Spring training in Arizona is no stranger to heat, but the forecast for the coming days is taking things to another level—105 degrees and climbing, the kind of blistering temps that locals in Las Vegas know all too well as the infamous “Dog Days of Summer.” For our newest major league team, the Las Vegas Athletics, that desert furnace arrived a few months early, prompting smart schedule adjustments across the Cactus League to keep players safe, sharp, and ready for the season ahead.
The A’s, training at Hohokam Park in Mesa under their extended lease, moved Friday’s home game against the Chicago Cubs from the standard 1:10 p.m. start to a much cooler 6:10 p.m. evening slot. The Cubs followed suit, shifting their split-squad contest against the Cincinnati Reds to 6:05 p.m. at Sloan Park, while other teams in Goodyear pushed Friday and Saturday games to evening starts as well. Some ballparks, like Peoria (home to the Padres and Mariners), have relaxed rules to allow sealed sports drinks for better on-field hydration.
The National Weather Service is calling for record-breaking heat through the weekend, with a high probability of surpassing 105 degrees Thursday and Friday—potentially peaking at 106-107 in parts of the Valley. These numbers are well above the typical late-March averages, turning what should be a comfortable wind-down to camp into a real test of endurance for athletes, coaches, and staff.
Arizona Diamondbacks leadership has been cautious about wholesale changes—fans purchase tickets and packages around set times, and local businesses rely on daytime crowds for suites and group outings. Still, teams are stepping up with extra shade, free water refill stations at the gates, sunscreen availability, and protocols to monitor heat stress. D-backs skipper Torey Lovullo summed it up plainly: the work has to get done, the players have to stay healthy, and everyone has to adapt.
For the Athletics, this is just one more chapter in the transition story—from Oakland to Las Vegas, from temporary spring digs in Arizona to the promise of a state-of-the-art domed stadium on the Strip by 2028. Until then, they’ll grind through the Cactus League heat, building the toughness and team chemistry that conservative fans admire: responsibility, resilience, and refusing to let tough conditions become excuses.
As Nevada continues its remarkable rise as a sports destination—from UNLV’s NIT berth under Coach Josh Pastner, to the Golden Knights’ success, potential NBA expansion, and now the A’s settling in—moments like this remind us what makes sports great. Hard work in adversity, smart leadership making adjustments, and a commitment to excellence no matter the temperature.
Vegas fans know the drill: stay hydrated, cheer loud for our boys in green and gold, and pray for safe practices and strong showings. The Dog Days may have arrived early in Arizona, but the A’s are built to handle the heat—and soon enough, they’ll bring that same grit to our home turf. America rewards perseverance, and the Las Vegas Athletics are proving it one adjusted first pitch at a time.
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