Pitchers and catchers report to spring training a few days before the rest of their teams, allowing hurlers a bit more time to get their arms stretched out. This year, the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers are playing two regular season games in Tokyo the week before opening day proper,

MLB announced official Spring Training start dates for all 30 clubs, the Arizona Diamondbacks included. D-backs pitchers and catchers will report first, arriving for their first workout on February 12,