offer a hot dog for Sun City West, Youngtown, El The preparation includes across the Valley, promises every taste, according to Mirage and Waddell. a hot dog on a bun topped some fan-favorite opportuni- Spring Training Connection. With a minimum purchase with chili and a mound of ties for fun, food and nostal- “There’s plenty of food op- of two tickets for seats in the fi nely shredded mild cheddar gia, as well as some new ame- tions, but not much that is infi eld reserve, plaza, outfi eld cheese, with onions and hot nities and promotions. out of the ordinary. The most reserve or lawn, residents of sauce optional to taste. Kendra Pettis, director of original choices actually in- those communities may en- But what makes this savory sports and tourism for the volve an old standby, the hot ter offer code SUNDANCER assemblage stand out is the city of Surprise, said their dog. Visit Hot Dog Nation when purchasing online to get Cincinnati-style chili. stadium boasts a variety of behind home plate to select the discount. Developed by Greek immi- new offerings for West Valley from a jumbo, New York, Chi- Concessions will also offer a grants a century ago in down- baseball fans. cago, Arizona, Cleveland or value menu of items starting town Cincinnati, the recipe is “We’re extremely excited Cincinnati-style wiener,” the at $3, such as game day sta- a true melting pot of fl avors, for the 2020 Spring Training group stated at their website, ples like hot dogs, popcorn, with ground beef simmered season at Surprise Stadium www.springtrainingconnec- soda, nacho chips and cheese along with a panoply of exotic because we’ve worked really tion.com. and peanuts. spices, including cinnamon, hard to make sure the fans Beyond the variety, two Also new in 2020, the stadi- nutmeg, allspice, clove, cum- have the best experience doggy options are sure to um will feature a sports bar in, chili powder and bay leaf possible,” stated Ms. Pettis. appeal to homesick Ohioans on the upper concourse. City (some recipes even call for a “There’s something for every- returning to the stadium in offi cials said they don’t have a pinch of chocolate). one to enjoy. With our special 2020. name for the new pub yet, but days and deals, the new value For Cleveland fans, the 1901 the venue will be free to enter menu, plus multiple adult-fo- Charter Grill serves up much for all fans and serve up spe- cused viewing options, Sur- of standard fare, along with •TRIVIA• cialty beers and other drinks prise Stadium is truly a hit!” a special concoction unavail- along with a birds-eye view of Several options will appeal able outside the Great Lakes 11. What years did the fi eld. to budget-conscious attend- region — the Polish Boy. To work off a few calories the Milwaukee ees, including package deals This unlikely hot dog-vari- (at least for younger fans), Brewers hold spring and discounted food items. ant is comprised of a kielba- Uptown Alley has teamed Every Friday at Surprise sa on a bun piled with some training in Sun City? with the city to sponsor Kids Stadium will feature the Co- unlikely toppings, including Run the Bases following every co-Cola Family Four Pack French fries, coleslaw and Sunday game. Days special, which includes barbecue sauce or hot sauce. Children will be invited to four lawn tickets, four drinks, In Cleveland, where this come down to the fi eld and four hot dogs and four pop multicultural gut bomb was 2020 • Spring Training Guide • YourValley.net 41

While the Goodyear con- Fun For All 12 a place to join in baseball chance to compete in a speed cessions do not offer the In another opening week- games, tee-ball home run der- pitch competition against fel- hometown chili dog’s sister end matchup, the San Fran- by and baseball-themed Skee- low fans. dish — chili fi ve ways, which cisco Giants will meet their Ball. The zone is free for all Located in the Left Field is Cinco chili served over spa- bay-area rival Oakland Ath- and parents must accompany Deck, the competition runs ghetti with cheese, kidney letics 1:05 p.m. Saturday, Feb. their little ones. daily at the park at a cost of $1 beans and onions — the Sky- 22 at Hohokam Stadium, 1235 The A’s , Stomp- for three pitches. line Coney is not only packed N. Center St., Mesa. er, will be on-hand for auto- Players will compete in four with fl avor, but a heaping Fun for kids and would-be graphs and photo-ops, while categories with winners an- helping of homesickness rem- ballers of all ages will be fea- participants will get a Stomp- nounced on the scoreboard edy as well. tured in special activity areas er’s Teammate certifi cate. at the end of the 7th inning. Various vegetarian and glu- at the park. Presented by Baseballism, Participants must be present ten-free options are also avail- The Stomper Kid Zone the Spring Training Speed to win. able at the park. welcomes children up to age Pitch offers bigger kids a

Stars >> From page 38 SCOTTSDALE STADIUM San Francisco Giants . C. 14th Not coming Marco Luciano. SS. 35th . OF. 65th . OF. 71st Seth Corry. LHP. 99th Los Angeles Angels Th e Angels have not announced their non-roster invitees to spring training at deadline, but both of their top prospects are likely to get an invite, as they’ve both participated in spring training for the past two seasons and are each expected to debut this year. . OF. 6th . OF. 79th SLOAN PARK Chicago Cubs . SS. 51st Miguel Amaya. C. 95th Not coming Brailyn Marquez. LHP. 68th Brennan Davis. OF. 78th HOHOKAM STADIUM Jesus Luzardo. LHP. 12th . C. 33rd A.J. Puk. LHP. 60thᗂ

New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter, right, and Colorado Rockies outfi elder pose after receiving their Baseball Hall of Fame Jerseys on Wednesday Jan. 22, 2020, during a news conference in New York. Jeter and Walker will both join the 2020 Hall of Fame class. [The Associated Press] ᗂ 42 YourValley.net • Spring Training Guide • 2020 2020 Cactus League Spring Training Schedule

FEB. 21 (FRIDAY) Arizona Diamondbacks at San Francisco 1:10 p.m. at Peoria Sports Complex 1:05 p.m. at Sloan Park (Mesa) Texas Rangers at Kansas City Royals Giants (Peoria) Arizona Diamondbacks at Los Angeles 1:05 p.m. at Surprise Stadium (Surprise) 1:05 p.m. at Scottsdale Stadium Dodgers (Scottsdale) FEB. 27 (THURSDAY) 1:05p.m. at Camelback Ranch-Glendale FEB. 22 (SATURDAY) San Diego Padres at Kansas City Royals Chicago Cubs at Texas Rangers (Glendale) Oakland Athletics at Chicago Cubs 1:05 p.m. at Surprise Stadium (Surprise) 1:05 p.m. at Surprise Stadium (Surprise) San Diego Padres at Cincinnati Reds 1:05 p.m. at Sloan Park (Mesa) Texas Rangers at Cincinnati Reds San Francisco Giants at Seattle 1:05 p.m. at Goodyear Ballpark Los Angeles Angels at Chicago White Sox 1:05 p.m. at Goodyear Ballpark Mariners* (Goodyear) 1:05 p.m. at Camelback Ranch-Glendale (Goodyear) 1:10 p.m. at Peoria Sports Complex Kansas City Royals at Seattle Mariners (Glendale) Chicago White Sox at Los Angeles (Peoria) 1:10 p.m. at Peoria Sports Complex Milwaukee Brewers at Texas Rangers Dodgers Seattle Mariners at Chicago White Sox (Peoria) 1:05 p.m. at Surprise Stadium (Surprise) 1:05 p.m. at Camelback Ranch-Glendale 1:05 p.m. at Camelback Ranch-Glendale Chicago White Sox at Texas Rangers Arizona Diamondbacks at Colorado (Glendale) (Glendale) 1:05 p.m. at Surprise Stadium (Surprise) Rockies Cleveland Indians at Colorado Rockies San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Angels Los Angeles Dodgers at Colorado TBD at Salt River Fields (Scottsdale) TBD at Salt River Fields (Scottsdale) 1:10 p.m. at Tempe Diablo Stadium Rockies Seattle Mariners at San Diego Padres (Tempe) TBD at Salt River Fields (Scottsdale) 1:10 p.m. at Peoria Sports Complex FEB. 25 (TUESDAY) Colorado Rockies at Oakland Athletics Cleveland Indians* at Oakland Athletics (Peoria) Oakland Athletics at San Diego Padres 1:05 p.m. at Hohokam Stadium (Mesa) 1:05 p.m. at Hohokam Stadium (Mesa) Kansas City Royals at Los Angeles Angels 1:10 p.m. at Peoria Sports Complex Kansas City Royals at Milwaukee Brewers 1:10 p.m. at Tempe Diablo Stadium (Peoria) 1:05 p.m. at American Family Fields of MARCH 1 (SUNDAY) (Tempe) San Francisco Giants at Chicago White Phoenix (Phoenix) Oakland Athletics at Kansas City Royals Los Angeles Dodgers at San Francisco Sox* Los Angeles Dodgers at Cleveland 1:05 p.m. at Surprise Stadium (Surprise) Giants 1:05 p.m. at Camelback Ranch-Glendale Indians Los Angeles Angels at Colorado Rockies 1:05 at Scottsdale Stadium (Scottsdale) (Glendale) TBD at Goodyear Ballpark (Goodyear) TBD at Salt River Fields (Scottsdale) Cincinnati Reds at Cleveland Indians Seattle Mariners at Milwaukee Brewers Cincinnati Reds at Arizona Arizona Diamondbacks at Cleveland TBD at Goodyear Ballpark (Goodyear) 1:05 p.m. at American Family Fields of Diamondbacks Indians Phoenix (Phoenix) 1:10 p.m. at Salt River Fields (Scottsdale) TBD at Goodyear Ballpark (Goodyear) FEB. 23 (SUNDAY) Colorado Rockies at Chicago Cubs San Francisco Giants at San Diego Padres Oakland Athletics at Arizona 1:05 p.m. at Sloan Park (Mesa) FEB. 28 (FRIDAY) 1:10 p.m. at Peoria Sports Complex Diamondbacks Kansas City Royals at Texas Rangers Oakland Athletics at Cincinnati Reds (Peoria) 1:10 p.m. at Salt River Fields (Scottsdale) 1:05 p.m. at Surprise Stadium (Surprise) 1:05 p.m. at Goodyear Ballpark Seattle Mariners at Chicago Cubs Chicago Cubs at Los Angeles Dodgers Chicago White Sox at Cleveland Indians (Goodyear) 1:05 p.m. at Sloan Park (Mesa) 1:05 p.m. at Camelback Ranch-Glendale TBD at Goodyear Ballpark (Goodyear) Chicago Cubs at San Diego Padres Texas Rangers at Los Angeles Dodgers (Glendale) Los Angeles Dodgers at Arizona 6:40 p.m. at Peoria Sports Complex 1:05 p.m. at Camelback Ranch-Glendale San Francisco Giants at Oakland Diamondbacks (Peoria) (Glendale) Athletics* 1:10 p.m. at Salt River Fields (Scottsdale) San Francisco Giants at Kansas City Chicago White Sox at Los Angeles Angels 1:05 p.m. at Hohokam Stadium (Mesa) Cincinnati Reds at Los Angeles Angels Royals 1:10 p.m. at Tempe Diablo Stadium San Diego Padres at Milwaukee Brewers 1:10 p.m. at Tempe Diablo Stadium 1:05 p.m. at Surprise Stadium (Surprise) (Tempe) 1:05 p.m. at American Family Fields of (Tempe) Seattle Mariners at Arizona Cincinnati Reds at Milwaukee Brewers Phoenix (Phoenix) Diamondbacks 1:05 p.m. at American Family Fields of Texas Rangers at Seattle Mariners FEB. 26 (WEDNESDAY) 1:10 p.m. at Salt River Fields (Scottsdale) Phoenix (Phoenix) 1:10 p.m. at Peoria Sports Complex Los Angeles Angels at Los Angeles Texas Rangers at Los Angeles Angels (Peoria) Dodgers 1:10 p.m. at Tempe Diablo Stadium MARCH 2 (MONDAY) Colorado Rockies at Los Angeles Angels 1:05 p.m. at Camelback Ranch-Glendale (Tempe) Los Angeles Angels at Chicago Cubs* 1:10 p.m. at Tempe Diablo Stadium (Glendale) Colorado Rockies at San Francisco 1:05 p.m. at Sloan Park (Mesa) (Tempe) Milwaukee Brewers at San Francisco Giants * Chicago White Sox at Cincinnati Reds Giants 7:05 p.m. at Scottsdale Stadium 1:05 p.m. at Goodyear Ballpark 1:05 p.m. at Scottsdale Stadium (Scottsdale) (Goodyear) (Scottsdale) Los Angeles Dodgers at Milwaukee Cleveland Indians at Kansas City Royals Arizona Diamondbacks at Oakland Brewers •TRIVIA• 1:05 p.m. at Surprise Stadium (Surprise) Athletics 1:05 p.m. at American Family Fields of 1:05 p.m. at Hohokam Stadium (Mesa) Phoenix (Phoenix) 12. What is the FEB. 24 (MONDAY) Seattle Mariners at Cincinnati Reds Cleveland Indians at Chicago White Sox oldest stadium still Los Angeles Angels at Milwaukee 1:05 p.m. at Goodyear Ballpark 1:05 p.m. at Camelback Ranch-Glendale Brewers (Goodyear) (Glendale) used in the Cactus 1:05 p.m. at American Family Fields of Texas Rangers at Colorado Rockies League? Phoenix (Phoenix) TBD at Salt River Fields (Scottsdale) FEB. 29 (SATURDAY) Milwaukee Brewers at Oakland Athletics Kansas City Royals at Chicago Cubs Los Angeles Angels at San Francisco 1:05 p.m. at Hohokam Stadium (Mesa) 1:05 p.m. at Sloan Park (Mesa) Giants Chicago Cubs at Seattle Mariners Chicago White Sox at Kansas City Royals 1:05 p.m. at Scottsdale Stadium 1:10 p.m. at Peoria Sports Complex 1:05 p.m. at Surprise Stadium (Surprise) (Scottsdale) (Peoria) Cleveland Indians at San Diego Padres Milwaukee Brewers at Chicago Cubs 2020 • Spring Training Guide • YourValley.net 43

Chicago Cubs at Oakland Athletics Kansas City Royals at Colorado Rockies 1:05 p.m. at Sloan Park (Mesa) (Peoria) 1:05 p.m. at Hohokam Stadium (Mesa) TBD at Salt River Fields (Scottsdale) Seattle Mariners at San Francisco Giants San Diego Padres at Chicago Cubs San Francisco Giants at Arizona Los Angeles Dodgers at Oakland 1:05 p.m. at Scottsdale Stadium 6:05 p.m. at Sloan Park (Mesa) Diamondbacks Athletics (Scottsdale) Kansas City Royals at Cleveland Indians 1:10 p.m. at Salt River Fields (Scottsdale) 1:05 p.m. at Hohokam Stadium (Mesa) Kansas City Royals at Chicago White Sox TBD at Goodyear Ballpark (Goodyear) San Diego Padres at Chicago White Sox Cleveland Indians at San Francisco 1:05 p.m. at Camelback Ranch-Glendale Chicago White Sox at Colorado Rockies 1:05 p.m. at Camelback Ranch-Glendale Giants (Glendale) TBD at Salt River Fields (Scottsdale) (Glendale) 1:05 p.m. at Scottsdale Stadium Chicago White Sox at San Diego Padres Colorado Rockies at Seattle Mariners (Scottsdale) 1:10 p.m. at Peoria Sports Complex MARCH 12 (THURSDAY) 1:10 p.m. at Peoria Sports Complex (Peoria) Oakland Athletics at Los Angeles (Peoria) MARCH 6 (FRIDAY) Los Angeles Dodgers at Texas Rangers Dodgers* Los Angeles Dodgers at Cincinnati Reds Oakland Athletics at Cleveland Indians 1:05 p.m. at Surprise Stadium (Surprise) 1:05 p.m. at Camelback Ranch-Glendale 1:05 p.m. at Goodyear Ballpark TBD at Goodyear Ballpark (Goodyear) Cleveland Indians at Colorado Rockies (Glendale) (Goodyear) Los Angeles Angels at Kansas City Royals TBD at Salt River Fields (Scottsdale) Milwaukee Brewers at Arizona Cleveland Indians at Texas Rangers 1:05 p.m. at Surprise Stadium (Surprise) Diamondbacks 1:05 p.m. at Surprise Stadium (Surprise) San Francisco Giants at Milwaukee MARCH 9 (MONDAY) 1:10 p.m. at Salt River Fields (Scottsdale) Brewers Oakland Athletics at Texas Rangers Seattle Mariners* at Kansas City Royals MARCH 3 (TUESDAY) 1:05 p.m. at American Family Fields of 6:05 p.m. at Surprise Stadium (Surprise) 1:05 p.m. at Surprise Stadium (Surprise) Oakland Athletics at Chicago White Sox Phoenix (Phoenix) San Francisco Giants at Cleveland San Diego Padres at Cleveland Indians 1:05 p.m. at Camelback Ranch-Glendale Seattle Mariners at Los Angeles Indians* TBD at Goodyear Ballpark (Goodyear) (Glendale) Dodgers* 1:05 at Goodyear Ballpark (Goodyear) Colorado Rockies at Milwaukee Brewers Los Angeles Angels at Cleveland Indians 6:05 p.m. at Camelback Ranch-Glendale Seattle Mariners at Milwaukee Brewers 1:05 p.m. at American Family Fields of TBD at Goodyear Ballpark (Goodyear) (Glendale) 7:05 p.m. at American Family Fields of Phoenix (Phoenix) Milwaukee Brewers at San Diego Padres Texas Rangers at San Diego Padres Phoenix (Phoenix) Los Angeles Dodgers at Chicago Cubs 1:10 p.m. at Peoria Sports Complex 6:40 p.m. at Peoria Sports Complex Kansas City Royals at Arizona 1:05 p.m. at Sloan Park (Mesa) (Peoria) (Peoria) Diamondbacks Cincinnati Reds at Seattle Mariners* Chicago Cubs at Colorado Rockies Colorado Rockies at Arizona 1:10p.m. at Salt River Fields (Scottsdale) 1:10 p.m. at Peoria Sports Complex TBD at Salt River Fields (Scottsdale) Diamondbacks Los Angeles Dodgers at San Diego (Peoria) Arizona Diamondbacks at Kansas City 1:10 p.m. at Salt River Fields (Scottsdale) Padres Royals Chicago White Sox at Chicago Cubs 1:10 p.m. at Peoria Sports Complex MARCH 13 (FRIDAY) 6:05 p.m. at Surprise Stadium (Surprise) 1:05 p.m. at Sloan Park (Mesa) (Peoria) Chicago Cubs at Chicago White Sox Texas Rangers at San Francisco Giants Cincinnati Reds at Oakland Athletics Cleveland Indians at Los Angeles Angels 1:05 p.m. at Camelback Ranch-Glendale 1:05 p.m. at Scottsdale Stadium 1:05 p.m. at Hohokam Stadium (Mesa) 1:10 p.m. at Tempe Diablo Stadium (Glendale) (Scottsdale) (Tempe) Arizona Diamondbacks at San Francisco MARCH 7 (SATURDAY) Cincinnati Reds at Chicago White Sox Giants * MARCH 4 (WEDNESDAY) Oakland Athletics at Seattle Mariners 1:05 p.m. at Camelback Ranch-Glendale 7:05 p.m. at Scottsdale Stadium Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati Reds 1:10 p.m. at Peoria Sports Complex (Glendale) (Scottsdale) 1:05 p.m. at Goodyear Ballpark (Peoria) San Francisco Giants at Los Angeles (Goodyear) Chicago Cubs at Cleveland Indians MARCH 10 (TUESDAY) Angels San Francisco Giants at Los Angeles TBD at Goodyear Ballpark (Goodyear) Los Angeles Angels at Seattle Mariners 6:10 p.m. at Tempe Diablo Stadium Dodgers Arizona Diamondbacks* at Los Angeles 1:10 p.m. at Peoria Sports Complex (Tempe) 6:05 p.m. at Camelback Ranch-Glendale Angels (Peoria) San Diego Padres at Colorado Rockies (Glendale) 1:10 p.m. at Tempe Diablo Stadium Milwaukee Brewers at Kansas City TBD at Salt River Fields (Scottsdale) Seattle Mariners at Los Angeles Angels (Tempe) Royals* Texas Rangers at Oakland Athletics 1:10 p.m. at Tempe Diablo Stadium San Diego Padres at Arizona 1:05 p.m. at Surprise Stadium (Surprise) 7:05 p.m. at Hohokam Stadium (Mesa) (Tempe) Diamondbacks* Chicago Cubs at San Francisco Giants Colorado Rockies* at Cincinnati Reds Colorado Rockies at Texas Rangers 1:10p.m. at Salt River Fields (Scottsdale) 1:05 p.m. at Scottsdale Stadium 6:05 p.m. at Goodyear Ballpark 1:05 p.m. at Surprise Stadium (Surprise) Texas Rangers at Milwaukee Brewers (Scottsdale) (Goodyear) Kansas City Royals at San Diego Padres 1:05 p.m. at American Family Fields of Arizona Diamondbacks at Cincinnati Kansas City Royals at Texas Rangers* 1:10 p.m. at Peoria Sports Complex Phoenix (Phoenix) Reds* 6:05 p.m. at Surprise Stadium (Surprise) (Peoria) Colorado Rockies at Los Angeles 1:05 p.m. at Goodyear Ballpark Los Angeles Dodgers at Seattle Mariners Chicago White Sox at Milwaukee Brewers Dodgers (Goodyear) 6:40 p.m. at Peoria Sports Complex 1:05 p.m. at American Family Fields of 1:05 p.m. at Camelback Ranch-Glendale Texas Rangers at Chicago White Sox (Peoria) Phoenix (Phoenix) (Glendale) 1:05 p.m. at Camelback Ranch-Glendale >> Cleveland Indians at Arizona Chicago White Sox at San Francisco (Glendale) See Cactus on page 52 Diamondbacks Giants Kansas City Royals at Oakland Athletics 1:10 p.m. at Salt River Fields (Scottsdale) 1:05 p.m. at Scottsdale Stadium 1:05 p.m. at Hohokam Stadium (Mesa) (Scottsdale) Cincinnati Reds at Colorado Rockies •TRIVIA• MARCH 5 (THURSDAY) Cincinnati Reds at Kansas City Royals TBD at Salt River Fields (Scottsdale) Milwaukee Brewers at Cincinnati Reds 1:05 p.m. at Surprise Stadium (Surprise) 13. What was the 1:05 p.m. at Goodyear Ballpark MARCH 11 (WEDNESDAY) (Goodyear) MARCH 8 (SUNDAY) Oakland Athletics at Los Angeles Angels fi rst World Series Arizona Diamondbacks at Texas Rangers Los Angeles Angels* at Cincinnati Reds 1:10 p.m. at Tempe Diablo Stadium featuring two 1:05 p.m. at Surprise Stadium (Surprise) 1:05 p.m. at Goodyear Ballpark (Tempe) San Diego Padres at Seattle Mariners (Goodyear) Milwaukee Brewers at Los Angeles Cactus League 1:10 p.m. at Peoria Sports Complex Los Angeles Angels at Milwaukee Dodgers teams? (Peoria) Brewers* 6:05 p.m. at Camelback Ranch-Glendale Texas Rangers at Chicago Cubs 1:05 at American Family Fields of (Glendale) 1:05 p.m. at Sloan Park (Mesa) Phoenix (Phoenix) San Francisco Giants at Texas Rangers Colorado Rockies at Chicago White Sox Milwaukee Brewers* at Oakland Athletics 1:05 p.m. at Surprise Stadium (Surprise) 1:05 p.m. at Camelback Ranch-Glendale 1:05 p.m. at Hohokam Stadium (Mesa) Seattle Mariners at San Diego Padres* (Glendale) Arizona Diamondbacks at Chicago Cubs* 6:40 p.m. at Peoria Sports Complex 44 YourValley.net • Spring Training Guide • 2020 America’s pastime meets Hollywood’s golden age

he sport of baseball has long provid- Starring Ray Milland and , exte- ton himself. Th e penultimate feature from T ed ample fodder for the American riors for It Happens Every Spring were shot director , with cinematography motion picture industry, particular- in Los Angeles’ Wrigley Field, which was by the renowned and fea- ly during the era deemed Hollywood’s “gold- built to resemble Wrigley Field in Chicago. turing Agnes Moorehead in a supporting en age.” Lasting roughly from the late 1910s role, Th e Stratton Story utilizes stock footage through the early part of the , this pe- Take Me Out to the and on-location content of various ballparks riod of cinema history was rife with base- and was later adapted for a CBS Lux Radio ball-related stories, boasting an eclectic ar- Th eatre in 1949, with Stewart and Allyson ray of stars, biographical recollections and Following the misadventures of two play- lending their voices to the show. even appearances from some of the most ers, Eddie O’Brien (Gene Kelly) and Dennis notable names in the game. Below is just Ryan (Frank Sinatra), who are also part-time a sampling of what the period had to off er. vaudevillians, this star-studded MGM mu- sical was produced via Arthur Freed’s famed It Happens Every Spring unit at the studio. Th e boys are thrown off their game when their team’s new manager Directed by , who helmed is revealed to be a woman, a woman whom the classic 1933 musical, 42nd Street, and both men predictably fall for (played by Es- distributed by 20th Century Fox, this 1949 ther Williams, replacing Ginger Rogers who comedy is about a college professor named dropped out just prior to fi lming), and when King Kelly who happens upon the ludicrous meddlesome gangsters begin to interfere discovery of a chemical called “methyleth- with their success. Based on a story by star ylpropylbutyl,” which, along with anything Kelly and Stanley Donen, who essentially di- it touches, is repelled by wood. It’s a break- rected the picture aft er Busby Berkeley left through that would, of course, lend itself well the production (a result of exhaustion or his to baseball, and that’s just what Kelly deter- alcoholism, depending on the source), this mines when he sets off to pitch in the ma- 1949 Technicolor feature received a Writ- jors, going all the way to the World Series. ers Guild of America Award for Harry Tu- (Th e somewhat convoluted story was never- gend and George Wells’ screenplay, but lost theless nominated for an Academy Award.) to Betty Comden and Adolph Green’s work on On the Town, which also happened to be an MGM musical comedy produced by Freed and starring Kelly and Sinatra. The Jackie Robinson Story Th is 1949 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer pro- Directed by Alfred E. Green, who amassed duction tells the true story of Monty Strat- more than 115 movie and television direct- ton, pitcher for the Chicago White Sox from ing credits, and starring the great Jackie Rob- 1934 to 1938. Charting his life from a small inson (his only acting role), this 1950 biopic Texas farm to the big leagues, interspersed chronicles the tumultuous but - with a pleasant spring training stopover, ly triumphant career of this groundbreak- which introduces him to his eventual wife, ing athlete and social icon. Green, who had Ethel, and the tragic off -season hunting trip also directed the popular 1946 fi lm about when Stratton accidentally shoots himself in entertainer Al Jolson, Th e Jolson Story, re- the leg, the stage is set for an inspirational leased by Columbia Pictures, takes the fi lm comeback. Starring and June from Robinson’s time at UCLA and his ex- Allyson, their fi rst of three on-screen pair- periences during World War II to his con- ings, Th e Stratton Story won the Academy troversial entry into the front ranks of Ma- Award for Best Writing and Stewart earned jor League Baseball and his eventual status notable praise from none other than Strat- as an exemplar for America’s hesitant path 2020 • Spring Training Guide • YourValley.net 45

toward racial tolerance. Co-starring the il- The Kid from Left Field lustrious Ruby Dee as Robinson’s wife, Th e Story was shot during the Dan Daily and director Harmon Jones re- off -season of Robinson’s third season with united for Th e Kid from Left Field, a 1953 20th the Dodgers and received wide Century Fox comedy with Anne Bancroft approval from critics and a substantial re- and Lloyd Bridges. It tells the light-hearted turn at the box offi ce. story of a former ballplayer (Dailey) who works as a ballpark peanut vendor but loses his job aft er sneaking his son (Billy Chapin) into one too many games. He gets back in the team’s good graces, resumes his job, and A heavily fi ctionalized biography of pitch- even manages to secure a temporary posi- er Grover Cleveland Alexander, Th e Win- tion of team manager. Sentimental and push- ning Team was directed by B-movie stalwart ing an awkward romantic subplot, Th e Kid Lewis Seiler and was distributed by War- from Left Field is not without charm, and it ner Bros. in 1952. It tells the familiar story was remade for television in 1979, starring of stardom born from obscurity as Alexan- . der’s talents are discovered during an exhi- bition game, only to have his rise thwarted Fear Strikes Out by a number of debilitating setbacks. Pair- ing the now somewhat incongruous duo Directed by Robert Mulligan, who later of Ronald Reagan, as Alexander, and Do- helmed To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) among ris Day, as his wife, Aimee, the fi lm was a other classics, and produced by Alan J. Pa- rather hit or miss release; its obligatory in- kula, later the director of 1976’s All the Pres- clusion of an aff able Day musical number— ident’s Men, Fear Strikes Out was based on singing “Old Saint Nicholas” during a scene “Fear Strikes Out: Th e Jim Piersall Story,” writ- set at Christmas time—was off set by some ten by Piersall and Al Hirshberg. Starring less than favorable reviews, including the ob- Anthony Perkins as Piersall, who played for servations of baseball writer Bill James, who the and tragically suff ered called the fi lm “an awful movie, a Reader’s a nervous breakdown as a result of the pres- Angels in the Outfi eld Digest movie, reducing the events of Alex- sures placed upon him by his domineering ander’’s life to a cliché.” father (Karl Malden), this 1957 Paramount Directed and produced by Clarence release was preceded by a 1955 television ver- , Angels in the Outfi eld tells the fan- The Pride of St. Louis sion of Piersall’s life story starring Tab Hunt- ciful story of a team of angels who mirac- er. It also features a score by the 11-time Os- ulously intervene to support the fl edgling Directed by Harmon Jones in 1952, this car nominated composer Elmer Bernstein. , upon the condition their 20th Century Fox fi lm centers on pitcher gruff manager, the aptly named Guff y Mc- , played by Dan Dailey, and was Govern (Paul Douglas), changes his cursing, based on an Oscar-nominated story by Guy belligerent ways (the cursing being rendered Trosper (its script was the last ever written inarticulate due to the dictates of the era’s by Herman J. Mankiewicz, who had co-writ- production code). Later remade in 1994, the ten the biography, Th e Pride of fi lm co-stars Janet Leigh and features cam- the Yankees, in 1942). Aft er a St. Louis Car- eos by Bing Crosby, a part owner of the re- dinals scout discovers small town pitcher al-life Pirates at the time, as well as Jerome Herman Dean (Dailey), and Dean and Joe DiMaggio. Douglas, however, who becomes the team’s star pitcher, he is joined had appeared in another baseball fi lm two by his brother, Paul (Richard Crenna), and years prior, It Happens Every Spring, was not the two become something of a sensation. the fi rst choice for the role and was settled Th eir antics get them into trouble, though, upon only aft er the likes of Spencer Tracy, and injuries and marital discord (Joanne Gable, and James Cagney fell through. Dru plays Dean’s wife) threaten their live- Serving as something of a documentary lihood and set Dean down the path toward on Steel City sports, some of the baseball self-destruction and ultimate redemption. scenes for this 1951 MGM title were shot at , former home of the Pitts- burgh Pirates and Steelers. 46 YourValley.net • Spring Training Guide • 2020 Entertainment Options Abound During Spring Training In between games, sunny spring days feature endless fun and adventure

By Steve Stockmar INDEPENDENT NEWSMEDIA There’s no shortage of base- ball around the Valley, with 236 games scheduled for the Cac- tus League between Feb. 21 and March 24. And there’s enough gorgeous spring weather to keep things hopping in between games. Why not make the most of March in Phoenix, where the average daily high temperature is 76 degrees. Here are some defi nite enter- tainment do’s around the Valley, with events available via the Ar- izona Offi ce of Tourism at visi- tarizona.com. Feb. 8-March 29 32nd Annual Arizona Renais- sance Festival and Artisan Mar- ketplace-12601 E. US Highway 60, Gold Canyon, seven miles east of Apache Junction. Me- dieval amusement park on 30-acre village, 14 stages, arts and crafts fair, jousting tour- naments, and feasting. Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays, Sun- days and President’s Day, rain or shine, no pets, free parking. Advance tickets can be pur- chased at Fry’s Food Stores. Ad- 32nd Annual Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival goes March 13-15. [Submitted photo] vance tickets $26 for adults, $16 Feb. 29-March 1 for kids ages 5–12, children un- Feb. 28-March 1 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. 623-333- der 5 always free. Tickets pur- 25th Annual Spring Care- Tres Rios Nature Festival– 2400 or tresriosnaturefestival. chased at the festival box offi ce free Fine Art & Wine Festival– Meridian Wildlife Area, 6500 com. $2 more. Downtown Carefree, 101 Easy S. Avondale Road, Phoenix. Feb. 22-23 Street. Features award-win- This free outdoor, two-day fes- •TRIVIA• 11th Annual Devour Culinary ning artists from throughout tival showcases the diversity of Classic–Desert Botanical Gar- the U.S. and abroad, live musi- wildlife habitat, history and cul- 14. Who was the den, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, cal entertainment, fi ne wines ture of the Gila River drainage, fi rst black player in Phoenix. Brings together cu- from around the world, sur- which is made up of the Gila, the Cactus League? linary and beverage leaders. rounding restaurants, galleries Salt and Agua Fria rivers. From Presents the best that Arizo- and outdoor cafés. $3. 10 a.m.-5 guided bird tours, canoeing on na’s culinary scene has to offer. p.m. 480-837-5637 or thunder- the river, archery, fi shing and 602-956-0909 or devourphoe- birdartists.com. learning about Southwest wild- nix.com. life. 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2020 • Spring Training Guide • YourValley.net 47

Feb. 29-March 1 67th Annual Parada Del Sol creations, music, food and fun desserts and sounds of Persia. 31st Annual Folk & Heritage Rodeo-WestWorld of Scotts- for the whole family. Features Experience children’s wonder- Festival–Sahuaro Historical dale, 16601 N. Pima Road. Ro- the work of established and land and crafts of local artisans. Park, 9802 N. 59th Ave., Glen- deos, major dances, concerts, emerging artists. Music pro- Bringing together art, dance dale. Performers from folk and live country western music, vided by Street Duo. 10 a.m.– and culture to life through the bluegrass music to cowboy po- and children’s activities. 1 and 4 p.m. dtmesafest.com/index. celebration of the Persian New etry and storytelling, historic 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 html. Year. Proceeds to Students Sup- site tours, free kids crafts and p.m. Sunday. 480-990-3179 or porting Brain Tumor Research workshops by accomplished en- paradadelsol.net. and the Arizona Persian Cul- tertainers, country, blues, cow- March 6-8 tural Center. Free. persiannew- boy, and old-time music. Free. 16th Annual Fountain Hills yearfestival.com.. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 623-930-4200 or Fine Art & Wine Affaire-Ave- March 7-8 glendaleaz.com. nue of the Fountains, 16705 E. Heard Museum Guild 62nd Feb. 29-March 1 Avenue of the Fountains, Foun- Annual Indian Fair & Mar- 3rd Annual Innings Festi- tain Hills. Features more than ket-2301 N. Central Ave., Phoe- val–Tempe Beach Park, 80 W. 150 artists displaying paintings, nix. More than 600 of the na- Rio Salado Parkway. For mu- bronzes, stone, clay, copper, tion’s top Native American sic lovers, culinary enthusiasts wood and mixed media sculp- artists, music and dance per- and passionate baseball fans. tures, pottery, photography, formances, and a variety of Na- Cactus League fans, locals and jewelry and more, live musical March 7 tive foods including posole, Hopi visitors alike experience three entertainment, wine tasting, piki bread and fry bread. $10- stages and more than 20 rock, gourmet food and chocolates. 18th Annual Melrose on 7th 20. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, pop and alt-country artists at $3. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 480-837-5637 Avenue Street Fair and Ches- 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. 602- Tempe Beach Park. inningsfes- or thunderbirdartists.com. ter’s Classic Car Show–Between 252-8840 or heard.org/fair. tival.com. March 6-8 Indian School and Camelback March 7-8 Feb. 29-March 1 17th Annual McDowell Moun- on 7th Ave. Features more than 56th Annual Phoenix Scottish 10th Annual Friends of White tain Music Festival–Margaret T. 200 local and independent arti- Games–Steele Indian School Tank Mountains Arts and Hance Park, 67 W. Culver St., sans, a Kid’s Zone, food from lo- Park, 300 E. Indian School Crafts Fair–White Tank Moun- Phoenix. Eclectic music festi- cal food trucks, live music and Road, Phoenix. Featuring full tain Regional Park, 20304 W. val with unique mixture of mu- local craft beer garden. Phoe- highland pageantry with pipes White Tank Mountain Road, sical acts including bluegrass, nix Metropolitan Men’s Cho- and drums, highland dancers, Waddell. Juried art fair at the reggae, jazz and rock, as well rus opens the show and addi- athletics, Celtic bands, gather- Competitive Track which is as local band representation, tional entertainers through the ing of the clans, a variety of live four miles into the park. More food trucks, Kid’s Zone, vendor day. Chester’s Classic Car Show entertainment, interactive dis- than 60 artists and craftsmen marketplace, and beer garden. promises more than 200 vin- plays and athletic events. $17-20. display and sell handcrafted 100 percent of proceeds go to tage automobiles. Free. 11 a.m.– 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.- work and food vendors. Free. three local charities. $45-200. 5 p.m. m7streetfair.com. 4 p.m. Sunday. 602-431-0095 10 a.m.–3 p.m. 623-935-2505 or noon-11 pm. 602-343-0453 or March 7 or phoenixscottishgames.com. friendsofwhitetankpark.org. m3ffest.com. Persian New Year Festival– March 13-15 Feb. 29-March 8 March 7 Scottsdale Waterfront, 7135 E. Magic of Mexican Artistry– Arizona Sun Country Cir- 16th Annual Salsa Festival– Camelback Road. Food, drinks, Superstition Mountain Mu- cuit Quarter Horse Show–West- Copper Sky Regional Park, seum, 4087 N. Apache Trail, World of Scottsdale, 16601 N. 44345 MLK Jr. Blvd., Marico- Apache Junction. Native Mex- Pima Road. One of the top ten pa. Festival guests will enjoy •TRIVIA• ican artisans and traditional American Quarter Horse shows kids games and activities in the 15. What Giants handmade creations are the in the nation, this circuit is full Little Zone, salsa chefs focus of this three-day event. of six shows including three have the opportunity to show- player smashed the Artisans will be creating live youth shows, all events are of- case skills in salsa competition, fi rst home run in daily-fi ring pots, weaving tex- fered in English and Western and compete for cash prizes. Phoenix Municipal tiles, carving and painting ex- jumping, more than 36 states, Food and spirits, entertainment Stadium history otic wooden fi gurines, crafting , Germany and England by locals. Free. 2-8 pm. marico- during the 1964 jewelry. Trunk showings, dis- compete, competition for more pa-az.gov. spring training? plays and sales. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. than $200,000 in awards and March 7 Free. 480-983-4888 or super- prize money, vendors for shop- DT Mesa Fest (Downtown stitionmountainmuseum.org. ping. Free. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. 623- Mesa Festival of the Arts)–Mac- March 13-15 419-6318 or suncircuit.com. Donald Street and Main. Free 50th Annual Scottsdale March 5-8 event featuring unique artistic >> See Entertainment on page 50 48 YourValley.net • Spring Training Guide • 2020 My Autographs 2020 • Spring Training Guide • YourValley.net 49 LONGEVITY

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p.m. at Scottsdale Stadium 6:40 p.m. at Peoria Sports Complex Phoenix (Phoenix) MARCH 22 (SUNDAY) Chicago Cubs* at Los Angeles Angels (Scottsdale) (Peoria) Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee Brewers 1:10 p.m. at Tempe Diablo Stadium Colorado Rockies at Chicago Cubs San Francisco Giants at Chicago Cubs 12:05 p.m. at American Family Fields of (Tempe) 1:05 p.m. at Sloan Park (Mesa) 1:05 p.m. at Sloan Park (Mesa) Phoenix (Phoenix) Arizona Diamondbacks* at San Diego Chicago White Sox at Arizona Seattle Mariners at Colorado Rockies Arizona Diamondbacks* at Chicago Padres Diamondbacks* TBD at Salt River Fields (Scottsdale) White Sox 1:10 p.m. at Peoria Sports Complex 1:10 p.m. at Salt River Fields (Scottsdale) San Diego Padres at San Francisco 12:05 p.m. at Camelback Ranch-Glendale (Peoria) Los Angeles Dodgers at Kansas City Giants * (Glendale) San Francisco Giants at Cincinnati Reds Royals 1:05 p.m. at Scottsdale Stadium San Diego Padres at Seattle Mariners 6:05 p.m. at Goodyear Ballpark 6:05 p.m. at Surprise Stadium (Surprise) (Scottsdale) 1:10 p.m. at Peoria Sports Complex (Goodyear) Cleveland Indians at Seattle Mariners Kansas City Royals at Los Angeles (Peoria) Seattle Mariners at Oakland Athletics 1:10 p.m. at Peoria Sports Complex Dodgers* Colorado Rockies* at Arizona 1:05 p.m. at Hohokam Stadium (Mesa) (Peoria) 1:05 p.m. at Camelback Ranch-Glendale Diamondbacks Texas Rangers at Arizona Cincinnati Reds at Cleveland Indians (Glendale) 12:05 p.m. at Salt River Fields Diamondbacks* TBD at Goodyear Ballpark (Goodyear) Chicago White Sox at Oakland Athletics (Scottsdale) 1:10 p.m. at Salt River Fields (Scottsdale) Grand Canyon University at Arizona 1:05 p.m. at Hohokam Stadium (Mesa) Cleveland Indians at Cincinnati Reds Colorado Rockies at Kansas City Royals Diamondbacks* Los Angeles Dodgers at Los Angeles 12:05 p.m. at Goodyear Ballpark 1:05 p.m. at Surprise Stadium (Surprise) 6:10 p.m. at Salt River Fields (Scottsdale) Angels 12:10 p.m. at Tempe Diablo Stadium (Goodyear) Los Angeles Dodgers at Chicago White MARCH 18 (WEDNESDAY) Sox (Tempe) Oakland Athletics at Colorado Rockies MARCH 23 (MONDAY) 1:05 p.m. at Camelback Ranch-Glendale Cincinnati Reds at Texas Rangers TBD at Salt River Fields (Scottsdale) San Diego Padres at Chicago Cubs (Glendale) 1:05 p.m. at Surprise Stadium (Surprise) Chicago Cubs at Kansas City Royals 12:05 p.m. at Sloan Park (Mesa) Cleveland Indians at Chicago Cubs 1:05 p.m. at Surprise Stadium (Surprise) MARCH 21 (SATURDAY) Colorado Rockies at Seattle Mariners 1:05 p.m. at Sloan Park (Mesa) Arizona Diamondbacks at Milwaukee Milwaukee Brewers at Colorado Rockies 6:40 p.m. at Peoria Sports Complex MARCH 15 (SUNDAY) Brewers TBD at Salt River Fields (Scottsdale) (Peoria) 1:05 p.m. at American Family Fields of Chicago Cubs at Oakland Athletics Los Angeles Angels at Texas Rangers MARCH 24 (TUESDAY) 1:05 p.m. at Surprise Stadium (Surprise) Phoenix (Phoenix) 12:05 p.m. at Hohokam Stadium (Mesa) Seattle Mariners at Colorado Rockies Milwaukee Brewers at Los Angeles San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Arizona Diamondbacks at Chicago Cubs TBD at Salt River Fields (Scottsdale) Angels Dodgers 1:05 p.m. at Sloan Park (Mesa) Get Tickets TBD at Tempe Diablo Stadium (Tempe) 1:05 p.m. at Camelback Ranch-Glendale Seattle Mariners at Cleveland Indians * split squad Chicago Cubs at Arizona Diamondbacks (Glendale) TBD at Goodyear Ballpark (Goodyear) 1:10 p.m. at Salt River Fields (Scottsdale) Texas Rangers at Cleveland Indians Texas Rangers at Kansas City Royals San Diego Padres at Oakland Athletics TBD at Goodyear Ballpark (Goodyear) 12:05 p.m. at Surprise Stadium (Surprise) 1:05 p.m. at Hohokam Stadium (Mesa) Kansas City Royals at Los Angeles Angels Colorado Rockies at Cleveland Indians 1:10 p.m. at Tempe Diablo Stadium TBD at Goodyear Ballpark (Goodyear) (Tempe) Kansas City Royals at San Francisco Cincinnati Reds at San Diego Padres* •TRIVIA ANSWERS• Giants 6:40 p.m. at Peoria Sports Complex 1:05 p.m. at Scottsdale Stadium (Peoria) 1. 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True, in 1951 Chicago White Sox at Seattle Mariners Oakland Athletics at San Francisco 3. The Chicago Cubs in 1984. 1:10 p.m. at Peoria Sports Complex Giants (Peoria) 4. The Chicago White Sox in 1909. 7:05 p.m. at Scottsdale Stadium Cincinnati Reds at Los Angeles Dodgers 5. The Grapefruit League. (Scottsdale) 1:05 p.m. at Camelback Ranch-Glendale Los Angeles Angels at Arizona 6. True, the Colt 45s trained there (Glendale) Diamondbacks in 1962-63. MARCH 16 (MONDAY) 1:10 p.m. at Salt River Fields (Scottsdale) 7. Cleveland Indians and New York Giants Los Angeles Angels at San Diego Padres Milwaukee Brewers at Seattle Mariners 8. 1947 to 2010. 1:10 p.m. at Peoria Sports Complex 6:40 p.m. at Peoria Sports Complex (Peoria) 9. 1952 (and every year except 1966). (Peoria) 10. The Tigers in 1929. 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