Diamondbacks report with essentially same team as in 2016

The Arizona Diamondbacks reported to spring training on Monday with a roster not a whole lot different than last season’s. With new general manager Mike Hazen and manager Torey Lovullo at the helm, the Diamondbacks are planning to give their young players another shot to turn the organization around.

Mariners constantly in motion with Jerry Dipoto in charge

The Seattle Mariners general manager is constantly tinkering, trying to create a club that can once again be a contender instead of an afterthought. That means during the 17 months that Dipoto has served as Seattle’s GM, the Mariners front office has been kept on its toes, constantly waiting for the next move.

D-backs avoid arbitration with four players

The D-backs avoided arbitration with four players on Friday, the team announced. Left-hander Patrick Corbin , right-hander Randall Delgado , infielder Chris Owings and catcher/outfielder Chris Herrmann all agreed to one-year contracts for 2017.