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FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches

Up until last year, I had been to all of the current Grapefruit League spring training facilities. Two stadiums, Space Coast Stadium in Viera and Osceola County Stadium in Kissimmee, are no longer in use because their teams decided to upgrade and move in together. The Houston Astros and Washington Nationals now share a complex […]

Split Squad: Baseball Terminology

A split squad game at the Major League level usually only occurs during spring training. It refers to a team having two games scheduled in one day; thus the team is split into two squads. Simple right? When a team is scheduled to play split squad games, there is generally one at home and one […]

Grapefruit League Travel Schedules

The Grapefruit League has a major distinction from its Cactus League counterpart. While both leagues are comprised of 15 Major League teams for Spring Training, the number of unique opponents each team faces is unequal. In Arizona, the Cactus League is comprised of 10 stadiums; five of those stadiums are home to two separate teams. […]

Grapefruit League Stadiums: #1 Bright House Field

We have come to #1 on our Grapefruit League Spring Training countdown. Bright House Field in Clearwater, Florida, home to the Philadelphia Phillies, tops the list as the best Grapefruit League venue. While other stadiums have highlights and special features, Bright House Field has the best of them. A beautiful fountain awaits you as you […]

Grapefruit League Stadiums: #2 JetBlue Park

“Mini Fenway” is #2 on our Spring Training Grapefruit League countdown. JetBlue Park is located in Fort Meyers, Florida, and is home to the Boston Red Sox. JetBlue Park at Fenway South is the official name of the stadium, giving a nod to the Boston home back up north. This stadium is a sight to […]