LOS ANGELES ANGELS WHERE THEY PLAY: Tempe Diablo Stadium, 2200 W. Alameda Dr., Tempe, AZ 85282 SEATING CAPACITY: 9,600 STADIUM WEBSITE: tempe.gov/diablo SPRING TRAINING INFORMATION: angels.com/spring ABOUT THE STADIUM: Tempe Diablo Stadium is the Cactus League’s oldest and smallest spring training facility, but well known for drawing big crowds, placing in the Top 6 in team attendance for the last six seasons. Not only is the ballpark one of the more picturesque facilities, built on top of a hill overlooking the beautiful Marriott Buttes Resort, it’s also known for great player access — perfect for autographs. Originally opened in 1968, the stadium underwent an extensive $20 million renovation in 2005 and was rededicated on Mar. 3, 2006. The renovation included the main stadium, the Major League Fields and the Minor League Complex on site. TASTY TREATS: There are multiple stands down the left field and right field patios full of options for domestic and craft beers as well as traditional ballpark fare, ice cream, Mexican food and barbecue. ANGELS’ 2020 SEASON: The Angels finished the season 26-34 and in fourth place in the AL West. LAST WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP: 2002 PLAYERS TO WATCH: Shohei Ohtani, SP, DH; Albert Pujols, DH; Mike Trout, CF; Justin Upton, LF; Anthony Rendon, 3B MANAGER: Joe Maddon AFTER THE GAME: Visit Tempe Marketplace, 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, AZ 85281, for a day/night of shopping, dining and entertainment, or grab a tasty bite and drink along Mill Avenue in the heart of Downtown Tempe with some local ASU Sun Devils.
HOME CACTUS LEAGUE SCHEDULE Monday, March 1 Wednesday, March 3 Saturday, March 6 Sunday, March 7 Thursday, March 11 Friday, March 12 Monday, March 15 Tuesday, March 16 Thursday, March 18 Saturday, March 20 Monday, March 22 Wednesday, March 24 Saturday, March 27 * Sunday, March 28
1:10 p.m. Chicago White Sox 1:10 p.m. Texas Rangers 1:10 p.m. Colorado Rockies 1:10 p.m. Seattle Mariners 1:10 p.m. San Francisco Giants 1:10 p.m. Arizona Diamondbacks 1:10 p.m. Cincinnati Reds 1:10 p.m. Cleveland Indians 1:10 p.m. Milwaukee Brewers 1:10 p.m. Oakland Athletics 1:10 p.m. Chicago Cubs 1:10 p.m. Kansas City Royals 12:10 p.m. San Diego Padres 1:10 p.m. Los Angeles Dodgers
* At Angels Stadium, Anaheim Calif.
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 Arizona Office of Tourism
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