Triple The Misery: MLB’s Labor Woes Threaten Third Spring
Jan 26, 2022, 11:49 AM
GOODYEAR, ARIZONA - MARCH 12: Oscar Mercado #35 of the Cleveland Indians climbs the center field fence in an attempt to catch a solo home run hit by Max Muncy #13 of the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fifth inning of a spring training game at Goodyear Ballpark on March 12, 2021 in Goodyear, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
(Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Major League Baseball’s spring training games don’t count in the official standings. But they do count for fans who love to make the trip to Arizona and Florida each year.
They also count for businesses that count on Cactus and Grapefruit League games each February and March for a big chunk of income.
The sun sets on another Cactus League campaign at our Spring home.
Stay golden, @SaltRiverFields. See you in 2022. pic.twitter.com/4BXofvouE2
— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) March 27, 2021
The mood for both groups is a little glum these days as the players’ union and owners continue to bicker over finances.
The owners locked out the players on Dec. 2 and unless an agreement between the two sides is reached soon, the spring training schedule is in trouble.
The first games are scheduled for Feb. 26.
