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TEMPE, Ariz. — In a move that surprised no one, the Angels named Shohei Ohtani their opening-day pitcher once again.

Let’s not kid ourselves. The biggest story of Phillies spring training is the 19-year-old who could end up in the starting rotation when the season opens March 30. But, then, you knew that. So, let’s give Andrew Painter a break and take a look at the three other plot lines…

“It’s not going to be too far of a process for him to come back,” teammate Joe Kelly said.

JUPITER, Fla. — Sandy Alcantara kept the message brief Wednesday. The Miami Marlins’ ace, after all, would rather lead by example than lead by talking.

LAKELAND, Fla. — Tigers center fielder Riley Greene had some big moments this offseason. Like catching a 50-inch redfish and massive hammer jack and red snapper some 60 to 70 miles off the Florida coast.

The process began in earnest after Taillon signed with the Cubs in December.

The Yankees will likely be answering plenty of questions about the Astros over the next eight months after being eliminated by Houston in the ALCS for the third time in six seasons.

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The skills of big league pitchers translate well into golf, or basketball. If they played football, they probably became quarterbacks. They excel at long, loose, jangly, coordinated motions, mimicking the deceptively smooth windup that produces a fastball.

PEORIA, Ariz. — Michael Wacha wanted a multi-year deal and wanted to play for a contender.