Every year, Cactus League Spring Training turns the Valley into one of the biggest baseball destinations in the country — and it brings a major boost with it. Past league and tourism reports have estimated Spring Training brings over $700 million in economic impact to Arizona, with money flowing into hotels, restaurants, bars, rental cars, flights, local shops, stadium workers, and seasonal jobs. The Cactus League includes 15 MLB teams playing across 10 stadiums around the Phoenix metro, bringing fans from all over the country during February and March. Cities like Scottsdale, Mesa, Tempe, Glendale, Goodyear, Peoria, Surprise, and Phoenix all feel the spike when baseball fans come out for games, food, drinks, hotels, and weekend trips. For a lot of local businesses, Spring Training isn’t just a fun time of year — it’s one of the most important revenue stretches of the season. Baseball season doesn’t just start in Arizona. It helps fuel the Valley’s economy. Have you been to a Spr...