A team-by-team look at the National League West entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catchers, and the full squad: ___ Los Angeles Dodgers Manager: Dave Roberts (sixth season). 2019: 43-17, first place, World Series champions. Training Town: Glendale, Arizona. Park: Camelback Ranch. First Workout: Feb. 18/23. He’s Here: RHP Trevor Bauer, RHP Tommy Kahnle, LHP Garrett Cleavinger. He’s Outta Here: 3B Justin Turner, RHP Pedro Báez, INF/OF Enrique Hernández, LF Joc Pederson, LHP Alex Wood, RHP Jimmy Nelson, OF Terrance Gore. Going campin’: After winning their first World Series title since 1988 during the pandemic-shortened season, the Dodgers are looking to repeat. They made a major splash just before spring training, signing Bauer a year after trading for Mookie Betts and David Price in February. The roster boasts an enviable three MVPs and three Cy Young Award winners, making the Dodgers the favorites... [More]

PHOENIX (AP) — Torey Lovullo's routine during baseball's postseason consisted of grabbing a big bowl of ice cream, plopping down in front of the TV and reflecting on a season that couldn't have gone much worse for the Diamondbacks. Arizona's fifth-year manager admits it wasn't a fun stretch of time. “To be totally honest with you, I was pretty bitter for the first several weeks of the offseason,” Lovullo said. “Watching the postseason, it was tough, it was a really tough pill for me to swallow, and I know our organization basically felt the same way.” Now the Diamondbacks are out to prove that 2020's 60-game flop was an aberration and not a signal that the franchise is falling further out of contention behind the World Series-winning Los Angeles Dodgers and the up-and-coming San Diego Padres. If Arizona is going to improve on this year's 25-35 record and last place finish in the NL West, it's going to be done with a lot of the same faces. Lovullo brought back his entire coaching staff and... [More]

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers became the first team to clinch a playoff spot in the pandemic-shortened season, beating the San Diego Padres 7-5 Wednesday behind Dustin May’s gutty effort out of the bullpen and home runs from AJ Pollock and Chris Taylor. Will Smith drove in three runs for the seven-time defending NL West champion Dodgers, who opened a 3 1/2-game lead in the division by winning two of three in the matchup of the NL’s two best teams. Mookie Betts tied his career high with three stolen bases, had two hits and scored a run. At 35-15, the Dodgers breezed into the expanded 16-team postseason field. Los Angeles is seeking its first World Series title since 1988. San Diego has lost two straight for the first time since mid-August. Manny Machado hit a solo homer in the eighth, his 14th of the season. Starter Brusdar Gasterol allowed a hit and a run in 1 1/3 innings before Adam Kolarek (3-0) allowed a hit and two walks in two-thirds of an inning. Pedro Baez got the final... [More]

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers became the first team to clinch a playoff spot in the pandemic-shortened season, beating the San Diego Padres 7-5 Wednesday behind Dustin May’s gutty effort out of the bullpen and home runs from AJ Pollock and Chris Taylor.Will Smith drove in three runs for the seven-time defending NL West champion Dodgers, who opened a 3 1/2-game lead in the division by winning two of three in the matchup of the NL’s two best teams.Mookie Betts tied his career high with three stolen bases, had two hits and scored a run.At 35-15, the Dodgers breezed into the expanded 16-team postseason field. Los Angeles is seeking its first World Series title since 1988.San Diego has lost two straight for the first time since mid-August.Manny Machado hit a solo homer in the eighth, his 14th of the season.Starter Brusdar Gasterol allowed a hit and a run in 1 1/3 innings before Adam Kolarek (3-0) allowed a hit and two walks in two-thirds of an inning. Pedro Baez got the final two... [More]

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers became the first team to clinch a playoff spot in the pandemic-shortened season, beating the San Diego Padres 7-5 Wednesday behind Dustin May’s gutty effort out of the bullpen and home runs from AJ Pollock and Chris Taylor.Will Smith drove in three runs for the seven-time defending NL West champion Dodgers, who opened a 3 1/2-game lead in the division by winning two of three in the matchup of the NL’s two best teams.Mookie Betts tied his career high with three stolen bases, had two hits and scored a run.At 35-15, the Dodgers breezed into the expanded 16-team postseason field. Los Angeles is seeking its first World Series title since 1988.San Diego has lost two straight for the first time since mid-August.Manny Machado hit a solo homer in the eighth, his 14th of the season.Starter Brusdar Gasterol allowed a hit and a run in 1 1/3 innings before Adam Kolarek (3-0) allowed a hit and two walks in two-thirds of an inning. Pedro Baez got the final two... [More]

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers became the first team to clinch a playoff spot in the pandemic-shortened season, beating the San Diego Padres 7-5 Wednesday behind Dustin May’s gutty effort out of the bullpen and home runs from AJ Pollock and Chris Taylor.Will Smith drove in three runs for the seven-time defending NL West champion Dodgers, who opened a 3 1/2-game lead in the division by winning two of three in the matchup of the NL’s two best teams.Mookie Betts tied his career high with three stolen bases, had two hits and scored a run.At 35-15, the Dodgers breezed into the expanded 16-team postseason field. Los Angeles is seeking its first World Series title since 1988.San Diego has lost two straight for the first time since mid-August.Manny Machado hit a solo homer in the eighth, his 14th of the season.Starter Brusdar Gasterol allowed a hit and a run in 1 1/3 innings before Adam Kolarek (3-0) allowed a hit and two walks in two-thirds of an inning. Pedro Baez got the final two... [More]

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers became the first team to clinch a playoff spot in the pandemic-shortened season, beating the San Diego Padres 7-5 Wednesday behind Dustin May’s gutty effort out of the bullpen and home runs from AJ Pollock and Chris Taylor.Will Smith drove in three runs for the seven-time defending NL West champion Dodgers, who opened a 3 1/2-game lead in the division by winning two of three in the matchup of the NL’s two best teams.Mookie Betts tied his career high with three stolen bases, had two hits and scored a run.At 35-15, the Dodgers breezed into the expanded 16-team postseason field. Los Angeles is seeking its first World Series title since 1988.San Diego has lost two straight for the first time since mid-August.Manny Machado hit a solo homer in the eighth, his 14th of the season.Starter Brusdar Gasterol allowed a hit and a run in 1 1/3 innings before Adam Kolarek (3-0) allowed a hit and two walks in two-thirds of an inning. Pedro Baez got the final two... [More]

Diamondbacks second. Kole Calhoun singles to deep right field. Eduardo Escobar walks. Kole Calhoun to second. David Peralta singles to shallow right field, advances to 2nd. Eduardo Escobar to third. Kole Calhoun scores. Nick Ahmed singles to left field. David Peralta scores. Eduardo Escobar scores. Stephen Vogt singles to right field. Nick Ahmed scores. Daulton Varsho walks. Stephen Vogt to second. Josh Rojas strikes out swinging. Josh VanMeter flies out to deep right field to Jo Adell. Stephen Vogt to third. Christian Walker grounds out to shortstop, Andrelton Simmons to Jared Walsh.4 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Diamondbacks 4, Angels 0.Angels second. Justin Upton walks. Max Stassi homers to left field. Justin Upton scores. Jo Adell strikes out swinging. Andrelton Simmons strikes out swinging. David Fletcher singles to center field. Jared Walsh strikes out swinging.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Diamondbacks 4, Angels 2.Diamondbacks third. Kole Calhoun grounds out to shallow... [More]

Diamondbacks first. Josh Rojas pops out to shallow left field to Andrelton Simmons. Pavin Smith flies out to left field to Justin Upton. Christian Walker walks. Kole Calhoun homers to center field. Christian Walker scores. Eduardo Escobar lines out to center field to Mike Trout.2 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Diamondbacks 2, Angels 0.Diamondbacks second. David Peralta flies out to deep center field to Taylor Ward. Nick Ahmed grounds out to third base, Anthony Rendon to Jared Walsh. Daulton Varsho homers. Carson Kelly homers. Josh Rojas grounds out to second base, David Fletcher to Jared Walsh.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Diamondbacks 4, Angels 0.Diamondbacks third. Pavin Smith singles to left field. Christian Walker walks. Pavin Smith to second. Kole Calhoun homers to right field. Christian Walker scores. Pavin Smith scores. Eduardo Escobar strikes out swinging. David Peralta singles to left field. Nick Ahmed pops out to shallow right field to Jared Walsh. Daulton Varsho called... [More]

Mariners first. Dylan Moore grounds out to shortstop, Nick Ahmed to Pavin Smith. Ty France strikes out swinging. Kyle Seager walks. Jose Marmolejos doubles to right field. Kyle Seager scores. Evan White strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Mariners 1, Diamondbacks 0.Diamondbacks first. Josh Rojas walks. Josh VanMeter doubles to deep center field. Josh Rojas scores. Christian Walker called out on strikes. Kole Calhoun walks. David Peralta strikes out swinging. Jon Jay flies out to shallow infield to Dylan Moore.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 left on. Mariners 1, Diamondbacks 1.Mariners second. Phillip Ervin walks. Dee Strange-Gordon singles to right field. Phillip Ervin to third. Donovan Walton grounds out to first base, Josh Rojas to Pavin Smith. Dee Strange-Gordon to second. Phillip Ervin scores. Joseph Odom flies out to right field to Kole Calhoun. Dylan Moore walks. Dee Strange-Gordon steals third.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Mariners 2, Diamondbacks 1.Mariners sixth.... [More]

Mariners first. Dylan Moore strikes out swinging. Ty France homers to left field. Kyle Lewis strikes out swinging. Kyle Seager walks. Jose Marmolejos doubles to deep left center field. Kyle Seager scores. Evan White walks. Luis Torrens doubles. Evan White scores. Jose Marmolejos scores. Donovan Walton strikes out swinging.4 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Mariners 4, Diamondbacks 0.Mariners second. Phillip Ervin singles to shallow left field. Dylan Moore pops out to shallow infield to Christian Walker. Ty France singles to second base. Phillip Ervin to second. Kyle Lewis walks. Ty France to second. Phillip Ervin to third. Kyle Seager walks. Kyle Lewis to second. Ty France to third. Phillip Ervin scores. Jose Marmolejos pops out to left field to Nick Ahmed. Evan White strikes out on a foul tip.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 3 left on. Mariners 5, Diamondbacks 0.Diamondbacks fourth. Nick Ahmed singles to deep center field. Christian Walker walks. Nick Ahmed to second. Eduardo Escobar singles... [More]

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Nate Lowe hit two homers and drove in four runs as Tampa Bay fielded a lineup of all lefties, Blake Snell worked 5 1/3 scoreless innings and the AL East-leading Rays routed the cellar-dwelling Boston Red Sox 11-1 on Friday night.Tampa Bay became the first major league team since at least 1900 to use a batting order with only left-handed batters, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.Snell (4-1) gave up five hits and two walks. He struck out five.Yoshi Tsutsugo also homered for the Rays, who stopped a three-game skid. Boston rookie Bobby Dalbec had his five-game home run streak end but had an RBI double in the ninth.Rays manager Kevin Cash stacked his lineup with lefties against right-hander Andrew Triggs, who made his second start with Boston.Red Sox manager Ron Roenicke quickly countered by removing Triggs after he allowed a hit and walk in a scoreless first. However, Tsutsugo started the second with a homer off lefty Matt Hall (0-3).Kevin Kiermaier had an RBI... [More]

Diamondbacks first. Tim Locastro singles to center field. Josh Rojas reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Tim Locastro out at second. Christian Walker triples to right field. Josh Rojas scores. Eduardo Escobar out on a sacrifice fly to deep left center field to Dylan Moore. Christian Walker scores. Kole Calhoun doubles. Nick Ahmed singles to right field. Kole Calhoun scores. Wyatt Mathisen strikes out swinging.3 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Diamondbacks 3, Mariners 0.Mariners third. Dee Strange-Gordon grounds out to first base to Christian Walker. Dylan Moore homers to left field. Ty France pops out to Wyatt Mathisen. Kyle Lewis grounds out to shallow left field, Nick Ahmed to Christian Walker.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Diamondbacks 3, Mariners 1.Diamondbacks third. Josh Rojas singles to right field. Christian Walker grounds out to shallow infield, Ty France to Evan White. Josh Rojas to second. Eduardo Escobar doubles. Josh Rojas to third. Kole Calhoun out on... [More]

CLEVELAND (AP) — Royals rookie Brady Singer allowed just one hit — a two-out single through an infield shift in the eighth inning — while pitching Kansas City to an 11-1 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Thursday night.Making his ninth career start, the 24-year-old Singer (2-4) was four outs from becoming the 36th rookie to throw a no-hitter when Cleveland catcher Austin Hedges, who came in batting .148, bounced a single through a wide-open right side. The hit came on a full count and Singer’s 116th pitch.Maikel Franco and Adalberto Mondesi each hit a three-run homer for the Royals. Edward Olivares added a solo shot off Aaron Civale (3-5). Kansas City has won three straight since a seven-game losing streak.Franco also had a two-run single, giving him five RBIs.BRAVES 7, NATIONALS 6WASHINGTON (AP) — Freddie Freeman homered twice, Dansby Swanson hit a go-ahead shot in the eighth inning and Atlanta rallied from a 5-0 deficit to beat Washington. Freeman tied the game at 6 in the seventh... [More]

CLEVELAND (AP) — Royals rookie Brady Singer allowed just one hit — a two-out single through an infield shift in the eighth inning — while pitching Kansas City to an 11-1 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Thursday night.Making his ninth career start, the 24-year-old Singer (2-4) was four outs from becoming the 36th rookie to throw a no-hitter when Cleveland catcher Austin Hedges, who came in batting .148, bounced a single through a wide-open right side. The hit came on a full count and Singer’s 116th pitch.Maikel Franco and Adalberto Mondesi each hit a three-run homer for the Royals. Edward Olivares added a solo shot off Aaron Civale (3-5). Kansas City has won three straight since a seven-game losing streak.Franco also had a two-run single, giving him five RBIs.BRAVES 7, NATIONALS 6WASHINGTON (AP) — Freddie Freeman homered twice, Dansby Swanson hit a go-ahead shot in the eighth inning and Atlanta rallied from a 5-0 deficit to beat Washington. Freeman tied the game at 6 in the seventh... [More]

Dodgers third. Mookie Betts grounds out to third base, Eduardo Escobar to Christian Walker. Corey Seager homers to left field. AJ Pollock homers to left field. Max Muncy grounds out to shallow infield to Madison Bumgarner. Chris Taylor reaches on error. Throwing error by Eduardo Escobar. Cody Bellinger flies out to right field to Daulton Varsho.2 runs, 2 hits, 1 error, 1 left on. Dodgers 2, Diamondbacks 0.Diamondbacks third. Josh Rojas reaches on error. Fielding error by Max Muncy. Josh VanMeter doubles to right field. Josh Rojas to third. Christian Walker doubles. Josh VanMeter scores. Josh Rojas scores. Kole Calhoun lines out to deep right field to Kike Hernandez. Christian Walker to third. Eduardo Escobar flies out to shallow center field to AJ Pollock. David Peralta called out on strikes.2 runs, 2 hits, 1 error, 1 left on. Dodgers 2, Diamondbacks 2.Diamondbacks sixth. David Peralta grounds out to shallow right field, Mookie Betts to Cody Bellinger. Nick Ahmed singles to center field. Daulton Varsho triples to deep right field. Nick Ahmed scores. Carson Kelly homers to center field. Daulton Varsho scores. Josh Rojas grounds out to shortstop, Corey Seager to Cody Bellinger. Josh VanMeter pops out to Corey Seager.3 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Diamondbacks 5, Dodgers 2.

Dodgers first. Mookie Betts homers to center field. Corey Seager flies out to deep left center field to Daulton Varsho. Chris Taylor singles to left field. Cody Bellinger flies out to center field to Tim Locastro. Max Muncy walks. Chris Taylor to second. AJ Pollock lines out to shallow infield to Jon Jay.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Dodgers 1, Diamondbacks 0.Dodgers second. Will Smith flies out to left field to Daulton Varsho. Gavin Lux flies out to center field to Tim Locastro. Kike Hernandez homers to center field. Mookie Betts called out on strikes.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Dodgers 2, Diamondbacks 0.Diamondbacks second. Josh Rojas singles to shallow infield. Wyatt Mathisen singles to shallow infield. Josh Rojas to second. Daulton Varsho walks. Wyatt Mathisen to second. Josh Rojas to third. Carson Kelly grounds out to shallow left field, Corey Seager to Cody Bellinger. Daulton Varsho to second. Wyatt Mathisen to third. Josh Rojas scores. Jon Jay out on a sacrifice fly... [More]

Diamondbacks third. Nick Ahmed strikes out swinging. Daulton Varsho walks. Carson Kelly singles to right field. Daulton Varsho to second. Josh Rojas walks. Carson Kelly to second. Daulton Varsho to third. Ketel Marte reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Josh Rojas out at second. Carson Kelly to third. Daulton Varsho scores. Christian Walker strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 left on. Diamondbacks 1, Giants 0.Giants sixth. Pablo Sandoval walks. Joey Bart singles to center field. Pablo Sandoval to second. Mauricio Dubon walks. Mike Yastrzemski singles to right field. Mauricio Dubon to second. Joey Bart to third. Daniel Robertson scores. Darin Ruf singles to center field. Mike Yastrzemski to second. Mauricio Dubon scores. Joey Bart scores. Donovan Solano singles to left field. Darin Ruf to second. Mike Yastrzemski to third. Brandon Belt walks. Donovan Solano to second. Darin Ruf to third. Mike Yastrzemski scores. Wilmer Flores grounds out to third base. Brandon Belt to second. Donovan Solano to third. Darin Ruf out at home. Brandon Crawford flies out to left field to Daulton Varsho.4 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Giants 4, Diamondbacks 1.Diamondbacks ninth. David Peralta homers to right field. Nick Ahmed grounds out to shallow infield, Brandon Crawford to Brandon Belt. Daulton Varsho strikes out swinging. Carson Kelly grounds out to third base, Daniel Robertson to Brandon Belt.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Giants 4, Diamondbacks 2.

Diamondbacks first. Tim Locastro homers to center field. Kole Calhoun singles to right field. David Peralta singles to center field. Kole Calhoun to third. Eduardo Escobar strikes out swinging. Josh Rojas out on a sacrifice fly to deep center field to Mauricio Dubon. David Peralta to second. Kole Calhoun scores. Stephen Vogt strikes out swinging.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Diamondbacks 2, Giants 0.Giants third. Chadwick Tromp homers to center field. Austin Slater flies out to deep right center field to Jon Jay. Donovan Solano singles to center field. Mike Yastrzemski grounds out to shortstop. Donovan Solano out at second.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Diamondbacks 2, Giants 1.Giants sixth. Austin Slater singles to left field. Donovan Solano homers to left field. Austin Slater scores. Mike Yastrzemski grounds out to shallow right field, Josh Rojas to Jake Lamb. Evan Longoria flies out to deep center field to Tim Locastro. Wilmer Flores doubles. Alex Dickerson pinch-hitting... [More]

Diamondbacks first. Kole Calhoun walks. Ketel Marte grounds out to shallow infield, Brandon Belt to Trevor Cahill. Kole Calhoun to third. Christian Walker out on a sacrifice fly to deep right field to Mike Yastrzemski. Kole Calhoun scores. David Peralta grounds out to shallow infield, Trevor Cahill to Brandon Belt.1 run, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Diamondbacks 1, Giants 0.Giants second. Evan Longoria homers to left field. Darin Ruf homers to center field. Brandon Belt grounds out to shallow infield, Carson Kelly to Christian Walker. Daniel Robertson flies out to deep right center field to Kole Calhoun. Joey Bart strikes out swinging.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Giants 2, Diamondbacks 1.Giants sixth. Alex Dickerson pinch-hitting for Darin Ruf. Alex Dickerson strikes out swinging. Brandon Belt walks. Daniel Robertson grounds out to shallow infield to Christian Walker. Brandon Belt to second. Joey Bart triples to deep left center field. Brandon Belt scores. Mauricio Dubon triples... [More]