GETTING AWAY

Training Season

Arizona is hardly a celebrity sanctuary, but come March, sports fans experience open season on major leaguers. Through April 2, it’s equal opportunity hunting; while Giants roam the streets of Scottsdale, Indians migrate west to Goodyear and Royal watchers can head to Surprise, which simultaneously hosts Royals and Rangers.

During the height of the season, sightings can be made almost anywhere by anyone. One year I spotted a gaggle of Mariners at a Peoria salon where I worked reception (’til then, the most notable walk-in had been Lisa Whelchel, a.k.a. Blair from The Facts of Life.)

But the surest way to track multiple species is through field study. From Hi Corbett to Camelback Ranch, sparring will take place across the Valley until one team emerges king of the Cactus League.

Interested in conducting your own research? Download a schedule at cactusleague.com.

-Lindsay DeChacco

Photo: istockphoto/mammamart

Camelback Ranch
10710 W. Camelback Rd., Glendale
Hosts Chicago White Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers

Goodyear Recreational Complex
1933 S. Ballpark Way, Goodyear
Hosts Cleveland Indians

Maryvale Baseball Park
3600 N. 51st Ave., Phoenix
Hosts Milwaukee Brewers

Hohokam Park
1235 N. Center St., Mesa
Hosts Chicago Cubs

Peoria Sports Complex
16101 N. 83rd Ave, Peoria
Hosts San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners

Phoenix Municipal Stadium
5999 E. Van Buren St., Phoenix
Hosts Oakland A’s

Scottsdale Stadium
7408 E. Osborn Rd., Scottsdale
Hosts San Francisco Giants

Surprise Recreation Campus
15960 N. Bullard Ave., Surprise
Hosts Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers

Tempe Diablo Stadium
2200 W. Alameda Dr., Tempe
Hosts Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

Tucson Electric Park
2500 E. Ajo Way, Tucson
Hosts Arizona Diamondbacks

Hi Corbett Field
3400 E. Camino Campestre, Tucson
Hosts Colorado Rockies