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UNBELIEVABLE: Surprise - The Untold Story

Mayor Skip Hall of Surprise, Arizona, had Rebekah Massie removed from a City Council meeting when she attempted to raise concerns about the city attorney's salary. Hall cited a section of the council's public comments policy that bars speakers from making complaints about city employees or council members. When Massie…

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How a MLB Spring Training Stadium Transforms into Multipurpose Event Venue

AC6 ADAPTive column loudspeaker offers versatile and reliable sound quality for Surprise Stadium’s variety of events.

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Jacob deGrom to pitch in first Rangers spring training game Sunday vs. Mariners

SURPRISE, Ariz. — The Rangers are ready to unveil Jacob deGrom to the public.

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Rangers’ Jacob deGrom to start first spring game on Monday, but there’s one caveat

SURPRISE, Ariz. — Jacob deGrom threw his bullpen on schedule Saturday and his arm didn’t fall off, so the Rangers’ ace should make his first start of the spring Monday.

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Jacob deGrom hits 100 mph in Rangers live batting practice session; a game may be next

SURPRISE, Ariz. — The Rangers reached the mid-point of spring training on Wednesday. And Jacob deGrom seemed to “turn a corner,” manager Bruce Bochy said.

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Vahe Gregorian: After two years of injuries, former Royal Danny Duffy pursues a comeback with Rangers

SURPRISE, Ariz. — As he’s done virtually every year since being drafted by the Royals in 2007, Danny Duffy last month checked into the very spring training complex from which he’s launched nearly every season for half his life now.

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Sam McDowell: The Royals prioritized fit with Matt Quatraro. Here’s where players notice a difference.

On one of the back fields at the Royals spring training complex in Surprise, Arizona, Vinnie Pasquantino, Salvador Perez and Franmil Reyes alternated swings in a batting cage. Which, as an aside, might be the largest trio of hitters the Royals have ever put on the same roster.

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Larry Stone: Jarred Kelenic has looked resurgent this spring, which would be game-changer for Mariners

SURPRISE, Ariz. — What is spring training for, if not a time to dream?

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‘Such an improvement’: How 18-time Gold Glover Greg Maddux is helping Rangers’ pitchers

SURPRISE, Ariz. – Greg Maddux came to Arizona to teach fielding and hit golf balls.

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Easy and breezy: Jacob deGrom throws first bullpen of Rangers spring training

SURPRISE, Ariz. — It was basically playing catch from a mound. Not much effort at all. Still, it was silky smooth and left the Rangers exhaling.

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Evan Grant: Rangers’ caution with Jacob deGrom shouldn’t cause distraction, despite New York outcry

SURPRISE, Ariz. – Jacob deGrom did not pitch Thursday. He did not play catch. He did not field ground balls. He did not cover any bases.

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The wait is over: Royals' top prospect Bobby Witt Jr. will make MLB debut

SURPRISE, Ariz. — The Bobby Witt Jr. Era of Kansas City Royals baseball will begin Thursday on opening day at Kauffman Stadium.

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Royals commit to manager Mike Matheny beyond upcoming season

SURPRISE, Ariz. — Manager Mike Matheny believes the Kansas City Royals are poised for a breakthrough, and even if it happens next season, he’ll be in the dugout when the franchise returns to the playoffs for the first time since 2015.

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After 12-year hiatus, Zack Greinke will start opening day for the Royals

SURPRISE, Ariz. — On opening day, the Kansas City Royals will hand the ball to one of the three pitchers in franchise history who’ve won a Cy Young Award: Zack Greinke.

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‘Your story needs to be told’: How Ruth Ryan nudged Nolan into OKing doc on life, pitching career

SURPRISE, Ariz. — You know how it is with kids. If they want something to which dad won’t accede, then they’ll go find mom.

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Pitcher Mike Minor on trade from Kansas City Royals to Cincinnati Reds: I expected it

SURPRISE, Ariz. — Left-hander Mike Minor wasn’t shocked to find out he’d been traded to the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday morning. The veteran had been around long enough to be able to read the room and see that his second stint with the Kansas City Royals was probably short on…

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Matt Bush among first Rangers minor leaguers in spring training, hoping to earn another MLB shot

SURPRISE, Ariz. – Across the country, owners and players sat down for nearly five hours Monday in Florida seemingly intent on finally chipping away at the issues on a lockout that is bordering on three months long and which threatens the start of the MLB season.

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