It’s spring training in Arizona, which has become the new popular spring training setting. But a growing number of MLB teams are now heading to Arizona for spring training – partly because, while both have year-round sunshine, Florida has something Arizona does not: incessant rain. There are currently 15 MLB teams training in Arizona this year, drawn by the balmy weather and a more compact setting than Florida – where league training practices are more spread out. And the state is benefiting from the spring training infusion. Chris Owings, Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman, said spring training is a “fun” time of year.

Source: Fox News March 02, 2018 23:26 UTC