SB Nation Arizona - Cactus League Games Begin!https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/46593/arizona-fave.png2012-03-19T08:46:57-07:00http://arizona.sbnation.com/rss/stream/25787882012-03-19T08:46:57-07:002012-03-19T08:46:57-07:00Spring Training 2012: Watching Baseball And Clocking The National Anthem?
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<p>Almost everyone enjoys a good spring baseball game. The weather is great, you might be sitting in the lawn with kids running around. Players are more accessible for autographs. The game is relaxing because there is not the urgency of winning. Sure, teams want to win, but they are playing baseball. </p>
<p>If you happen to use Twitter, you can also get some quirky entertainment, as two baseball writers here locally have made a sort of game out of something that we often overlook -- the national anthem.</p>
<p>Writers Nick Piecoro for the Arizona Republic and Steve Gilbert of mlb.com have come up with a way to play with the monotony of listening to the national anthem each day. They time it and create a sort of competition. </p>
<p>They even have created charts and graphs and categories. The longest rendition has almost cracked two minutes, while the "winner" so far has been near a minute. </p>
<p>They have calculated that every season, ballplayers spend about four hours every season listening to the national anthem. They even noted that <span>Omar Vizquel</span> has spent approximately four days of his life just listening to it. </p>
<p>How can you get in on this "fun"? It's easy. Get on Twitter. Follow @<a href="http://twitter.com/stevegilbertmlb" target="_blank">stevegilbertmlb </a>and/or @<a href="http://twitter.com/nickpiecoro" target="_blank">nickpiecoro</a>.</p>
<p>Then enjoy! Or not.</p>
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https://arizona.sbnation.com/2012/3/19/2884314/spring-training-2012-watching-baseball-and-clocking-the-nationalJess Root2012-03-13T11:28:50-07:002012-03-13T11:28:50-07:00It's Spring Break! Get Out To See Some Cactus League Games
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<p>Most of the Phoenix area has Spring Break this week, so kids all over the Valley have little to do but get in trouble. Since we are in the middle of the Cactus League schedule, it is the perfect time to to take the kids out to one of the many wonderful facilities and catch a game or two. </p>
<p>Here is the Cactus League schedule for the week (split squad noted with asterisk, all games start at 1PM unless noted):</p>
<p>Today, March 13:</p>
<p>COL @ LAD - Glendale<br>TEX @ CLE - Goodyear<br>SEA @ MIL* - Maryvale<br>CWS @ SD - Peoria<br>MIL* @ OAK - Phoenix<br>LAA @ AZ - Salt River<br>CIN @ KC - Surprise<br>CHI @ SF - Scottsdale</p>
<p>Wed, March 14:</p>
<p>LAA @ CWS - Glendale<br>SD* @ CIN* - Goodyear<br>MIL @ CHI - Mesa<br>SD* @ AZ* - Salt River<br>CLE @ SF - Scottsdale<br>COL* @ TEX - Surprise<br>LAD @ CIN* - Goodyear (7PM)<br>KC @ SEA - Peoria (7PM) <br>AZ* @ COL* - Salt River (7PM)</p>
<p>Thurs, March 15:</p>
<p>KC @ LAD - Glendale<br>CWS @ CLE - Goodyear<br>SD @ MIL - Maryvale<br>AZ @ CHI* - Mesa<br>CHI* @ COL - Salt River<br>OAK @ TEX - Surprise<br>CIN @ LAA - Tempe<br>SF @ SEA - Peoria (7PM)</p>
<p>Fri, March 16:</p>
<p>TEX @ LAD - Glendale<br>SF @ CHI - Mesa<br>LAA* @ SD - Peoria<br>CWS @ AZ - Salt River<br>MIL @ KC - Surprise<br>CLE @ LAA* - Tempe<br>COL @ CIN - Goodyear (7PM) <br>SEA @ OAK - Phoenix (7PM)</p>
<p>Sat, March 17:</p>
<p>SEA @ CWS - Glendale<br>CIN @ CLE - Goodyear<br>CHI @ OAK* - Phoenix<br>LAD* @ COL - Salt River<br>OAK* @ SF* - Scottsdale<br>AZ @ TEX - Surprise<br>MIL @ LAA - Tempe<br>SF* @ LAD* - Glendale (7PM) <br>KC @ SD - Peoria (7PM)</p>
<p>Sun, March 18:</p>
<p>LAA @ LAD - Glendale<br>AZ* @ CIN - Goodyear<br>TEX @ MIL - Maryvale<br>CWS @ CHI - Mesa<br>COL* @ SEA - Peoria<br>OAK @ AZ* - Salt River<br>SD* @ SF - Scottsdale<br>CLE @ KC - Surprise<br>COL* @ SD* - Tucson</p>
https://arizona.sbnation.com/2012/3/13/2868133/its-spring-break-get-out-to-see-some-cactus-league-gamesJess Root2012-03-05T10:32:25-07:002012-03-05T10:32:25-07:00Spring Training 2012: Cactus League Schedule, Week Of March 10
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<p>The 2012 Cactus League is in full swing and the following is this week's game schedule. You can check out the full schedule PDF <a href="http://cactusleague.com/files/2012-schedule.pdf">here</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Monday, March 5</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.truebluela.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Dodgers</a> @ <a href="https://www.southsidesox.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">White Sox</a>, Glendale</p>
<p><a href="https://www.letsgotribe.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Indians</a> @ <a href="https://www.redreporter.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Reds</a>, Goodyear</p>
<p><a href="https://www.athleticsnation.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Athletics</a> (ss) @ <a href="https://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Cubs</a>, Mesa</p>
<p><a href="https://www.lookoutlanding.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Mariners</a> @ <a href="https://www.gaslampball.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Padres</a>, Peoria</p>
<p><a href="https://www.halosheaven.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Angels</a> @ Athletics (ss), Phoenix</p>
<p><a href="https://www.azsnakepit.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Diamondbacks</a> @ <a href="https://www.purplerow.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Rockies</a>, Salt River</p>
<p><a href="https://www.lonestarball.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Rangers</a> @ <a href="https://www.royalsreview.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Royals</a>, Surprise</p>
<p><a href="https://www.brewcrewball.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Brewers</a> @ <a href="https://www.mccoveychronicles.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Giants</a>, Scottsdale, 7:05 pm</p>
<p><strong>Tuesday, March 6</strong></p>
<p>Giants @ Dodgers, Glendale</p>
<p>Royals (ss) @ Indians, Goodyear</p>
<p>Athletics @ Brewers, Maryvale</p>
<p>Rockies @ Cubs, Mesa</p>
<p>Reds @ Mariners, Peoria</p>
<p>Rangers @ Diamondbacks, Salt River</p>
<p>Padres @ Royals (ss), Surprise</p>
<p>White Sox @ Angels, Tempe</p>
<p><strong>Wednesday, March 7</strong></p>
<p>Brewers @ White Sox, Glendale</p>
<p>Padres (ss) @ Reds, Goodyear</p>
<p>Rangers @ Padres (ss), Peoria</p>
<p>Dodgers @ Athletics, Phoenix</p>
<p>Indians @ Diamondbacks, Salt River</p>
<p>Rockies @ Giants, Scottsdale</p>
<p>Cubs @ Royals, Surprise</p>
<p>Mariners @ Angels, Tempe</p>
<p><strong>Thursday, March 8</strong></p>
<p>Athletics @ Dodgers, Glendale</p>
<p>Angels @ Indians, Goodyear</p>
<p>Reds @ Brewers, Maryvale</p>
<p>Mariners @ Cubs, Mesa</p>
<p>Giants @ Padres, Peoria</p>
<p>Royals @ Rockies, Salt River</p>
<p>White Sox @ Rangers, Surprise</p>
https://arizona.sbnation.com/2012/3/5/2846589/spring-training-2012-cactus-league-scheduleRonald Clark2012-03-03T08:03:06-07:002012-03-03T08:03:06-07:002012 Spring Training Ticket Prices: SF Giants Lead Cactus League
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<p>Spring Training 2012 has arrived in the desert with the start of the Cactus League schedule for 2012. Games will be happening all over the Phoenix Metro area from Scottsdale in the east to Surprise and Goodyear in the West.</p>
<p>Ticket prices range from an <a target="_blank" href="http://www.tiqiq.com/tiqiq/MultiEventsSE.aspx?BrandID=sbnation&PublisherID=83145&VenueIDs=31;85;106;114;189;285;338;359;375;415;431;432;436;475;499;611;636;807;873;877;947;948;975;999;1073;1147;1158;1168;1176;1190;1228;1243;1267;1318;1325;1342;1346;1393;1492;2033;2043;2053;2054;2113;2155;2204;2319;2738;2867;3428;3440;3443;3550;3560;3678;3688;3867;3872;3987;4121;4181;4204;4211;4218;4295;10058;10190;10218;10263;10265;10340;10371;10483;10598;10807;10876;10882;11134;11150;11224;11290;11569;Sports&EventCount=12&utm_campaign=Argyle+Social-2012-03&utm_medium=Argyle+Social&utm_source=General+Use&utm_term=2012-03-01-16-54-03">average of $91</a> for a seat to see <span>Tim Lincecum's</span> <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.mccoveychronicles.com/">San Francisco Giants</a> to a low of $39 to see Ryan Braun's <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.brewcrewball.com/">Milwaukee Brewers</a> play in my hometown, Maryvale. </p>
<p>Here's a look at the average <a target="_blank" href="http://www.tiqiq.com/tiqiq/MultiEventsSE.aspx?BrandID=sbnation&PublisherID=83145&VenueIDs=31;85;106;114;189;285;338;359;375;415;431;432;436;475;499;611;636;807;873;877;947;948;975;999;1073;1147;1158;1168;1176;1190;1228;1243;1267;1318;1325;1342;1346;1393;1492;2033;2043;2053;2054;2113;2155;2204;2319;2738;2867;3428;3440;3443;3550;3560;3678;3688;3867;3872;3987;4121;4181;4204;4211;4218;4295;10058;10190;10218;10263;10265;10340;10371;10483;10598;10807;10876;10882;11134;11150;11224;11290;11569;Sports&EventCount=12&utm_campaign=Argyle+Social-2012-03&utm_medium=Argyle+Social&utm_source=General+Use&utm_term=2012-03-01-16-54-03">ticket prices</a> from all 17 teams in the Cactus League for the 2012 Spring Training season. </p>
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<p>As you can see, the swanky digs in downtown Scottsdale will cost you the most. That's likely in part due to the popularity of the Giants and in larger part due to the huge month-long part that takes place in that beautiful park nestled in the heart of downtown Scottsdale where the action off the field is often as "entertaining" as the game.</p>
<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.azsnakepit.com/">Arizona Diamondbacks</a> are right in the middle of the pack when it comes to ticket prices for spring training. The average cost for a seat at the sweet new Salt River Fields at Talking Stick will run you $53.</p>
<p>"Average price", however, doesn't mean "best price" for a ticket to see your favorite Cactus League team. Through our partner, TiqIQ, you can often find much better deals. So before you buy a ticket to a spring training game, be sure to check out the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.tiqiq.com/tiqiq/MultiEventsSE.aspx?BrandID=sbnation&PublisherID=83145&VenueIDs=31;85;106;114;189;285;338;359;375;415;431;432;436;475;499;611;636;807;873;877;947;948;975;999;1073;1147;1158;1168;1176;1190;1228;1243;1267;1318;1325;1342;1346;1393;1492;2033;2043;2053;2054;2113;2155;2204;2319;2738;2867;3428;3440;3443;3550;3560;3678;3688;3867;3872;3987;4121;4181;4204;4211;4218;4295;10058;10190;10218;10263;10265;10340;10371;10483;10598;10807;10876;10882;11134;11150;11224;11290;11569;Sports&EventCount=12&utm_campaign=Argyle+Social-2012-03&utm_medium=Argyle+Social&utm_source=General+Use&utm_term=2012-03-01-16-54-03">deals at TiqIQ</a>.</p>
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https://arizona.sbnation.com/2012/3/3/2841627/2012-spring-training-ticket-prices-san-Francisco-giants-cactus-leagueSeth Pollack2012-03-02T08:00:42-07:002012-03-02T08:00:42-07:00Spring Training 2012, Cactus League Schedule Weekend Schedule
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<p>Things heat up in the 2012 Cactus League this weekend as action begins Friday.</p>
<p>You can get a full list of participating teams and home fields <a target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/2012/2/21/2814703/spring-training-2012-cactus-league-teams-venues/in/2578788">here</a>.</p>
<p>The Diamondbacks will begin play with two split squad games on Saturday and then come together on Sunday. Check the daily schedule below to find out who's playing when and where.</p>
<p><b>Friday</b></p>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.lookoutlanding.com/">Seattle Mariners</a> vs. Oakland A's - Phoenix</p>
<p><b>Saturday</b></p>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.letsgotribe.com/">Cleveland Indians</a> @ <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.redreporter.com/">Cincinnati Reds</a> - Goodyear<br>Oakland A's @ Seattle Mariners - Peoria<br><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.azsnakepit.com/">Arizona Diamondbacks</a> (ss) @ <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.purplerow.com/">Colorado Rockies</a>- Salt River<br>Arizona Diamondbacks (ss) @ San Francisco - Scottsdale</p>
<p><b>Sunday</b></p>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.royalsreview.com/">Kansas City Royals</a> @ <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.lonestarball.com/">Texas Rangers</a> - Surprise, noon<br>Cincinnati Reds @ Cleveland Indians- Goodyear<br><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.mccoveychronicles.com/">San Francisco Giants</a> (ss) @ <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.brewcrewball.com/">Milwaukee Brewers</a> - Maryvale<br>Oakland A's @ <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/">Chicago Cubs</a> - Mesa<br><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.gaslampball.com/">San Diego Padres</a> @ Seattle Mariners- Peoria<br>San Francisco Giants (ss) @ Arizona Diamondbacks - Salt River</p>
<p>Any other information needed can be found <a href="http://cactusleague.com/">here</a>. Check out the full schedule PDF <a target="_blank" href="http://cactusleague.com/files/2012-schedule.pdf">here</a>.</p>
https://arizona.sbnation.com/2012/3/2/2838596/2012-arizona-diamondbacks-spring-training-scheduleSean Keeley2012-02-21T13:00:06-07:002012-02-21T13:00:06-07:00Spring Training 2012: Cactus League Teams And Venues Available
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<p>15 teams will be in the Cactus League during the 2012 spring training period.</p> <p>Spring training has arrived and that means that the <a href="http://cactusleague.com/">Cactus League will be gearing up for another season in the Desert</a>.</p>
<p>The teams participating this year are: <a href="https://www.azsnakepit.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Arizona Diamondbacks</a>, <a href="https://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Chicago Cubs</a>, <a href="https://www.redreporter.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Cincinnati Reds</a>, <a href="https://www.letsgotribe.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Cleveland Indians</a>, <a href="https://www.purplerow.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Colorado Rockies</a>, <a href="https://www.southsidesox.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Chicago White Sox</a>, <a href="https://www.royalsreview.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Kansas City Royals</a>, <a href="https://www.halosheaven.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Los Angeles Angels</a> baseball, <a href="https://www.truebluela.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Los Angeles Dodgers</a>, <a href="https://www.brewcrewball.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Milwaukee Brewers</a>, <a href="https://www.athleticsnation.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Oakland Athletics</a>, <a href="https://www.gaslampball.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">San Diego Padres</a>, <a href="https://www.lookoutlanding.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Seattle Mariners</a>, <a href="https://www.mccoveychronicles.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">San Francisco Giants</a> and <a href="https://www.lonestarball.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Texas Rangers</a>.</p>
<p>Some teams will have their own home field while others will share. Where each team will be located is as follows:</p>
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<li>The White Sox and Dodgers will be at Camelback Ranch in Glendale</li>
<li>The Indians and Reds will be at Goodyar Ballpark in Goodyear</li>
<li>The Brewers will be at Maryvale Baseball Park in Maryvale</li>
<li>The Cubs will be at Hohokam Stadium in Mesa</li>
<li>The Padres and Mariners will be at Peoria Sports Complex in Peoria</li>
<li>The A's will be at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix</li>
<li>The Diamondbacks and Rockies will be at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Salt River</li>
<li>The Giants will be at Scottsdale Stadium in Scottsdale</li>
<li>The Royals and Rangers will be at Surprise Recreation Campus in Surprise</li>
<li>Angels Baseball will be at the Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe</li>
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<p>Tickets are available through these ticket agencies:</p>
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<li>- Tickets.com 800-905-3315</li>
<li>- Ticketmaster 800-745-3000 or visit Fry's Marketplace or Ticketmaster.com</li>
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<p>Games start at 1:05 pm Arizona time unless otherwise indicated. First game is March 2.</p>
<p>Any other information needed can be found <a href="http://cactusleague.com/">here</a>.</p>
https://arizona.sbnation.com/2012/2/21/2814703/spring-training-2012-cactus-league-teams-venuesRonald Clark