Dodgers, Diamondbacks officially open spring camp

The Dodgers and D’Backs have reported to spring training in Arizona one week early to prepare for their season-opening series in Australia. Welcome scenes for those of us still stuck in winter’s grasp:

First workout for #Dodgers pitchers and catchers. pic.twitter.com/DMA7ykFF8A

— Dylan Hernandez (@dylanohernandez) February 9, 2014

Catching bullpen sessions in bulk pic.twitter.com/ZESwDJaUts

— Eric Stephen (@truebluela) February 9, 2014

#Dbacks pitching coach Mike Harkey gets an up-close look at Randall Delgado. pic.twitter.com/dTQbhAbMzU

— Steve Gilbert (@SteveGilbertMLB) February 9, 2014

That season-opening two-game set at the Sydney Cricket Ground begins Saturday, March 22.

The official report dates for all other 28 major league teams can be found at this website.

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Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper hasn’t had the best spring training showing. After a delayed start because he didn’t officially sign until early this month, Harper made his Phillies debut on March 9. Then Harper had an injury scare when he was hit in the ankle by a pitch on March 15. Harper returned on Sunday and finally registered his first hit of the spring on Wednesday — a line drive up the middle.

Bryce Harper lines one back up the middle for his first hit of the spring. pic.twitter.com/9qRJgKSqc1

— NBC Sports Philadelphia (@NBCSPhilly) March 20, 2019

Harper finished 1-for-2 with a walk on the afternoon. In 10 official at-bats, Harper is batting .100/.438/.100. As you can see, five total walks are helping that on-base percentage. Spring stats are largely meaningless, though, so no one should be worried about Harper with the start of the regular season just a week away.

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