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2016 MLB Spring Training reporting dates

By Matt Whitener

Mar 31, 2015; Fort Myers, FL, USA; New York Yankees players stretch before the start of the spring training game against the Minnesota Twins at CenturyLink Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 31, 2015; Fort Myers, FL, USA; New York Yankees players stretch before the start of the spring training game against the Minnesota Twins at CenturyLink Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports /
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Although throughout much of the country, the weather would seem to tell a much different story, but spring is truly right around the corner. And that means that the boys of summer and Major League Baseball are preparing themselves to get back to work as well.

Spring Training is getting ready to get underway throughout Florida and Arizona for all 30 MLB clubs over the next month. But before Cactus and Grapefruit League play begins (on March , each team will open up its doors for camp to begin.

The dates for each team to officially report varies, as some get underway earlier than others. The Giants, Cardinals, Indians, Phillies and Diamondbacks will open their doors the earliest, with their pitchers and catchers expected to be on hand by February 17. Conversely, the Athletics, Rays and Mets will get their full camp underway the latest, beginning on February 26.

Regardless of when it gets underway, baseball is on its way back and is a sure sign of warmer days to come across the country. Here is a complete listing of when each MLB club will open up its doors for business this year:

Arizona Diamondbacks  (Talking Stick, AZ)

Pitchers & Catchers: February 17

Position Players: February 22

First Workout: February 23

Atlanta Braves (Lake Buena Vista at Walt Disney World)

Pitchers & Catchers: February 19

Position Players: February 24

First Team Workout: February 25

Baltimore Orioles (Sarasota, FL)

Pitchers & Catchers: February 18

Position Players: February 23

First Team Workout: February 24

Boston Red Sox (Fort Myers, FL)

Pitchers & Catchers: February 19

Position Players: February 23

First Team Workout: February 24

Chicago Cubs (Mesa, AZ)

Pitchers & Catchers: February 19

Position Players: February 23

First Team Workout: February 24

Chicago White Sox (Glendale, AZ)

Pitchers & Catchers: February 18

Position Players: February 22

First Team Workout: February 23

Cincinnati Reds (Goodyear, AZ)

Pitchers & Catchers: February 18

Position Players: February 23

First Team Workout: February 23

Cleveland Indians (Goodyear, AZ)

Pitchers & Catchers: February 17

Position Players: February 21

First Team Workout: February 22

Colorado Rockies (Talking Stick, AZ)

Pitchers & Catchers: February 18

Position Players: February 24

First Team Workout: February 25

Detroit Tigers (Lakeland, FL)

Pitchers & Catchers: February 18

Position Players: February 22

First Team Workout: February 23

Houston Astros (Kissimmee, FL)

Pitchers & Catchers: February 18

Position Players: February 22

First Team Workout: February 23

Kansas City Royals (Surprise, AZ)

Pitchers & Catchers: February 18

Position Players: February 22

First Team Workout: February 23

Los Angeles Angels (Tempe, AZ)

Pitchers & Catchers:  February 18

Position Players: February 23

First Team Workout: February 24

Los Angeles Dodgers (Glendale, AZ)

Pitchers & Catchers: February 19

Position Players: February 24

First Team Workout: February 25

Miami Marlins (Jupiter, FL)

Pitchers & Catchers: February 18

Position Players: February 21

First Team Workout: February 22

Milwaukee Brewers (Phoenix, AZ)

Pitchers & Catchers: February 19

Position Players: February 24

First Team Workout: February 25

Minnesota Twins (Fort Myers, FL)

Pitchers & Catchers: February 21

Position Players: February 26

First Team Workout: February 27

New York Mets (Port St. Lucie, FL)

Pitchers & Catchers: February 18

Position Players: February 25

First Team Workout: February 26

New York Yankees (Tampa, FL)

Pitchers & Catchers: February 18

Position Players: February 24

First Team Workout: February 25

Oakland Athletics (Mesa, AZ)

Pitchers & Catchers: February 20

Position Players: February 25

First Team Workout: February 26

Philadelphia Phillies (Clearwater, FL)

Pitchers & Catchers: February 17

Position Players: February 22

First Team Workout: February 23

Pittsburgh Pirates (Bradenton, FL)

Pitchers & Catchers: February 18

Position Players: February 22

First Team Workout: February 23

St. Louis Cardinals (Jupiter, FL)

Pitchers & Catchers: February 17

Position Players: February 22

First Team Workout: February 23

San Diego Padres (Peoria, AZ)

Pitchers & Catchers: February 19

Position Players: February 24

First Team Workout: February 25

San Francisco Giants (Scottsdale, AZ)

Pitchers & Catchers: February 17

Position Players: February 22

First Team Workout: February 23

Seattle Mariners (Peoria, AZ)

Pitchers & Catchers: February 19

Position Players: February 24

First Team Workout: February 25

Tampa Bay Rays (Port Charlotte, FL)

Pitchers & Catchers: February 21

Position Players: February 25

First Team Workout: February 26

Texas Rangers (Surprise, AZ)

Pitchers & Catchers: February 18

Position Players: February 23

First Team Workout: February 24

Toronto Blue Jays (Dunedin, FL)

Pitchers & Catchers: February 18

Position Players: February 23

First Team Workout: February 24

Washington Nationals (Viera, FL)

Pitchers & Catchers: February 19

Position Players: February 24

First Team Workout: February 25

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