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Welcome Baseball Fans!
Each spring, the boys of summer come south to begin their pennant pursuit. In St. Petersburg/Clearwater, spring training is more than great MLB action. It's great play on the diamonds and great fun on America's top-rated beaches.
Take me out to the ballpark.
Catch some of your favorite players at Progress Energy Park, overlooking the waters of Tampa Bay in beautiful St. Petersburg, where the Tampa Bay Rays train. Take advantage of a winning combination, enjoying the Rays while catching some rays of sunshine.
This will be the last year in which the Rays will be hosting Spring Training in St. Petersburg. Don't miss a game by checking the Rays training schedule here.
For 60 years, the Phillies have called St. Petersburg/Clearwater home for spring training. Since 2004, Clearwater's Bright House Networks Field has hosted the Philadelphia Phillies in spring training action.
2007 was a great year for the Phillies. They were 2007 National League East Champions and Short Stop Jimmy Rollins was the 2007 National League MVP.
Cover your bases by checking the Phillies training schedule and purchase tickets here.
Since 1977, the Toronto Blue Jays have flown south to Knology Park in Dunedin to hone their game. Spring means there's a little bit of Canada in our area. Both the Canadian and American national anthems are sung before the game, and Labatt Blue is on tap.
To find out when O Canada is being sung, get the training schedule here
Important 2008 Dates
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
First date all players may report to Spring Training.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Mandatory Spring Training reporting date for all players
FSU vs. Phillies
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Phillies first home MLB Spring Training Game
Brighthouse Networks Field
Friday, February 29, 2008
Blue Jays first home MLB Spring Training Game
Knology Park
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Rays first home MLB Spring Training Game
Progress Energy Park at Al Lang Field
No Strikes Off the Field.
Before and after you take in nine innings, make sure you take in all the wonders of our 35 miles of pristine award-winning beaches, which are so spectacular. In fact, in 2006 and 2007, Caladesi Island was ranked America's #2 Beach. You'll also find Fort De Soto Park, America's #1 Beach for 2005, and Clearwater Beach, often referred to as the Best Activity Beach on the Gulf of Mexico.
Man cannot live on hot dogs and Cracker Jack alone. So when you're not watching your team hit it out of the park, delight in world-class cuisine and fresh seafood from countless restaurants and cafes. Challenge yourself with championship golf at nearly 50 area courses. Expand your mind and stretch your imagination at the Salvador Dali Museum, the Fine Arts Museum and other cultural venues. Be sure to grab some Florida souvenirs with a choice of unique shopping at John's Pass Village & Boardwalk, The Pier and BayWalk.
Hit a Home Run
You'll score big on local accommodations in the St. Petersburg/Clearwater area with Florida's Beach Hot Deals.
Step up to the plate and plan your all-star getaway to Florida's Beach with a FREE Visitor Guide.
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