Spring training opening day for the Arizona Diamondbacks has arrived and manager Torey Lovullo spoke with ABC15 before the first pitch about what he is looking for in these early games, the team’s mindset heading into the season,

D-backs Manager Torey Lovullo talks about some of his new players, and who he will be keeping a close eye on during spring training

Spring training opening day for the Arizona Diamondbacks has arrived and manager Torey Lovullo spoke with ABC15 before the first pitch about what he is looking for in these early games.

Training underway, the Arizona Diamondbacks are preparing for its ninth season with manager Torey Lovullo in the captain seat. Lovullo, during spring training, likes to bring in guest speakers to speak with the team before the start of the season to motivate his group for a grueling 162-game season.

The Diamondbacks open their Cactus League schedule Friday with a game against the Rockies at Salt River Fields beginning at 1:05 p.m. MST and we’ve got you covered for what you need to know for the spring and also what to watch for when games get underway.

Arizona State football coach Kenny Dillingham spoke to the Diamondbacks, and manager Torey Lovullo called his visit "as good as I've seen."

Arizona Diamondbacks Manager Tony Lovullo discussed Arizona State football head coach Kenny Dillingham making a visit to spring training.

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll was among players who put in a lot of offseason work, he said Monday.

The Diamondbacks are not much closer to picking their ninth-inning man than they were at the start of spring training, manager Torey Lovullo said.

Four-time All-Star Corbin Burnes had a stellar spring training debut for the Arizona Diamondbacks ... He's been an All-Star in each of the past four seasons. Manager Torey Lovullo said he's not sure who will be the team's opening day starter on March ...

Lovullo, during spring training, likes to bring in guest speakers to speak with the team before the start of the season to motivate his group for a grueling 162-game season. NEWSLETTERS Emailed Daily.

Spring training opening day for the Arizona Diamondbacks has arrived and manager Torey Lovullo spoke with ABC15 before the first pitch about what he is looking for in these early games ...