Scott Sewell-Imagn Images reports that American League teams are gearing up for Spring Training with key players healthy, including Josh Jung, Evan Carter, and Corey Seager for the Rangers after successful surgeries. The Red Sox’s Lucas Giolito is progressing well after changing pitch grips and starting his offseason early, while Patrick Sandoval is on track for a return this season. In the National League, Matthew Liberatore aims to transition to a starter for the Cardinals, Seiya Suzuki will be the Cubs’ primary DH, and Nico Hoerner’s return timeline remains uncertain. Additionally, the Cubs are looking to add a back-end closer, the Diamondbacks’ Corbin Burnes is focusing on efficiency over strikeouts, and the Pirates’ David Bednar is aiming for a bounceback season while being trimmer.
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Happy 53rd birthday to Nomar Garciaparra, a six-time MLB All-Star and 1997 Rookie of the Year, who excelled with the Boston Red Sox before his trade to the Chicago Cubs in 2004. With a career total of 1,747 hits and 936 RBI, he had two 30-home run seasons, prompting a quiz to name all shortstops who achieved this feat in a single season. Want More Context? 🔎
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