Everything you need to know about Padres Spring Training
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Less than a week until pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training.
The Padres are entering their 32nd season at the Peoria Sports Complex, where they¡¯ll host workouts and Cactus League games over the next six weeks in the buildup to Opening Day. Here's what you need to know:
When is the first workout for pitchers and catchers?
Report day is next Tuesday (Feb. 11) with the first workout scheduled for the following day, though many of the team's pitchers and catchers have already reported and are going through workouts.
What is the date of the first full-squad workout?
The first full-squad workout is slated for Feb. 17. Again, the majority of the team's position players will report before that date.
Where is the Padres' facility?
The Padres share the Peoria Sports Complex with the Seattle Mariners in the P83 entertainment district of Peoria. San Diego's Spring Training fields are located beyond the Peoria Stadium outfield.
When is the Padres' first Cactus League game?
They open their spring slate against the Mariners at Peoria Stadium on Feb. 21.
What are a few other notable spring games?
The Padres' only Spring Training game against the Dodgers comes Feb. 23 at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz. They have two Friday night home games -- against the Mariners on Feb. 28 and the Rangers on March 14.
Can fans attend workouts?
Yes, fans are permitted to attend morning workouts, which usually begin around 9 a.m. MST and last until the early afternoon. Once games start, workouts typically end an hour before first pitch.
Who are some of the top prospects invited to Major League camp?
The Padres have yet to release their full list of non-roster invitees. But top prospects Leodalis De Vries and Ethan Salas will almost certainly be among that group.
What is Spring Breakout and when is the game?
The league's second annual Spring Breakout is a showcase featuring games between teams' top prospects. This year, the Padres' host the A's top prospects at 2:40 on March 14 -- before the big league club plays a night game against the Rangers.
Will the games be broadcast or televised?
The team has yet to release its Spring Training TV and broadcast schedule.
When is the club¡¯s last game in Arizona?
The Padres wrap up their Spring Training slate on March 24 -- also against the Mariners at Peoria Stadium. They won't play further exhibitions at Petco Park as they have in years past.