Bryce Harper was right. And he was wrong. Really, he was a little hypocritical. In an ESPN The Magazine story making the rounds Thursday, Harper lamented baseball’s lack of emotion in one breath. Then, in the next, he celebrated that “there’s so many guys in the game now who are so much fun.”

Aroldis Chapman’s first spring appearance in a Yankees uniform showcased the high-octane velocity that has become his trademark, but the left-hander’s control was erratic as he was unable to complete his assigned inning.

The first pitch that ace David Price threw in a game for the Red Sox was promptly knocked off the Green Monster at JetBlue Park by Brian Dozier. However, the lefty doesn’t have to make a true first impression until April 4, when he starts on Opening Day in Cleveland.

Manager Scott Servais has been looking for ways to connect and inspire his new Mariners team, which led to an interesting introduction on Thursday when Ed Sproull, a 61-year-old season-ticket holder from Bellevue, Wash., addressed the club in its morning meeting.

One week into Spring Training games, the D-backs have two members of their projected Opening Day outfield on the sidelines. A.J. Pollock underwent an MRI exam on his right elbow, while Yasmany Tomas had one on his left knee, D-backs manager Chip Hale announced before Thursday’s game against the Angels.

With Opening Day just around the corner, many fantasy owners are focused on their Week 1 lineups. But those who take a long-term approach to the coming campaign may be able to stash an injured player with the potential to make a strong impact down the road. Depending on your current roster construction and league size, each of the following 10 players could be a fit for a bench or disabled-list spot.

A powerful Orioles lineup got even better on Thursday afternoon, as Baltimore officially welcomed Pedro Alvarez on a one-year deal. Alvarez, a left-handed hitter, helps balance an O’s lineup full of righties. His presence, along with first baseman Chris Davis, gives the Orioles home run power at virtually every spot in the batting order, Nos. 1-9.

Brian Dozier called it a night of team bonding. But then he paused and smiled, saying it was a night of team bonding with Sir Elton John.

Beyond his tremendous skills on the field, Bryce Harper is known for playing the game with visible passion and intensity — even to the point of igniting controversy. But the reigning National League MVP Award winner isn’t backing away from wearing his emotions on his sleeve while on the field.

Victor Martinez, Stephen Strasburg and Robinson Cano have looked strong in Spring Training after battling considerable injury issues last year.

Throwback Thursday takes us in the time machine to March 10, 1993, when the San Francisco Giants chose Sherry Davis out of 550 fans who auditioned to be the club’s new PA announcer, making her the first woman to hold the job in Major League Baseball.

Thursday will bring with it another full slate of Spring Training games — and another round of aces making their 2016 debuts.

Wednesday featured an impressive collection of starting pitchers for early March. Despite each of Wednesday’s starters logging only three innings at most, there still was time for each to provide a glimpse of his talents. Here is a look at the day’s best moments from the mound.

The Dodgers have dedicated a newly renovated baseball field to the high school where Jackie Robinson starred on the field and in the classroom.

A true team effort.

The Phillies showcased three of their top pitching prospects, all acquired in trades over the last two years, on Wednesday in a 4-2 win over the Twins.

Curtis Granderson collected two hits in his spring debut and Yoenis Cespedes added an RBI single Wednesday in the Mets’ 4-4 tie with the Yankees at Tradition Field. The interborough rivals will play again in Tampa later this month.