Second baseman Jonathan India will patrol left field for the Kansas City Royals in their first Cactus League game, rather than manning second base like he did with the Cincinnati Reds.

The Cactus League season is officially underway for the Mariners, who opened their Spring Training slate of exhibitions on Friday afternoon with a 5-2 loss to the Padres. With that in mind, here are three things to watch in the early weeks now that games have begun.

The Mariners had already scored a run prior to their first hit, though.

Add that to some shaky performances from the Mariners’ pitching pile and we have a 5-2 loss to the Padres to open the spring campaign. It was a rough start for lefty Jhonathan Díaz, who walked the first batter he saw and surrendered a two-run home run to Manny Machado,

Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. For this exercise, let’s call it our favorite Cactus League “hacks” — the insiders’ guide to making your spring training adventure and expedition the easiest and most fulfilling outing you can have.

The Chicago Cubs beat the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers as fans enjoyed the warm weather and vibrant atmosphere to get Cactus League spring training started. FOX 10's Lauren Clark has more.

Arizona’s Cactus League, a spring training hub for Major League Baseball, has grown dramatically since its start in 1947. What began with a handful of teams in the desert has transformed into