LEADING OFF: World Series rematch, Votto and Kluber debuts

Posted March 05, 2015 10:00 pm

By The Associated Press

San Francisco Giants' Madison Bumgarner throws during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Oakland Athletics Tuesday, March 3, 2015, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) The Associated Press

A look at the highlights of what's happening all around spring training in Florida and Arizona on Saturday:

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SEEM FAMILIAR?

It'll be a World Series rematch when James Shields makes his San Diego debut against Giants ace Madison Bumgarner in Scottsdale, Arizona. Bumgarner twice outpitched Shields last October, leading San Francisco over Kansas City.

READY TO GO

Reds star Joey Votto takes his first swings this spring, facing Kansas City. The 2010 NL MVP was limited to 62 games last year because of strained muscles above his left knee.

ACE TIME

Corey Kluber pitches for the first time as a Cy Young Award winner. He starts for Cleveland, going against the Dodgers.

HIT MAN

Astros second baseman Jose Altuve, who led the majors last year with a .341 batting average, plays for the first time this spring when Houston hosts the Yankees.

NEW LOGO

Shelby Miller throws his first pitch in a Braves uniform, facing Justin Verlander and the Tigers. Atlanta got Miller in an offseason trade with St. Louis.

OUCH!

The New York Mets will find out how second baseman Daniel Murphy's right hand is feeling. Murphy left Friday's game after being hit by a pitch from Tigers star David Price.

New York Mets' Daniel Murphy grimaces after being hit by a pitch during the second inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Friday, March 6, 2015, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Murphy was able to stay in the game. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) The Associated Press

San Diego Padres' James Shields reacts after missing a bunt during a bunting competition at spring training baseball practice Tuesday, March 3, 2015, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) The Associated Press

Fans at left talk to Houston Astros' Jose Altuve during a batting practice session at a spring training baseball workout, Tuesday, March 3, 2015, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David Goldman) The Associated Press

Atlanta Braves pitcher Shelby Miller stands on the mound before throwing live batting practice during a spring training baseball workout, Monday, March 2, 2015, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David Goldman) The Associated Press

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