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Angels Baseball Arizona Diamondbacks Chicago Cubs Chicago White Sox Cincinnati Reds Cleveland Indians Colorado Rockies Kansas City Royals Los Angeles Dodgers Milwaukee Brewers Oakland Athletics San Diego Padres San Francisco Giants Seattle Mariners Texas Rangers

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FIRST PITCH

With fifteen teams and glorious sunshine, Cactus League Spring Training in Arizona is the perfect place to start the baseball season and enjoy life. This spring the Cactus League is adding a new ballpark.The Cubs will play in Cubs Park in Mesa. Their former home, the venerable Hohokam Park, is being renovated and will re-emerge in 2014 as Hohokam Stadium the new home of the Oakland Athletics. But there is so much more. Golf lovers tee off to exceptional experiences at the Champions Course at TPC Scottsdale and the We-Ko-Pa Golf Club at Fort McDowell. The Raven at Verrado accommodates golfers at all levels on a course with jaw-dropping views and rugged natural beauty. Family fun in a western town and a great steak house is what visitors find at Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass. Outdoor adventures abound at Arizona State Parks like Kartchner Caverns and Tonto Natural Bridge.The Flagstaff area is an outdoor destination for all seasons. For sunshine and fun, shake off winter and catch the first pitch in Arizona.

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Gainey Suites Hotel

A PERFECT ROOM

After the game, there’s a perfect room with a comfortable bed waiting for you in Arizona. Whether you want to enjoy all the amenities of a luxurious resort, lounge in the chic lobby of a boutique hotel or retire to a smartly appointed room that’s easy on your budget, Arizona has a lodging option for you.

A WH E R E M EM O R AB LE B ECO M ES U N FO RG ET TAB LE When you arrive at Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, expect exceptional restaurants, a luxurious spa and championship golf. Centrally located in Phoenix, enjoy year-round sporting events, visit a museum or enjoy upscale, open-air shopping. Book the Best of Waldorf Astoria and receive a $50 resort reward per night of your stay*. W I N T E R R AT E S F RO M $2 5 4 P E R N I G HT. Visit arizonabiltmore.com or call 800.950.0086.

The AAA Five Diamond Fairmont Scottsdale Princess resort is the perfect retreat featuring two award-winning restaurants (including the acclaimed Bourbon Steak) and one of the best spas in America. Avid golfers will enjoy a PGA Tour golf experience at the TPC Scottsdale Stadium Course, located adjacent to the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess resort. A little shorter and easier, the Champions Course fits seamlessly into the natural desert landscape. Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa is elegantly perched on 39 acres at the foot of the Phoenix Mountain Preserve. Considered one of the most spectacular historic resorts in the world, the Biltmore features Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired architecture, flower-filled grounds and 739 guest rooms (including 78 twobedroom villas). Adjacent to the Resort, the Arizona Biltmore Country Club boasts 36 challenging holes on two golf courses and the Arizona Biltmore Spa. Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa is located in the Sonoran Desert on an expanse of rugged Arizona landscape defined by ancient mountains and roaming wild horses. The destination resort shares with guests the quiet serenity created by the Native American tribes who found haven there. The resort grounds include two 18-hole golf courses, Aji Spa, Koli Equestrian Center, tennis courts and jogging trails. It also offers four pools with cascading waterfalls and an 111-foot waterslide modeled after the ancient Casa Grande Ruins. Talking Stick Resort features a 15-story tower featuring 497 incredibly wellappointed rooms and suites. Talking Stick boasts 240,000 square feet of gaming open 24 hours a day. In its backyard is the top-rated Talking Stick Golf club with two distinctly different courses. The Spa at Talking Stick—a 13,000-square-foot open-air facility—is the ultimate in world-class rejuvenation.

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All-Inclusive Rate!! Brunch at the award-winning Virtu is Included. Use of British Pashley Bicycles is Included. No Resort Fees. No Parking Fees. No Internet Fees. No Pet Fees, No State or County Tax. Located in the Arts District of downtown Scottsdale, Arizona, Bespoke is a boutique, luxury inn with an award-winning restaurant. WWW.BESPOKEINN.COM (480) 664-0730

Escape the ordinary Find yourself a world away during Spring Training with an escape to Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa. Hit the links at Whirlwind Golf Club, unwind at Aji Spa with a private pool and café or indulge in AAA Five-Diamond dining at Kai. Our premier Native American owned luxury resort boasts four pools and extensive on-site family activities.

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SPRING TRAINING RATES FROM

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Talking Stick Resort is excited to welcome back the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies for Spring Training. And we’re thrilled to welcome back their fans – book now to enjoy spectacular Spring Training room rates from $244 per night, March 1st through 31st.

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KINDLY REFRAIN FROM OOHING AND AAHING AT THE SCENERY WHILE YOUR OPPONENT IS PUTTING. With breathtaking views and a thrilling design, The Raven Golf Club at Verrado combines the ﬁnest elements of Arizona golf with the legendary Raven standards for service. See for yourself why golf here deﬁnes golf everywhere.

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Located in the arts district of downtown Scottsdale, Bespoke Inn is a four-room, boutique, luxury inn with an award-winning restaurant. Brunch at Virtu and use of the city bikes is included in room rate. Walk to Giants' games and then cool off in the infinity pool overlooking the courtyard. Fort McDowell Destination offers multiple attractions: the Radisson Fort Mc Dowell Resort & Casino, Fort McDowell Adventures, We-Ko-Pa Golf Club and Eagle View RV Resort. All are situated on the beautiful lands of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation. Also included in the tribal offerings is Poco Diablo Resort in Sedona. Gainey Suites Hotel is an intimate, upscale alternative to the large resorts. Ranked as Scottsdale’s #1 hotel by Trip Advisor readers, this luxury suite resort features complimentary breakfast and evening reception, free Wi-Fi and LCD flat-screen TVs.The hotel is close to several ballparks. Tempe Mission Palms is located in the heart of downtown Tempe near Arizona State University, and is the only full-service hotel in the area. Guest rooms and suites feature elegant interiors designed to reflect the rose-colored deserts of the surrounding area. There are complimentary shuttles to Cubs and Angels home games. Chaparral Suites, an all-suites resort, is conveniently located within walking distance of historic Old Town Scottsdale and its famed art galleries, shopping and dining. Chaparral Suites offers amenities such as complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast, evening reception and individual airport transportation. Choice Hotels offers multiple Arizona locations packed with friendly hospitality and amenities. Visit www.choicehotels.com to find the perfect hotel for your visit to the Grand Canyon state. The Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas has been the top-performing Hilton resort for six consecutive years. The AAA Four Diamond property is located in the heart of Scottsdale, within walking distance of charming shops, art galleries and fine restaurants. Any trip to Arizona should include the Grand Canyon, and the Best Western Grand Canyon Squire Inn is minutes away from the canyon’s South Rim entrance. Featured at this Grand Canyon hotel is a Family Fun Center with everything from billiards to bowling to arcade games. Arizona has accommodations to suit every vacationer’s style and budget.You’ll find the right place to stay to enjoy the Cactus League Spring Training, the arts, golf, spas and outdoor recreation. Now is the time to make your reservations and check for affordable packages. Take your best swing.

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DIAMONDS IN THE DESERT For baseball fans, March is the time to escape winter and follow the sun to Arizona for Cactus League Spring Training. Exciting games, inexpensive tickets and opportunities to get up close with star players take place in a setting of eight great cities where baseball can be enjoyed with all the amenities of the Valley of the Sun.

MESA The Chicago Cubs will inaugurate a new Spring Training home at Cubs Park near the intersection of State Routes 101 and 202. For the outdoor enthusiast, the Superstition Mountains just east of Mesa provide the chance for adventures that will create a lifetime of memories. Jeep tours, hiking treks, mountain biking, camping trips, off-road excursions and wildlife await those willing to explore. Spring training ticket information is available at mesa@cubs.com or 1-800-THE-CUBS.

PEORIA Shared by the Seattle Mariners and the San Diego Padres, the Peoria Sports Complex seats 13,000 fans with great sight lines and outfield grass seating. The area adjacent to the Peoria Complex, the 83rd Avenue/Bell Road corridor and the Arrowhead Fountain Center have become known as “Restaurant Row,” boasting one of the highest concentrations of restaurants in the region. Whatever cuisine your appetite craves can be found in Peoria. The Challenger Space Center in Peoria provides an exciting space-based environment where adults and kids fly simulated space missions, stargaze, experience an indoor planetarium and view space exhibits. For tickets at Peoria Sports Complex visit www.springtrainingpeoria.com or call 623-773-8720.

TEMPE Tempe hosts the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in Tempe Diablo Stadium. Tempe Diablo Stadium seats 9,785 fans and is located under a picturesque mountain area. Plan your Tempe trip by visiting www.TempeTourism.com or call 866-914-1052. Reach the stadium at 480-350-5205.

PHOENIX The largest city in Arizona has two fan-friendly ballparks. The 7,000-seat Maryvale Baseball Park is home park for the Milwaukee Brewers and the Oakland Athletics play in the traditional atmosphere of Phoenix Municipal Stadium. Phoenix is a world-class cultural center. The Phoenix Art Museum is the largest museum in the Southwest with more than 17,000 works and the Heard Museum provides fascinating insights into Native American culture. Downtown Phoenix has a complex of small, but fascinating historic museums. For Phoenix vacation opportunities visit www.visitphoenix.com. Maryvale Baseball Park can be reached at 623-245-5500; Phoenix Municipal Stadium at 602-392-0074.

GOODYEAR Goodyear Ballpark, spring training site for the Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds, immediately captivates guests with a dramatic Home Plate Entrance, complete with baseball-themed sculpture, The Ziz, standing 60 feet 6 inches tall and representing the distance from home plate to the pitcher’s mound. Inside, the facility accommodates more than 10,000 fans in an intimate setting with a mix of premium, stadium and lawn seating, six luxury suites, a 500-seat party deck in right field and a third-floor terrace behind home plate. Large, grassy concourses feature free Kids Zone activities, including a miniature field for wiffle ball. For details about Goodyear visit www.goodyearaz.gov/ballpark. The telephone at Goodyear Ballpark is 623-882-3130.

SCOTTSDALE With three baseball teams, the San Francisco Giants at Scottsdale Stadium and the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies at the new Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, Scottsdale is now a leading spring training site as well as a city packed with major resorts, great shopping and dining and fabulous golf courses. For complete information on Scottsdale, visit www.experiencescottsdale.com. Scottsdale Stadium, visit scottsdaleaz.gov/stadium or call 480-990-7972. For tickets at Salt River Fields call 888-490-0383.

GLENDALE In Glendale, the Ballpark at Camelback Ranch covers 125 acres with 14 playing fields, 10,000 stadium seats and 3,000 lawn seats. The Arizona domicile of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox reflects the area’s desert and Western roots. Outdoor enthusiasts will find themselves at home on fairways, tennis courts, hiking trails and nearby lakes, while families will find endless fun, too, at Arizona’s biggest water park, a wildlife zoo and aquarium, a chocolate factory, museums and nearby theaters. www.glendalesgotgame.com is the site to find all you need to know about Glendale and you can call Camelback Ranch at 623-302-5000.

SURPRISE The Surprise Recreation Campus welcomes the Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers every March for a sun-filled pilgrimage to Americana. Flanked by one of Arizona’s largest mountain preserves, situated on the northwestern edge of the Valley of the Sun, Surprise has been named Arizona’s fastest growing city. Surprise is on its way to becoming the playground of the West Valley. The phone number of the $48+ million, 10,560-seat Surprise Recreation Campus at the center of Surprise is 623-222-2222. Cruise www.surpriseaz.com for more information.

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TENTATIVE

SPRING TRAINING BASEBALL SCHEDULE Schedule subject to change. Please check with the team website or www.cactusleague.com to confirm dates & times.