Spring Training SHAKE-UP? These Diamondbacks Are PUSHING for Starting Roles

Spring Training games are officially here, and MLB is kicking off Cactus League play with four matchups to get the 2026 season rolling. If you can’t make it out to Salt River Fields, we’ve got you covered on how to watch every inning and what to look for as the roster battles begin. Speaking of roster battles, we’re breaking down the biggest question in camp: who’s actually starting on Opening Day? We dive into the names that could surprise fans by the end of camp. We also take our best swing at projecting the Diamondbacks’ Opening Day starting lineup and bullpen.

Plus, we zoom out to the bigger MLB picture, where both owners and the MLBPA appear to be preparing for an inevitable lockout by stockpiling money. Why are so many players publicly backing what the Dodgers are doing with their spending? And what does it mean for the next round of CBA negotiations?

Diamondbacks’ Position Battles Are HEATING UP This Spring