California
For Californians, Cactus League ball, with top players and low prices, isn’t far away.
Feb. 10, 2008
Travel & Experiences
Hear that? It’s the crack of the bat. Spring training is about to begin.
Sports
The Houston Astros today acquired left-handed pitcher Ed Vosberg from the San Diego Padres in exchange for catcher Dan Walters in a deal involving minor league players.
Dec. 16, 1988
Teammates nudged one another. Coaches charted pitches. Reporters scribbled notes.
Feb. 26, 1992
As of Tuesday, pitcher Ed Whitson will become the 10th Padre to be placed on the disabled list this season.
June 3, 1991
The Padres are near agreement with the city of Peoria, Ariz., to construct a new spring-training facility they would share with the Seattle Mariners beginning in 1994, local officials said this week.
June 17, 1992
Angels
The California Angels will open their spring training schedule March 5 against the San Diego Padres in Yuma, Ariz., the club announced as it released its 1993 spring schedule Wednesday.
Nov. 19, 1992
To a minor league baseball player, there are few signs more encouraging than your parent club going to a youth movement.
June 5, 1991
Baseball: Proposed trade, which could be completed today, would send Nevin to San Diego for infielder Sheets.
March 29, 1999