The Grand Commute: How Dodgers & Cubs Tackle 'Travel' in Spring Training!
Alright, baseball fans, gather 'round! We all love Spring Training, right? The sun, the fresh-cut grass, the promise of a new season... it's pure magic. But have you ever stopped to think about the glamour of the early season travel? Spoiler alert: sometimes, it's less private jet, more... well, school bus.
Take our buddies, the Los Angeles Dodgers, for example. They're usually chilling in Glendale, Arizona, soaking up the desert sun. But recently, they had a "road trip" on the schedule. Where to, you ask? A distant land far, far away? Nope! Just a quick hop over to Mesa to play the Chicago Cubs.
Now, if you're picturing private planes and five-star hotels for this epic journey, you might need to recalibrate. We're talking about a bus ride. A bus ride that, in the grand scheme of things, is probably shorter than your morning commute to work! Imagine some of the biggest stars in baseball, guys who make millions, hopping on a team bus for a roughly 30-minute jaunt. It's not exactly climbing Mount Everest, but hey, it's still a "road game" on the schedule!
This little trek from Glendale to Mesa for a game against the Cubs is a perfect reminder that even in the big leagues, especially during Spring Training, there are those moments that feel delightfully... normal. It's not always private chefs and first-class cabins. Sometimes, it's just you, your teammates, and the open road (or at least, the open highway between two Arizona towns).
While it might be a small inconvenience for the big leaguers, packing up their gear and riding the bus, it's just part of the grind. It shows that even the most glamorous sports have their less-than-glamorous moments, proving that baseball, at its heart, is still a game of hustle, teamwork, and occasionally, a good old-fashioned bus ride with your pals.
So next time you're stuck in traffic, just remember: even your favorite multi-million dollar baseball players sometimes have to make a slightly awkward commute for work! Gives you a new perspective, doesn't it?
Original Article: Dodgers, Cubs get early look at Spring Training travel schedule