Phoenix heat wave disrupts MLB spring training with record-breaking temperatures
A severe heat wave is sweeping across the Phoenix area, bringing record-breaking temperatures just as Major League Baseball's spring training nears its end. The scorching conditions have already forced changes to game schedules and fan policies in the Cactus League.
Temperatures in Phoenix are set to climb to 100 degrees by Wednesday, with highs of up to 106 degrees expected through the final weekend of spring training. This surge has shattered the previous record for the earliest 100-degree day, which was March 26, 1988.
Cactus League officials have responded by rescheduling at least 10 games, shifting start times to 6 p.m. or earlier. They have also relaxed stadium rules, allowing fans to bring in water and other drinks, while adding hydration stations to help spectators cope with the heat. The league currently hosts 15 MLB teams, including the Oakland Athletics, who recently defeated the San Diego Padres 7-2 at Peoria Stadium. The extreme weather arrives as clubs wrap up their final preparations before the regular season begins.
The heat wave has disrupted the usual spring training routine, forcing adjustments to game times and fan services. With temperatures breaking long-standing records, teams and organisers are working to ensure player and spectator safety during the final days of the Cactus League season.
