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Vol. 79 No. 8
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Cactus League ballparks prepare for Spring Training BY JOE McHUGH
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pring Training is right around the corner, and baseball is back in the Valley for yet another year. Fans from across the world will pile into the Valley to experience the Cactus League at full force in 2023, a sight that has been a rarity for nearly half a decade. The past couple of years have been hard on ballparks, as each have had to weather the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic for the 2020 and 2021 Spring Training and the MLB players lockout prior to the 2022 Spring Training. With the restrictions and obstacles lifted, however, the ballparks around the West
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Valley are ready for these fans armed with a series of new improvements, upgrades and more, geared toward making this year’s Spring Training one to remember.
Goodyear Ballpark
Goodyear Ballpark, the home of the Cleveland Guardians and Cincinnati Reds, is focusing on bringing back all of the fun and excitement that Spring Training fans have grown to love over the years in 2023. While there haven’t been any major upgrades or improvements to the park, the ballpark is honing in on the fan experience. One of the main things being brought back that was successful in 2022 is an
exciting lineup of food and beverages. Food options start with specialty burgers, a taquito dog, desserts and sliders that are served out of Hangar 46. New food options will be implemented as well, including a variety of popcorn chicken served in souvenir helmets out in centerfield. Tossed in Buffalo and barbeque sauce, these are sure to become a fan favorite. Goodyear Ballpark is all about the fans, though, as it will bring in some new and old activities to 2023. Returning is Kids Run the Bases each Sunday game day and the Senior Stroll, happening on Wednesdays March 1 and March 8. SEE LEAGUE PAGE 4
Desert Diamond Arena to get $40 million in renovations BY JOE McHUGH
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lendale City Council recently approved an ambitious new plan that will put $40 million in renovations toward Desert Diamond Arena. The deal includes a 20year lease in which ASM Global will become the full time owner of the arena moving forward. “It really set up a great relationship because ASM is recognized as an industry leader in two areas, they’re the world’s largest owner of
arenas and stadiums in the world and they’re the largest content partner in the world,” Glendale City Manager Kevin Phelps said. “We know that as they take over the running of this arena, that they’re going to be doing everything they can to drive as much content and events into the arena which at the end of the day, all the city wanted was an arena that attracted lots of people to our entertainment district that would then fill up our restaurants Coming off one of its most successful years in almost 20 years, Desert and fill up, you know, our Diamond Arena will transfer hands to save the city money and bring more SEE ARENA PAGE 5
events into the city. (City of Glendale/Submitted)
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