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Has Shohei Ohtani set the bar too high for future two-way players? Some Angels wonder.

TEMPE, Ariz. — When Jared Walsh reported to spring training as a two-way player in 2019, he felt pretty confident about his chances of playing first base and pitching out of the bullpen in the big leagues.

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Mike Trout has two hits in first game since last May as Angels win exhibition

TEMPE, Ariz. — It had been 10 months — 306 days, to be exact — since Mike Trout played in a competitive baseball game, so long that the team the Angels center fielder suffered a season-ending injury against in 2021 no longer exists.

Los Angeles Times

Penguins too much for Coyotes' hot goalie in 4-1 victory

GLENDALE, Ariz. – A hot goalie made them sweat, but the Penguins got the win.

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Royals prospect Bobby Witt Jr. aims to ‘graduate’ from top prospect status

SURPRISE, Ariz. — Kansas City Royals young phenom Bobby Witt Jr. graciously accepted the crown bestowed upon him by MLBPipeline.com as the game’s No. 1 overall prospect. He described it as an “honor.”

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Angels' Noah Syndergaard optimistic after pitching pain-free batting practice

MESA, Ariz. — Throwing live batting practice is a routine part of spring training for starting pitchers, a transitional step between bullpen workouts and appearing in exhibition games.

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Padres acquire Luke Voit from Yankees, hoping he adds thump to lineup

PEORIA, Ariz. — The Padres made a move Friday to get some much-needed punch in their lineup.

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Old-school Ruben Niebla brings new way of teaching Padres pitchers

PEORIA, Ariz. — Ruben Niebla was preceded as Padres pitching coach by Larry Rothschild, who had been coaching in the major leagues for more than three decades when he was hired.

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Larry Stone: After challenging rookie season, Mariners’ Jarred Kelenic in comfort zone entering 2022

PEORIA, Ariz. — He arrived at Mariners camp last year in a maelstrom of controversy not of his making.

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Larry Stone: Mariners’ new third baseman Eugenio Suárez bringing ‘good vibes only’ to his new team

PEORIA, Ariz. — Think about the most negative, pessimistic, unhappy person you know.

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New White Sox Graveman apologizes to Abreu: ‘It was a good little icebreaker,’ he said

GLENDALE, Ariz. — First thing Kendall Graveman did was apologize.

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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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Dylan Hernandez: Can Shohei Ohtani improve on his historic season? That's his goal.

TEMPE, Ariz. — On the surface, nothing had changed.

Los Angeles Times

Seiya Suzuki gets 5-year deal from Cubs — largest contract ever for Japanese position player

MESA, Ariz. — The Chicago Cubs have finally made a big splash to address a major need.

Chicago Tribune

A's ship All-Star Matt Chapman to Blue Jays as sell-off continues

MESA, Ariz. — Matt Chapman knew he was likely to be traded as part of the A's firesale in the weeks ahead of opening day. On Wednesday, he finally was.

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Hosmer knows the situation but would love to see it through with Padres

PEORIA, Ariz. — Current and former teammates in recent days texted to ask if it was actually true.

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Kansas City Royals see Adalberto Mondesi as their best shortstop option as camp begins

SURPRISE, Ariz. — The best-laid plans of the front office, coaching staff and players are no match for the winds of fate. Kansas City Royals fans need look no further back than last spring training to appreciate that cruel fact.

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Former Dodger Corey Seager will take on a new, unfamiliar role with Rangers

SURPRISE, Ariz. — It's been more than three months since Corey Seager opted to sign with the Texas Rangers and close the door on the Dodgers, the only Major League Baseball organization he had ever known.

Los Angeles Times

All that Joe Maddon talk about Mike Trout playing in left field? Forget about it.

TEMPE, Ariz. — So, about that Mike Trout switch from center field to left field?

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Adbert Alzolay may be facing a lengthy IL stint to start the season — another blow to the Chicago Cubs pitching depth

MESA, Ariz. — Right-hander Adbert Alzolay figured to play an important role on the Chicago Cubs pitching staff, whether in the rotation or out of the bullpen.

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Joe Kelly brings more big-game experience to the Chicago White Sox: ‘Nothing is going to scare him’

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Joe Kelly once found one of Tony La Russa’s World Series rings.

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Mariners complete blockbuster trade with Reds for All-Star Jesse Winker and more

EORIA, Ariz. — Jerry Dipoto paced the concrete patio behind the Mariners spring training complex with intensity and purpose, ignoring the 80-degree sun beating down for a 90-degree feel. With his cell phone attached to his ear, and speaking in a voice that intentionally couldn’t be heard by anyone but…

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Paul Sullivan: Cubs and White Sox have different expectations this season — but David Ross and Tony La Russa have the same goal

As he addressed reporters Saturday from Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz.,, Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa put last year’s success in the rearview mirror.

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Rangers trade Isiah Kiner-Falefa, prospect to Twins for Mitch Garver

SURPRISE, Ariz. — Well, that was quite a turnaround.

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Shortstop Andrelton Simmons reportedly agrees to 1-year deal with Cubs

MESA, Ariz. — The Chicago Cubs needed a veteran infielder, and they landed one of the best defensive players available.

Los Angeles Times

With MLB back in business, the free-agent frenzy is about to begin

MESA, Ariz. — The flame under baseball's hot stove, extinguished by an owner-imposed lockout of players on Dec. 2, could roar back to life like a bonfire in the wake of a new collective bargaining agreement between the sides.

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