Sorry, they’re not tricks, they’re illusions.

Veteran right-hander Jeremy Guthrie, signed to a Minor League contract, threw his first bullpen session for the Rangers on Sunday. But Nick Tepesch, throwing next to him at same time, was the one who caught the attention of pitching coach Doug Brocail.

Pirates closer Mark Melancon and reliever Jared Hughes tested out a new Major League Baseball-approved protective cap during Sunday’s Spring Training workout. Both pitchers came away impressed, albeit with a split decision about whether they’ll keep wearing it.

Todd Frazier arrives as the impact bat so desperately needed by the White Sox, along with a potential answer at third base for at least the next two years.

You remember Shane Greene, right? Started last season in the Tigers rotation. Won his first three starts with 23 innings and one earned run allowed. Lost eight of nine decisions over his next 10 starts with a 9.20 ERA. Had a pseudoaneurysm in his shoulder that, in hindsight, might explain that last part.

As a 22-year-old in the big leagues for the first time, there were, as you might expect, many times last season when Padres catcher Austin Hedges wished he could slow the game down. “It’s not that easy, though,” Hedges said. “There are only so many ways that you can slow the game down.”

Moments after Yoenis Cespedes rolled into Mets camp for the first time Sunday morning, hopping down off his cloud-white pickup truck and pausing, as if for effect, while a gaggle of cameramen snapped his picture, he stepped inside the clubhouse and eased a bag off each shoulder.

Packed stands, exuberant cheers and high-level baseball. The ninth annual Urban Invitational played to a thrilling conclusion Sunday afternoon, giving the city of New Orleans a reason to celebrate. The Urban Youth Academy in New Orleans played host to two final games Sunday, wrapping up a three-day weekend tournament that is showing serious signs of growth.

In front of an overflow crowd of Dodgers executives and dozens of Japanese media members, Kenta Maeda took the mound for his first official bullpen session since signing an eight-year contract in January.

For the fourth time in his professional career, the Brewers’ Ryan Braun is changing positions.

All the people we wish we were friends with are there.

All the people we wish we were friends with are there.

No matter the situation, Wei-Yin Chen has developed the reputation of being a model of consistency. The 30-year-old left-hander is unflappable and durable. All the attributes Chen brought to the table in four seasons with the Orioles made him the Marlins’ top free-agent target.

For someone who is on the depth chart as the fourth outfielder for the Red Sox, Chris Young sure did have a lot of microphones and cameras surrounding his locker when he reported to Spring Training on Sunday morning.

The long wait is finally over and the Blue Jays can begin laying the groundwork to defend their American League East title as Spring Training officially opened Sunday morning.

Ryan Vogelsong was most recently with the Giants, where he was an integral part of two World Series championships. But 15 years ago, the Giants, who drafted him, traded him to the Pirates, where things did not go well. He’s hoping for better results during his latest stop with the Bucs.

Jered Weaver on Sunday addressed heading into the final year of his contract with the Angels on the heels of the worst season of his Major League career. The Angels right-hander is taking a new approach this spring in hopes of staying healthy and rediscovering the success he had a few short years ago.