Learn how Florida's spring training dates back to the early years of the twentieth century and has gained momentum over the years to become a mainstay in major league baseball's tradition.
All 30 major league baseball teams have now descended on one of two US states. In warm, dry weather, the teams will practice and prepare for a marathon 162 game season to start April 5. For Spring Training, teams in Florida are part of the Grapefruit League and Arizona teams comprise the Cactus League.
Birds are chirping, bees are buzzing and baseballs are flying through the air all over Florida. It can only mean one thing, time for Florida spring training baseball!
Learn how Florida's spring training dates back to the early years of the twentieth century and has gained momentum over the years to become a mainstay in major league baseball's tradition.
All 30 major league baseball teams have now descended on one of two US states. In warm, dry weather, the teams will practice and prepare for a marathon 162 game season to start April 5. For Spring Training, teams in Florida are part of the Grapefruit League and Arizona teams comprise the Cactus League.
Birds are chirping, bees are buzzing and baseballs are flying through the air all over Florida. It can only mean one thing, time for Florida spring training baseball!
