PEORIA, Ariz. – In an effort to continue to grow the game globally, the World Baseball Classic has gotten Ken Griffey Jr. to help its cause. On Friday, the company that runs the tournament will serve as a Global Ambassador for the 2026 WBC. In this role, ... See more
Mariners’ Logan Gilbert’s major life change leads to new perspective PEORIA, Ariz. — Logan Gilbert tried something different for his first live batting practice of spring training Monday morning. No, it wasn’t introducing a new pitch. He hasn’t added one ... See more
PEORIA, Ariz. — The crew of coaches, analysts, executives and pitchers crowded into the small covered platform behind the backstop of Field 1. This was must see viewing. On the mound, the man-child that is right-hander Ryan Sloan warmed up for his first l... See more
PEORIA, Ariz. — Kade Anderson wasn’t going to give in to the count. Yes, it was spring training and it was only a live batting practice. But he only knows one way — compete. After falling behind 2-0 to Cal Raleigh on a pair of fastballs that could’ve easi... See more
Former Gonzaga, Mariners pitcher Marco Gonzales gets new chance with Padres SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Could the Seattle Mariners face an old friend in one of their many Cactus League games against their complex neighbors — the San Diego Padres? Veteran lefty Ma... See more