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Arizona Fall League Baseball

When Baseball Season is Over, Baseball in Phoenix Keeps Going

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Arizona Fall League Baseball is an official Major League Baseball event. For about one month each fall in the Phoenix area, the 30 MLB teams send some of their hottest prospects to play exhibition baseball in five stadiums around town. Tickets are cheap, weather is great, hot dogs are tasty--baseball fans rejoice!

1. What is Arizona Fall League Baseball?

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The 30 MLB teams each send 6 players. That's 180 guys. Those 180 guys are arranged into 6 teams of 30 guys each that comprise the Arizona Fall League teams. It's really not too complicated! Here's how it works.

2. The Teams of Arizona Fall League Baseball

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Find out about the six teams that play Arizona Fall League baseball. The team names never change from year to year, but the players and coaches do.

3. Arizona Fall League Current Schedule

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The games of the Arizona Fall League are usually held from mid-October to mid-November. There are several games each day from which to choose. The Arizona Fall League Championship is held on the last day of the Fall League season in Scottsdale.

4. Arizona Fall League Stadiums

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Five stadiums are used for Arizona Fall League games. Here's a zoomable map of Greater Phoenix, with all five stadiums plotted on that map. From there you can get a specific map and directions for the stadium that interests you.

5. Tickets to Arizona Fall League Baseball Games

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Here's the current information about season tickets and single game tickets, as well as how you get them.

6. Arizona Fall League Pictures

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Enjoy these pictures taken at Arizona Fall League Baseball games.

7. Average Monthly Temperatures

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Usually the daytime weather is pleasant for baseball games. Here is some information about what you can expect in October and November.

8. Find a Hotel Near The Stadium

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You might be coming into town just to watch the games. Is one of the players a relative of yours? Are you a scout? Do you just love baseball and can't get enough? Here are some hotel recommendations, organized geographically.

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