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Hi Corbett Field in the 1950s.

Arizona’s spring training roots began in Tucson, shifted to Valley

by Austin Gibbs March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

TUCSON – The Cactus League traces its roots to Tucson in 1947 before teams gradually started to move to the Phoenix metro area.

Forgotten Cactus League stadiums across Arizona still echo baseball history

by Austin Gibbs March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

Youth movement: One prospect from each Cactus League team who could make MLB debut in 2026

by Austin Gibbs March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

Jacob Latz hopes winding path leads to spot in Texas Rangers rotation

by Nickolas Montei March 18, 2026March 19, 2026

Heat check: Multiple Cactus League games moved to night due to ‘unprecedented’ Valley temperatures

by Ethan Holtzinger March 17, 2026March 17, 2026

Jacob deGrom winds up to deliver a pitch with fans in the stands behind him.

Jacob deGrom kicks off spring training against Brazil, aims for another healthy year

by Nickolas Montei March 5, 2026March 5, 2026

Ketel Marte enters his eighth season as a Diamondback after posting a 128 OPS+ in 2023, the third highest mark in his career. (Photo by Joe Eigo/Cronkite News)

World Baseball Classic empties Diamondbacks’ spring camp, opens door for club’s prospects

by Shay Moloney March 4, 2026March 4, 2026

Mike Borzello walks with Yu Darvish and Kyle Hendricks standing on each side of him on a green field.

A day in the life: inside an MLB scout’s world during spring training

by Riley Reisner March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

Posters and jerseys in a line along a green wall

Civil War to Cactus League: Arizona Baseball Museum celebrates state’s rich history with game

by Ethan Holtzinger February 23, 2026February 27, 2026

From Ohtani to Murakami, Japanese player presence in Cactus League delivers cultural, economic impact

by Austin Gibbs February 20, 2026February 27, 2026