The weather is gorgeous in Arizona in the winter months and it is no surprise that Major League Baseball continues to call the state home for the season's training sessions. With 14 Major League teams that call Arizona home during spring training, there is plenty of excitement both on and off the field.
In addition to covering some of the games, we hope to give you a glimpse of the activities in the area outside of baseball. Phoenix is big and exciting and there are many reasons why baseball fans are proud to call Phoenix home... spring training is only one of them.
Check back as we update our information on the Cactus League Spring Training.
Texas Pounds Colorado with 23 Hits
March 11, 2010 by AZ Hardball
Believe it or not, this game was not played in the high altitude confines of Coors Field. With Texas driving in four runs early on, the Rockies would be able to drive in two runs in the first inning to keep the game close. In the third inning Texas bats would drive in five runs to extend their lead by seven runs. Texas would not look back as they would... [Read more]
Mariners Drive in Six Early to Beat Giants
March 11, 2010 by AZ Hardball
Seattle and San Francisco would go head-to-head in Scottsdale. The Giants are currently the owners of the second best record in the Cactus League. After starting the game with two runs, the Mariners would go scoreless in the second inning . In the third and fourth innings, Seattle would two more runs in each for a total of six. San Francisco’s pitching... [Read more]
Athletics Top Brewers’ Split Squad
March 11, 2010 by AZ Hardball
The Oakland Athletics would face the Milwaukee Brewers split squat at Maryvale Stadium in Phoenix on Thursday. The Brewers would get the game off to an early start by hitting two runs in the first inning. The two runs would come off of a homerun by left fielder Ryan Braun. Oakland pitching would be able to make some adjustments as they were able to... [Read more]
The Reds Down the Brewers
March 11, 2010 by AZ Hardball
In a game that was highlighted by some solid pitching, the Reds and Brewers would battle in Goodyear. The game would go scoreless through four and a half innings of play. The Brewers would see some steady pitching from Chris Narveson who would pitch three scoreless innings, allowing only one hit while striking out three. Starting pitching for Cincinnati... [Read more]
Ethier and Blake homers lift Dodgers over Royals
March 11, 2010 by Dean
Los Angeles Dodgers starter James McDonald looked good after two scoreless innings, but should have stayed in the dugout. In the third inning the starter allowed the Kansas City Royals to score three runs highlighed by a Scott Podsednik homer. Russ Ortiz was not overly impressive in his one inning allowing two hits, but managed to record three strikouts... [Read more]
Sox and Tribe tie after ten
March 11, 2010 by Dean
Chicago White Sox starter Freddy Garcia would go three innings to start the game against the Cleveland Indians before seven other Sox pitchers would take to the mound for exactly one inning each. Garcia allowed five hits and three runs while striking out three. The Tribe held a 4-2 lead heading into the eighth inning before Jess Todd would allow five... [Read more]
Silva pitches 3 scoreless in Cubs in
March 11, 2010 by Dean
Chicago Cubs starter Carlos Silva allowed four hits and a walk in his three innings of work, but managed to keep the San Diego Padres off the scoreboard. Former D-backs starter Jon Garland did not have as much luck only lasting 1.2 innings after allowing three hits, three walks and four runs to score. Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro scored three runs... [Read more]
