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FILE - In this July 27, 2021, file photo, Stanford head coach David Shaw fields questions during the Pac-12 Conference NCAA college football Media Day Tuesday in Los Angeles. Shaw has served on NCAA committees that focus on best practices for the practice field. His approach for this season has largely come from having dealt with so many injuries on his roster last year. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Across MLB, other pro sports, coaches value rest

By Janie Mccauley Oct. 03, 2021 12:57 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 22, 2018, file photo, Texas Rangers pitcher Mike Minor throws against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a baseball game, in Oakland, Calif. The Rangers have a completely revamped starting rotation with lone returner Mike Minor and four pitchers who have had Tommy John surgery. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
AL West teams at the start of spring training

By The Associated Press Feb. 08, 2019 09:48 AM EST