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Spring Training

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Spring Training

Simply put, spring training is the best way for baseball fans to get an up-close look at their favorite players, either in Florida's Grapefruit League or in Arizona's Cactus League.

In 2008 in Florida, 17 teams will hold their preseasons in the Sunshine State. They are: the Atlanta Braves (at Disney's Wide World of Sports), the Baltimore Orioles (Fort Lauderdale), the Boston Red Sox (Fort Myers), the Cincinnati Reds (Sarasota), the Cleveland Indians (Winter Haven), the Detroit Tigers (Lakeland), the Florida Marlins (Jupiter), the Houston Astros (Kissimmee), the Los Angeles Dodgers (Vero Beach), the Minnesota Twins (Fort Myers), the New York Mets (Port St. Lucie), the New York Yank...  Show more »
Simply put, spring training is the best way for baseball fans to get an up-close look at their favorite players, either in Florida's Grapefruit League or in Arizona's Cactus League.

In 2008 in Florida, 17 teams will hold their preseasons in the Sunshine State. They are: the Atlanta Braves (at Disney's Wide World of Sports), the Baltimore Orioles (Fort Lauderdale), the Boston Red Sox (Fort Myers), the Cincinnati Reds (Sarasota), the Cleveland Indians (Winter Haven), the Detroit Tigers (Lakeland), the Florida Marlins (Jupiter), the Houston Astros (Kissimmee), the Los Angeles Dodgers (Vero Beach), the Minnesota Twins (Fort Myers), the New York Mets (Port St. Lucie), the New York Yankees (Tampa), the Philadelphia Phillies (Clearwater), the Pittsburgh Pirates (Bradenton), the St. Louis Cardinals (Jupiter), the Tampa Bay Rays (St. Petersburg), the Toronto Blue Jays (Dunedin) and the Washington Nationals (Viera). Spring training typically begins in mid- to late-February, with exhibition games held throughout March.  « Show less

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    May 29, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  1. Ryan Braun gets the most valuable hit against Dodgers

    While Matt Kemp was serenaded with chants of "M-V-P!" in his return from the 15-day disabled list, the player who actually won that award last season was subjected to constant boos and taunts by the crowd at Dodger Stadium.
    While Matt Kemp was serenaded with chants of "M-V-P!" in his return from the 15-day disabled list, the player who actually won that award last season was subjected to constant boos and taunts by the crowd at Dodger Stadium. Ryan Braun, who grew up in...

    Tags: Ryan Braun, John Axford, Ted Lilly, Baseball, National League

    2. May 29, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  2. Elian Herrera finally gets the call to the majors

    Of all of the unexpected contributions the Dodgers have received this season, none has been as unexpected as that of Elian Herrera.
    Of all of the unexpected contributions the Dodgers have received this season, none has been as unexpected as that of Elian Herrera. Herrera wasn't even in major league camp during spring training. He was in his 10th season in the Dodgers' minor league...

    Tags: Baseball, Don Mattingly, Injuries and Wounds, Juan Uribe, Casey Blake

    3. May 28, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  3. Dodgers' Ivan De Jesus Jr. tries to make up for lost time

    <i>Third in a series on minor league call-ups who have helped fuel the Dodgers' early-season surge.</i>
    Third in a series on minor league call-ups who have helped fuel the Dodgers' early-season surge. There isn't a single spring-training game that counts in the regular-season standings, but some are even more meaningless than others. Teams schedule "B"...

    Tags: Lance Berkman, Injuries and Wounds, Houston Astros, Health, Broken Leg

    4. May 29, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  4. Warning: Dodgers can't relax because of the return of Matt Kemp

    Matt Kemp walked into the Dodgers&rsquo; clubhouse late after their 3-2 loss to the Brewers on Monday, and Andre Ethier greeted him with:
    Matt Kemp walked into the Dodgers’ clubhouse late after their 3-2 loss to the Brewers on Monday, and Andre Ethier greeted him with: “We got some reinforcements!” Ah, yes, the return of Kemp. Good news for the Dodgers, certainly....

    Tags: Don Mattingly, Baseball, National League, Matt Kemp, San Francisco Giants

    5. May 28, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  5. Dodgers' Jerry Sands finds there's no substitute for experience

    <b>Second in a series on minor league call-ups who have helped fuel the Dodgers' early-season surge.</b>
    Second in a series on minor league call-ups who have helped fuel the Dodgers' early-season surge. Students have long pegged substitute teachers for saps, powerless figureheads who reign with kid gloves rather than an iron fist. A "sub" means "fun," the...

    Tags: Baseball, Don Mattingly, Sports, Jerry Sands, Los Angeles Dodgers

    6. May 28, 2012 |Story| AP Member Choice Complete

  6. Marlins pitcher Carlos Oviedo suspended by MLB for age, identity fraud

    Miami Marlins pitcher <strong>Juan Carlos Oviedo</strong> was suspended for eight weeks by Major League Baseball for age and identity fraud.
    Miami Marlins pitcher Juan Carlos Oviedo was suspended for eight weeks by Major League Baseball for age and identity fraud. The reliever can participate in extended spring training and will be eligible to play in the major leagues July 23. He'll be...

    Tags: Baseball, Groin, Washington Nationals, Miami Marlins, Jhonatan Solano

    7. May 22, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  7. Dodgers of 2012: Is something special going on?

    The Dodgers are living in slop and there&rsquo;s no end in sight. Nothing seems to faze them. Injuries, ownership change, a modest lineup, youngish bullpen, rebuilt rotation, solar eclipses. Doesn&rsquo;t matter.
    The Dodgers are living in slop and there’s no end in sight. Nothing seems to faze them. Injuries, ownership change, a modest lineup, youngish bullpen, rebuilt rotation, solar eclipses. Doesn’t matter. They just keep winning. Keep finding...

    Tags: Don Mattingly, Scott Van Slyke, Clayton Kershaw, Adam Kennedy, Josh Lindblom

    8. May 21, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  8. Backups back up Chris Capuano well in Dodgers' 6-1 victory

    <strong>PHOENIX</strong> &mdash; If this were spring training, the Dodgers would have been fined for that lineup.
    PHOENIX — If this were spring training, the Dodgers would have been fined for that lineup. But, in this magical regular season, the Dodgers won with that lineup. No Matt Kemp? No one named Ellis? No matter. The Dodgers dumped the Arizona...

    Tags: Scott Van Slyke, A.J. Ellis, Hiroki Kuroda, New York Yankees, Clayton Kershaw

    9. May 21, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  9. Angels' Vernon Wells to have surgery on thumb

    OAKLAND &#8212; What seemed like a routine slide into second base turned into a major injury for <b> Vernon Wells</b>, who will undergo surgery Tuesday to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb, a procedure that will sideline the Angels left fielder for eight to 10 weeks.
    OAKLAND — What seemed like a routine slide into second base turned into a major injury for Vernon Wells, who will undergo surgery Tuesday to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb, a procedure that will sideline the Angels left fielder for...

    Tags: Peter Bourjos, Mark Trumbo, Bobby Cassevah, Mike Trout, Albert Pujols

    10. May 21, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  10. Angels call up Kole Calhoun, Bobby Cassevah

    OAKLAND -- With outfielders Vernon Wells (right thumb) and Ryan Langerhans (right shoulder) headed to the disabled list because of injuries sustained in Sunday's 3-2 loss to San Diego, the Angels are calling up outfielder Kole Calhoun from triple-A Salt Lake for Monday night&rsquo;s game against the Oakland Athletics.
    OAKLAND -- With outfielders Vernon Wells (right thumb) and Ryan Langerhans (right shoulder) headed to the disabled list because of injuries sustained in Sunday's 3-2 loss to San Diego, the Angels are calling up outfielder Kole Calhoun from triple-A Salt...

    Tags: Peter Bourjos, Babe Ruth, Mark Trumbo, San Diego Padres, Bobby Cassevah

    11. May 16, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  11. It's Chris Capuano, mere mortal, in Dodgers' 4-2 loss to Padres

    addCustomPlayer('8cqmm3yooufw16fbocvnmn2rk', '', '', 600, 418, 'perf8cqmm3yooufw16fbocvnmn2rk', 'eplayer15');   In six starts against any team not named the San Diego Padres, left-hander Chris Capuano has  pitched like an ace. Against the lowly Padres,...

    Tags: Chad Billingsley, San Diego Padres, Clayton Richard, Baseball, Matt Kemp

    12. May 11, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  12. Angels' Chris Iannetta needs wrist surgery, could miss 6-8 weeks

    &#8212; The Angels suffered a significant loss Thursday, on the eve of a highly anticipated series against the Texas Rangers. Chris Iannetta will need surgery on his right wrist, a procedure that is expected to sideline the catcher for six to eight weeks.
    — The Angels suffered a significant loss Thursday, on the eve of a highly anticipated series against the Texas Rangers. Chris Iannetta will need surgery on his right wrist, a procedure that is expected to sideline the catcher for six to eight weeks....

    Tags: Baseball, Jered Weaver, Minnesota Twins, Texas Rangers, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

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