Diamondbacks Embark on New 162-Game Journey
Mar 18, 2026; Salt River Pima-Maricopa, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks right fielder Corbin Carroll (7) gets ready for a game against the Chicago Cubs at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images For the first time in what may feel like forever, the Arizona Diamondbacks will play a regular-season baseball game on Thursday night — the first of 162 in their win-loss column. Spring training has, finally, concluded.
There were roster battles, injury intrigue and some quiet moves that ultimately shaped the Diamondbacks’ roster into what it is now. But that all lies behind. The only factor that matters now is the final score.
Arizona will kick off its regular season in the most brutal of environments: a packed crowd at Dodger Stadium, facing the star-studded Los Angeles lineup for a 5:30 p. m. first pitch — in front of a national NBC broadcast audience.
“Dodgers are good,” manager Torey Lovullo said. “I wouldn’t have it any other way. I’m loving the fact that we’re going to L.
A. to open up the season. It’s going to be a really good test for us.
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