Chicago Cubs

The Mesa City Council has approved a two-building lodging complex adjacent to the Chicago Cubs’ spring training facility in Mesa, Arizona. Named The Den on Rio Salado, the development includes a five‑story, 36‑unit residential building for seasonal players and a four‑story Candlewood Suites hotel targeting both team-related and public lodging needs. The project aims to support the city’s sports‑tourism objectives and enhance infrastructure surrounding Sloan Park, the Cubs’ spring training home. The approval marks a significant step in expanding facilities tied to the Chicago Cubs’ operations in Mesa.