Though we may be mired in the frigid grip of winter, spring is always just around the corner, a source of optimism and hope for baseball fans across the globe as we attempt to look past these bleak baseball-less months. The beginning of March marks the beginning of baseball season, with legions of fans making the trip to their favorite teams spring training site. The Grapefruit League hosts 15 teams with all games played within the state of Florida. The Cactus League also hosts 15 clubs, taking advantage of the warm Arizona desert. Not all competitions are exclusively professional; for example, many big league teams will match up against local college talent in exhibitions, such as Atlanta Braves vs. Georgia Tech, Boston Red Sox vs. Boston College, etc. Furthermore, even in games with two major league teams listed, many clubs utilize split squads, enabling for simultaneous games and allowing for more total playing time. Though spring training statistics do not count towards regulation play, March numbers can go a long way towards building a players confidence entering the season. Not to mention, many rookies earn their spot in the lineup, rotation or bullpen, as spring training position battles are a rite of passage for most aspiring ballplayers. So, where can you see your favorite team play this March? Below is a full listing of participating organizations by league and their spring baseball headquarters.Grapefruit League Florida: Atlanta Braves: Champion Stadium, Lake Buena Vista at Walt Disney World Boston Red Sox: City of Palms Park, Fort Myers Baltimore Orioles: Ed Smith Stadium, Sarasota Detroit Tigers: Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland Florida Marlins: Roger Dean Stadium, Jupiter Houston Astros: Osceola County Stadium, Kissimmee Minnesota Twins: Hammond Stadium, Fort Myers New York Mets: Digital Domain Park, Port St. Lucie New York Yankees: George M. Steinbrenner Field, Tampa Philadelphia Phillies: Bright House Field, Clearwater Pittsburgh Pirates: McKechnie Field, Bradenton St. Louis Cardinals: Roger Dean Stadium, Jupiter Tampa Bay Rays: Charlotte Sports Park, Port Charlotte Toronto Blue Jays: Dunedin Stadium, Dunedin Washington Nationals: Space Coast Stadium, VieraCactus League Arizona: Read the rest of this entry »