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Pitchers and Catchers Report Across South Florida as Spring Training Opens

Local businesses anticipate their busiest stretch of the year, with fans expected within days.

Overview

  • The Washington Nationals and Houston Astros have reported to CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach.
  • The Miami Marlins and the Cardinals are training at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium in Jupiter, while the New York Mets are at Clover Park in Port St. Lucie.
  • Palm Beach County hosted 60 spring training games last season and drew more than 233,000 attendees, according to the county sports commission.
  • A recent report estimates spring training generated nearly $78 million for the local economy last year.
  • The first exhibition games are about a week away, with businesses near the ballparks already seeing a surge in reservations and foot traffic.