Information about Major League Baseball Cactus League
spring training in Mesa, Arizona
The Chicago Cubs and the Oakland Athletics (Oakland A's)
do their spring training in Mesa Arizona.
The Chicago Cubs spring training moved from Mesa's
Hohokam Stadium to the city's newly built Wrigley field West
in 2014.
The Oakland Athletics moved from
Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix to
the newly renovated Hohokam Stadium in 2015.
Mesa Spring Training Venues
Hohokam Stadium Spring Training
Includes information aout tickets, schedules, seating, parking,
gate opening times, frequently asked questions, and the history of
baseball spring training at Hohokam Stadium.
In early 2013 it was announced that the Oakland Athletics (Oakland A's)
would be moving their spring training to Hohokam Stadium.
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Hohokam Stadium - Offical Web Site
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Hohokam Stadium - Spring Training
Wrigleyville West Spring Training
In early 2013 it was announced that the Chicago cubs
would be moving their spring training from Hohokam Stadium
to a new Mesa spring training baseball stadium
known as "Wrigleyville West". If the new stadium
is not completed in time for the 2014 spring training season
the Cubs will play their Cactus League games
at Riverview Park in 2014.
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Cubs Unveil Vision for Wrigleyville West Concept (Oct 2010)
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New Cubs Wrigleyville West Slated for 2014 (Jul 2011)
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Cubs Plan Radical Riverview Park Overhaul (Sep 2011)
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Cubs Mesa Spring Training Facility Breaks Ground (July 2012)
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Cubs New Training Facility Halfway Completed (March 2013
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Parts of Wrigleyville West Could Open by 2014 (March 2013)
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Movement to Keep the Cubs in Arizona
Mesa Spring Training Teams
Chicago Cubs
In early 2013 it was announced that the Chiago Cubs would be moving
their spring training from Mesa's Hohokam Stadium to Mesa's newly
built Wrigleyville West.
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Chicago Cubs Spring Training
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Chicago Cubs MLB Web Site
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Home Stadium in Chicago:
Wrigley Field
Oakland Athletics / Oakland A's
In March of 2013 it was announced that the Oakland A's
would be moving their spring training from
Phoenix Municipal Stadium in the city of Phoenix, Arizona
to the newly renovated Hohokam Stadium in Mesa, Arizona.
They will play their practice games at Fitch Park in Mesa
and their Cactus League games at Hohokam Park. The
deal was finalized after the Arizona sports and Tourism Authority advanced $8.2 million
to the city of Mesa to help cover the cost of an extensive renovation of Hohokam
Stadium.
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A's and Mesa Near Deal for Hohokam Stadium (Dec 19, 2012)
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$20 Million in Renovations Planned for Hohokam Stadium (Dec 28, 2012
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A's to Return to Mesa in 2015 With 20 Year Deal (Mar 2013)
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Oakland A's and Mesa Reach Hohokam Park Agreement (Mar 2013)
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Oakland A's Spring Training
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Oakland A's MLB Web Site
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Home Stadium in Oakland:
Oakland Coliseum
More Mesa Spring Training Resources
Visit Mesa: Baseball Spring Training
An introduction to spring training in Mesa, Arizona
on the official Web site of the Mesa Convention and Visitors
Bureau.
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