MLB

Cactus League photos from spring training

March 27: Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Zack Greinke follows through on a pitch.
March 27: Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Zack Greinke follows through on a pitch.
Jayne Kamin-Oncea, USA TODAY Sports
March 27: Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Hector Santiago shown during the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
March 27: Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Hector Santiago shown during the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Jayne Kamin-Oncea, USA TODAY Sports
March 27: Kentucky Derby winning jockey Victor Espinoza talks with Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Yasiel Puig before the game.
March 27: Kentucky Derby winning jockey Victor Espinoza talks with Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Yasiel Puig before the game.
Jayne Kamin-Oncea, USA TODAY Sports
March 26: Arizona Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson, who had knee surgery, watches from the outfield team offices.
March 26: Arizona Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson, who had knee surgery, watches from the outfield team offices.
Christian Petersen, Getty Images
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Billy Hamilton signs autographs prior to the game against the Oakland Athletics at Phoenix Municipal Stadium.
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Billy Hamilton signs autographs prior to the game against the Oakland Athletics at Phoenix Municipal Stadium.
Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports
Los Angeles Angels shortstop Erick Aybar sits in the dugout between innings against the Chicago Cubs at HoHoKam Park.
Los Angeles Angels shortstop Erick Aybar sits in the dugout between innings against the Chicago Cubs at HoHoKam Park.
Rick Scuteri, USA TODAY Sports
Oakland Athletics first baseman Brandon Moss, right, is congratulated by teammate Yoenis Cespedes after hitting a three-run home run in the second inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Phoenix Municipal Stadium
Oakland Athletics first baseman Brandon Moss, right, is congratulated by teammate Yoenis Cespedes after hitting a three-run home run in the second inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Phoenix Municipal Stadium
Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports
San Francisco Giants third baseman Joaquin Arias singles in the third inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Tempe Diablo Stadium.
San Francisco Giants third baseman Joaquin Arias singles in the third inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Tempe Diablo Stadium.
Rick Scuteri, USA TODAY Sports
Oakland Athletics third baseman Josh Donaldson crashes into the wall trying to catch a foul ball against the Seattle Mariners in the third inning at Peoria Sports Complex.
Oakland Athletics third baseman Josh Donaldson crashes into the wall trying to catch a foul ball against the Seattle Mariners in the third inning at Peoria Sports Complex.
Rick Scuteri Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports
Texas Rangers center fielder Michael Choice (15) is high-rived by teammates after hitting a home run in the eighth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Surprise Stadium.
Texas Rangers center fielder Michael Choice (15) is high-rived by teammates after hitting a home run in the eighth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Surprise Stadium.
Joe Camporeale, USA TODAY Sports
Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo runs to first base after making contact in the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at Camelback Ranch.
Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo runs to first base after making contact in the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at Camelback Ranch.
Joe Camporeale, USA TODAY Sports
Former MLB and NFL player  Bo Jackson throws out the first pitch before the game between the Chicago White Sox and the Chicago Cubs at Camelback Ranch.
Former MLB and NFL player Bo Jackson throws out the first pitch before the game between the Chicago White Sox and the Chicago Cubs at Camelback Ranch.
Joe Camporeale, USA TODAY Sports
Milwaukee Brewers catcher Martin Maldonado (12) lays down a bunt against the Seattle Mariners.
Milwaukee Brewers catcher Martin Maldonado (12) lays down a bunt against the Seattle Mariners.
Joe Camporeale, USA TODAY Sports
Seattle Mariners shortstop Brad Miller (5) slides into third base after hitting a triple against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Seattle Mariners shortstop Brad Miller (5) slides into third base after hitting a triple against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Joe Camporeale, USA TODAY Sports
Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Mark Reynolds pours water on his face in the dugout prior to the game against the Texas Rangers at Maryvale Baseball Park.
Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Mark Reynolds pours water on his face in the dugout prior to the game against the Texas Rangers at Maryvale Baseball Park.
Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports
Cubs starting pitcher Jonathan Sanchez flips the ball to first base for the out against the Oakland Athletics at Phoenix Municipal Stadium.
Cubs starting pitcher Jonathan Sanchez flips the ball to first base for the out against the Oakland Athletics at Phoenix Municipal Stadium.
Rick Scuteri, USA TODAY Sports
Los Angeles Angels left fielder Raul Ibanez at bat against the San Francisco Giants in the fourth inning at Tempe Diablo Stadium.
Los Angeles Angels left fielder Raul Ibanez at bat against the San Francisco Giants in the fourth inning at Tempe Diablo Stadium.
Joe Camporeale, USA TODAY Sports
Seattle Mariners center fielder Abraham Almonte makes the catch in the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Tempe Diablo Stadium.
Seattle Mariners center fielder Abraham Almonte makes the catch in the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Tempe Diablo Stadium.
Rick Scuteri, USA TODAY Sports
Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval is unable to make a diving catch in foul territory against the Indians at Scottsdale Stadium.
Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval is unable to make a diving catch in foul territory against the Indians at Scottsdale Stadium.
Joe Camporeale, USA TODAY Sports
March 14: Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Yasiel Puig breaks his bat on the dugout railing after flying out.
March 14: Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Yasiel Puig breaks his bat on the dugout railing after flying out.
Christopher Hanewinckel, USA TODAY Sports
March 13: Los Angeles Angels's Albert Pujols plays defense in a spring game.
March 13: Los Angeles Angels's Albert Pujols plays defense in a spring game.
Morry Gash, AP
March 12: Chicago White Sox center fielder Adam Eaton sits in center field against the San Francisco Giants.
March 12: Chicago White Sox center fielder Adam Eaton sits in center field against the San Francisco Giants.
Christopher Hanewinckel, USA TODAY Sports
March 11: Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Yasiel Puig signs autographs prior to the game.
March 11: Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Yasiel Puig signs autographs prior to the game.
Christopher Hanewinckel, USA TODAY Sports
March 10: San Francisco Giants former outfielder Barry Bonds joins the club as a guest hitting coach.
March 10: San Francisco Giants former outfielder Barry Bonds joins the club as a guest hitting coach.
Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports
March 9:  Infeilder Prince Fielder of the Texas Rangers looks over to the dugout during a game against the Seattle Mariners.
March 9: Infeilder Prince Fielder of the Texas Rangers looks over to the dugout during a game against the Seattle Mariners.
Christian Petersen, Getty Images
Match 8: Reds center fielder Billy Hamilton (6) steals third base against the Cubs.
Match 8: Reds center fielder Billy Hamilton (6) steals third base against the Cubs.
Joe Camporeale, USA TODAY Sports
March 7: "Hank the dog" sits on the field before the spring training game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the San Diego Padres.
March 7: "Hank the dog" sits on the field before the spring training game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the San Diego Padres.
Christian Petersen, Getty Images
March 6: Baseball fans at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick look on as the Budweiser Clydesdale team parade around the field.
March 6: Baseball fans at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick look on as the Budweiser Clydesdale team parade around the field.
Lance Iversen, USA TODAY Sports
March 5: Adam Dunn of the Chicago White Sox watches from the dugout.
March 5: Adam Dunn of the Chicago White Sox watches from the dugout.
Christian Petersen, Getty Images
Oakland Athletics outfielder Josh Reddick (16) tosses his bat after disagreeing with a strike called by umpire Ted Barrett (65) in the fifth inning.
Oakland Athletics outfielder Josh Reddick (16) tosses his bat after disagreeing with a strike called by umpire Ted Barrett (65) in the fifth inning.
Lance Iversen, USA TODAY Sports
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson signs autographs prior to the game between the Texas Rangers against the Cleveland Indians at Surprise Stadium.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson signs autographs prior to the game between the Texas Rangers against the Cleveland Indians at Surprise Stadium.
Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports
Seattle Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano, left, is greeted by manager Lloyd McClendon after hitting an RBI single in the fifth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Peoria Sports Complex.
Seattle Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano, left, is greeted by manager Lloyd McClendon after hitting an RBI single in the fifth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Peoria Sports Complex.
Gary A. Vasquez, USA TODAY Sports
Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun warms up before a game against the Chicago Cubs at Maryvale Baseball Park.
Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun warms up before a game against the Chicago Cubs at Maryvale Baseball Park.
Rick Scuteri, USA TODAY Sports
Chicago Cubs left fielder Chris Coghlan singles during the third inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Maryvale Baseball Park.
Chicago Cubs left fielder Chris Coghlan singles during the third inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Maryvale Baseball Park.
Rick Scuteri, USA TODAY Sports
Cincinnati Reds catcher Corky Miller prepares to bat against the Seattle Mariners in the eighth inning at Goodyear Ballpark.
Cincinnati Reds catcher Corky Miller prepares to bat against the Seattle Mariners in the eighth inning at Goodyear Ballpark.
Joe Camporeale, USA TODAY Sports
Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington, left, with Cleveland Indians designated hitter Jason Giambi prior to a spring training game at Surprise Stadium.
Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington, left, with Cleveland Indians designated hitter Jason Giambi prior to a spring training game at Surprise Stadium.
Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw throws to the Oakland Athletics in the first inning at Phoenix Municipal Stadium.
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw throws to the Oakland Athletics in the first inning at Phoenix Municipal Stadium.
Lance Iversen, USA TODAY Sports
Cleveland Indians base runner Nyjer Morgan steals second base against the Texas Rangers at Surprise Stadium.
Cleveland Indians base runner Nyjer Morgan steals second base against the Texas Rangers at Surprise Stadium.
Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports
Oakland Athletics infielder Nick Punto is greeted in the dugout after scoring against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the third inning at Phoenix Municipal Stadium.
Oakland Athletics infielder Nick Punto is greeted in the dugout after scoring against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the third inning at Phoenix Municipal Stadium.
Lance Iversen, USA TODAY Sports
Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols (5) signals to his bench during the fourth inning against the Oakland Athletics.
Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols (5) signals to his bench during the fourth inning against the Oakland Athletics.
Rick Scuteri, USA TODAY Sports
Oakland Athletics second baseman Eric Sogard (28) throws to first base against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning.
Oakland Athletics second baseman Eric Sogard (28) throws to first base against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning.
Rick Scuteri, USA TODAY Sports
Oakland Athletics center fielder Coco Crisp (4) before a game against the Los Angeles Angels.
Oakland Athletics center fielder Coco Crisp (4) before a game against the Los Angeles Angels.
Rick Scuteri, USA TODAY Sports
San Diego Padres second baseman Alexi Amarista (5) throws the ball as Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Justin Turner (10) slides into second base.
San Diego Padres second baseman Alexi Amarista (5) throws the ball as Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Justin Turner (10) slides into second base.
Joe Camporeale, USA TODAY Sports
Chicago White Sox pitcher David Purcey (41) throws the ball to Texas Rangers outfielder Michael Choice (15) in the third inning.
Chicago White Sox pitcher David Purcey (41) throws the ball to Texas Rangers outfielder Michael Choice (15) in the third inning.
Lance Iversen-USA TODAY Sports
Giants walk off the field during a heavy down pour delaying the start of their game against the Cubs.
Giants walk off the field during a heavy down pour delaying the start of their game against the Cubs.
Lance Iversen, USA TODAY Sports
Feb. 28: The Arizona Diamondbacks honor the national anthem before they play the Colorado Rockies.
Feb. 28: The Arizona Diamondbacks honor the national anthem before they play the Colorado Rockies.
Charlie Leight, The Arizona Republic
Feb. 27: Oakland Athletics center fielder Coco Crisp watches as a home run hit by Milwaukee Brewers' Juan Francisco flies over the center field wall.
Feb. 27: Oakland Athletics center fielder Coco Crisp watches as a home run hit by Milwaukee Brewers' Juan Francisco flies over the center field wall.
Gregory Bull, AP
Feb. 26: Cleveland Indians right fielder Carlos Moncrief catches a fly ball hit by Cincinnati Reds' Kristopher Negron at the right field wall. The wall displays an advertisement for a homebuilder.
Feb. 26: Cleveland Indians right fielder Carlos Moncrief catches a fly ball hit by Cincinnati Reds' Kristopher Negron at the right field wall. The wall displays an advertisement for a homebuilder.
Paul Sancya, AP
Feb 25: Milwaukee Brewers pitcher David Goforth throws during a inter-squad game at Maryvale Baseball Park.
Feb 25: Milwaukee Brewers pitcher David Goforth throws during a inter-squad game at Maryvale Baseball Park.
Lance Iversen, USA TODAY Sports
Feb. 24: Milwaukee Brewers players run base stealing drills in Phoenix.
Feb. 24: Milwaukee Brewers players run base stealing drills in Phoenix.
Matt York, AP
Prince Fielder watches his throw in fielding drills during spring training baseball practice
Prince Fielder watches his throw in fielding drills during spring training baseball practice
Tony Gutierrez, AP
Feb. 22: Oakland Athletics pitchers runs through a workout in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Feb. 22: Oakland Athletics pitchers runs through a workout in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Gregory Bull, AP
Feb. 21: San Diego Padres' Cameron Maybin, right front, runs through warm up drills with teammates before a morning work out at Peoria, Ariz.
Feb. 21: San Diego Padres' Cameron Maybin, right front, runs through warm up drills with teammates before a morning work out at Peoria, Ariz.
Tony Gutierrez, AP
Feb. 20: Cincinnati Reds' Johnny Cueto, front left, pointing, leads teammates at their spring training complex in Goodyear, Arizona.
Feb. 20: Cincinnati Reds' Johnny Cueto, front left, pointing, leads teammates at their spring training complex in Goodyear, Arizona.
Gary Landers, Cincinnati Enquirer
Feb. 19: Chicago White Sox's Jose Abreu expects to play a big role with the club this season.
Feb. 19: Chicago White Sox's Jose Abreu expects to play a big role with the club this season.
Paul Sancya, AP
Feb. 18: Second baseman Robinson Cano, front, drew a crowd for his first workout with the Seattle Mariners in Peoria, Ariz.
Feb. 18: Second baseman Robinson Cano, front, drew a crowd for his first workout with the Seattle Mariners in Peoria, Ariz.
Rick Scuteri, AP
Feb. 17: Cincinnati Reds' pitcher Trevor Bell, center works on agility drills during practice at their spring training complex in Goodyear, Ariz.
Feb. 17: Cincinnati Reds' pitcher Trevor Bell, center works on agility drills during practice at their spring training complex in Goodyear, Ariz.
Gary Landers, Cincinnati Enquirer
Feb. 16: San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Sergio Romo is all smiles while stretching at camp.
Feb. 16: San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Sergio Romo is all smiles while stretching at camp.
Gregory Bull, AP
Feb. 15: Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale stretches before practice.
Feb. 15: Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale stretches before practice.
Rick Scuteri, USA TODAY Sports
Feb. 14: Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw leads teammates running the stairs.
Feb. 14: Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw leads teammates running the stairs.
Paul Sancya, AP
Feb. 13: Cleveland Indians players run during practice in Goodyear, Ariz.
Feb. 13: Cleveland Indians players run during practice in Goodyear, Ariz.
Paul Sancya, AP
Feb. 13: Seattle Mariners pitchers walk to the practice fields in Peoria, Ariz.
Feb. 13: Seattle Mariners pitchers walk to the practice fields in Peoria, Ariz.
Matt York, AP
Feb. 12: Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt hits in the cage.
Feb. 12: Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt hits in the cage.
Gregory Bull, AP
Feb. 12: Cleveland Indians pitcher Matt Capps throws during practice in Goodyear, Ariz.
Feb. 12: Cleveland Indians pitcher Matt Capps throws during practice in Goodyear, Ariz.
Paul Sancya, AP
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Patrick Corbin signs autographs after camp at Salt River Fields.
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Patrick Corbin signs autographs after camp at Salt River Fields.
Rick Scuteri, USA TODAY Sports
Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt fields the ball during camp at Salt River Fields.
Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt fields the ball during camp at Salt River Fields.
Rick Scuteri, USA TODAY Sports
Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher J.J. Putz during camp at Salt River Fields.
Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher J.J. Putz during camp at Salt River Fields.
Rick Scuteri, USA TODAY Sports
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw signs autographs after camp at Camelback Ranch.
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw signs autographs after camp at Camelback Ranch.
Rick Scuteri, USA TODAY Sports
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Josh Beckett throws from the bullpen during camp at Camelback Ranch.
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Josh Beckett throws from the bullpen during camp at Camelback Ranch.
Rick Scuteri, USA TODAY Sports
Los Angeles Dodgers coach Davey Lopes talks to pitcher Chris Reed (67) during the first day of camp at Camelback Ranch.
Los Angeles Dodgers coach Davey Lopes talks to pitcher Chris Reed (67) during the first day of camp at Camelback Ranch.
Rick Scuteri, USA TODAY Sports
Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers Brian Wilson looks on during the first day of camp at Camelback Ranch.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers Brian Wilson looks on during the first day of camp at Camelback Ranch.
Rick Scuteri, USA TODAY Sports
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw looks on during the first day of camp at Camelback Ranch.
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw looks on during the first day of camp at Camelback Ranch.
Rick Scuteri, USA TODAY Sports
Dodgers manager Don Mattingly speaks to reporter on the first day of spring training.
Dodgers manager Don Mattingly speaks to reporter on the first day of spring training.
Matt York, AP
Dodgers pitcher Jarret Martin, right, and invitee Daniel Moskos walk to a practice field after reporting to camp.
Dodgers pitcher Jarret Martin, right, and invitee Daniel Moskos walk to a practice field after reporting to camp.
Matt York, AP
Didi Gregorius, front, tosses the ball to second base, as teammates Chris Owings, left, and Nick Ahmed watch.
Didi Gregorius, front, tosses the ball to second base, as teammates Chris Owings, left, and Nick Ahmed watch.
Ross D. Franklin, AP
Pitcher Randall Delgado prepares for the fist day of spring.
Pitcher Randall Delgado prepares for the fist day of spring.
Tom Tingle, The Arizona Republic
Diamondbacks non-roster invitee infielder Mike Jacobs works with his glove in the clubhouse.
Diamondbacks non-roster invitee infielder Mike Jacobs works with his glove in the clubhouse.
Tom Tingle, The Arizona Republic
Paul Goldschmidt, right, and Blake Lalli pick up baseballs after an informal workout with teammates.
Paul Goldschmidt, right, and Blake Lalli pick up baseballs after an informal workout with teammates.
Ross D. Franklin, AP
Manager Kirk Gibson addresses the media Thursday.
Manager Kirk Gibson addresses the media Thursday.
Tom Tingle, The Arizona Republic
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Brandon McCarthy reports for the first day of camp at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale. Ariz.
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Brandon McCarthy reports for the first day of camp at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale. Ariz.
Tom Tingle, The Arizona Republic
New closer Addison Reed talks with reporters in the clubhouse.
New closer Addison Reed talks with reporters in the clubhouse.
Ross D. Franklin, AP