Author: Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY

San Diego Padres chairman Peter Seidler answers back, loud and clear, to the criticism of their payroll.

Taylor and Tyler Rogers, only the fourth set of twins to be on the same major-league team, already are having the time of their lives.

The Padres finally overcame their bitter rival Dodgers in the 2022 playoffs, and now believe there’s a new sheriff in the National League West.

Los Angeles has won nine of the last 10 NL West titles, but wasn’t as active or big-spending this winter as in years past.

Every player must receive medical insurance to participate in the tournament, MLB officials said.

One of baseball’s brightest stars is a free agent at the end of the year, and questions will swirl around Ohtani throughout the season.

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred questioned whether teams like the San Diego Padres can sustain their massive payroll in a small market.

Mike Trout plans to spend the season persuading Shohei Ohtani, who’s a free agent in nine months, to stay with the Angels, promising better times.

Buckle up, baseball fans! Get ready for a wacky, crazy, explosive spring training with tempers rising before opening day.