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April 3rd, 2026

Proving baseball is an economic powerhouse for Arizona

The Cactus League drew huge crowds this season, and Arizona’s Morning News co-host LaDona Harvey is breaking down just how big those attendance numbers really were.

But here’s where it gets interesting: all those out‑of‑state fans didn’t just come for baseball. They brought their wallets.

Some projections say the Cactus League may have pumped up to $953 million into Arizona’s economy.