• What is in store for the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2017?

    What is in store for the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2017?

  • Zack Greinke on his spring start vs. Cubs

    Zack Greinke on his spring start vs. Cubs

  • Key MLB story lines as spring training concludes

    Key MLB story lines as spring training concludes

  • MLB's regular season will answer these spring questions

    MLB’s regular season will answer these spring questions

  • USA wins its first World Baseball Classic title

    USA wins its first World Baseball Classic title

  • USA Baseball, Trubisky to Cards, Kurt Warner's stolen jersey

    USA Baseball, Trubisky to Cards, Kurt Warner’s stolen jersey

  • D-Backs' Robbie Ray says he's ready for start of season

    D-Backs’ Robbie Ray says he’s ready for start of season

  • Zack Greinke on his start vs. Netherlands

    Zack Greinke on his start vs. Netherlands

  • Shelby Miller strikes out 8 vs. Mariners

    Shelby Miller strikes out 8 vs. Mariners

  • D-Backs' Robbie Ray on spring start vs. Brewers

    D-Backs’ Robbie Ray on spring start vs. Brewers

  • Zack Greinke comments on his throwing session

    Zack Greinke comments on his throwing session

  • Diamondbacks' Patrick Corbin after spring outing vs. White Sox

    Diamondbacks’ Patrick Corbin after spring outing vs. White Sox

  • Taijuan Walker after latest dominant start for D-Backs

    Taijuan Walker after latest dominant start for D-Backs

  • Zack Greinke on his diminished velocity in start vs. Mexico

    Zack Greinke on his diminished velocity in start vs. Mexico

  • Shelby Miller discusses latest start

    Shelby Miller discusses latest start

  • D-Backs' Taijuan Walker on his latest strong outing

    D-Backs’ Taijuan Walker on his latest strong outing

  • D-Backs lefty Patrick Corbin after spring outing vs. Padres

    D-Backs lefty Patrick Corbin after spring outing vs. Padres

  • Shelby Miller on his outing vs. Cubs

    Shelby Miller on his outing vs. Cubs

  • Archie Bradley on strong outing vs. Padres

    Archie Bradley on strong outing vs. Padres

  • Robbie Ray on his spring training debut

    Robbie Ray on his spring training debut

  • Spring training story lines to watch

    Spring training story lines to watch

  • Taijuan Walker throws two innings in spring debut

    Taijuan Walker throws two innings in spring debut

  • Some things about Spring Training season just haven't changed...

    Some things about Spring Training season just haven’t changed…

  • MLB changing intentional walks for 2017

    MLB changing intentional walks for 2017

  • Just the FAQs: Brewers at bullpen

    Just the FAQs: Brewers at bullpen

  • Projecting the 2017 MLB season

    Projecting the 2017 MLB season

  • MLB's 100 Names to Know for 2017

    MLB’s 100 Names to Know for 2017

  • MLB commissioner Rob Manfred on rule changes, MLBPA cooperation

    MLB commissioner Rob Manfred on rule changes, MLBPA cooperation

  • Diamondbacks' Ken Kendrick discusses team's lawsuit

    Diamondbacks’ Ken Kendrick discusses team’s lawsuit

  • D-Backs manager Torey Lovullo on Goldschmidt, team's core

    D-Backs manager Torey Lovullo on Goldschmidt, team’s core

  • Behind the scenes at Diamondbacks Photo Day

    Behind the scenes at Diamondbacks Photo Day

  • Cubs' Joe Maddon on why it's difficult to repeat

    Cubs’ Joe Maddon on why it’s difficult to repeat

  • Cubs' Joe Maddon on this season's preparation

    Cubs’ Joe Maddon on this season’s preparation

  • A look at Diamondbacks Fan Fest 2017

    A look at Diamondbacks Fan Fest 2017

  • Closer Fernando Rodney throws bullpen session

    Closer Fernando Rodney throws bullpen session

  • Baseball stadiums on the way out or in danger of extinction

    Baseball stadiums on the way out or in danger of extinction

  • Taijuan Walker throws bullpen session at Salt River Fields

    Taijuan Walker throws bullpen session at Salt River Fields

  • Shelby Miller throws bullpen session at Salt River Fields

    Shelby Miller throws bullpen session at Salt River Fields

  • D-Backs bench coach Ron Gardenhire diagnosed with prostate cancer

    D-Backs bench coach Ron Gardenhire diagnosed with prostate cancer

  • D-Backs manager Lovullo on getting started, Shelby Miller

    D-Backs manager Lovullo on getting started, Shelby Miller

  • D-Backs pitcher Archie Bradley talks about his beard

    D-Backs pitcher Archie Bradley talks about his beard

  • D-Backs skipper Torey Lovullo press conference

    D-Backs skipper Torey Lovullo press conference

  • D-Backs pitcher Patrick Corbin reports to spring training camp in Scottsdale

    D-Backs pitcher Patrick Corbin reports to spring training camp in Scottsdale

  • Diamondbacks' pitcher Archie Bradley: "New year. New team. New everything. We're excited."

    Diamondbacks’ pitcher Archie Bradley: “New year. New team. New everything. We’re excited.”

  • D-Backs near crossroads with Goldschmidt

    D-Backs near crossroads with Goldschmidt

  • The best MLB lineup realistic money can buy

    The best MLB lineup realistic money can buy

  • Montini: Diamondbacks' lawsuit is one big error

    Montini: Diamondbacks’ lawsuit is one big error

  • Cubs, coffee and cars: How things have changed since the North Siders last won the World Series

    Cubs, coffee and cars: How things have changed since the North Siders last won the World Series

Fearless? Foolish?

What about accountability? A year ago, there was optimism for the Diamondbacks (Bickley predicted 91 wins; McManaman, 90; Piecoro, 88; and Boivin 85), but Arizona stumbled to a 69-win season. Today, there is a much lower bar — but the Diamondbacks haven’t always gone the predictable route.

With a season that begins with the Cubs as defending champs, anything can happen. Below, our azcentral sports experts call their shots, with winners and Diamondbacks specifics.

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Dan Bickley

Diamondbacks 78-84, fourth in the NL West.

NL West: Dodgers

NL Central: Cubs

NL East: Nationals

NL wild cards: Mets, Cardinals

AL West: Astros

AL Central: Indians

AL East: Red Sox

AL wild cards: Blue Jays, Tigers

NLCS: Cubs over Cardinals

ALCS: Red Sox over Indians

World Series: Cubs over Red Sox

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Paola Boivin

Diamondbacks: 85-77, third in NL West.

NL West: Dodgers

NL Central: Cubs

NL East: Nationals

NL wild cards: Mets, Giants

AL West: Rangers

AL Central: Indians

AL East: Red Sox

AL wild cards: Blue Jays, Mariners

NLCS: Cubs over Dodgers

ALCS: Red Sox over Rangers

World Series: Red Sox over Cubs

MLB AWARD WINNERS: Who will take home MVP, Cy Young honors?

Nick Piecoro

Diamondbacks: 78-84, fourth in NL West.

NL West: Dodgers

NL Central: Cubs

NL East: Nationals

NL wild cards: Giants, Pirates

AL West: Astros

AL Central: Indians

AL East: Red Sox

AL wild cards: Mariners, Yankees

NLCS: Dodgers over Cubs

ALCS: Red Sox over Astros

World Series: Red Sox over Dodgers

REBOUND FOR ARIZONA?: Where team stands in early MLB power rankings

Bob McManaman

Diamondbacks: 76-86, fifth in NL West

NL West: Giants

NL Central: Cubs

NL East: Mets

NL wild cards: Nationals, Dodgers

AL West: Mariners

AL Central: Indians

AL East: Red Sox

AL wild cards: Tigers, Rangers

NLCS: Cubs over Giants

ALCS: Red Sox over Indians

World Series: Cubs over Red Sox

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