Tempe (AZ) Mayor Mark Mitchell said at a recent forum hosted by the Valley Partnership commercial real estate group he would like to see the planned $183 million Streetcar system extended to the Chicago Cubs spring training home in Mesa. Read more here.
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Talking Streetcar Transportation to Cubs’ Spring Training Home
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Ballpark Visit ALERT: Hohokam Stadium (Mesa, AZ)
Graham Knight from BaseballPilgrimages.com has just posted a review of his ballpark visit to Hohokam Stadium, the spring-training home of the Oakland A’s in Mesa (AZ). Read more and view photos here.
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Shops Planned Near Cubs’ Spring-Training Ballpark
After a sluggish start that eventually led the developer to tear down storefronts at Mesa Riverview, the massive shopping center near the Chicago Cubs’ spring-training park in Mesa (AZ) is trading bulldozers for construction crews. Read more and view renderings here.
Hohokam Stadium Almost Ready for A’s Spring Training
Mesa (AZ) and the Oakland Athletics are finishing up a $26.9 million renovation of Hohokam Stadium, the team’s new spring-training home. Read more here. Read press release here. View photos here.
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Ballpark Visit ALERT: Cubs Park (Mesa, AZ)
Joe Mock from BaseballParks.com recently visited the new spring-training complex for the Chicago Cubs in Mesa (AZ). With a whopping 4,600 words and 34 pictures, Mr. Mock’s comprehensive review covers the stadium’s development, design and construction, amenities, concessions, and overall fan experience. Read more and view photos here.
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Cubs Open New Spring Training Facility with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
The Chicago Cubs unveiled their new Spring Training ballpark in Mesa (AZ) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, ending a five-year project to keep the team in the city. Read more watch video here.
Cubs to Open New Spring-Training Facility Saturday
The new $99 million spring training complex for the Chicago Cubs in Mesa (AZ) will be opened to the public during an event scheduled for 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25. The event will include self-guided and trolley tours of Cubs Park and Riverview Park. Read more here.
It’s ‘Cubs Park’ for Now
The new spring-training facility for the Chicago Cubs in Mesa (AZ) will be known as “Cubs Park” for the time being. The ballpark is nearing completion and will host its inaugural game on Feb. 27 against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The city plans a grand opening of the facility on Jan. 25. Read more here. View photo gallery here.
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