Phillies announce 2014 Spring Training schedule

By Scott Merkin

October 3, 2013

The Phillies announced their 2014 Spring Training schedule on Thursday, a schedule that includes 16 games at Bright House Field in Clearwater, Fla., and two exhibition games against the Pirates on Friday, March 28 and Saturday, March 29.

Those March exhibition games against the Pirates will take place at Citizens Bank Park.

Toronto stands as the Phillies' first Grapefruit League opponent at Bright House on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Other opponents include the Yankees, Tigers, Red Sox, Braves, Twins, Orioles, Astros and Pirates.

Spring Training three-game packs go on sale Nov. 14 and individual ticket sales for Spring Training begin on Jan. 9. Tickets can be purchased through phillies.com or by calling 215-463-1000.

Phillies' pitchers and catchers have their first scheduled workout for Feb. 13, with the first full squad workout set for Feb. 18. The Spring Training schedule is available at Phillies.com.

Official Phillies Fan Spring Training trips are currently on sale. The trips include the Early Bird and Grand Slam packages as well as the escorted Seniors package, including airfare. For more information, go to www.phillies.com/springtravel or call 1-877-833-7326.

Scott Merkin is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Merk's Works, and follow him on Twitter @scottmerkin.