When Baseball Starts to Feel Real Again

Spring is creeping closer, and for the Dodgers that means one thing: baseball is almost back. Pitchers and catchers report on February 13, the full squad follows on February 17, and just like that, the long winter officially ends.

Cactus League games kick off February 21 with a familiar matchup against the Angels, and the countdown finally turns real. Toss in fan events and meet-and-greets, and spring training becomes less about workouts and more about hope, routine, and the start of another season.