A new chapter of Josh Hamilton’s life officially began on Tuesday, when he arrived at Spring Training in a new facility to begin a new tenure with a new team.

Acquired in the offseason by the Reds, Shin-Soo Choo is already arrived at the team’s Spring Training site, working on his transition to center field and his adjustment to his new team.

Albert Pujols arrived early to Spring Training on Tuesday, as is his custom, and reported good health in his right knee, which underwent a minor arthroscopic procedure early in the offseason.

Moments after sitting down for his annual Spring Training State of Papi address on Tuesday, David Ortiz reported what Red Sox fans were hoping to hear.

For as long as Dustin Pedroia has played baseball — Little League, high school, college and into the pro ranks — he never recalls experiencing the bitter taste of a losing season. Then came 2012, the most depressing summer of his life.

Felix Hernandez has reached agreement on a contract extension with the Mariners, general manager Jack Zduriencik said Tuesday afternoon, and will be in Seattle for a 2 p.m. PT news conference Wednesday.

Last year at this time, Johan Santana was mobbed when he neared a mound. On Tuesday, only about a half-dozen watched the lefty, who anticipates a quiet camp.

Pitching coach Rich Dubee needs to evaluate his pitchers when spring begins, but the ability of Roy Halladay to bounce back from a rough 2012 campaign will be the key to determine how the rest of the rotation and bullpen fills out.

B.J. Upton will experience a number of firsts as he fulfills his dream of playing with his brother and gets used to being a Braves player this year. The veteran outfielder got a few of those firsts out of the way Tuesday, when he made his first appearance at Spring Training.

Alex Rodriguez will not report to Spring Training with the Yankees’ position players, as the club advised him to stay in New York to continue rehabilitation on his surgically repaired left hip.

Nationals pitcher Gio Gonzalez arrived at camp on Tuesday and emphatically denied ever using performance-enhancing drugs, saying he was “shocked” and “stunned” when his name was linked to a South Florida-based lab that reportedly provided Major League players with banned substances.

Michael Bourn is neither New York- nor Chicago-bound and instead agreed to a four-year, $48 million deal with the Indians, a source confirmed to MLB.com on Monday.

Spring Training 2013 gets under way with a seemingly unprecented number of teams believing their ready to compete for a championship, and a spin through Major League camps provides no shortage of storylines.

A.J. Ellis hasn’t forgotten those stories written back in the day describing his role as a Minor League journeyman insurance policy when Russell Martin was the Dodgers’ All-Star catcher.

Angels second baseman Howie Kendrick underwent a minor surgical cleanup of his right elbow this offseason, manager Mike Scioscia said on Monday.

For many, the Tigers’ tryout camp on March 4 in Lakeland, Fla., will be one more chance to keep the dream alive of playing baseball for a living.

The Rockies closed the book on arbitration for 2013 by working out an agreement with center fielder Dexter Fowler on a two-year, $11.6 million contract on Monday.