What to know about Dodgers Spring Training
Juan Toribio
@juanctoribioLOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers hosted Fan Fest over the weekend, which means baseball season is around the corner. In fact, Spring Training is set to start in just over a week.
Here¡¯s everything you need to know heading into the spring:
When is the first workout for pitchers and catchers?
Pitchers and catchers are set to report to Spring Training on Feb. 16. This spring, they will also be joined by position players who will participate in the upcoming World Baseball Classic.
What is the date of the first full-squad workout?
Feb. 20 will be the first official workout day. Most players will arrive to camp before this date.
Where is the team¡¯s facility?
The Dodgers play their Spring Training games at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz. The White Sox also play their home games at the stadium.
Can fans attend workouts?
Yes, fans are allowed to attend workouts in the morning.
Who are some new faces fans should know?
Fans won¡¯t be seeing a lot of old faces, but there also aren¡¯t many new faces on this year¡¯s Dodgers¡¯ team. J.D. Martinez, Miguel Rojas and Noah Syndergaard are the three newcomers with the most Major League experience. Shelby Miller, Yonny Hernandez and J.P. Feyereisen are also new to the team. Five-time Gold Glove Award winner Jason Heyward is also in camp this spring as a non-roster invitee.
Who are some of the top prospects invited to Major League camp?
The Dodgers will have a loaded group of young talent in camp this spring. Diego Cartaya, the team¡¯s No. 1 prospect in 2022 per MLB Pipeline, headlines the group as he takes part in his first big league camp. Bobby Miller (No. 2), Miguel Vargas (No. 3), Michael Busch (No. 4), Andy Pages (No. 5), Ryan Pepiot (No. 6), Gavin Stone (No. 7), Eddys Leonard (No. 10), Landon Knack (No. 11), Nick Nastrini (No. 12), James Outman (No. 13), Jorbit Vivas (No. 15), Michael Grove (No. 23), Jonny DeLuca (No. 27), Ryan Ward (No. 30) will all start off the spring in Major League camp.
Which players will be participating in the World Baseball Classic?
The Dodgers will be well-represented in the upcoming tournament.
United States: Mookie Betts, Will Smith, Clayton Kershaw, Dino Ebel (third-base coach)
Mexico: Julio Urías, Austin Barnes
Venezuela: Miguel Rojas, Brusdar Graterol
Canada: Freddie Freeman
Great Britain: Trayce Thompson
When is the team¡¯s first Cactus League game?
The Dodgers open up Cactus League play on Feb. 25 against the Brewers in American Family Fields of Phoenix at 12:10 p.m. PT.
What are a few other notable spring games?
Feb. 26 against the Cubs marks the first home game of the spring for the Dodgers. It could also be a chance to watch former Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger, who signed a one-year deal with Chicago this offseason.
Dodgers-Padres will be a thing again this season, with L.A. set to host San Diego on March 6 at Camelback Ranch.
Will the team¡¯s games be televised?
SportsNet LA, the Dodgers' official network, is expected to carry every Cactus League game this spring.
When is the club¡¯s last game in Arizona?
March 25 against the Royals at Camelback Ranch.
Will there be any additional exhibitions before the regular season?
The Dodgers and Angels will play their traditional end-of-spring Freeway Series games from March 26-28. The Angels travel to Dodger Stadium on March 26, while the Dodgers visit Angel Stadium on the 27th and 28th.
What are the details for Opening Day?
The Dodgers open the 2023 season on March 30 against the D-backs at Dodger Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. PT.