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Coming into this season, here at That Ball's Outta Here we want to preview each team in the majors, with a different writer covering each division in the order of projected end of year standings.

There's been no announcement, but it's hard to see it playing out any other way: Abe Almonte will break camp as the Mariners' starting center fielder.

The Cincinnati Reds blew an 8-0 lead in the 5th, only to regain the lead in the 8th and hang on, beating the Seattle Mariners 10-9 in Peoria Friday.

Swisher made his spring debut for the Indians, recording an RBI on a fielder's choice, and left-hander Randy Wolf made his first start since having Tommy John surgery in 2012, throwing two shutout innings in Cleveland's 6-3 win over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday.

Cleveland starter Travis Banwart lasted just two-thirds of an inning and allowed four runs and three hits, including a leadoff homer by Abraham Almonte.

The Mariners marked the start of minor-league workouts Wednesday by announcing 13 cuts from their big-league camp roster, including three players who are on the 40-man major-league roster.

There's an increasing amount of chatter that says the Mariners have to "protect" Robinson Cano in the lineup or his offense will be wasted.

Pitching report: With Zack Greinke unable to take his turn, the Dodgers used Tuesday's game as an opportunity to get work for seven relievers Brian Wilson, Kenley Jansen, J.P. Howell, Jamey Wright, Chris Perez, Chris Withrow and Red Patterson.

Glendale, AZ - Mike Zunino smacked a pair of doubles and scored as the Seattle Mariners topped the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-1 in Cactus League play.

GLENDALE, Ariz. Most starting pitchers would happily take two scoreless innings with two hits allowed, a walk and a strikeout for their first spring-training outing.

March 3, 2014; Peoria, AZ, USA; General view of game action as the Seattle Mariners play against the Colorado Rockies at Peoria Sports Complex.

If something happens in left field, it might be difficult to see. But it was better than original seat that had something in the way.

Clara Botero works carries a tray of her cookies at Commercial Kitchen 305, where she bakes her organic treats for sale online and to local establishments.

Hamilton worked on becoming a better bunter to prepare for his role as Cincinnati's new leadoff hitter.

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Billy Hamilton bunted for a single -- the biggest focus of his offseason -- and stole another base for Cincinnati on Monday before a split squad of Seattle Mariners rallied for a 6-5 victory over the Reds.

Well, Robinson Cano is already making a splash in Seattle. In an interview with CBSSports.com and covered today by the popular ESPN talk show Pardon the Interruption, Cano said, ""I'm not going to lie.

What looms as the biggest positional battle in the Seattle Mariners' camp is now fully engaged just four games into the Cactus League.

What looms as the biggest positional battle in Seattle Mariners camp is fully engaged just four games into Cactus League play as Brad Miller and Nick Franklin each have made two starts at shortstop.

GOODYEAR, Ariz. When Randy Wolf stepped onto the mound at Goodyear Park on Sunday morning, there was a brief pause to enjoy the moment.

Swisher made his spring debut for the Indians, recording an RBI on a fielder's choice, and left-hander Randy Wolf made his first start since having Tommy John surgery in 2012, throwing two shutout innings in Cleveland's 6-3 win over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday.