Major League Baseball’s revised Spring Training schedule begins on Sunday, February 28, with 14 Florida Grapefruit League teams in action.

Developed with health and safety considerations in mind, Florida Grapefruit League teams will play under a regionalized schedule within Florida to mitigate travel.

MLB has revised the 2021 Florida Spring training schedule by creating pods for Florida Grapefruit League games to separate teams by their sites on Florida’s east and west coasts.  This move will reduce cross-state travel concerns during the covid-19 pandemic.

Teams were divided into three groups for the Grapefruit League season to eliminate longer bus rides:

Florida East Coast: Houston Astros, Washington Nationals (West Palm Beach), Miami Marlins, St. Louis Cardinals (Jupiter), New York Mets (Port St. Lucie)

Florida West Coast: Baltimore Orioles (Sarasota), Detroit Tigers (Lakeland), New York Yankees (Tampa), Philadelphia Phillies (Clearwater), Pittsburgh Pirates (Bradenton), Toronto Blue Jays (Dunedin)

Southwest Florida: Atlanta Braves (North Port), Baltimore Orioles (Sarasota), Boston Red Sox, Minnesota Twins (Fort Myers), Pittsburgh (Bradenton), Tampa Bay Rays (Port Charlotte)

Baltimore, based in Sarasota, and Pittsburgh, in Bradenton, are part of both West Coast groups.

The west coast pod is split into north and south divisions with teams playing 28 games. The east coast pod features five teams playing 24 games.

Spring training games until March 13 may be shortened to five or seven innings if agreed upon by both managers. The completion of innings will not be required if a pitcher has thrown at least 20 pitches. Pitchers also will be permitted to re-enter games after being removed during spring training.

Split-squad games, traditionally used in the first half of the exhibition season to allow evaluation of more players, also were eliminated.

Team by Team information

Atlanta Braves
2021 Schedule: Atlanta Braves – Florida Grapefruit League
CoolToday Park Seating Capacity: 22.5%, approximately 1,800 fans per game
Ticket Information and Pricing:  (941) 413-5000 or www.braves.com/springtraivning
Health and Safety Protocols:  Cool Today Park will follow the 2021 MLB health and safety protocols, which are fully documented in the comprehensive Operations Manual that has been distributed to the 30 Major League Clubs.  The stadium and its back fields will be closed to the public during workouts. Players won’t be able to sign autographs; fans at exhibition games can view batting practice from their ticketed seats only and won’t be permitted to approach the field or dugouts.
First Pitchers and Catchers Workout: February 18; First Full Squad Workout: February 23

Baltimore Orioles
2021 Schedule; Baltimore Orioles – Florida Grapefruit League
Ed Smith Stadium Seating Capacity: 25% capacity, approximately 1,833 fans.
2021 Ticket Information and Pricing: (941) 893-6300 or www.orioles.com/spring
Birdland Memberships and 5-Game Flex plans are currently on sale at Orioles.com/Spring, with single-game tickets available for purchase beginning February 20.
Health and Safety Protocols:  The club will implement “pod” seating throughout the ballpark to ensure proper social distancing of at least six feet between groups, and will require all fans to adhere to the club’s health and safety policies while at the stadium. These include wearing CDC-approved masks (covering the nose and mouth) at all times, and paying only with credit or debit cards (no cash) to limit touch points. Social distancing practices and enhanced security measures will also be enforced upon entry and throughout the ballpark, per the team.
First Pitchers and Catchers Workout: February 17; First Full Squad Workout: February 22

Boston Red Sox
2021 Schedule: Boston Red Sox – Florida Grapefruit League
Jet Blue Park Seating Capacity: Capped at 24%, approximately 2,400 fans per game.
2021 Ticket Information and Pricing: Toll Free (877) RED-SOX9 (733-7699); (239) 334-4700 or www.redsox.com/springtraining.com
Health and Safety Protocols: Practice fields closed to fans. Tickets will be sold in physically distanced ‘pods’ comprised primarily of 2-4 seats that will allow for at least six feet between groups.
First Pitchers and Catchers Workout: February 18; First Full Squad Workout: February 22

Detroit Tigers
2021 Schedule: Detroit Tigers – Florida Grapefruit League
Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium Seating Capacity: Approximately 20%, 2,000 fans
2021 Ticket Information and Pricing: (863) 686-8075 or www.tigers.com/springtraining. The Tigers will begin selling spring training tickets at noon Thursday, February 18.
Health and Safety Protocols: Seats will be sold in pods, ranging from one to six seats. Each pod will be at least six feet from other pods in all directions. Restricted seats will be closed off. The outfield berm beyond the left-field wall is set to be marked off in six-foot-by-six-foot spaces, only available for groups of four people or less. Masks must be worn by fans and employees, except when eating or drinking. Masks must be MLB approved, meaning neck gaiters, bandanas and masks with valves are not permitted. No pre-game activities will be allowed before the first pitch is thrown at each game because of the Major League Baseball rules of separation. Concessions and merchandise sales will be cashless, and no bags — except medical or diaper bags — can be brought into the park. Fan interaction with players before the game is also prohibited.
First Pitchers and Catchers Workout: February 17; First Full Squad Workout: February 22

Houston Astros
2021 Schedule: Houston Astros – Florida Grapefruit League
FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches Seating Capacity: Approximately 1,600 fans
2021 Ticket Information and Pricing: (561) 500-HITS (4487) or www.ballparkpalmbeaches.com
Season ticket holders and those who purchased tickets prior to the release of the revised schedule, will be contacted by e-mail and given priority to re-purchase tickets for the new schedule. All remaining tickets then will be on sale starting Saturday, February 20 for the general public. Tickets can be purchased through the stadium’s website: ballparkpalmbeaches.com.
Health and Safety Protocols: Health & Safety Information — The Ballpark of The Palm Beaches (ballparkpalmbeaches.com)
Fans are not allowed at the facilities to watch workouts prior to the start of games.  The FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches has established strict COVID-19 protocols and guidelines, including the mandatory use of a face covering when not eating or drinking. Virtually everything in the stadiums will be touchless from the entry gates to the rest rooms. Signs and decals will be posted around the stadiums to remind people to socially distance.
First Pitchers and Catchers Workout: February 18; First Full Squad Workout: February 22

Miami Marlins
2021 Schedule: Miami Marlins – Florida Grapefruit League
Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium Seating Capacity: 21% capacity
2021 Ticket Information and Pricing: (561) 630-1828; (561) 630-1829 or www.rogerdeanchevroletstadium.com/. Tickets for Marlins and Cardinals games will be available to Roger Dean Stadium season ticket holders Friday. Those customers will be allowed to purchase individual game tickets at their normal season ticket rate.
February 21: Season ticket holders to Marlins games at Marlins Park and Cardinals games at Busch Stadium will be allowed to purchase single-game tickets.
February 23:  Remaining tickets will go on sale to the general public.
Health and Safety Protocols: HEALTH & SAFETY POLICIES & PROCEDURES – Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium
Fans are not allowed at the facilities to watch workouts prior to the start of games. Roger Dean Stadium has established strict COVID-19 protocols and guidelines, including the mandatory use of a face covering when not eating or drinking. Virtually everything in the stadiums will be touchless from the entry gates to the rest rooms. Signs and decals will be posted around the stadiums to remind people to socially distance.
First Pitchers and Catchers Workout: February 18; First Full Squad Workout: February 23

Minnesota Twins
2021 Schedule: Minnesota Twins – Florida Grapefruit League
Hammond Stadium at CenturyLink Sports Complex Seating Capacity: 28%, approximately 2,400 fans
2021 Ticket Information and Pricing: Toll Free (800) 33-TWINS (338-9467) or www.twinsbaseball/springtraining.  Exclusive Spring Training Season Ticket Holder presales begin Thursday, February 18, while remaining inventory is available to the general public beginning Wednesday, February 24.
Health and Safety Protocols: The club has developed a physically-distanced seating plan utilizing “pods” (sold in sets of 2 or 4 contiguous seats only).  “Buffer Zones” will be created between the playing field and the first row of ticketed seats adjacent to both dugouts (12 feet in distance) and bullpens (6 feet in distance). Guests are not allowed within the designated “Buffer Zones” at any time. Additionally, in accordance with Major League Baseball guidelines, all on-field personnel (i.e. players, coaches and staff) are prohibited from signing autographs or engaging in direct guest contact. Guests should NOT seek autographs at the CenturyLink Sports Complex. Enhancements have been made to cleaning protocol, including cleaning and disinfecting all in-use seats, railings, food and beverage surfaces, elevators and restrooms, with peroxide multi-surface cleaner and disinfectant or vital oxide, before, during and after each game. Partitions will be used to separate staff and guests at points-of-sale. Concession and retail staff are required to wear a face covering over their nose and mouth at all times in Hammond Stadium (and gloves while prepping or handling food), while submitting to a health questionnaire and temperature check daily upon arrival. All Twins and Mighty Mussels employees, all Event Staff and all guests ages two (2) and older will be required to wear a face covering over their nose and mouth to enter Hammond Stadium and at all times while in the ballpark, other than when actively eating or drinking in their ticketed seat. Touchless transactions (including mobile ticketing and the MLB Ballpark App) are strongly recommended and encouraged, while credit card purchases will not require signatures or pins to complete purchase.
First Pitchers and Catchers Workout: February 19; First Full Squad Workout: February 23

New York Mets
2021 Schedule: New York Mets – Florida Grapefruit League
Clover Park Seating Capacity: 20% capacity,approximately 1,400 fans
2021 Ticket Information and Pricing: (772) 871-2115 or www.mets.com/springtraining.  Single-game ticket sales for New York Mets spring training season-ticket holders begins at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Single-game ticket sales for New York Mets season-ticket holders and St. Lucie Mets season-ticket holders begins at 10 a.m. Thursday. Single-game tickets for the general public go on sale at 10 a.m. February 20. All tickets must be purchased online at mets.com/springtraining. Ticket prices range from $15-$35.
Health and Safety Protocols: Clover Park will meet MLB, local health department and CDC guidelines to ensure all players and fans are safe. Fans will be required to wear masks that cover their nose and mouth at all times on ballpark property other than when actively eating or drinking at their ticketed seat. Stadium ushers and staff will monitor the crowd and ask all fans to comply with the safety protocols. Hand sanitizer stations and social distancing markers have been installed throughout Clover Park and staff will continually disinfect and sanitize restrooms and common areas. Concession stands will be open with health and safely protocols strictly enforced. Every location will have a touchless payment option and the Mets encourage fans to use credit or debit cards at all locations.
First Pitchers and Catchers Workout: February 18; First Full Squad Workout: February 23

New York Yankees
2021 Schedule: New York Yankees – Florida Grapefruit League
George M. Steinbrenner Field Seating Capacity: TBA
2021 Ticket Information and Pricing: (813) 879-2244 or www.yankees.com/springtraining or www.gmsfield.com
Health and Safety Protocols: George M. Steinbrenner Field Stadium Safety Guidelines Sports & Events Venue in Tampa | New York Yankees | Steinbrenner Field (gmsfield.com)
First Pitchers and Catchers Workout: February 17; First Full Squad Workout: February 22

Philadelphia Phillies
2021 Schedule: Philadelphia Phillies – Florida Grapefruit League
Spectrum Field Seating Capacity: 25% capacity, approximately 2,200 fans per game
2021 Ticket Information and Pricing: (727) GO-PHILS (467-4457) or www.phillies.com/springtraining.  Tickets go on sale February 19 and will be sold in seating pod allotments of two, three or four per transaction.
Health and Safety Protocols:  Concession stands will be open. All fans ages two and older will be expected to wear a face-covering at all times, except when actively eating or drinking in their respective seating pod.
First Pitchers and Catchers Workout: February 17; First Full Squad Workout: February 22

Pittsburgh Pirates
2021 Schedule: Pittsburgh Pirates – Florida Grapefruit League
LECOM Park Seating Capacity: 15% capacity
2021 Ticket Information and Pricing: (941) 747-3031 or www.pirates.com/springtraining. Tickets will first be made available to ticket holders and corporate partners Wednesday, February 17 through Sunday, February 21. New season-ticket packages won’t be made available because of capacity limits, and health and safety protocols. Tickets remaining after the pre-sale will be available to purchase Monday, February 22, at 10 a.m.
Health and Safety Protocols: Tickets will be offered by seating pod allotments of two or four tickets per transaction. There will be at least six feet of social distancing spaced between each pod. All fans, other than children 2 years old and younger, will also be required to wear face masks while visiting the ballpark. The only exception will be when visitors are eating or drinking while seated.
First Pitchers and Catchers Workout: February 17; First Full Squad Workout: February 22

St. Louis Cardinals
2021 Schedule: St. Louis Cardinals – Florida Grapefruit League
Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium Seating Capacity: 21% capacity
2021 Ticket Information and Pricing: (561) 630-1828; (561) 630-1829 or www.rogerdeanchevroletstadium.com/. Tickets for Marlins and Cardinals games will be available to Roger Dean Stadium season ticket holders Friday. Those customers will be allowed to purchase individual game tickets at their normal season ticket rate.
February 21: Season ticket holders to Marlins games at Marlins Park and Cardinals games at Busch Stadium will be allowed to purchase single-game tickets.
February 23:  Remaining tickets will go on sale to the general public.
Health and Safety Protocols: HEALTH & SAFETY POLICIES & PROCEDURES – Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium
Fans are not allowed at the facilities to watch workouts prior to the start of games. Roger Dean Stadium has established strict COVID-19 protocols and guidelines, including the mandatory use of a face covering when not eating or drinking. Virtually everything in the stadiums will be touchless from the entry gates to the rest rooms. Signs and decals will be posted around the stadiums to remind people to socially distance.
First Pitchers and Catchers Workout: February 17; First Full Squad Workout: February 22

Tampa Bay Rays
2021 Schedule: Tampa Bay Rays – Florida Grapefruit League
Charlotte Sports Park Seating Capacity: 25% capacity
2021 Ticket Information and Pricing: (727) 825-3250 or www.rayusbaseball.com/springtraining
Health and Safety Protocols: Charlotte Sports Park will follow the 2021 MLB health and safety protocols, which are fully documented in the comprehensive Operations Manual that has been distributed to the 30 Major League Clubs.
First Pitchers and Catchers Workout: February 18; First Full Squad Workout: February 23

Toronto Blue Jays
2021 Schedule: Toronto Blue Jays – Florida Grapefruit League
TD Ballpark Seating Capacity: 15% capacity
2021 Ticket Information and Pricing: Toll Free (888) 525-JAYS; (727) 733-0429 or www.bluejays.com/springtraining.  Past Spring Training Season Ticket Members will have first access to tickets on Monday, February. 22, ahead of the public onsale at 10:00 a.m. EST on Wednesday, February 24.
Health and Safety Protocols: Tickets sold in pods of two or four seats, spaced a minimum of six feet apart. Face coverings required for entry; fans aged two and older are required to wear them in the ballpark, except when eating or drinking in their seats. Mobile ticketing required for entry to limit touchpoints. Symptom screening prior to entry. Concession stands will feature social distance markers and prepackaged food and utensils. Hand sanitizing stations available throughout the stadium. No player autographs. No fan or media attendance at player workouts at TD Ballpark or the Player Development Complex; parking lot access will be restricted during player workouts at both locations
First Pitchers and Catchers Workout: February 18; First Full Squad Workout: February 22

Washington Nationals
2021 Schedule: Washington Nationals – Florida Grapefruit League
FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches Seating Capacity: Approximately 1,600 fans
2021 Ticket Information and Pricing: (561) 500-HITS (4487) or www.ballparkpalmbeaches.com.
Season ticket holders and those who purchased tickets prior to the release of the revised schedule, will be contacted by e-mail and given priority to re-purchase tickets for the new schedule. All remaining tickets then will be on sale starting Saturday, February 20 for the general public. Tickets can be purchased through the stadium’s website: ballparkpalmbeaches.com.
Health and Safety Protocols: Health & Safety Information — The Ballpark of The Palm Beaches (ballparkpalmbeaches.com)
Fans are not allowed at the facilities to watch workouts prior to the start of games. The FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches has established strict COVID-19 protocols and guidelines, including the mandatory use of a face covering when not eating or drinking. Virtually everything in the stadiums will be touchless from the entry gates to the rest rooms. Signs and decals will be posted around the stadiums to remind people to socially distance.
First Pitchers and Catchers Workout: February 18; First Full Squad Workout: February 22