The Latest Breaking News from ARIZ

Shohei Ohtani named Angels' opening-day starter, says he's 'not thinking about free agency'

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

Los Angeles Times · Feb 17, 2023

Padres, new starting pitcher Michael Wacha get creative with contract

PEORIA, Ariz. — Michael Wacha wanted a multi-year deal and wanted to play for a contender.

Tribune News Service · Feb 16, 2023

Paul Sullivan: Chicago White Sox camp opens with the cloud of the Mike Clevinger investigation — and it’s only just beginning

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Mike Clevinger wanted to speak with the media on opening day of Chicago White Sox camp to address what he called the “elephant in the room.”

Chicago Tribune · Feb 16, 2023

Fernando Tatis Jr. ready to play right field, but has sights set on a different spot

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

Tribune News Service · Feb 15, 2023

Michael Wacha's signing should allow Padres to follow 2022 blueprint

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

Tribune News Service · Feb 14, 2023

Sam McDowell: Patrick Mahomes’ halftime speech changed it all. His teammates got him back post-game

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.

Tribune News Service · Feb 14, 2023

Jalen Hurts went toe-to-toe with Patrick Mahomes. A fumble short in the Super Bowl, he shouldn’t have ‘any doubters left.’

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

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Feb 13, 2023

Jonathan Gannon’s defense started fast in the Super Bowl, then disappeared in the second half

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…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Feb 13, 2023

Bill Plaschke: 'MVPat' Mahomes is now chasing Tom Brady for GOAT title after gutsy Super Bowl win

GLENDALE, Ariz. — He was screaming. He was grimacing. This was bad.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 13, 2023

Mike Sielski: In an all-time great Super Bowl, the Eagles weren’t good enough. Oh, what could have been.

GLENDALE, Ariz. — It was perhaps the greatest Super Bowl of all, a game full of toughness and comebacks and thrills and magic, a game with two quarterbacks — one on a bad ankle made worse when he was tackled, one with a bad shoulder that he lowered to surge…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Feb 13, 2023