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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’ 2021 SEASON: The Cubs finished 2021 with a record of 71-91, placing fourth in the National League Central Division. LAST WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP: 2016 PLAYERS TO WATCH: Marcus Stroman, RHP; Kyle Hendricks, RHP; Willson Contreras, C; Jason Heyward, OF. 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.