MLB releases new spring training schedule, Phillies begin March 18

With the lockout over, the Phillies are making their way back to Clearwater.

Players are already arriving ahead of the mandatory report date on Sunday, and MLB released the revised spring schedule Friday afternoon.

The new schedule for the Grapefruit League will vary based on region. Clubs on the West coast of Florida will play at least 17 games across 21 days amongst each other, and teams on the East coast will play a minimum of 15 on their side of the state.

The Phillies will play 19 exhibition games leading up to Opening Day on April 7. Their first spring matchup is set for next Friday, March 18 at Detroit in Lakeland.

The Phillies' entire spring schedule is below (note that times are to be determined).

Date	Matchup	Location
Fri., March 18	PHI @ DET	Lakeland, FL
Sat., March 19	TOR @ PHI	Clearwater, FL
Sun., March 20	PHI @ ATL	North Port, FL
Mon., March 21	PHI @ NYY	Tampa, FL
Tue., March 22	DET @ PHI	Clearwater, FL
Wed., March 23	TOR @ PHI	Clearwater, FL
Thu., March 24	PHI @ PIT	Bradenton, FL
Fri, March 25	NYY @ PHI	Clearwater, FL
Sat., March 26	PHI @ DET	Lakeland, FL
Sun., March 27	PHI @ TOR	Dunedin, FL
Mon., March 28	BAL @ PHI	Clearwater, FL
Wed., March 30	DET @ PHI	Clearwater, FL
Thu., March 31	NYY @ PHI	Clearwater, FL
Fri, April 1	PHI @ BAL	Sarasota, FL
Sat., April 2	PHI @ TOR	Dunedin, FL
Sun., April 3	DET @ PHI	Clearwater, FL
Mon., April 4	PHI @ NYY	Tampa, FL
Tue., April 5	PIT @ PHI	Clearwater, FL
Wed., April 6	PHI @ TB	St. Petersburg, FL (Tropicana Field)

Admittedly not the most substantial post. How about some shots of Bryce Harper and co. down in Clearwater?

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MLB releases new spring training schedule, Phillies begin March 18

The Phillies will play a revised Grapefruit League schedule that starts against the Tigers next Friday

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