PEORIA, Ariz. -- Padres bench coach Mark McGwire returned to Spring Training on Monday, three weeks after heading home to tend to his family when he learned his wife had an undisclosed medical issue.
McGwire had only just begun introducing himself to members of the Padres organization on Feb. 19 -- the first day of workouts for pitchers and catchers -- when he received the phone call about his wife's illness. Now, he's got some catching up to do -- but he can do so with a clear mind, knowing his wife is recovering well.
"She's getting better.