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Mesa readies for Cactus League as Cubs return to Sloan Park
The Cactus League turns the Phoenix area into a daily baseball circuit every spring, with exhibition games and workouts rolling from late February through March [1]. Mesa is right in the thick of it, welcoming fans for game days, practices, and plenty of pre‑ and postgame stops around town [2].Sloan Park remains the hub in Mesa, serving as the Chicago Cubs’ spring‑training home and a magnet for big crowds and visiting supporters each year [3]. Ticketing and game schedules flow through MLB and individual clubs, with dates and matchup details updated as teams finalize their spring plans [1].For fans plotting a trip, Visit Mesa packages spring‑training essentials—ballpark info, area guides, and tips—tailored to getting in and out of Mesa’s parks with time to spare for dining and attractions nearby [2]. Sloan Park’s site provides ballpark specifics, event calendars, and stadium policies to help set a smooth game day [3].