The Latest Breaking News from ARIZ

Cowboys legend Michael Irvin compares Feb. 5 incident to a lynching of a Black man

DALLAS — Dallas Cowboys Hall of Famer Michael Irvin’s attorney has again asked Marriott to release a video that shows him meeting with a Renaissance hotel employee on Feb. 5, days before the Super Bowl in Glendale, Ariz.

Tribune News Service · Mar 8, 2023

Bryce Miller: Michael Wacha hopes resurgent Red Sox season is launching pad with Padres

PEORIA, Ariz. — When Padres pitcher Michael Wacha was in his early 20s, professional baseball rushed at him like a Nolan Ryan fastball. He was drafted 19th overall by the Cardinals in 2012, ahead of future All-Stars Marcus Stroman and Lance McCullers Jr.

Tribune News Service · Mar 8, 2023

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.

Tribune News Service · Mar 8, 2023

Larry Stone: Will Mariner’s decision to stick with J.P. Crawford at shortstop pay off?

PEORIA, Ariz. — Mariners manager Scott Servais calls J.P. Crawford “a thinker. He doesn’t get credit for that.”

Tribune News Service · Mar 3, 2023

Fernando Tatis Jr. disciplined at the top of Padres' stacked lineup — and still learning in right field

PEORIA, Ariz. — It was the top of the lineup that caused Juan Soto to "wish good luck" to opposing pitchers on his first day with the Padres last season.

Tribune News Service · Mar 3, 2023

Drew Pomeranz could be close to returning for Padres

PEORIA, Ariz. — The last two times Drew Pomeranz pitched in a game, he could not bear to do it again.

Tribune News Service · Mar 2, 2023

Photos: PopStroke by Tiger Woods opens its first location in Arizona

The Black and Red courses at PopStroke Glendale are now open in Arizona.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 2, 2023

49ers’ John Lynch on Purdy’s plan, Lance recovery, Garoppolo exit, Brady retirement

Brock Purdy’s once-delayed elbow surgery could happen early next week, if all looks OK in an imminent exam in Arizona this week, 49ers general manager John Lynch said Tuesday.

Tribune News Service · Mar 1, 2023

Shohei Ohtani’s first appearance on the mound with pitch clock goes smoothly

MESA, Ariz. — Shohei Ohtani knew coming into spring training that one of his biggest challenges would be the pitch clock.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 28, 2023

Why Austin Wynns decided to re-sign with SF Giants, and where he fits in the catching competition

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — There’s something missing in the major-league clubhouse here. Or, more accurately, someone.

Tribune News Service · Feb 28, 2023