CHICAGO CUBS WHERE THEY PLAY: Sloan Park, 2330 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Mesa, AZ 85201 SEATING CAPACITY: 14,156 STADIUM CONTACT: website - sloanpark.com; email - mesa@cubs.com SPRING TRAINING INFORMATION: cubs.com/spring ABOUT THE STADIUM: Sloan Park is lovingly called “Wrigleyville West” by Cubs fans and locals. This spring training facility opened in 2014 and offers a truly unique experience for Chicago Cubs fans. There are many homages to Wrigley Field at Sloan Park, from a replica marquee sign where fans can get their photos taken to the outfield berm that is shaped to resemble the bleachers in Chicago. The roof replicates parts of the Cubs’ home field in Chicago as well. Sloan Park is located near both the Pima and Red Mountain Freeways near Mesa’s Riverview Park, making it easy for fans to make the journey. This facility has been respectfully built for both the fans and players, so they can feel perfectly at home in the Cactus League. BALLPARK TRADITION: Fans love to sing “Go Cubs Go” after a Cubs win. TASTY TREAT: What better item does Sloan Park serve than the world-famous Chicago Dog? CUBS’ 2020 SEASON: Under first year manager David Ross, the Cubs finished the 2020 season at 34-26, winning the National League Central Division Championship. The Cubs lost the best-ofthree NL Wild Card Series 2-0 to the Miami Marlins. LAST WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP: 2016
HOME CACTUS LEAGUE SCHEDULE Tuesday, March 2 Wednesday, March 3 Friday, March 5 Monday, March 8 Tuesday, March 9 Friday, March 12 Sunday, March 14 Wednesday, March 17 Saturday, March 20 Sunday, March 21 Tuesday, March 23 Thursday, March 25 Friday, March 26 Monday, March 29
1:05 p.m. Kansas City Royals 1:05 p.m. Seattle Mariners 1:05 p.m. Cleveland Indians 1:05 p.m. Texas Rangers 1:05 p.m. Oakland Athletics 1:05 p.m. Milwaukee Brewers 1:05 p.m. Los Angeles Angels 6:05 p.m. San Diego Padres 1:05 p.m. Colorado Rockies 1:05 p.m. Cincinnati Reds 1:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox 6:05 p.m. Los Angeles Dodgers 1:05 p.m. San Francisco Giants 12:05 p.m. Arizona Diamondbacks
PLAYERS TO WATCH: Jason Heyward, RF; Kyle Hendricks, RHP; Anthony Rizzo, 1B; Javier Baez, SS; Ian Happ, CF. MANAGER: David Ross TEAM MASCOT: Clark AFTER THE GAME: Head to Downtown Mesa and visit the only natural history museum in the greater Phoenix area, the Arizona Museum of Natural History features exhibits of natural and cultural history of the Southwestern United States.
NOTE: The 2021 spring training schedule is subject to change based on the impacts of COVID-19. Game dates, times, promotions and opponents are subject to change. Go to cactusleague.com/schedule.php for the latest updates and fan information. Photo courtesy of Visit Phoenix 2015 Kerrick James
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