Spring Training Kicks Off in South Florida

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Spring training is launching in South Florida, with pitchers and catchers for the New York Mets and New York Yankees due to report to their respective camps this week. The full squads for both teams will hold their first workouts on February 16th, with exhibition games starting soon after.

Why it matters

Spring training marks the unofficial start of the new Major League Baseball season, as teams prepare their rosters and get players back into game shape after the offseason. The annual migration of players and fans to Florida and Arizona is a sure sign that baseball season is just around the corner.

The details

The Mets will hold their spring training in Port St. Lucie, Florida, while the Yankees will train in Tampa on the west coast of the state. Exhibition games for both teams will begin in late February, with the Mets facing the Marlins on February 21st and the Yankees starting their Grapefruit League schedule on February 20th.

• Pitchers and catchers for the Mets and Yankees report on February 11th.
• The first full-squad workouts for both teams are scheduled for February 16th.
• The Mets play their first exhibition game against the Marlins on February 21st.
• The Yankees begin their Grapefruit League schedule on February 20th.

What’s next

Fans can look forward to following the progress of their favorite teams and players as they prepare for the upcoming MLB season during spring training.