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The Mariners, who were just eight outs shy of reaching their first World Series in 2025, officially turn the page to the 2026 season this week as spring training gets underway in Peoria, Ariz.

Between learning of players dealing with long-term issues, and players suffering early-camp injuries, it has been an ugly start to spring training thus far. (Joe Scarnici / Getty Images) As spring ...

Houston Astros pitchers and catchers will hold their first official spring training workout Wednesday, with the team’s first full-squad workout next Monday, though how fully the group that convenes in ...

CHICAGO — Romance isn’t the only thing blooming this Valentine’s Day. Starting Saturday, Feb. 14, the annual spring flower shows will open at both the Lincoln Park and Garfield Park Conservatories.

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Texas Rangers outfielder Joc Pederson participates in a base running drill during a spring training workout at the team's training facility on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, in Surprise, Ariz. Smiley N.

The Minnesota Twins will begin their 2026 spring training at the Lee Health Sports Complex in Fort Myers. Following a 70-92 record, the team fired manager Rocco Baldelli and hired Derek Shelton. The ...

DENVER (KDVR) —The Old Farmer’s Almanac is expecting warmer-than-normal temperatures across the country this spring, but it might look a little different in Colorado. The Old Farmer’s Almanac released ...

ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) — We all know of Punxsutawney Phil, but a local groundhog has made a name for himself. Charles “Chuck” Winchester is a groundhog from Indiana Wild, a haven for unique animals ...

WOODSTOCK, Ill. — On Groundhog Day, many Americans wait to find out whether Punxsutawney Phil will see his shadow, which he did — forecasting 6 more weeks of wintry weather. In Illinois, that honor ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- For more than three decades, After School Matters has provided Chicago teens with safe programs to help them build skills and confidence for future success. Applications for programs ...