Here's what to know for A's Spring Training

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The start of Spring Training for the Athletics marks the beginning of a new era, as they are set to play their home games at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento for at least the next three seasons until a planned relocation to Las Vegas in time for 2028 Opening Day.

With that move comes the optimism built from a 2024 second half which saw the A¡¯s finish with a 39-37 record over their final 76 games to improve upon their 2023 overall win total by 19 games. Over that promising second half, the club identified a core group of players that includes Lawrence Butler, Mason Miller, Brent Rooker, Zack Gelof, Jacob Wilson, JJ Bleday and Shea Langeliers, leaving them with fewer question marks about their roster construction come Spring Training as they aim to get back into playoff contention in 2025.

Here are some frequently asked questions that A¡¯s fans might have for 2025 Spring Training:

When is the first workout for pitchers and catchers?
Wednesday

What is the date of the first full-squad workout?
Feb. 17

Where is the team¡¯s facility?
Hohokam Stadium in Mesa, Ariz. (1234 N. Center Street) is the Spring Training home ballpark for the A¡¯s. Workouts take place at the Lew Wolff Training Complex (160 E. Athletics Way), a few blocks south of Hohokam Stadium.

Can fans attend workouts?
Prior to the A¡¯s first Cactus League game, fans can attend workouts at the Lew Wolff Training Complex. Workouts typically begin shortly after 9 a.m. local time and run for several hours.

Who are some new faces fans should know?
Notable newcomers to the A¡¯s include right-handers Luis Severino and Jos¨¦ Leclerc, left-hander Jeffrey Springs, third baseman Gio Urshela.The club also added righty pitching prospect Noah Murdock in the Rule 5 Draft this winter.

Who are some of the top prospects invited to Major League camp?
Of MLB Pipeline's list of the A's Top 30 Prospects, 15 will join the A¡¯s in big league camp. Baseball¡¯s No. 31 overall prospect Jacob Wilson and first baseman Nick Kurtz (No. 38), the fourth overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, headline the group. Henry Bolte, Mason Barnett, Colby Thomas and Denzel Clarke, all of whom are considered close to Major League-ready, are among the top prospects in big league camp.

When is the team¡¯s first Cactus League game?
Feb. 22 against the Padres at Peoria Sports Complex at 12:10 p.m. PT

What are a few other notable spring games?
As part of Big League Weekend, an A¡¯s split squad will play two Cactus League games against the D-backs on March 8-9 at Las Vegas Ballpark, home of the Las Vegas Aviators, the Athletics¡¯ Triple-A affiliate.

What is Spring Breakout and when is the game?
Spring Breakout will see all 30 MLB clubs assemble rosters comprised of around 20-25 of their top prospects to play an exhibition game against another club¡¯s prospect team during Spring Training in Arizona and Florida. Some games will stand alone; others will be half of a traditional doubleheader followed by an MLB Spring Training game.

The A¡¯s will send their top prospects to Peoria for a showdown against the Padres¡¯ top prospects on March 14 at 2:40 p.m.

Will the team¡¯s games be televised?
A schedule of televised games for Spring Training has not yet been announced. A¡¯s Spring Training games will be streamed on A's Cast through iHeart and athletics.com.

When is the club¡¯s last game in Arizona?
March 24 against the White Sox at Camelback Ranch at 12:05 p.m.

Will there be any additional exhibitions before the regular season?
No. The A's will return home for a couple of days off before the start of the regular season.

What are the details for Opening Day?
The A's open their season on March 27 against the Mariners at T-Mobile Park, with first pitch set for 7:10 p.m.