"The Los Angeles Dodgers are headed to Glendale, Arizona, in February for Spring Training at Camelback Ranch, the official kick-off to the season. Spring Training marks the true start of the season, with players from all positions reporting to training camp to ramp up their preparations. Rosters allow minor leaguers to compete for a spot or impress evaluators for the future."
"Prospects get a chance to rise up the ranks within the organization and league perception, while veteran players on minor league deals get the chance to make the roster. Since 2009, the Dodgers have started their official preparation at Camelback Ranch. Here is the history of the destination location for spring prep. Where Did the Dodgers Play Spring Training Before Camelback Ranch?"
"Before Spring Training moved to Arizona, the Dodgers played in Vero Beach, Florida, at Holman Stadium. The location was known as Dodgertown, and the team had been playing there since 1953, when the Dodgers were based in Brooklyn. Jackie Robinson, arugably the biggest legend in baseball history, played in the first Spring Training game at Florida. The agreement between the Dodgers and Holman Stadium officially ended on July 14, 2008."
Spring Training at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Arizona serves as the Dodgers' season kickoff, with all players reporting in February to prepare and compete. Rosters include minor leaguers and veterans on minor league deals who can earn roster spots or impress evaluators. The Dodgers have used Camelback Ranch since 2009 after relocating from Holman Stadium in Vero Beach, Florida, historically known as Dodgertown where the team trained since 1953 and Jackie Robinson played the first spring game. The Holman Stadium agreement ended July 14, 2008; the facility was renovated and renamed the Jackie Robinson Training Complex. The move followed a 2008 agreement with Glendale; construction began June 2008 and the venue opened March 2009.
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