Spring training countdown: Pitchers and catchers report in 1 month
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The major league offseason is on its final legs as the countdown for pitchers and catchers to report for spring training has dwindled down to a month.
30 days till camp, let's get it!!! https://t.co/TLppBbAYdA
— Chris Archer (@ChrisArcher42) January 18, 2016
Battery mates for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Cleveland Indians, Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals, and San Francisco Giants are set to report Feb. 17, while the bulk of the remaining teams arrive the following day.
Here's a complete list of key dates for spring training:
GRAPEFRUIT LEAGUE
| Team | P/C | Pos | 1st Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astros | Feb. 18 | Feb. 22 | March 3 |
| Blue Jays | Feb. 21 | Feb. 25 | March 1 |
| Braves | Feb. 19 | Feb. 24 | March 1 |
| Cardinals | Feb. 17 | Feb. 22 | March 3 |
| Marlins | Feb. 18 | Feb. 21 | March 3 |
| Mets | Feb. 18 | Feb. 25 | March 3 |
| Nationals | Feb. 19 | Feb. 24 | March 2 |
| Orioles | Feb. 18 | Feb. 23 | March 1 |
| Phillies | Feb. 17 | Feb. 22 | March 1 |
| Pirates | Feb. 18 | Feb. 22 | March 1 |
| Rays | Feb. 21 | Feb. 25 | March 2 |
| Red Sox | Feb. 18 | Feb. 23 | March 2 |
| Tigers | Feb. 18 | Feb. 22 | March 1 |
| Twins | Feb. 21 | Feb. 26 | March 2 |
| Yankees | Feb. 18 | Feb. 24 | March 2 |
CACTUS LEAGUE
| Team | P/C | Pos | 1st Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angels | Feb. 18 | Feb. 22 | March 2 |
| Athletics | Feb. 20 | Feb. 25 | March 3 |
| Brewers | Feb. 19 | Feb. 24 | March 3 |
| Cubs | Feb. 19 | Feb. 23 | March 3 |
| Diamondbacks | Feb. 17 | Feb. 22 | March 2 |
| Dodgers | Feb. 19 | Feb. 24 | March 3 |
| Giants | Feb. 17 | Feb. 22 | March 2 |
| Indians | Feb. 17 | Feb. 21 | March 1 |
| Mariners | Feb. 19 | Feb. 24 | March 2 |
| Padres | Feb. 19 | Feb. 24 | March 2 |
| Rangers | Feb. 18 | Feb. 23 | March 2 |
| Reds | Feb. 18 | Feb. 23 | March 1 |
| Rockies | Feb. 18 | Feb. 24 | March 2 |
| Royals | Feb. 18 | Feb. 22 | March 2 |
| White Sox | Feb. 18 | Feb. 22 | March 3 |