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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Throughout the second half of last season, Joc Pederson routinely took pregame ground balls at first. But Giants manager Gabe Kapler downplayed Pederson’s work on the infield dirt, and nothing ever came of it.

TEMPE, Ariz. — In a move that surprised no one, the Angels named Shohei Ohtani their opening-day pitcher once again.

GLENDALE, Ariz. — James Bradberry threw his shoulders back late Sunday night, fixed the clasp to close his sleet black suit jacket, and, with an almost-imperceptible nod of his head, signaled that the inquisition could begin. He had committed a penalty that had cost the Eagles any reasonable chance of…

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Chicago White Sox starter Mike Clevinger will be permitted to fully participate in spring training, according to a report Tuesday by USA Today’s Bob Nightengale.

PEORIA, Ariz. — Fernando Tatis Jr. shagged balls in right field during batting practice Tuesday at the Padres' spring training complex.

PEORIA, Ariz. — There was little chance something like this wasn't going to happen.

GLENDALE, Ariz. — By the time Patrick Mahomes pushed through the set of red double doors, most of his teammates had already filtered into the Chiefs’ locker room.

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Jalen Hurts stood face-to-face with Patrick Mahomes after they went toe-to-toe in Super Bowl LVII.

GLENDALE, Ariz. – When the Eagles’ locker room finally opened to reporters, the cavernous space was half empty and coach Nick Sirianni was walking around to each stall hugging the remaining players. General manager Howie Roseman exited stage right, but owner Jeffrey Lurie and his heir, Julian, stood over the…