Cubs play practical joke on coach Mar 19, 2008
It was parked on the ramp near the right field corner of HoHoKam Park and completely demolished. It had dents everywhere, courtesy of a few free-swinging Cubs, and the trunk was somehow rolled up. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Rotation, lineup questions still looming Mar 19, 2008
The team has been eyeing Baltimore Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts, and O's scout Bruce Kison was in the sellout crowd of 12,772 at HoHoKam Park. Ramirez, who hit a three-run homer in the Cubs' 6-5 win over the Royals, didn't think the team needed another second baseman. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Royals' Guillen needs extra day off to recover Mar 19, 2008
-- When he arrived at Surprise Stadium, manager Trey Hillman had planned to tell outfielder Jose Guillen to take a seat aboard the team bus on Tuesday and travel to HoHoKam Park with the rest of the Royals. Having seemingly shaken the flu bug, Guillen was going to be back in Hillman's lineup. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Sox, Cubs ready to renew rivalry Mar 15, 2008
"Now, I have a chance to be part of it. "I know it's one of the big ones, up there with the Yankees vs. the Red Sox," Bourgeois added. Well, maybe not quite that big, at least not when it's being played in Arizona during the middle of March. But here's one indication of its importance: the White Sox average 4,652 per game at Tucson Electric Park, but Saturday's contest has been reduced to standing room only, with close to triple the average ticket total already purchased. This matchup reaches... (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Cubs' Dempster wing man for groom-to-be Mar 15, 2008
Dempster helped a guy propose to his girlfriend during last Saturday's Chicago-Arizona game at HoHoKam Park. Cubs strength and conditioning coach Tim Buss told Dempster about the couple, and said they were in seats Nos. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Bauman: Time for Cubs to set winning tone Mar 15, 2008
HoHoKam Park was littered with mitigating circumstances, but still, Piniella was far from content. "We haven't really talked about how to pitch to hitters, we haven't put people in roles, we haven't really played our lineup all that much," Piniella said on Thursday. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Fukudome demonstrates dazzling 'D' Mar 15, 2008
-- There were nearly 50 scouts in the stands at HoHoKam Park on Thursday, and most of them came to check out the Cubs' stock of pitchers. But they'll also be sending a note to their parent clubs regarding the Cubs' new right fielder. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Scios00003D17cia pleased with Santana's latest outing Mar 15, 2008
"I was making good pitches," Santana said, the Angels having clipped the Cubs, 6-5, at HoHoKam Park on Friday before the usual overflow crowd of Cubs partisans. "Sometimes you make great pitches ... and don't get a strike. You don't get frustrated. You just keep pitching.". (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Wood finds his stroke vs. Cubs Mar 15, 2008
With a booming two-run homer and a double, Wood busted out of a spring funk on Friday at HoHoKam Park. He'd arrived with two hits -- both homers -- in 28 at-bats. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Bonifacio Adds Versatility Mar 15, 2008
Johnson threw 25 pitches on flat ground at HoHoKam Park on Saturday as a final tune-up, after which he autographed balls, hats and trading cards to all fans who asked. Johnson participated in his first pitchers' fundamental practice of the spring Sunday. (Arizona, TheInsiders.com)
Chavez aiming to DH for A's in Japan Mar 15, 2008
"I could DH right now," Chavez said at Phoenix Municipal Stadium hours before the A's played the Cubs in a Cactus League game at HoHoKam Park. "I'm just getting my legs under me, so I don't pull a [hamstring] or anything. I can hit, though. I'm doing about 90 percent of what I'm supposed to do. I'm so close, but yet so far." The opening series against the Red Sox in the Tokyo Dome on March 25-26 is approaching. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Marshall couple balances busy days Mar 9, 2008
DelChiaro and Marshall then returned to HoHoKam Park in Mesa so she could do a promotional spot on WGN television for the Cubs Wives Food Drive, to be held March 14 and benefit the Paz de Cristo. Marshall, battling for a spot on the Cubs' final 25-man roster, met DelChiaro three years ago. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Cubs notes: Health paying off for Gallagher Mar 9, 2008
-- Sean Gallagher didn't check the list to see which scouts from other teams were at HoHoKam Park on Saturday to watch the Cubs right-hander pitch. Gallagher has been mentioned often in trade rumors. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Unit expected to debut Monday Mar 9, 2008
Bob McManaman The Arizona Republic Mar. The rehab and recovery will continue, but the waiting is over. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Johnson to make debut Monday Mar 9, 2008
The news came shortly after Johnson threw a flat-ground side session at the Cubs' complex at HoHoKam Park. Johnson has been working his way back from surgery to repair a herniated disk in his back in August. (MLB.com -- Arizona Diamondbacks)
Owings has his health in return Mar 9, 2008
In his return to Cactus League action at HoHoKam Park, Owings yielded five hits, three walks and four runs in 1 2/3 innings. "Arm felt great, body felt pretty good," Owings said. (MLB.com -- Arizona Diamondbacks)
More > Mar 8, 2008
Cubs up next: The Cubs have a split squad on Saturday, sending half the team to Phoenix to play the Oakland Athletics while the other half stays at HoHoKam Park to play host to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Sean Marshall was slated to pitch against the D-Backs while Jon Lieber will start against the A's and Rich Harden. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Cubs notes: Ramirez returns swinging Mar 8, 2008
The Official Site of The Chicago Cubs: News: Notes: Ramirez returns swinging. 03/07/2008 7:32 PM ET Notes: Ramirez returns swinging Third baseman eager to get back into flow of things By Carrie Muskat / MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
D-backs notes: No. 8 not an easy choice Mar 8, 2008
Up next: The D-backs will stay in the Phoenix area Saturday to take on the Cubs at HoHoKam Park. Owings will start for the D-backs after missing his last start and Chad Qualls and Brandon Lyon are among those expected to get their work in on the mound as well. (MLB.com -- Arizona Diamondbacks)
Marquis tosses three shutout innings Mar 7, 2008
Up next: The Cubs will host the Mariners on Friday at HoHoKam Park. Aramis Ramirez is expected to be in the lineup for the first time this spring after nursing a sore right shoulder. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Cubs notes: Marquis, Piniella OK Mar 7, 2008
The Official Site of The Chicago Cubs: News: Notes: Marquis, Piniella patch things up. 03/06/2008 6:37 PM ET Notes: Marquis, Piniella patch things up Right-hander says they had 'miscommunication' over role By Carrie Muskat / MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Closer race a tight one for Cubs Mar 7, 2008
PHOENIX -- In past springs, if you wanted to watch Kerry Wood pitch, you often had to sneak over to the back field at HoHoKam Park. The right-hander was usually on a rehab assignment. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Notes: Lieber back in the saddle Mar 4, 2008
sort of; Howry toils in ninth By Carrie Muskat / MLB.com. Murton on Piniella, Cubs. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Velez brings speed to bases, fielding Mar 3, 2008
"It doesn't even look like his feet touch the ground." Velez roamed new ground at HoHoKam Park -- third base, after starting three previous exhibitions at second base. This underscored manager Bruce Bochy's intent to make Velez a super-utilityman in the mold of the Los Angeles Angels' Chone Figgins. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Giants notes: Cain shines in spring debut Mar 3, 2008
"It was back to what it was. You forget that feeling," said Cain, who made his first career appearance at HoHoKam Park. "It felt cool to walk into the stadium and [think], 'Hey, I'm playing today,' not 'Oh, I'm going to practice again.'" Cain threw 25 strikes in 39 pitches despite experiencing less-than-optimal conditions. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
DeRosa returns to Cubs, feeling 'great' Mar 3, 2008
"I feel great," said the Cubs second baseman, who showed up at HoHoKam Park to see his teammates Sunday after spending a week in Chicago to have the surgery. "I'm obviously excited to be back. I was getting cabin fever. You go from practicing in 70-degree heat and sunshine to sitting in a hotel room for a week, and there's about four inches of snow on the ground and it's 10 degrees. I'm just happy it was quick. It was a success." DeRosa, who has had an irregular heartbeat since he was a teen,... (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Giants notes: Bochy unhappy with bad loss Mar 2, 2008
Up next: The Giants travel to Mesa's HoHoKam Park on Sunday to face the Chicago Cubs for the third time in four days. Right-hander Matt Cain, making his first Cactus League start, will oppose Cubs left-hander Ted Lilly. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Notes: Wood fine despite results Mar 2, 2008
On deck: The Cubs play host to the San Francisco Giants at 2:05 p.m. CT on Sunday at HoHoKam Park in the two teams' third meeting in the last four games. The game will be broadcast on WGN Radio and Comcast Sports Net. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Notes: Zambrano on the right track Mar 1, 2008
Looking for lunch at HoHoKam Park. Check out Hall of Famer Ferguson Jenkins' Iowa pork tenderloin sandwiches at "Fergie's Big Bites" in the right-field corner. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Cubs notes: Solid first start for Dempster Feb 29, 2008
On deck: The Cubs play their Cactus League home opener at 2:05 p.m. CT Friday against the San Francisco Giants at HoHoKam Park. Carlos Zambrano, coming off an 18-win season, is scheduled to start for the Cubs against lefty Jonathan Sanchez. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Soriano ready to run at the top Feb 29, 2008
He's expected to make his first Cactus League start Friday when the Cubs play host to the San Francisco Giants at HoHoKam Park. He'll be batting first. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Dempster to kick off Cactus action Feb 28, 2008
The two teams face off at Scottsdale Stadium at 2:05 p.m. CT. The Cubs and Giants will play at HoHoKam Park on Friday in the Cubs' spring home opener. Thursday will be the first game-day look at new Cubs right fielder Kosuke Fukudome, who is expected to start. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Cubs notes: Fukudome makes plans to steal Feb 28, 2008
Fukudome's locker at HoHoKam Park is separated from Carlos Zambrano only by a drinking fountain. That might not be a good idea since Zambrano already has pulled a couple of pranks on the new Cubs outfielder. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Notes: Piniella stumps for Hendry Feb 27, 2008
The Cubs moved to HoHoKam Park after Tuesday's practice, and will work out at the stadium on Wednesday. Among the fundamentals to be discussed will be stealing third base. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Cubs notes: Opportunity knocks at second Feb 26, 2008
" Home run derby: Jake Fox won a home run derby competition at HoHoKam Park on Sunday, hitting four out in 15 swings. Micah Hoffpauir and Dylan Johnston also took part. There were several former big league players attending the event. "It was a lot of fun meeting these guys," said Fox, who got to chat with Geoff Zaun and Fergie Jenkins. "It was fun to be part of the show and see the old timers. " Extra bases: The starters for the first five Cactus League games will be Dempster, Zambrano,... (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Notes: No hints for hitters during BP Feb 24, 2008
The Cubs will not play an intrasquad game, but will move to HoHoKam Park after Tuesday's workout. They'll have one practice session on Wednesday. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Mailbag: Prediction too bold? Feb 19, 2008
It's south of HoHoKam Park. Another dinner option is the Pink Pony at 3831 N. Scottsdale Road, which was once the No. 1 hangout for baseball types. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Cactus League Feb 18, 2008
Home stadium: HoHoKam Park, 1235 N. Center St., Mesa, AZ 85201. Directions: Take I-10 to 60 East to Country Club Drive, exit north; turn right at Brown Road; turn left at Center Street; ballpark is one block on the right. (USA Today -- Sports)
Will Cubs end century-long drought? Feb 13, 2008
Cubs' pitchers and catchers are due to report on Wednesday to HoHoKam Park in Mesa, Ariz. and their first formal workout of Spring Training will be held on Thursday. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Cubs ready to report, hungry for title Feb 11, 2008
The Cubs begin their defense of the National League Central title with a workout on Thursday for pitchers and catchers at the facility, located a few blocks south of their spring home stadium, HoHoKam Park. Position players report on Feb. 18. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Cubs' Spring Training Outlook Feb 10, 2008
The Cubs move to HoHoKam Park in Mesa on Feb. 27. First exhibition game is Feb. 28 at the Giants. (Chicago Cubs, TheInsiders.com)
Notes: Cedeno plays outfield Jan 12, 2008
The 2008 season will be the Cubs' 30th consecutive Spring Training in Mesa, and 12th at the new HoHoKam Park. Room service: Alderman Tom Tunney of the 44th Ward has called a community meeting for Jan. 23 to show plans and gather feedback for a proposed hotel complex on Addison Street near Wrigley Field. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Seacoast native Fuld a hit in Arizona Fall League Jan 2, 2008
Fuld, technically a rookie with the Chicago Cubs after playing eight games with them this past season, turned in a 1-for-2 performance on the final day and received high praise from the couple hundred fans in attendance at the Cubs spring training home, Hohokam Park in Mesa. As Fuld singled to center to lead off the game, stole second base, and then jogged to home plate on St. Louis Cardinals prospect Jared Hoffpauir's single, the fans couldn't resist shouting "Sammy! Sammy!". (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Early FBR commitments coming in Dec 20, 2007
Tournament locations are: Cashman Park, Deer Valley Park, Desert West Community Center, Paseo Highlands Park, Pecos Park, University Park, Washington Activity Center, Thunderbird Paseo, Palm Valley Golf Course, Hohokam Park, Rio Vista Community Park, Scottsdale Ranch Park, Benedict Field and Surprise Stadium. Online registration is available at. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Brewers' Spring Training schedule set Nov 29, 2007
Only two of those games are against the rival Chicago Cubs: March 4 at HoHoKam Park and March 10 at Maryvale. Tickets for games at Maryvale Baseball Park go on sale Feb. 11 at Brewers. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Cubs release Spring schedule Nov 20, 2007
The Cubs will play six home games in eight days from March 13-20 at HoHoKam Park in Mesa, and conclude their Arizona portion of the schedule March 27 against Milwaukee ... Individual game tickets for the 2008 Cubs home Spring Training games at HoHoKam Park will go on sale Jan. 8 at 10 a.m. CT on or by calling 1-800-905-3315 ... The ticket box office at HoHoKam Park will open for the sale of individual game tickets for the first time on Jan. 15, 2008, at 9 a.m. MST.. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Cardinals Arizona Fall League Photo Pack Nov 3, 2007
The spectacular view is from Mesas HoHoKam Park, spring home of the Cubs. s stance. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
Cubs notes: Critics can't shake Lou Oct 5, 2007
Cubs fans who couldn't get tickets to Chase Field for the NLDS games against the Diamondbacks w 00003544 ere able to watch the games on the big screen at HoHoKam Park in Mesa, the team's Spring Training home ballpark. Cubs bench coach Alan Trammell and D-backs coach Kirk Gibson, both former Detroit Tigers, posed for a photo behind home plate Thursday. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Vito's Pizza Place & Italian Ristorante May 17, 2007
16, 2007 12:00 AM Located on the southeast corner of Lindsay Road at McKellips, near Hohokam Park in Mesa, Vito's is a great place to go after a Chicago Cubs home spring training game. It's also a good place to go anytime you want a solid Italian meal. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
MLB: Talks between Zambrano, Cubs heating up Mar 31, 2007
As Carlos Zambrano spoke about his contract negotiations Thursday at HoHoKam Park, a pacifier was perched on a shelf in his locker. Was somebody trying to tell Zambrano something. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Cubs thinking big after busy offseason Mar 31, 2007
This spring, he has caught hundreds of fly balls, many before the early-bird fans arrived at HoHoKam Park. There's been an emphasis on playing the game right. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Notes: Piniella pauses to reflect, project Mar 31, 2007
A Major League-high 175,891 fans attended 16 games at HoHoKam Park this year. The Cubs' team ERA of 4. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Q&A with manager Clint Hurdle Mar 31, 2007
In a small square office in a spartan visitors' clubhouse at HoHoKam Park, Hurdle took a few minutes before batting practice to reflect on the raised hopes and expectations of his team. MLB.com: Is this the best team you've had in your time here. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Female ump flawless in big league exhibition game Mar 31, 2007
Her performance before a HoHoKam Park record crowd of 12,917 was pretty much like the sunny 64-degree day. It was flawless. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Cubs exit Cactus play on high note Mar 30, 2007
The game drew a record crowd of 12,917, topping the old mark of 12,903 set March 4 when the Cubs played host to the White Sox at HoHoKam Park. Up next: The Cubs head to Las Vegas where they'll play two games against the Mariners. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
'Just another day' for female ump Mar 30, 2007
Cortesio, 30, worked the bases as part of the umpire crew for the Chicago Cubs-Arizona Diamondbacks game at HoHoKam Park, the first female umpire to work a Major League exhibition game in nearly 20 years ... Hoffpauir did hit a three-run homer to give the Cubs a 7-4 win over the Diamondbacks in front of a HoHoKam Park record crowd of 12,917. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Notes: Zambrano deadline nears Mar 30, 2007
The Cubs drew a record 12,917 to HoHoKam Park Thursday for the finale, and drew 175,891 fans for the season. The old single-game mark was 12,903 was set March 4 against the White Sox. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Cedeno's improvement helps Cubs Mar 29, 2007
Cedeno's winning homer to deep left on a blustery day at HoHoKam Park came off Thad Markray. Chicago led 10-8 headed into the bottom of the ninth, but closer Ryan Dempster gave up three hits and two runs for a blown save. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Cubs notes: Roster has 12 pitchers Mar 29, 2007
Bears coach Lovie Smith was among the fans at HoHoKam Park Wednesday ... On deck: The Cubs wrap up the Arizona portion of the exhibition season Thursday when they play host to the Diamondbacks at HoHoKam Park. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Notes: Cook shows he's ready for opener Mar 29, 2007
Soriano, a notorious bad-ball hitter, slammed a pitch barely above his shoe tops over the left-center-field wall at HoHoKam Park in a game against the Cubs that eventually ended in a 4-4 tie in 10 innings before 12,712 fans. "That pitch to Soriano, if you throw it 100 times, he would maybe hit one homer," manager Clint Hurdle said. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Female ump to work MLB exhibition game Mar 28, 2007
This week, she'll move over to HoHoKam Park when a Diamondbacks split squad plays Chicago. Cubs reliever Scott Eyre liked the idea. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Notes: Which Angel will be out on the field? Mar 28, 2007
On deck: The Cubs have two games remaining at HoHoKam Park, and will play host to the Colorado Rockies Wednesday. Prior, who is 0-2 with a 9. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Notes: Cedeno makes Cubs roster Mar 27, 2007
On deck: The Cubs have three games remaining at HoHoKam Park, starting Tuesday when they play host to the Kansas City Royals at 3:05 p.m. CT. Rich Hill is slated to make his fourth start and fifth Cactus League appearance against the Royals' Jorge De La Rosa. is a reporter for MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Floyd keeping things simple at plate Mar 26, 2007
Cliff Floyd watches his solo homer soar out of HoHoKam Park on Sunday afternoon ... -- If any of the 12,727 fans at HoHoKam Park on Sunday saw Cliff Floyd play baseball at Thornwood High School in South Holland, Ill. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Cubs begin journey with optimism Mar 26, 2007
On Sunday at HoHoKam Park, Piniella voiced satisfaction about his club's work habits this spring and optimism about its prospects for this summer. "I feel good about our team," Piniella said. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
