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Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo is still deciding how he is going to arrange the team's lineup in Christian Walker's absence.

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo couldn’t help but crack a joke when he learned that legendary actor Kevin Costner wanted to meet him at Salt River Fields, per MLB. His first thought? There must have been some confusion.

Arizona Diamondbacks pitchers allowed 11 runs and 15 hits in a loss to the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday in spring training.

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

For the past few seasons, Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo has made changes to the top few spots in his batting order, riding with certain guys in different spots for various amounts of time.