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Mesa at the heart of the Cactus League: spring training games and history
Spring in Mesa means day baseball and packed itineraries. The city sits in the heart of the Cactus League, with more than 200 MLB spring training games staged across roughly 30 days each year, drawing fans who build vacations around the schedule [1].The tradition runs deep. Mesa’s connection to the Cactus League—and the league’s rise from modest beginnings to today’s regional showcase—anchors the city’s baseball identity [2].Beyond game days, visitors find a full slate of fan-friendly options and off‑field attractions that round out the trip around town [1].